i read something recently on reddit (not sure what thread) where a person related how some jw told them that ‘they hold a grudge’.. this reminded me of something an old jw acquaintance said to me some years back when i related my bad experience in the religion.. so, apparently, jehovah’s witnesses feel they should be forgiven for anything.
people should forget all about it and act like nothing happened and be charitable towards them, etc… when i read in james and ephesians i got the sense ‘holding a grudge’ was referring to the things average people do to offend each other.. i don’t see it applying to a religion that claimed to speak for god and who engendered hateful and unchristian attitudes towards people.. i know because i experienced this.. in addition, some people’s lives were damaged by listening to faulty teachings and interference in things that were clearly none of anybody’s business.. one case in point: them knocking worldly careers and now there are thousands of destitute jws in senior years with nothing.. then in 2023 the religion does away with a century old teaching about counting hours in the ministry.
meanwhile, i got judged over this.
At Bethel, there was a saying that "Bethel forgives, they just never forget".
It was a tongue in cheek comment that Bethelites knew to be true. Bethel kept a tally of all known offenses so that any offense could be referenced when they needed to kick someone out or deny a privilege, or get leverage they needed in a matter.
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no wonder they instructed congregation elders to throw away old literature from kingdon hall libraries.
I believe that years later, after the publication of the Harp of God, WTC acknowledged that Mary contributed 1/2 the DNA of Jesus, so that he could actually be said to be a human. They also said that in the "conception" that the DNA contributed by Holy Spirit "canceled" out the imperfection of Mary's DNA.
I am sure they are right since they are inspired and infallible in all things. They have never been wrong and never will be wrong - not about anything - nothing. If they were wrong, then they were still on the divine course to what is right. If you feel otherwise, then you are wrong, fighting against God and his Governing Body.
You - Wrong Wrong Wrong
WTC - Right Right Right
good pick?
bad pick?
helpful to president biden?
New VP pick Walz in an interview said regarding the 29' tall border wall: "I will invest in the company that sells a 30' ladder."
I marveled at the ignorance of this potential Vice-President of the US. Walls are effectrive for dramatically slowing those who try to cross into the US illegally. Similar to the wall around a race track, cars hit it and some parts may fly over the wall into the crowd, but the cars stay on the track, effectively protecting 99.9% of the spectators.
Border walls perform a similar purpose. I am sickened by the disingenuous comparisons of ignorant politicians who want open borders.
So why don't they just say that they want open borders? BECAUSE THEY KNOW THAT AMERICANS DO NOT WANT OPEN BORDERS.
library.
meeting workbooks.
life and ministry meeting workbook | november 2018. .
Road to nowhere - JWs consider it Corban.
reward!
wallstreet journal 8/1/2024.
justice department trial program offers millions for tips on fraud, bribery.
The DOJ need look no further than the down the street to one of the thousands of local churches that have no members, but retain their tax exempt status. They are easy to identify.
When the IRS cracks down on these pseudo religion/businesses, they can gain back the respect that they have lost among tax payers.
jehovah witnesses are hypocrites and false prophets who are conning themselves.
jehovah’s witnesses, a christian denomination/cult known for their distinct beliefs and practices, have long faced scrutiny and criticism.
while they present themselves as a cohesive and morally stringent group, numerous inconsistencies and instances of hypocrisy have been noted both by outsiders and former members.
Beth - tax exemption- absolutely 💯 % SPOT ON!!!!!!
library.
meeting workbooks.
life and ministry meeting workbook | november 2018. .
The carts are often seen in my area, but I have NEVER seen anyone talking to them. Not even once after many years. Really - not even one time. Zilch, nada.
.........that little miss muffet sat on her tuffet eating only curds!.
no way!
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WHEY!
new story on google news search today 8/3 for "jehovah".
dorsett eye: "the jehovahs witness con".
jehovah witnesses are hypocrites and false prophets who are conning themselves".
I am not familiar with the forum that the article was posted on but the comments seem negative.
I did appreciate that it covered all the top issues that exJWs have with WTC.
In particular, I noted that lack of financial transparency was listed. In the US, this is getting attention as many churches get tax exemption while having no members and no evidence of charitable.
The IRS is feverishly looking for money, and I suspect that it won’t be long before they go after all the pseudo religions like WTC after they make an example of “Joe’s Baptist Church” in podunkville, OR.
The false fronts represent a considerable amount of missing taxation. Previous attempts have had mixed success, but then the US wasn’t in debt $35 T.
'following on from an apology from the prime minister, the commission recommends all faith-based leaders offer a public apology, including the pope, the archbishop of canterbury, the president elect of the methodist church, the moderator of the presbyterian church in new zealand and the head of each individual presbyterian support organisation, the general of the salvation army, the overseeing shepherd of gloriavale, and the governing body of jehovah’s witnesses.'.
https://www.msn.com/en-nz/news/national/govt-takes-blame-will-apologise-to-children-abused-and-tortured-in-state-care/ar-bb1qwoyt?ocid=bingnewsverp.
The GB will never offer an apology or anything resembling one. No one should hold their breath…
