Posts by Splash

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Does Watchtower ban Movies, books or songs?

by zound in

frequently asked question that is featured at moment on jw.org.

thought it was pretty funny.. .

do you ban certain movies, books, or songs?no.

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*** w83 7/15 pp. 28-29 Watch Out for This Deceiver! ***

Some years ago Roxanne went to see the movie The Exorcist, which spawned a host of imitations. She says: “The movie had a terrifying effect on me. I had to leave before it was over because I was afraid I would be sick to my stomach and felt like fainting. For about two months after seeing the movie, I continued to be terrified and would have nightmares. I wouldn’t go anywhere alone, would watch over my shoulder all the time and was even afraid to wash my hair for fear something would be hovering over me.” Another woman, who saw the same movie on television, later cut out her four-year-old daughter’s heart because she believed the girl was demonized.

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Does Watchtower ban Movies, books or songs?

by zound in

frequently asked question that is featured at moment on jw.org.

thought it was pretty funny.. .

do you ban certain movies, books, or songs?no.

Splash

*** w83 2/1 p. 3 The Age of Obscenity ***

The change in view toward obscenity is also reflected in movies. These are now commonly filled with raunchy conversations and obscene words. Filmmakers often insert such language to get an “adult” rating. For example, originally the movie Annie had a rating identifying it as acceptable for all audiences, but the producer feared that such a rating would not draw the public. So he inserted profanity into the film.

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Does Watchtower ban Movies, books or songs?

by zound in

frequently asked question that is featured at moment on jw.org.

thought it was pretty funny.. .

do you ban certain movies, books, or songs?no.

Splash

*** g79 3/22 p. 10 The Kind of Places Discos Are ***

Since the movie Saturday Night Fever has had so much to do with the phenomenal growth and spread of disco, let’s consider it. What kind of life-style does that movie feature and, in effect, promote?

*** w82 7/15 p. 24 par. 13 Benefiting From Your God-given Conscience ***

An elder in the congregation told the man of his having enjoyed a certain motion picture. The man replied, ‘What! Do you go to see R-rated movies?’ The elder tried to excuse his actions, saying that certain of these films (considered questionable even by the world) have value if the objectionable aspects are ignored.

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Watchtower 1954 claims Jesus was clean shaven/ short hair like a Witness!!!

by Witness 007 in

how did the watchtower develop "pogonophobia"?

(beard fear) 1950-1960's long hair and beards were a sign of rebelious youth.

then in the 1954 watchtower p.511 questions from readers.

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JESUS HAS A BEARD?

YES - (1914) Photodrama of Creation (pictures) p.57, 58, 61, 88:

NO - w54 8/15 p. 511 Questions From Readers

Watch Tower publications show Jesus as beardless and with short hair because he is shown that way in representations of him that are older than the traditional effeminate-looking picture... The photograph of this church window... shows a cross with a young man nailed to it, beardless and with short hair, to represent "Christ crucified, but triumphant."... Since the Bible does not describe Jesus’ facial appearance or indicate he had a beard of length, we follow the oldest archaeological evidence rather than the later traditional view.

YES - w68 5/1 p. 286 Questions From Readers

Biblical evidence is the most reliable testimony to be found on this question, and a recent careful review of what it says indicates that Jesus did indeed have a beard.

NO - (1986) Worldwide Security under the Prince of Peace (picture) p.164:

YES -(2012) Good News From God (brochure picture) p.9:

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The antidote to the myth that JWs are declining

by slimboyfat in

one of the most persistent myths on this website is that jws are already in decline, the rot has set in, and the descent of the watchtower is inevitable from here on in.

unfortunately the facts do not bear this out.

jws are still increasing even in most developing countries, and they are still growing worldwide at a faster rate than the general population.

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Where I think there is a large and invisible increase, is in those who are waking up in the congs.

Someone earlier made a comment about there no longer being any 'fire' in the publishers. I can see this.

In the 1980's I saw zeal, this turned into a waiting attitude in the 1990's. Now I'm seeing complacency.

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Arguments in favor of the destruction of Jerusalem in 607 BCE

by TJ Curioso in

i received the following explanation in favor of the date of 607 bce.

accepted comments on the points at issue.. .

conclusion.

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Don't forget the Egibi family records:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/223978/1/The-EGIBI-Family-Records-WIPESOUT-Watchtower-607-B-C-E-Date-for-GOOD

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The antidote to the myth that JWs are declining

by slimboyfat in

one of the most persistent myths on this website is that jws are already in decline, the rot has set in, and the descent of the watchtower is inevitable from here on in.

unfortunately the facts do not bear this out.

jws are still increasing even in most developing countries, and they are still growing worldwide at a faster rate than the general population.

Splash

sir82: The "less than 1 hour" rule does not apply to 99.9% of JWs.

I don't think this is accurate.

It suggests that 1 in 1000 can use the 'less than one hour' concession.

At the DC, I watched as the coaches pulled in and the congregations disembarked.

There were so many old ones heaving and scraping themselves into the venue, it looked like a zombie apocalypse.

In my own congregation we have many old ones.

At a pure guess I would estimate your 99.9% should be more like 40%.

Let's face it, if there's a choice between not being able to submit any time at all, or submitting 4 x 15 mins, the elders will say submit 4 x 15 mins per month.

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Slowly Awakening at the DC 2013

by breakfast of champions in

so after the district convention was over, i asked my wife what her overall impression was.

she said, "maybe something has changed, or maybe it's your influence that i see things differently now, but a lot of those talks sounded more threatening than anything.

not loving, not really hopeful, just threatening.

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My wifes response was a bit different.

One talk was stressing how we need to keep up to date with all of the new teachings, otherwise we "would be teaching falsehoods" (speakers actual words).

I asked her what were we therefore preaching before the new teachings?

After a moments thought and a suspicious look she replied, "mistakes".

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"Theocratic Warfare" and the Annual Report

by Billy the Ex-Bethelite in

one of the things i certainly noticed as a jw, and even during the time i was in bethel, was the complexities of reporting "truth.".

beginning with an observation on a personal level, i consider myself an honest person.

but something happened along the way, beginning when i pioneered.

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It is now even easier to fudge your ministry hours since that KM which said you can count online witnessing and placements.

No wonder the figures are still increasing.

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Final Warning Given Unto Mankind, Tribulation Is Near and Soon Cometh.

by OneTrueGod in

verily, thus saith the creator of all things of life and light which are good.

behold the time of tribulation draweth near and is soon at hand; i am in the sun, and the light of the sun and it shall soon darken in the day you perceive not.. .

let this be a sign unto the world that tribulation cometh quickly, the day which darkens soon cometh upon the world.

Splash

Ok, but when, exactly?

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