the so called apostates of first century later became the catholic church.
these apostates like saint athanasius, theologian, ecclesiastical statesman, and egyptian national leader decided which books would be part of the bible.
we are now following what they decided.
The so called apostates of first century later became the Catholic Church. These apostates like Saint Athanasius, theologian, ecclesiastical statesman, and Egyptian national leader decided which books would be part of the Bible. We are now following what they decided. So does every JW become an apostate?
Has anyone done research on canonization of the Bible? Would love to know more.
i was reading the thread on female hatred in the wtbts.
it seems that for most posters, paul's sayings in books that no reputable scholar now believes paul wrote are preferred over the nonsexist statements he made.
he named women as important leaders and colleagues.
So it means that to some extent they support the Catholic Church who decided what is inspired and what is not without making their own research.
i was reading the thread on female hatred in the wtbts.
it seems that for most posters, paul's sayings in books that no reputable scholar now believes paul wrote are preferred over the nonsexist statements he made.
he named women as important leaders and colleagues.
Does watchtower talk about history of canonization of the Bible?
probably but they’ve sent him back pretty darn quick!
i have from a very reliable source that he attends one of the poughkeepsie ny congregations.
i think there are 5 congregations there might be worth paying a visit if anyone lives near there..
Are the bethelites made to sign a document to protect privacy of amiii? Is that the reason why bethelites are tight lipped?
the belief was jehovah/god is not the organisation when you are a member of the organisation .
when you disassociate or leave the organisation, the belief becomes jehovah/god is the organisation.
someone somewhere will tell you return to jehovah or hand you a publication that has the title return to jehovah.. .
Is organization the wife of Jehovah by any chance? Forgotten many things after leaving.
i overheard my wife listening to '2023 governing body update #2, presented by kenneth cook jnr.
a few points i got from it.. new hour requirements.
quote "with the new hour requirements for pioneers, many us us can share in the pioneer work.
this has been announced on the jw's official website, in the "jw news" section.
this is not a joke.
anthony moron da turd is out as a gluttonous body member!
Did AMIII appeal so that he is taken back?
kingdom halls will be the thing of the past.. conventions (mini assembly halls will still be going on) but will charge for attending and parking and always a donation.
elders will play a much smaller role since csa.
cart preaching will replace door to door.
I guess there will be a leadership crisis as there are few reaching out.
i mean, the jws have many faults, as each of us have.. do you know any other group that does?.
Where was God and religion when people did not know to read and write and lived an uncivilized life?
2022 grand totals.
branches of jehovah’s witnesses: 86. .
number of lands reporting: 239. .
Many inactive ones got back out of fear of pandemic and war. They will go back once things turn back to normal.
