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  AGM recording available

  by suavojr in

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  here is the link to the opening of the great 2013 agm glorified new, very new, did i mentioned new?

  gray bible!!.

  first part:.

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  turtleturtle

  Can someone tell me which recording and at which minute & second the speaker says "bum witnesses".
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  Spiritual Routine

  by turtleturtle in

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  this is why "spiritual routine" is not a good thing regarding one's relationship with god.full definition of routine (m-w.com).

  1a: a regular course of procedure <if resort to legal action becomes a campus routine j. a. perkins> b: habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure <the routine of factory work>2: a reiterated speech or formula <the old after you routine ray russell>3: a worked-out part (as of an entertainment or sports contest) that may be often repeated <a dance routine>; especially: a theatrical number 4: a sequence of computer instructions for performing a particular task after reading that whole definition ask yourself this: imagine you are married (if you are not already) or have a loving parent.

  do you think your wife or parent would like you bringing flowers to him/her on a "routine" basis?

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  This is why "spiritual routine" is not a good thing regarding one's relationship with God.

  Full Definition of ROUTINE (m-w.com)

  1 a: a regular course of procedure <if resort to legal action becomes a campus routine — J. A. Perkins> b: habitual or mechanical performance of an established procedure <the routine of factory work> 2 : a reiterated speech or formula <the old “After you” routine — Ray Russell> 3 : a worked-out part (as of an entertainment or sports contest) that may be often repeated <a dance routine> ; especially: a theatrical number 4 : a sequence of computer instructions for performing a particular task After reading that whole definition ask yourself this: Imagine you are married (if you are not already) or have a loving parent. Do you think your wife or parent would like you bringing flowers to him/her on a "routine" basis? Ya really think God likes routine? LOL
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  Religious Spirit

  by turtleturtle in

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  anyone ever read this book:.

  http://www.amazon.com/overcoming-religious-combating-spiritual-strongholds/dp/1878327445.

  overcoming the religious spirit by rick joyner.

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  turtleturtle

  Here is the link

  http://www.fnirevival.com/Books%20pdf/overcoming_the_religious_spirit_ebook.pdf

  Amazing read for someone trying to get rid of the religious mentality.
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  Nevermind (Cant compromise Anonymity)

  by turtleturtle in

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  New Awake magazine goes after the media

  by cedars in

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  here is a link to the pdf.... http://www.jw.org/download/?issue=201312&output=html&pub=g&fileformat=pdf&alllangs=0&langwritten=e&txtcmslang=e&isbible=0.

  some interesting quotes.... while it is wise not to believe everything we read in the news, it does not follow that there is nothing we can trust.

  the key may be to have a healthy skepticism, while keeping an open mind.tone: when the tone of a news item is angry, spiteful, or highly critical, it suggests that an attack is under way and not a reasoned argument.sources: is there evidence of thorough research?

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  turtleturtle

  While it is wise not to believe everything we read in the news, it does not follow that there is nothing we can trust. The key may be to have a healthy skepticism, while keeping an open mind.

  What the heck, the DC program had a whole part on how skepticism is bad.
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  Religious Spirit

  by turtleturtle in

  1. jw
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  anyone ever read this book:.

  http://www.amazon.com/overcoming-religious-combating-spiritual-strongholds/dp/1878327445.

  overcoming the religious spirit by rick joyner.

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  turtleturtle

  Anyone ever read this book:

  http://www.amazon.com/Overcoming-Religious-Combating-Spiritual-Strongholds/dp/1878327445

  Overcoming the Religious Spirit by Rick Joyner

  I was in a Mexican restauraunt the owners are obviously Christians. They had the entrance laced with all these books. This one caught my eye. They said I could have it for free. Amazing read. Like God wanted me to pick it up.
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  Did you ever volunteer at or visit Bethel? What were your impressions when you were in the WBTS vs. now (looking back)?

  by Poindexter Lionel Humperdique in

  1. watchtower
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  did you ever volunteer/visit bethel back when you were in the borg?

  at the time, it opended my eyes as i saw a lot of red flags.

  for instance, volunteers were kept so busy without reasonable accomodations that everyone became in a robotic-zombie state of compliance with an unreasonably strict fast pased schedule.

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  turtleturtle

  Classic true story.

  Traveled to London to stay with friend when I was 18. We go to one of the Bethel buildings where the Bethelites live to pick out of a movie from this Bethelites collection. What is the first one I see when he pulls the drawer open? The Exorcist!!!

  LOL
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  No bibles at any kingdomhalls, strong rumors the annual meeting is regarding the bible...

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from relatives and contacts in 2 states, there have been no bibles available for a couple months.

  one person mentioned to me as well about supposed quotes in the magazines from other bibles.

  rumors are that they will announce a new bible, or possibly tell everyone to buy a bible from another place that they approve of.

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  Here is my take:

  I haven't seen a Bible at my congregation for over 6 months. 6 months! We are in a big city!

  So, the WT is the Bible & Tract Society right?

  There is something going on with the NWT. I say its a new version. Otherwise, how can they justify not providing Bibles. I know they are corrupt. But, cmon! Its Bibles we are talking about.
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  need Help with quote

  by turtleturtle in

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  looking for that quote from the wt that says something like:.

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  it does matter which religion we belong to because we are responsible in part for that religions decisions..

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  turtleturtle

  Looking for that quote from the WT that says something like:

  It does matter which religion we belong to because we are responsible in part for that religions decisions.
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  WATCHTOWER IN A PANIC!

  by JW GoneBad in

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  jws are in need of more kingdom halls in many major u.s. cities.

  at this years agm where it is expected that most of the faithful will be able to listen to the meeting (being tied in by video), dont be surprised if the wts 8 gb members take part in a symposium delivering some long winded appeal, petition, plea, proposal, proposition, solicitation or otherwise hit-on the masses for $$$ in order to lighten the burden and overuse that many kingdom halls are experiencing.

  an acquaintance from the west coast mentioned to me that in late august thru early september of this year that a number of pow-wows involving close to 5,000 elders from numerous areas (riverside, los angeles, ventura and orange counties) took place to drum up financial support from the 800+ (not sure) congregations in those areas.

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  TheSearcher:

  I think you are spot on. The WT is being held up by $$$. No money means no corporation.