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  Crisis of Conscience - The Movie

  by cedars in

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  2. beliefs

  i know... how cool would that be??!.

  having just commented on the post by trailerfitter about the situation with his wife, and how i have personally found the book crisis of conscience by ray franz to be the perfect antidote to the society's perception of itself as being god's earthly organisation, the thought occurred to me: what if there was a movie about ray franz and his life?

  obviously the society would be in uproar, and letters would be read out to all congregations all over the world not to go and see it, but just imagine!

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  What Were Your Elders Real World Jobs?

  by pale.emperor in

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  we all know that education is severely demonized in this religion.

  and that the elders are appointed based on how many meetings they attend, hours they put in on the ministry and general attitude to other elders (as apposed to, you know, actual theological training and counseling) - so my question is, what were your elders occupations outside the kingdom hall?.

  in my old congregation our elders consisted of:.

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  1) IT College Professor (COBE)

  2) Unemployed, on Workmen's Comp for over several years (while Regular Pioneering)

  3) Government Appraiser

  4) Auto Mechanic
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  Front cover of the 2017 Watchtower - unbelievable!

  by freddo in

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  2. friends

  study edition.

  january 2017.

  (can someone put up a link please?).

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  Tony the Turd must have been on vacation when they approved this photo.
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  Elder's remark about contributions not being made

  by Simon Templar in

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  i am still in and was assigned to collect the contribution after the meeting.

  i checked the boxes with another brother and there was nothing inside.

  no contributions were made that day.

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  Satanic Voodoo & the 2016 Special Convention in Puerto Rico

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5635268717576192/puerto-rico-special-convention-2016-video.

  voodoo originated in haiti during the french colonial period.

  it was based on a tribal religion somewhere in west africa (possibly the kingdom of dahomey) and was brought to haiti by african slaves in the 17th century.

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  https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5635268717576192/puerto-rico-special-convention-2016-video
  

  Voodoo originated in Haiti during the French Colonial Period. It was based on a tribal religion somewhere in West Africa (possibly the Kingdom of Dahomey) and was brought to Haiti by African slaves in the 17th century. The word “Voodoo” is derived from the word “vodu” of the Dahomey language and generally means spirit or god. Since Haiti was isolated during much of its early history, the Voodoo religion eventually developed its own unique traditions and became more Satanic during the 18th and 19th centuries.

  The use of singing, drumming and dancing during Haitian voodoo rituals later evolved into several other musical genres and traditions throughout the Caribbean, such as the “Bomba y Plena” which is played primarily during Christmas time in Puerto Rico. So I find it strange that this music and dance would be played at the 2016 Special Convention to welcome visitors from around the world, including Governing Body Member Mark Sanderson.

  
  

  
  
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  Puerto Rico Special Convention 2016 Video

  by darkspilver in

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  never a jw.

  https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/6289070416199680/dressed-up-five-days-ahead-special-assembly-puerto-rico.

  an hour ago i went to bid good bye my two brothers in law and their wives (all elders/elderettes).

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  Whomever was in charge of planning this Special Convention obviously failed to do their homework. The music that was being played throughout this convention was “Bomba y Plena” which is derived from music that was played by enslaved Africans in Haiti during their satanic rituals in the 18th and 19th century, especially when practicing voodoo.

  Also, this music (along with the costumes, the food being served, etc.) are all associated with Christmas in Puerto Rico. In fact, you will likely not hear this music, see these costumes, or even eat some of these foods during any other time of the year.

  So this is all very puzzling to me.

  
  
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  Attention Lurkers... Monday, October 1, 2012 is the 98th anniversary of Jesus' rulership!!!

  by Calebs Airplane in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  attention lurkers... monday, october 1, 2012 is the 98th anniversary of jesus' rulership!i'll just let the watchtower magazine speak for itself...october 1, 1914, on taking his place at the breakfast table in the brooklyn bethel dining-room, he in a strong voice denoting conviction announced: the gentile times have ended!

  -watchtower july 15 1950 page 216 pargraph 1 those seven appointed times of the nations ended in the early autumn of 1914, about october 1. before then the good news of the established kingdom could not be preached.

  -watchtower october 15 1955 page 623 paragraph 7october 1, 1914, is now more than forty-two years ago and the kingdoms fight at armageddon is fast nearing.

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  102nd Anniversary of Jesus' rulership is coming in a few days. Are you prepared?
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  Two Brothers Living Together - Never Dated Girls...

  by pale.emperor in

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  2. experiences

  in my old congregation there are two brothers (non related) who are in the early 30s.

  they've never dated girls.

  they're "best friends".

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  October 1914? Really?

  by sylvlef in

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  2. beliefs

  km august 2014, page 3 paragraph 6(article for this week's service meeting):.

  "the month of october 2014 will see the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the kingdom.

  for this occasion a special edition of the watchtower will be on this theme.".

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  Using the term "Watchtower" when talking to a JW

  by Sanchy in

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  has anyone else noticed how alarm bells go off inside a jw mind as soon as they hear someone that "is out" refer to the leaders of this org as "watchtower"?

  i've chatted with a few friends now about my doubts and each and every time i've started using phrases such as "watchtower said this" or "watchtower did that", i can almost see their heads about to explode in anger, as if they've just realized they are talking to the lucifer himself.

  some have even interrupted and corrected me by reminding me that it's not "watchtower", it's "god's organization".

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  Just to piss them off, I use "The Watchtower Bible And Tract Society of Pennsylvania (or New York)"....