Thanks Atlantis.
34,000 visitors?
But not me, never!
2 boe's arrived.. .
2018-01-20--chelmsford visitor centre update.
https://we.tl/wkfhroydcs.
Thanks Atlantis.
34,000 visitors?
But not me, never!
local newspaper in finland has published an article concerning wtbs:s "pillowgate@ videos.
the local "communications manager" of jehovah's witnesses - veikko leinonen - has declined to comment them.
according to him they are for internal use only.
Wow, who would have thought that the first month of 2018 would see such a great anti-witness video getting so much attention? And... made by the witnesses themselves???
I wouldn't!
just a reminder :) i already snapped a few pics and will try to get a few of the blood moon in the morning.
post pics if you got them!.
Lol EA.
So the bible IS true after all! How much more proof do we need?
having listened to the two gb helpers (and cedar's interspersed commentary), i was somewhat taken aback at the comments on the widespread availability of smartphones and such at bethel.
of course, in the congregations, too.
br.
When you believe the end is near (I believe in the 90's they still did), the internet must have also been considered a logical step in order to fulfill Matthew 24:14 in its final stages (well, at least it must have given that impression to many JW's).
H2O was the first internet forum for JW and non-JW to share information and Google was just beginning. That might have looked still manageable when WT started their own website in 1997 (I believe it was that year). Soon after, Y2K and the 2001 terrorist attacks seemed to indicate there was something huge to come, but...again the end didn't come.
Like LisaRose said, the world became more than obsessed with the latest digital technology and it exploded during the 00's. The world now lives online and yes, that includes JW's.
So, time has proven to be against them, Pandora's box cannot be closed and like never before, fact checking, information sharing, bad publicity and activism is weakening the Borg like termites. Also, the danger of "accidentally" stumbling on online porn and "apostate" material becomes inevitable when the Borg allows you to use smartphones and tablets all the time for service, watching and showing video's, online bible reading, for singing kingdom songs, for research etc.
if you had 2 minutes with an old witness friend or with a family member to convince them the 'truth' is a lie and the gb isnt being directed by god what would you say to get their attention that might make them question their beliefs?.
Some parts have already been mentioned by others, but this is what I'd do...
Two minutes would be enough to read these verses from Deuteronomy chapter 18:
20 “‘If any prophet presumptuously speaks a word in my name that I did not command him to speak or speaks in the name of other gods, that prophet must die. 21 However, you may say in your heart: “How will we know that Jehovah has not spoken the word?” 22 When the prophet speaks in the name of Jehovah and the word is not fulfilled or does not come true, then Jehovah did not speak that word. The prophet spoke it presumptuously. You should not fear him.’
and then point out that "God's" only true and spirit directed organisation on earth was wrong about the end of this system and/or the preaching work in 1914, 1915, 1925, 1941, 1975, within' the 20th century
and then ask: The WT was wrong at least six times! According to these deuteronomy verses... how many times do you think a prophet could falsely speak in the name of Jehovah before it would become clear that he is a false prophet? New light would never conflict with such important dates coming from jehovah's own revealed timetable.
If there's some time left, I'd add this bonus:
John 8:44 clearly states that the devil is a liar and the father of the lie.
With a long history of so many failed prophecies, how would the WT be an exception in the light of this inspired word? Maybe read while the other was still thinking...
1 John 4:1 Beloved ones, do not believe every inspired statement, but test the inspired statements to see whether they originate with God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.
last friday child sexual abuse was a major item in the 7.30 pm news by the rtl broadcasting company.the item can be watched here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvnjde0nsek&feature=player_embedded(english subs available).
Thanks jochie, I've seen it and it was better than the previous JW abuse item at Dutch national TV. This item was longer and much more in-depth. I wonder if many JW got questions during field circus the day after.
been baptized for two years but being in the truth for longer.
one thing i have always noticed is the lack of young people in the congregation.
does anyone feel the same ?.
Welcome!
In general...
People get older
Less babies born
Within' the congs...
Less youngsters getting baptised
More youngsters getting baptised at an older age, becoming less active, youngsters that want to live a normal life, buy a house, get married, have children, a good job, some are also PIMO's, won't walk the extra mile or don't give a shit at all as long as the family buys it...
Less converts
Etc.
9 days to go until i hand my d'a letter in.
its extremely short, as in one sentence long.
i'm not giving them a reason coz i don't need to coz it's my life and my choice and i don't have to answer to the boe or gb.
POMO... the
9 days and another one gone...
Congratulations with your freedom!
is this true?
is this really true?!.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirjv48c55m.
For a young man to walk around with blue balls is not healthy
They become blue?
VW org, if I may ask, how do you know?
good day to all on this discussion board.
i am "godbless" and i am new to this discussion board.
i live in westmoreland, jamaica.
I think someone is just trolling
Yes Jrjw, but you know what? It can be such fun!
This forum eats trolls for breakfast...
A troll a day keeps the doctor away...