I still can't figure out if we need virgin oil.
Sargon
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NEW-- Parables of Discreet Virgins & The Talents Refers To ALL Christians!!
by minimus inaccording to the march 1, 2004 wt., the 2 parables "shed light on events in 1919 or thereabouts, they apply in principle to all true christians throughout the last days.
in this way, while the exhortation that jesus gave at the end of the parable of the ten virgins applies in the first place to anointed christians before 1919, in principle, it still appliesc to every christian.
".......i capitalized that quote to show that the watchtower is eroding the fds and the parables that have always applied to them by including the "great crowd".
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Baptism Protocol
by Sargon in.
i'm wondering wether or not non-witness friends or relatives are welcome at, or invited to a baptism?
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Sargon
Dusty, If I was able to talk this person out of this step I would. However Discussion on this subject is not allowed
Nicolaou, i think I agree about not going since my presence and others would most definately be frowned upon. There are walls going up and this would definately complicate things.
Why would I think about going?
I hadn't thought about WTS for 25 years. Two years ago I was shocked when I was informed by a close relative that he was 'studying the truth'. I was speechless (for one of the only times in my life). That's when I found this board, I was determined that if the subject came up again I would have something informed to say. Because of this board I am able again to converse intelligently on this subject, unfortunately the subject hasn't come up again.
I am not as close to the half of my family who are witnesses, as i am to the half that are not. There are subjects I can't broach with them like I can my 'worldly' family members. They are almost a separate clique unto themselves within the family unit. I feel like I am on the 'outside looking in', with the witness half of my family. Alot of this is my own doing, but not all of it.
Why would I go? To say goodbye to a relationship that will never be the same again... I guess that's why I shouldn't go.
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A Newbie Comment......
by Nan ini'm a newbie, but have been reading this board for quite a while.
i have never been a jw nor anyone in my family, so i feel like i don't quite fit in with all of you, but hope you'll welcome me.
i have done extensive research and study of the watchtower teachings.
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Sargon
Hi Nan,
most of my family are jw's. Keep an eye on your daughter-in-law. She may appear to keep a low profile on preaching to family members but i can tell you from personal experience that their theocratic warfare heats up the most when someone's defences are down.
Welcome to the board!!
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coming back as a jw
by nana ini've fallen for a man who is a jw and i haven't been one in years .i really don't know what to do or how the church will react to me being a divorce woman and all.
the problem is my oldest son i don't how he would handle the change.
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Sargon
i haven't been one in years
Try to remember why you left in the first place. If your reasons were valid back then they should be valid now.
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You have won 32.5 million dollars!!!!!
by morty intonights super7 lottery is worth 32.5 million dollars....
what would you buy with all this money?
do you really think you would be happy with this much coin?
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Sargon
I hope they dont tax you on that huge Bonanza!!
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Baptism Protocol
by Sargon in.
i'm wondering wether or not non-witness friends or relatives are welcome at, or invited to a baptism?
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Sargon
Thanks onacruse. There'd be more than holes bored if certain people attended this event. I could smell the bridges burning.
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Baptism Protocol
by Sargon in.
i'm wondering wether or not non-witness friends or relatives are welcome at, or invited to a baptism?
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Sargon
I'm basically wondering how it would be looked upon if I were to show up at a relatives baptism since I'm a known apostate and haven't been to a meeting in 27 years.
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Baptism Protocol
by Sargon in.
i'm wondering wether or not non-witness friends or relatives are welcome at, or invited to a baptism?
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Sargon
I'm wondering wether or not non-witness friends or relatives are welcome at, or invited to a baptism??
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What does perfect mean??
by Sargon insupposedly adam was perfect, jesus was perfect; and witnesses hope to be perfect in the new system.
but what does perfection mean.
is it a physical state or is it freedom from sin?
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Sargon
Good article Doug thanks. Just thought I'd highlight part of it here:
The old, tired out concept of perfection / imperfection is nothing more than an ancient human belief system designed to control and manipulate through guilt and shame. It is a control tactic. It restrains us from having a healthy, realistic, and positive view of ourselves, and therefore, of others. The old concept compels us subtly and inexorably toward inner unhappiness. Why? Because ?there always seems to be a reason to not feel good about ourselves.? We always seem to find some reason to justify our low feelings of self-worth. In turn, our own unhealthy self-concept lowers our view of other people
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passwords
by Sargon inthis was on another thread, i though it was a great idea and i've always got lots of posts available so here goes:if you're late you have to knock on the door and be recognized through the peep-hole before they will unlock the door.. .
i'm surprised they didn't ask for a password.
perhaps you could start a thread for suggested passwords, elsewhere...
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Sargon
This was on another thread, I though it was a great idea and I've always got lots of posts available so here goes:
If you're late you have to knock on the door and be recognized through the peep-hole before they will unlock the door.
I'm surprised they didn't ask for a password.
Perhaps you could start a thread for suggested passwords, Elsewhere...