Posts by Room 215

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New York Times article by ex-JW Missionary Amber Scorah

by Room 215 in

amber recently published a book about her ex-jw experiences in china.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/opinion/sunday/life-after-death.html?action=click&module=opinion&pgtype=homepage.

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Amber recently published a book about her ex-JW experiences in China

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/31/opinion/sunday/life-after-death.html?action=click&module=Opinion&pgtype=Homepage

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A different spin on birthdays

by FatFreek 2005 in

about birthdays.

several days ago i was waiting at the deli for the next batch of fried chicken when a man in his sixties came in.

he had called in his order two days earlier.

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The only two scriptures have have remotely any relevance to birthdays are:
Job 1:4: "His sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one on HIS DAY, and they would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them."
and Romans 14:5,6: " 5One man regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.…"
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Convention 2019: Children told don't form emotional attachment to pets!

by Nathan R. Koppe in

i have just heard from a visitor to the jehovah's witnesses convention for 2019, that they have been told; 'not to form an emotional attachment to their pets, as animals don't have feelings anyway'.. well, that should break a few children hearts!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🥴 😭 💔.

my orignal topics are at.

further info:.

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Only the pigs that run the place!

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Still dont get the friggin birthdays

by nowawake14 in

jw
friends

i have read extensively about the origins of birthdays, and i still don't get it.

but it's not what it means today.. even wedding veils were used to ward off the "evil eye".

but it's not what it means today.

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The only two scriptures have have remotely any relevance to birthdays are:

Job 1:4: "His sons used to go and hold a feast in the house of each one on HIS DAY, and they would send and invite their three sisters to eat and drink with them."

and Romans 14:5,6: " 5One man regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. 6He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.…"

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Reaction to GDPR / field service letter

by sir82 in

here is a thread on the new letter to be read to all congregations in all branches on adjustments in door to door work due to the gdpr:.

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/6274619758608384/2019-boe-elders-letter-may-13-england-ireland-data-protection.

i have...connections....to a foreign language congregation in europe.

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"If this was part of a deliberate strategy then they could also consider improving the quality and enjoyability of their meetings, especially on the bring a friend day."

... except they they're so myopic they fail to see any need for improving them.

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Jehovah’s Witness who posted criticisms on Reddit can remain anonymous, judge rules

by Tameria2001 in

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/jehovah-s-witness-who-posted-criticisms-on-13855357.php.

i had this article pop up about the darksilver case.

it says a federal magistrate in san francisco has now ruled that darksilver can remain anonymous but then it says except for identification to lawyers for the religion’s watchtower publication.

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Nincompoop judge... the only knees to be broken are darkspilver's ..

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What is the current policy on blood?

by stillin in

has there been anything recent?

the last i knew, certain fractions were considered a conscience matter.

blood derived vaccinations were cleared, saying that the blood part has been removed.

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Or simply tell them I'm sorry; I caved in a moment of weakness." I'm betting they would love to make this edict go away quietly, or restore it to a "matter of conscience" but the backlash would be catastrophic. (Prov 26:17)

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JW.org marks International Women's Day 2019

by neat blue dog in

for the second year in a row, the org has marked international women's day.

this time, it's an article that lists most female bible characters in alphabetical order with a brief summary for each, topped by a picture of them in 'empowering' poses.

rey and captain marvel would be proud lol.. .