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  Circuit Oversneer Says. . .

  by piztjw in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  "do you realize how much of a privelge it is to enjoy the visit of the circuit overseer?

  they are appointed by the governing body who in turn are apointed by jesus and holy spirit.

  so you have a great privilege when we visit your congregation, because it is the same thing as having jesus visit you.

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  Praise Jah you people!
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  "Jehovah ALWAYS had/used an organization". How would you reply?

  by EdenOne in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  in a recent meeting with elders, an argument was used to the effect that jehovah has always [= throughout history] used, or operated through, an organization; therefore, the wts must be that organization today, since god must be using one.

  naturally, i know what arguments i've used to counter that argument.

  but i'm interested in hearing yours.

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  Emery

  To add to the discussion, here are some more points.

  The "organization" of Israel was based on the CONDITIONAL Mosaic covenant. Obviously, the Israelites couldn't hold up the laws and customs pertaining to the covenant and ended it by crucifying Jesus. Christians now operate under a new covenant which establishes Jesus as high priest and greater Moses. You could show your family that after Jesus' death, when the temple veil (which separated the holy of holies, God and men) was torn in 2, this signified the end of that "organizational" arrangement. God was now available to all men, never to dwell in temples again. This is one of the best theological arguments i've heard against organization.

  This website has a good article on the subject. http://www.gotquestions.org/temple-veil-torn.html
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  Compare Scientology's super power building and Watchtower Headquaters

  by Scott77 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this weekend, 15 years after work began, the church of scientologyopened its new "super power building", complete with time machine a mediterranean revival-style palace in clearwater, florida..... http://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2013/nov/19/inside-scientology-new-cathedral-church-religion?cmp=fb_gu .

  please, what do you think about the comparision?

  who would be winner?.

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  Scientology is like the mob. You try bad mouthing them and they will come after you with vengence.
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  Could ''boredom'' at the Kingdom Hall be one reason why some members leave?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  you'll find boredom where there is the absence of a good idea earl nightingale quotes (us motivational writer and author, 1921-1989).

  let's forget that most members leave due to the wrong beliefs,doctrines and practices of the wts!.

  i was bored out of my mind from the repetitive: talks,prayers,ministry school demonstrations,field service talks(peddle magazines),assemblies,special talks and watchtower magazine study articles.

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  I know of 2 young exjws who were so mentally exhausted and bored of the meetings that they no longer wanted to be jws anymore. Who wants to sit in a chair hearing some old guy read paragraphs to you for 1.5 hours? Routine pre-recorded music and prayers with no actual worship going on? This generation that's who.
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  Humility? Screw Humility.......

  by AllTimeJeff in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  .....said the exiting jw.. this jw saw it all, the games, the politics.

  oh, and how this quality of "humility" was used as an anvil to keep, not just your actions in line, but your thoughts and feelings as well.. the leadership of jw's is an extremely talented bunch.

  they know exactly how to reframe concepts to their own ends.. so, once you have your awakening, and you leave, and you remember how often you were symbolically on your knees all the time, you say "never again!".

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  Emery

  Great post and I enjoy the way you express yourself.
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  Self Destructing. oh-oh.

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  yo dudes.. .

  i've been studying ttatt for nearly a year now, i'm pretty much convinced wt theology is a crock, but i can't just leave as i don't want to lose family, and i simply can't disappoint my elderly aging parent.. .

  i'm prepared for the long game fade (could be a few years), but have been sowing seeds with the wifey little bit by little bit.

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  You've definitely come a long ways Captain. I remember some of your first posts here and it definitely sounds like you've already achieved mental freedom. You're not alone, I'm still in because of family too and its tough. However, I still have some decent jw friends to surround myself with until that time comes. Anways, continue to keep us posted!
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  Why is JW Net so hostile? Is it just me?

  by Brother Mike in

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  2. friends

  why can't i say something without someone immature trying to be a smart ass or trying to fight everything i say and use it against me?

  comments welcome.

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  Mike, you're coming to a free thought forum with a closed minded attitude. There is a wide range of diversity here from athiests to Christians but we all for the most part respect one another. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me and I can help.
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  Goodbye and Thank You Jw Net (Last Post)

  by Brother Mike in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i would like to thank everyone for the discussions that we've all had.

  after all of them i have realized, all of you have made me realized that after all of the stuff i have been through, i just need a good friend.

  and regardless of how hostile our discussion could get i have felt that you have all shared something with me that have helped me.

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  If you need a friend or have any questions feel free to private message me here.
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  Do as we say, not as we do

  by Ultimate Axiom in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i like to collect admirable quotes from watchtower publications that i can then use back on jws to demonstrate their double standards.

  for example, this appeared in the awake!, august 22, 1984, page 28;.

  the catholic church occupies a very significant position in the world and claims to be the way of salvation for hundreds of millions of people.

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  My first set of Christmas Decor with pictures

  by confusedandalone in

  1. social
  2. family

  although we are not close to done yet i wanted to put up some pics of what we are doing over at the caa home.

  it is lots of fun putting this stufff up and the kids love it.

  the wife is in heaven because she always loved christmas time because as a kid it was something she totally enjoyed.

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  Awesome, I wish I could go all out like that :(