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  The Watchtower's Depiction of 'paradise'..

  by Ron.W. in

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  perhaps we could post the pictures the wt have presented in their literature that depict their version of paradise here for comment/discussion:.

  from: spirits of the dead​—can they help you or harm you?

  do they really exist?.

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  NotFormer

  The carb load would create a new-system wide outbreak of diabetes. Where are the pictures of JWs in the new system manufacturing Metformin? 🤔
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  Begging for accomodations

  by road to nowhere in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  local announcement has even pimis amused.

  wanting rooms for some event or refugees-not clear.

  private room with private bath.

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  NotFormer

  3rdgen, did they blast "the World" as being evil, while relying on the generosity of said worldly ones? 🙄

  I wonder how many JWs got lectured by their worldly benefactors as the price of that "free" accommodation? If not, I can't imagine a JW being a gracious guest and refraining from doing the lecturing themselves. Especially in Knorr's time.
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  Questions about demons, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Charlotte murder trial. The Charlotte (North Carolina) Observer.

  by Balaamsass2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  8/20/24 "the charlotte (nc) observer".

  questions about demons, jehovah’s witnesses in charlotte murder trial.

  what do you think about demonic possessions?

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  NotFormer

  "Everything is proof of God’s favor!

  "Even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff!!!"

  Especially the stuff that contradicts the other stuff! - Elim Garak, future GB member
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  The Watchtower's Depiction of 'paradise'..

  by Ron.W. in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  perhaps we could post the pictures the wt have presented in their literature that depict their version of paradise here for comment/discussion:.

  from: spirits of the dead​—can they help you or harm you?

  do they really exist?.

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  NotFormer

  "I cannot figure out why in the world Every. Damn. Picture. is of homes in the mountains?"

  It is indeed formulaic in nature. Like a bizarro world version of Bob Ross. 🌲⛰️🖼️🎨🖌️
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  Begging for accomodations

  by road to nowhere in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  local announcement has even pimis amused.

  wanting rooms for some event or refugees-not clear.

  private room with private bath.

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  NotFormer

  What's with the private bathroom garbage? Watchtowerites too prissy to share the same bathroom that the family they're billeted with shares? Are they going to expect a private kitchen and dining room, so they don't have to rub shoulders with commoners? Choosing beggars, thy name is "Watchtower".

  "Where was this announced please?"

  Yes, some actual details might be useful.
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  LET'S HELP JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES TO LOVE APOSTATES

  by Terry in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  simple application of logic to scripture interpretation:.

  if two terms mean the same thing it should not change the meaning to exchange one word for the other.. first, jesus lays the foundation for us.

  let us read.. luke 6:27-37 "but i say to you who are listening, continue to love your enemies , to do good to those hating you, to bless those cursing you, to pray for those who are insulting you.

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  NotFormer

  "Projection" is often used as a defence by people on the wrong end of a valid point. But I do think that JWs do it a fair lot. The whole structure acts like the evil slave of the parable towards its fellow "slaves", yet is always pointing to similar flaws in any non-JW institution.
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  Lost aoul

  by LostSoulUK in

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  hi everyone, i just joined and i have been lost a long time, growing up i was a witness with my mum.

  i walked away when i was older, did drugs, sex, travelling all my life never stopping anywhere more than 3 months my entire life, relationship after relationship, pain and hurt after pain and hurt.

  i always felt like there was something missing, and tried to find what it was.

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  NotFormer

  Jeffro18, nice pickup!
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  Watchtower in the NEWS. DUBLIN: "Former top UBS executive joins Jehovah’s Witnesses’ new Ireland-based asset venture"

  by Balaamsass2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  slate of industry heavy-hitters sign up to management company run by religious group".

  slate of industry heavy-hitters sign up to management company run by religious group.

  28 aug 2024. john mulligan.

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  NotFormer

  "Heavy hitters. With obvious cognitive abilities WHY are they involved with Watchtower?"

  That is the million dollar question. And the answer could be in the preceding sentence to this one. My humble take? They've got to be getting paid for this. Otherwise, perhaps they feel they've made and invested enough (and they've got it all locked away in trusts), that they can afford to take the "vow of poverty".

  But your point still stands: how can people so smart, so educated, be so dumb as to throw in their lot with the Tower? Methinks the incentives are high.
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  What would happen to a JW for celebrating Christmas?

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  2. beliefs

  mark jones writes:.

  if they were spied upon and it was reported to the elders they’d be “invited” to a judicial committee whereupon they’d be cross examined in a locked backroom by three men acting as judge and jury to decide if they are guilty.. .

  if the elders decide that they are guilty, they’ll then decide if the person is sorry.

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  NotFormer

  "But we did drop in on his non-jw family and get gifts from them and eat their food and enjoy the tree. Weird!"

  Not the first time that JWs have benefited from ignoring WT rules via "wiggle room". The Thanksgiving thread is full of it.

  https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/6495355047247872/did-your-witness-family-have-thanksgiving-that-wasnt-on-thanksgiving

  It got me thinking about the blood rule. JWs can at least benefit from blood fractions, but they won't contribute towards the pool of fractions by giving blood. All benefit, no responsibility.
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  2025 Convention Theme leak

  by ukpimo in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  according to the next boe letter to be read at next week's midweek meetings in the united states,.

  the theme of the convention for next year is.

  pure worship.

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  NotFormer

  "You’d think it would be a continuation of the gospel theme from this year as more episodes of the drama are released."

  There's no reason that they couldn't tie that theme to the life and ministry of Jesus. They don't have to be tied to a previously released title by that name. These days, they're switching things all the time. Heck, the century old requirement to count time was summarily dropped like a hot potato!

  But you might be right; Jesus might only be flavour of the month this year. I thought that the increased attention on Jesus might be a long term thing: "Sure, show affection for Jesus, who isn't here yet*, but more so, show affection for and obedience to Jesus' brothers (the GB), who are here.

  *But he came invisibly some time ago. 🙄