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  The dangerous species: The True Believer

  by Terry in

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  the age of enlightenment is worth a good look.

  (the rise of reason, science, art, philosophy replacing superstition and 'belief.

  ")for millennia emperors and popes enforced compliance in our world.

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  Identity Politics and Ideological Possession are the enemy.

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  Hitting the fan: CD epidemic at my Hall

  by neat blue dog in

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  2. scandals

  yesterday my congregation met for field service and the elder taking the lead did something not so smart: he brought up the child abuse situation and the recent news articles hitting local news across the country.

  he said 'you can see that the persecution is really coming' and that we should be ready if someone complains about it at the door.

  (funny how it's persecution when it's us and righteous judgment when it happens to the other churches.

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  It’s sad for the Rank and File who are just born-ins, especially the older ones in their 70s or older. They have to notice that everyone is dying off and everything is changing with no Armageddon in site...

  Also, we have no idea how many of the congregants have doubts and have heard talk of all the Child Abuse but remain silent; of course they are afraid to voice their doubts as any of us who have been shunned or marked know very well. Perhaps they are doing secret research right now?

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  Who really is the faithful and discreet* slave whom his master appointed over his domestics, to give them their food at the proper time?

  by Alex Williams in

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  2. beliefs

  this statement was answered in a form of a question to a question posed by one of his followers;.

  jesus realized that composite slave had to qualify for such an appointment when he came into power of his kingdom promised by jehovah god.

  [and they came to life and ruled as kings with the christ+ for 1,000 years].

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  It’s a parable, not a prophecy. That is the first concept you need to grasp. Also, no, it’s not a parable with prophetic significance. You’re not allowed to do that when studying the Bible.

  It’s really simple. If you believe the Bible then any Xian can be a faithful and discreet slave and be rewarded, or cast outside. Furthermore the Master can use you in any way he wishes and award you however he chooses as in the PARABLE of the 11th hour workers.

  It’s worth noting that just because you may be a “successful” religious example ( I won’t say leader ) and financially well off, or have all your needs cared for as in the case of the Governing Body, that does not mean you are a faithful slave. What matters is fruitage as mentioned in the PARABLE of the tree and it’s fruitage... If your fruitage is bad, then you are a rotten tree, no way around that according to Jesus.

  Are you really going to argue with Jesus?

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  IS the bOrg running out of blokes to serve(tm)?

  by punkofnice in

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  2. beliefs

  from the silly website today..... thursday, august 15god .

  energizes you, giving you both the desire and the power to act.​—phil.

  2:13.courageous men who are willing to take on more responsibility are a blessing to a congregation.

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  “Some men who have molested children in the past may feel unqualified to serve. Perhaps another brother may feel hesitant about accepting the responsibility of insulating the Governing Body from legal action by sacrificing themselves.”

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  In-depth breakdown of the WTF QUOTES from November 2019 Watchtower

  by Fabian1 in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  13. according to leviticus 9:23, 24, how did jehovah show his approval of the priesthood?.

  when the israelites saw this clear evidence of jehovah’s backing of the priests, they had good reason to give them full support.

  5:18, 19) how can we show our support for the organization that jehovah is using?

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  Any Xian can claim that any task they accomplished through a combination of effort and luck was the hand of God in their lives. Does that make it true?

  What about being a Dub in service and narrowly avoiding a car accident? We’re the angels watching over the group, or was it dumb luck?

  What about the Dubs killed in car accidents on the way to the Memorial, or killed seeking shelter in a KH from natural disasters? Is that the hand of God?

  I’ve met many Pentecostals over the last year and they say the same deluded things as Dubs and have the same myopic view of the world and expect Armageddon any day now... Maybe they are the one true religion?

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  Evolution - A Conversation with Alex Williams

  by cofty in

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  alex - thank you for your offer to have a conversation about evolution.. i accept the scientific evidence that all life - including humans - evolved from a common ancestor through unguided evolution over millions of years.

  this isn't even a controversial position in the scientific community.. the evidence rests on the data from many interconnected fields including paleontology, comparative anatomy, geology and especially genetics.

  it is no exaggeration to say that the evidence for your own non-human ancestry is contained in every cell in your body.. it is my experience that jws are generally quite ignorant (not in a pejorative sense) of the scientific case.

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  Every Pentecostal says the same thing....

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  Evolution - A Conversation with Alex Williams

  by cofty in

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  alex - thank you for your offer to have a conversation about evolution.. i accept the scientific evidence that all life - including humans - evolved from a common ancestor through unguided evolution over millions of years.

  this isn't even a controversial position in the scientific community.. the evidence rests on the data from many interconnected fields including paleontology, comparative anatomy, geology and especially genetics.

  it is no exaggeration to say that the evidence for your own non-human ancestry is contained in every cell in your body.. it is my experience that jws are generally quite ignorant (not in a pejorative sense) of the scientific case.

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  Here’s what I learned, but maybe I’m confused? Evolution didn’t design any features that allow for survival. It’s hard to shake the design thinking. I mean, how could Crocodiles have sensors all over their bodies if it wasn’t purposely designed by a designer???

  It’s simple. A random organism had some sensing organs that allowed them to live and reproduce. Now we have organisms with those traits because those traits were advantageous to survival and were passed on. If they didn’t work, they wouldn’t be here.

  Also, why did Jeehoober give us plant DNA and why would all life die without Fungi? Made in His image???

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  Last Thursday's Meeting in Elmira, On

  by newsheep in

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  2. scandals

  i had gotten a phone call from a brother who was really upset.

  he said there was a resolution passed that everyone is in agreement to the selling of the elmira hall.

  the strange thing is at the congregation picnic an elder told him that a few years ago the deed to the hall was signed over to the org.

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  Get out those 2” paintbrushes and like it!

  

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  Step right up and get while they've yet to flee like the vermin they are

  by Tenacious in

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  2. child-abuse

  the gb members are finally going to be named as individual defendants in child abuse cases.. read more about it here: reap it you vermin!.

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  It will be interesting to see how HQ circles the wagons even further. What articles will we see?

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  The beauty in being mortal

  by HiddenPimo in

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  2. beliefs

  i am only speaking from my personal point of view and not to encroach on anyone else's belief system:.

  one of the main points of attraction to the jw life was the 'panda paradise', once i woke up, i began to think about the future and it made me realize that jw's have little or no regard for life and the way they treat others even in those who are jw's.. e.g.

  no blood, shunning, theocratic warfare, no real charity work for those in need, etc.... if we live forever on earth we would get bored, we would take relationships for granted and possible want to actually die.. what makes anything valuable is the not the beauty of it but the rarity of it or the limited amount of it.. time is not only limited but all of our hourglasses are opaque leaving the amount of sand remaining a guess at best, and this is what moves us to appreciate life and ever little thing it gives us.. there is a beautiful and poignant song by jason isbell 'if we were vampires' and it perfectly describes the beauty one can find in ones mortality and how it moves us to love & care deeper than if we were immortal.. the 2nd verse goes .

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  I couldn’t live forever in JW Paradise. Maybe that concept of eternal life has affected our views on what it could be?

  Personally, I would not want eternal life without a soul-mate. How sad to leave behind a loved one for eternity...

  That being said, eternal life would be great under the right circumstances, Space Travel being one.

  DD