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  The Circuit Overseer Appointing Local Elders - Connect the Dots

  by skeeter1 in

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  i thought about the change.

  here's my take.. i think it's a move to protect bethel and the governing body from criminal charges for pedophilia occuring within a congegation.

  criminal law usually works on specific knowledge of a situation.

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  That changes everything! WT crazy to keep records of anyone! Hopefully the elders will be liable for not reporting to police and anyone else who knows information. Including elders wives and friends!
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  Christianity (including Jehovah’s Witnesses) is the rejection of Christ

  by exWTslave in

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  christianity (including jehovahs witnesses) is the rejection of christ.

  take one of the most important teachings of jesus:.

  1) he says one can even love his enemies and do good to them, and can tolerate anything (luke 6:27-32).

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  Jesus said that he was not even good but only the Father.

  I think Jesus understood Adamic sin and tried to help people understand how to become better. Luke 6.

  All has fallen short and think God we are under Gods Grace.

  Although I enjoyed your post I do not agree with modern thinking. The most important New Testament teaching is about: Sin entered the world because of Adam and Eve rebellion. Adam and Eve were perfect but because of their sin their offspring were born imperfect and sinners. Important teaching:God love the world so much they he gave his only Begotten son.

  Adamic sin or practicing sin? Even Paul wrote about practicing sin. How many times do we need to sacrifice Jesus.

  I enjoyed reading Jesus sermon in Luke 6. But I do not agree with picking the bible apart to see which came first! Granted a few are making money.

  ONE thing that John 5 proves is that many knew this man was healed by Jesus. A good testimony of Jesus Christ and God!
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  What is your favorite gospel music?

  by Zoos in

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  my taste in music is pretty eclectic.

  i was listening to some andrea bocelli this afternoon and found this on youtube.. .

  oh my god!!!.

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  Heritage Singer,I Need A Miracle. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bdp5I6w2gr0
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  Aren't You Glad That You Are Out Of The JW Religion?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  i am so happy to be out of the cult.

  i would never go back!

  i don't know some still could accept this religion, be here, regularly and not just get out..

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  Yes because reality is so much harder at times but worth it.
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  Hi Guys, I'm new here...

  by Mikado in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  been lurking for years, but couldn't log on.

  for some reason, my email spam filter is inaccessable, and ended up having to open another account, simply to become a member... wonder how many others have had a similar problem.. its been an eye opener reading everyones life experiences, often so similar.. i was almost a born in, with a hardcore family.

  abusive stepfather who was one of the original jws in the area, so much so, that it was called the xxxxx family religion.... been out for 25 years, am glad every day for that!!.

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  Oh yeah! Lol I think everyone can relate to being sick about the false preaching work. I've learned to ignore them because they have rights just like everyone else.

  Welcome!
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  IF THERE WAS NO FIRST HUMAN.....

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. watchtower
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  ...and new species of "humans" have appeared gradually, do we have "x-men" amoung us??

  so many people are willing to automatically discount abilities that cannot, as of yet, be explained by our current scientific knowledge.

  is it too frightening to entertain the idea that there are new and possibly better "humans" in our ranks?

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  I thought about you when I watched:

  abcnews.go.com/.../man-genius-head-injury-16233262

  Man Becomes Genius After Head Injury . Jason Padgett saw complex mathematical formulas ...

  I know it is not X Men.
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  Mom is coming over tomorrow. What should I ask?

  by Faithful Witness in

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  my mother is visiting us again tomorrow, only 5 weeks since her last visit.

  things seem to be going pretty well with her, and the kids are enjoying having grandma back in our routine.

  she is retiring at the end of may (age 65), so she promises that this is going to mean more time with family.

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  Hope you can build bonds without mentioning doctrines they can flame the fire!

  I had a big laugh about the last Baptist church and donations. I went to a city church that does not state but one time they are Baptist conference. Mainly do good for the community and help each other through church groups. Passing the donation plate during good Friday just seemed greedy but they said it was going to go for the poor!

  Anyhow, years ago I went to one assembly and I watch how people donated money! Arrogance, many would walk up to the boxes looking over their shoulders just to see who was watching them. Like an odd self pride. After paying attention I thought passing the plate was not so bad! e

  Wish you the very best.
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  Peter, Paul, and Mary

  by Band on the Run in

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  i've been listening to youtube videos of the beatles, the who, and peter, paul, and mary.

  my brother has cerebral palsy.

  we had to sing "puff the magic dragon.

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  I played that record all the time in the 60s. I think I will look them up on You Tube!

  Skeeter I loved those groups!
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  What Do I Do With This RED Book?

  by Cold Steel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  some guys visited me a couple of times, and i asked them about the book of revelation.

  one of them brought me a red book with a lot of illustrations and at the end of every page or so the guy had dated the day he had read it.

  he also marked certain passages.

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  On the inside cover write www.jehovah's-witness.net

  Write your name Cold Steel as if you were the owner.

  Donate it to your local Thrift shop.

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  Study that book and when the guy comes back have him clarify if he believes it!

  It has a lot of false teachings in it! Worse WT book ever written.
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  The Governing Body told two Elders to call !!!!

  by Phizzy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a friend from the other end of the country just 'phoned and told me that a couple of days ago two elders knocked on his door.

  he has been out for four or more years.. they told him it was c.o's visit, and the governing body have asked them to call on those whom they no longer see at the k.hall.. i guess this is an easier "field" than knocking on doors that never open, or where they are told "not interested".. my friend bill though, was not such an easy call.

  apparently he managed to get in about 1914 being rubbish, the bible not being the word of god, because we cannot trust it, 1919 being rubbish as to the choosing of the fds and several other telling points.. i liked particularly that he said to them they were rather hypocritical asking householders to examine their faith, when jw's were simply not allowed to !.

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  ".... hypocritical asking Householders to examine their faith, when JW's were simply not allowed to !"

  Hey I am going to use this one! Good point! JW always talk about others religions and not their own.