Posts by gbrn

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Why do so many think JW Religion is a Cult? (NO APOSTATES PLEASE)

by Brother Mike in

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my question is, why do so many think the watchtower bible tract society is a cult?

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gbrn

I'm late to this thread but if this is a sincere question, there is a great article on the Huffington Post called "When Organized Religion becomes a cult." At the beginning of the article it states, "The distinction between cult and religion lies squarely in how those leaving or those wanting to leave are treated." I think that is your reason right there. If it walks like a duck...

Interestingly enough, a few days before the article on JW.ORG regarding whether they are a cult or not was posted, the Huffington Post tweeted the link for the article that I mentioned above. Could have been a coincidence, but who knows?

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Does anyone know when Anthony Morris III started partaking?

by gbrn in

i suppose that it is a long shot, but i was curious if anyone knew the answer to this question.

i had heard that morris became a jw in the 1970s and that he also had children who were raised witnesses.

it seems odd that someone that new "in the truth" would partake, and with children mind you.

gbrn

I suppose that it is a long shot, but I was curious if anyone knew the answer to this question. I had heard that Morris became a JW in the 1970s and that he also had children who were raised Witnesses. It seems odd that someone that new "in the truth" would partake, and with children mind you. What does the forum think? This especially being the case with the 1935 cutoff date in place at this time. I had also read somewhere that he was an assistant to the GB before becoming GB himself.

Is it possible he has been partaking since his baptism, or did an older GB member recognize him to be GB material and quietly encourage him that he may have that particular "calling?" I remember a relative that I have who is still in headquarters, telling me years ago that sometimes older anointed members (GB), will sometimes (rarely) put the idea in someones head (someone in a higher up leadership position) that they may indeed have the heavenly hope. Not telling them it's a fact of course, but putting the idea there. Of course, I don't know if this is true, but it seems believable that this would happen in order to keep the GB running smoothly.

I would love to read everyone else's thoughts on the matter.

Thanks!

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"Truth be told" is coming to Maryland this November

by Kojack57 in

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gbrn

Is anyone aware of a projected release date for DVD or download?

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No more by us!

by Atlantis in

no more boes or kingdom ministries will be posted by us on this board.

there is a very important reason why!

beware of anyone encouraging you to post any boes on this board.

gbrn

I'm with Kool Jo on this, Atlantis has been instrumental in my own personal journey. Words can't express how thankful I am. I do hope that there is some way that those of us still interested can continue to receive these documents. Although it was only for a brief time, it was nice to receive these through email. Hopefully something can be worked out. I eagerly anticipate any developments. PM if I can help in any way.

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No more by us!

by Atlantis in

no more boes or kingdom ministries will be posted by us on this board.

there is a very important reason why!

beware of anyone encouraging you to post any boes on this board.

gbrn

Thanks so much for all of your work. It helped to wake me up. As far as the new website, I'm curious like the rest. I tried to download what appeared to be the December KM, but it says it's "expired." Anyone else have that problem?

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Deliverance at Hand: The Redemption of a Devout Jehovah's Witness

by Shepherd Book in

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i'm excited to announce that my book, deliverance at hand!, officially releases today.. if youd like to purchase a copy of the book, the easiest way to go about it is to click this link.

another option is to buy it from minnesota atheists website.

if you do, a portion of your payment will go toward that organization.. here's the facebook page.

gbrn

I read the book and absolutely loved it. I experienced many similar things, as I'm sure many others have. Thanks for writing the book. I love the cover - it captures the older graphic design style. I really enjoyed the podcasts you were on too. Thanks for putting your story out there James. I hope the book does well!

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Just read "Deliverance at Hand!" by James Zimmerman

by gbrn in

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i just spent the last couple evenings reading james zimmerman's book "deliverance at hand!

" and i really enjoyed and related to it.

i heard him a few weeks ago on the thinking atheist podcast and have been looking forward to the book since.

gbrn

I just spent the last couple evenings reading James Zimmerman's book "Deliverance at Hand!" and I really enjoyed and related to it. I heard him a few weeks ago on The Thinking Atheist podcast and have been looking forward to the book since. Very down to earth, and shocking how similar my experience was to his. His wife's struggles near the end of the book particularly hit home with me. Anyways, it's an excellent read and I would recommend it highly to anyone who has left or is in the process of leaving. (The cover art/design is awesome by the way!)

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Will you download the WT app on Monday?

by bytheirworks in

will you download the new watchtower app on monday?.

gbrn

The app is up, at least for android. Just downloaded it on my phone.

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anybody heard of Jared Kushner?

by hoser in

http://www.jw.org/en/news/by-region/americas/united-states/video-jehovahs-witnesses-sale-brooklyn-move/.

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gbrn

Is this dude aware of what Witnesses think of what will happen to him when "The End" comes?? Sad indeed that he took part in their propaganda to appear normal. Someone mentioned recently in a post that they think the Society is using a marketing firm. Seeing what's being posted as of late on their website, this wouldn't surprise me at all.

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Are Jehovahs Witnesses a Cult? NO! Of course not. Let us explain.

by Comatose in

http://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/are-jehovahs-witnesses-a-cult/.

"we don't follow men, we follow christ.".

but, if you say you believe in jesus but doubt the men.... your dfd.

gbrn

Do you think that it's a coincidence that they posted their view of what cults are just a day or two after Huffington Post did? "When Organized Religion Becomes a Cult"- http://huff.to/16Nfl7V