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  If your not baptized in the name of the father, son and holy spirit. was your baptism official

  by goingthruthemotions in

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  matt 28:19 "go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the father and the son and the holy spirit,.

  i don't ever remember hearing at my baptism nor any other baptism of a jw.

  the person giving the baptism talk or person doing the dunking saying that i/we are baptized in the name of the father, son and holy spirit.. so i have come to the conclusion that my/our baptism's are not official.

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  Besides, what the WT teach today is completely different to what I agreed with at the time of my baptism.

  This is no longer the same religion that I was baptised into.

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  30th Anniversary of THAT classic 1914 WT front cover

  by wizzstick in

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  2. beliefs

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  please join with me, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic wt with the front cover which boldly proclaimed that the generation of 1914 would never pass away.. the cover date of the that wt is infact this very day so let us raise a glass to this clear sign they have god's backing:.

  in this the 100th anniversary of our lords return (invisibly of course brothers) it is a fine and appropriate thing to do..

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  "Will not" pass away. Can't get much clearer than that.

  This was the 1980's equivilent of Russell's "Millions now living" campaign.

  I think we're due for a new one anytime now, wonder what the catchphrase will be this time?
  "Will you Live Forever? (Ps 37:29)"

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  An increase in security at this summer's conventions??

  by gingerbread in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we've heard from friends in two separate congregations in our city that convention security will be tight.. the brothers made announcements this week and reminded everyone to be sure to wear their name badges.

  those that don't may be questioned and have their belongings searched.

  the same will be happen to anyone arriving during the sessions.

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  I'm attending again at this years DC so I'll see if we are given any different instructions compared to previous years.

  If anything the security last year was reduced due to the 'watcher' teams being disbanded and included into the regular attendant teams.

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  women should go back to the kitchen

  by never a jw in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i found on another thread a quote from awake 1967 aug 22,page 27-28. it's from an article where the wt proves that women should acquiesce to their husbands.

  within the article i found something that suggests more intellectual dishonesty from the wt writers.. that it is in the best interests of both.

  sexes for man to take the lead is also supported.

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  Splash

  I'm always surprised at how the Soc will quote certain external sources, giving them weight and credence, but then demonise other outside sources.

  One moment we're told not to believe scientists, then we read wt quotes from scientists.

  So which is it? Are jw's allowed to read outside sources or not?

  The answer, of course, is
  1. Only when they are GB sanctioned sources
  2. Only while the GB consider the statements to be valid.

  At any time either of those two conditions can change, then suddenly any use of those sources makes us apostate.

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  My apologies to everyone.

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just wanted to openly apologize to anyone that i have ever offended on this website.

  i have been thinking about this lately.

  we all seem to go through the same various stages of learning ttatt, anger, sorrow, frustration, bible champion, agnostic, atheist, ect.

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  Splash

  It's a healing process - I'm pleased you're getting it out of your system.

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  When you were

  by JustVisting in

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  Our elders try to 'keep the peace' in the congregation.

  If a local gossip starts a rumour, the elders investigate the one being accused and even if there's no evidence they ask them to make adjustments "for the sake of the congregation". It's created lots of problems.

  They frequently use their own judgement instead of following the rules.
  One day they will do this and expose themselves to some serious comeback.

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  This new donation direction and true selfishness!

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so we all know about this new donation arrangement.?.

  every cong is supposed to send in all their savings to the society for them to allocate or use however they see fit worldwide.. but here is where true "selfishness" has become apparent!

  (remember just this last weekend the wt study was all about not being "selfish" or self willed??!!).

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  kaik They also have to support CO, pay his gas and travel expenses, provide cooking, laundry, etc

  Don't forget the iPads they were all given, that's going to bump up the costs.

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  New Job

  by LouBelle in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i was fortunate to be recommended for a sales position by a former colleague.

  the company phoned me and we set up an interview.

  i accepted their offer - it is nearly double what i earn at the moment.

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  Well done LouBelle, you're one of the most tenacious persons I've ever come across.

  It's all down to your determination and focus.
  You don't put up with nonsense, you don't let yourself be taken advantage of.
  You're smart, you know how things work, you so deserve this new opportunity!

  Yay LouBelle!!

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  The GB are really going out on a limb with this DF decision

  by Quarterback in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is how a do explained the family business policy re relatives of df/da members.. he said that the expression, "necessary family business," is really not a scriptural term.

  it is nowhere found in the bible.

  but, out of the kindness of the gb's hearts, they have gone beyond what is written and allowed association among families for necessary business.

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  Quarterback The GB are not sure if this viewpoint was the right thing to do, but, they hope that Jehovah will be merciful with them and understand.

  God will give them mercy in accordance to the mercy and understanding they show others.

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  New Arrangement for Donations: What should it be called?

  by Da.Furious in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  following from a post by neverendingjourney.

  we should come up with a new name for this arrangement.

  feel free to post your ideas!.

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  Splash

  Well it's for the Worldwide Work And New Kingdom Halls.

  No, I don't know what should be written on the box.

  Splash