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  Witnessing Work to Stop?

  by Sea Breeze in

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  my 87 year old dad called me for the first time in 16 years the other day .... just to chat.

  i was floored to say the least since he didn't even bother to call me when my mom died several years ago.

  he called again today to inquire how i felt about jehovah's witnesses.

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  Bobcat

  Dad has always insisted that I must hate them since I left. Pure nuttiness.
  

  That has been my experience also. Whatever the WT says are your motives, that's what they are. It doesn't matter what you say or do.

  And yes, it is pure brainwashed nuttiness. I resigned as an elder some years back (10+) and got off the school to prevent them from trying to reappoint me. (It has worked, by the way.) Yet, every time the CO visits he includes a part in his service talk about ones getting upset about losing their privileges, and to get over it. It's kind of like if a sane person were sentenced to live in an insane asylum. It's a lot like that.
  
  
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  Documents That Have Arrived as of 2020-06-02!

  by Atlantis in

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  2. friends

  documents that have arrived as of 2020-06-02 in english and spanish.letters are:.

  if you are on the email list these are already under your coffee cup.

  if your not on the email list, then reply below if you want the link put in your pm box.petra!.

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  Bobcat

  Hi Petra, may I have a copy also?

  Thank you.
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  Peace and security

  by BourneIdentity in

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  2. beliefs

  scrolling through the news this morning and i couldn’t help to think we are light years from any leaders crying out peace and security.

  jws are going to have to wait another decade or two and see how things develop before they get excited about armageddon coming in their lifetime.

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  I had a thread on this topic a few years ago. (Here) The NAC-Thessalonians commentary that is quoted in the OP (of that thread) has a very interesting take on 1Th 5:3. Because of the wording used in 1Th 5:3, it understands the verse to be describing the world's nonchalant view of a coming "day of the Lord." Paul is saying that that attitude already prevailed in his day among non-Christians, and that the world would continue to have that attitude until that "day" suddenly erupted in the lives of humanity. From that standpoint, 1Th 5:3 is not all that different from Luke 17:26-30, which is why Paul could tell the Thessalonians what he did in 1Th 5:1-2.

  It appears to me that many of the comments above are not so much comments on 1Th 5:3 per se, but rather, comments on the WT's long held interpretation of that verse.
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  Kingdom Hall Scheduler

  by Thetruthhurts in

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  i'm sure there's already topics on this but i couldn't find one so i'm starting my own.

  is the kingdom hall scheduling program new?

  is this where they are entering all of the members data now?

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  Bobcat

  If all the scheduling were routed through the Society, is it possible they would get some sort of discount or advantage through the different carriers because of the numbers of people involved (sort of like how they get perks from the hotels when they arrange hotels for conventions)?

  I don't know enough about how phone service works, so I am just guessing at possibilities. An elder sent me an email asking for my carrier also (USA). It seemed a little odd, but I saw no harm in it.
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  8 Documents Arrived Today!

  by Atlantis in

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  1.--authorization and release agreementfor disaster relief medical assistance.

  ------------------------------------------------------------------2.--for the attention of all elders------------------------------------------------------------------.

  3.--additional direction regarding assistance with practical needs------------------------------------------------------------------.

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  Bobcat

  Please for Bobcat also. Thank you Petra.
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  Kermit Is Delivering Documents!

  by Atlantis in

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  kermit is delivering documents with his kermit chopper.. https://docdro.id/a01tdj0.

  if you are on the receive list these documents are already in your email.. .

  if your not on the list, then reply below that you want kermit to swing by your place, and drop off a copy in your pm box.. .

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  Bobcat

  Please add me too Petra. And thank you so very much!
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  US Letter Read Sunday 4/26 at Meeting - No KH Use and No Field Service Indefinitely

  by JWTom in

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  there was a letter read sunday at our meeting that mentioned some parts of us are starting to open back up.

  however, regardless of things opening up that no kingdom halls should be used for any meetings of any kind.

  also, no door-to-door ministry or any form of in-person ministry is allowed.

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  My guess it would be a legal concern for the WT. They don't want anyone claiming they got sick on their property. I guess you can't blame them for that. Also they might know they have to make it very clear to prevent any over zealous elders from doing otherwise. Reading it to the whole congregation would prevent any elder from reinterpreting the directive.

  The letter/announcement was read here too (SE USA). As it is, the authorities are not allowing any groups over 10 to meet in this area.
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  JW patient with covid-19 received blood transfusion

  by adjusted knowledge in

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  i had a patient admitted from a skilled nursing facility/rehab that is an active jw.

  the patient had covid-19 as did most of the patients at that facility.

  typically the local elders are all involved in these admissions but there is a strict no visitor policy which includes clergy.

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  AK,

  Thanks for the discreet report. The WT recently sent a letter out reminding the R&F to have their DPA (aka no-blood card) up to date and to have all their physicians and elders with a copy. So I guess the WT is well aware of the potential in these circumstances.
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  Disunited States of America?

  by jwleaks in

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  recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy, delaware governor john carney, new york governor andrew m. cuomo, new jersey governor phil murphy, connecticut governor ned lamont, pennsylvania governor tom wolf, and rhode island governor gina raimondo today announced the creation of a multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work.

  this announcement builds on the states’ ongoing regional approach to combatting the covid-19 pandemic.. the coordinating group – comprised of one health expert, one economic development expert and the respective chief of staff from each state — will work together to develop a fully integrated regional framework to gradually lift the states’ stay at home orders while minimizing the risk of increased spread of the virus.. https://news.delaware.gov/2020/04/13/governor-carney-and-five-governors-announce-multi-state-council-to-get-people-back-to-work-and-restore-the-economy/.

  meanwhile on the west coast:.

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  Bobcat

  Google Igor Panarin.
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  A Video Series about 607 BC vs 587 BC

  by Londo111 in

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  2. bible

  this is the main series playlist:.

  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=plynx0om_bmgbfmnapjr_v5fe9_pf8sqa1.

  this is the accompanying video appendix:.

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  Bobcat

  Marked. Thanks for bumping this thread LeeT.