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  Christ's return is NOT invisible!

  by fjtoth in

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  one of the principal teachings of jws is that christ's return was invisible in 1914. this, in my mind, is one of the strongest proofs that they ignore the bible and instead devote their lives to the false teachings of a man-made organization.

  mt 24:30 - "and then the sign of the son of man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will beat themselves in lamentation, and they will see the son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

  " mt 26:64 - "yet i say to you men, from henceforth you will see the son of man sitting at the right hand of power and coming on the clouds of heaven.

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  YEP!

  I agree. Definitely visible.

  I can't believe I missed them subtly paving the way for re-introducing Christ's "coming" as opposed to "presence" and in an article that came out BEFORE I left.

  Ballistic.

  Couldn't agree more. 1914 WILL GO!

  I actually plant this thought with Witnesses. They currently can't see WT changing 1914. But I clearly and pointedly predict that they will, and I ask them to remember our conversation when they do. I tell them that WT has known for atleast 30yrs that 1914 was wrong.

  I hope that these seeds will stay in their memory and grow when 1914 is disbanded
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  Number of 'Anointed' down to about 4000

  by nicolaou in

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  2. friends

  so i was at the 'memorial' last night (that's a whole other story) and i got into a converstaion with an elder afterwards.

  i asked him why no figure had been printed in our kingdom ministry for the number of uk partakers last year.

  (in 2000, the figure of 300 was given, down from 319 in 1999).

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  The "Daily Mirror" ran a 3 page spread on Remembrance Day with pictures, showing the known surviving Serviceman who fought in WW1.

  There are only 32.

  The youngest is 100. The oldest 107.

  That leaves 21 yrs before all those sealed in 1935 will be dead. Bearing in mind that there were many more WWI veterans than "annointed"
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  When to put up Christmas decorations?

  by Simon in

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  the kids are very keen on having a christmas tree and some decorations.. is there any date these are supposed to go up or are we going to look really silly having it up mid november ?

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  Hi Simon

  This will be our 3rd Christmas. Our kids are 5 and 2 1/2. How old are yours?

  We put our tree and decorations up from 1st December. The Advent calenders start then so we decided to run in line.

  As we dont have a Thanksgiving holiday here in England (such a shame, it's one of the few good ideas you Yanks had!!!!!!) we cant guage by it.

  I'm Pubsinging tonight over the "Big Hill" (Thats the Pennines) and I'm on your side tonight Simon, at Littleborough Trades Club. . . . Oh the glamour of this life!!!!
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  WTS Secret Police

  by Pleasuredome in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  heres a story of what happened to me at a district convention this year.. an unbaptised publisher and i travelled to wolverhampton district convention in england.

  this wasnt our district but id been on holiday and had missed my own district convention (how unspiritual of me).

  so me and this friend decided to go to this convention and was also hoping to meet a friend there.. on the saturday morning we were delayed in traffic and we eventually arrived at 11.30am, paid our 3 for parking (i wonder if they had the use of car parks for free?

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  I used to get really annoyed at the "little Hitlers" on convention carparking who would tap on your car window, get you to restart the ignition, and then make you move your car forward by 3 inches.

  On my last ever convention I just told the jumped up attendant to p*$$ off!
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  Stupid Rules - LIST!!!! ( CONTEST )

  by breeze in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  stupid rules list....

  i will start.... number 1) two people have to witness a sin before it is reported to the superior authorities....making me the org the last word in all areas.. the most stupid rule gets to post it once the gb has judged it the most stupid?

  maybe simon will be one of the judges..... breeze

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  Having to wear a jacket/suit, shirt and tie on a congregation visit to the British Museum.
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  Disfellowship article-Make them squirm

  by good2bgone in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the august km disfellowshipping article will be discussed the weeks of aug 19 & 26. i'm thinking of explaining the shunning policy to a reporter or some friends.

  they could go to the meeting that night and explain before the meeting that they are interested in listening and learning what jw's believe and see how they treat others.

  would it make the elders squirm when the article is discussed?

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  Can anyone on the board tell me if this article is in the UK Kingdom Ministry or is it just Stateside for the moment?
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  Facial Hair Poll

  by LittleToe in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the background to this thread is that i love wearing (?

  ) a beard, but my wife hates it.

  i've changed my profile pic to reflect four states of facial hairiness (if it doesn't show, hit "refresh" on your browser).. i'm interested in your opinions.

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  Besides it clashes with my goatee!

  #3
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  Brent and Jean Smith

  by LittleToe in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  anybody know brent and jean smith?.

  my wife carries the distinction of receiving a sympathy card, from them, due to my recent da.. word certainly is getting around.

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  LT

  I went down to Bedford with Billy on Monday and spent the day with Vince and Sandy! Had a great time!

  I'm taking the kids to the park now so I'll see you soon

  Simon
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  Brent and Jean Smith

  by LittleToe in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  anybody know brent and jean smith?.

  my wife carries the distinction of receiving a sympathy card, from them, due to my recent da.. word certainly is getting around.

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  Pubsinger

  Because my computer has a virus - you kilt wearing Essex boy!
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  Facial Hair Poll

  by LittleToe in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the background to this thread is that i love wearing (?

  ) a beard, but my wife hates it.

  i've changed my profile pic to reflect four states of facial hairiness (if it doesn't show, hit "refresh" on your browser).. i'm interested in your opinions.

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  Ross

  I am NOT snogging you AGAIN until you shave it OFF

  Pub