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  An exchange with a JW about the blood doctrine.

  by Giles Gray in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i recently had an online exchange with an active jw about the blood issue.

  he originally wanted to talk about the potential dangers of transfusions but i pointed out that the risks of transfusions have nothing whatsoever to do with the reason that jws reject blood, and therefore i didn’t see any value in debating that topic.. not able to let it go, he then insisted that the blood mandate was a common theme throughout the bible, quoting acts 15:29.. it’s been a while since i looked into the subject, and i admit i’m now a little rusty when it comes to recalling where to find biblical quotes, but i remembered that there are passages in both the new and old testaments that, when read in the context of the time they were written, call into question the watchtower’s rendition of acts 15:29.. i offered to do some bible research and get back to the jw, suggesting that rather than letting our discussion become combative, we could have an informative and interesting exchange of ideas.

  i reassured him that i was not looking to undermine his convictions, in fact i was more than happy to be corrected if my thinking was wrong.

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  blood is only a symbol for life when the source of the blood has been killed

  Good point Bobcat
  

  In the transference of blood from one human to another in a medical blood transfusion procedure, the giver of the blood is not dead or had died so the symbolic sacredness of the blood is kept intact.

  A perspective to the matter that the WTS heads never probably considered.

  Realistically the No Blood doctrine was devised out of personal opinion that should have never have been constituted as a you must do this or you will be disfellowshiped as a JWS
  
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  Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Wrong Regarding Staying Out of Politics?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  we were told we were part of the world if we got involved in politics.

  if we had employment that had political involvement we were instructed to get another job.

  we were told we might be considered disassociated if we voted and then it became questionable.

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  Rocket man we are supposed to be like Jesus

  and be imperfect in an imperfect world until he returns.

  Christianity was brought forward to humanity by a Roman government official.
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  Are Jehovah’s Witnesses Wrong Regarding Staying Out of Politics?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we were told we were part of the world if we got involved in politics.

  if we had employment that had political involvement we were instructed to get another job.

  we were told we might be considered disassociated if we voted and then it became questionable.

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  There is no instruction or warning of participating within governments in the bible.

  Jesus said " He " is not part of this world, but didn't say his followers couldn't or shouldn't.
  
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  Should I continue to help an "unbelieving" husband?

  by RiverPeace in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i know there are a lot of 'wise heads' out there on this forum - so i would appreciate your suggestions.. several years ago, i studied with a guy, whose wife is a jw.

  (he had studied with several elders before i came along).

  the study went reasonably well.

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  Tactfully compare WT false doctrine - using only the Bible?

  Yes if he receives that information willingly and honestly, there is no better way to convince a person that the WTS's doctrines are false by using the bible.

  The Achilles heel of the JWS is the bible and the truth mixed with some intellectual honesty..
  
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  Masks Are Coming Off

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a number of states are allowing people to not wear a mask.

  some think this is disastrous!

  what’s your view?.

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  One wonders of these Governors are doing this as a politcal ploy to gain public support ?

  The fall out has the potential to go in the opposite direction if the virus spreads in these States.
  
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  Is there a renewed iemphasis on the "go bag" in the past mont or so?

  by nonjwspouse in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  my soon to be ex moved out over a year ago.

  he left most of his things here ( i guess he thinks of my house as his personal storage unit).

  one thing he left was his survival backpack, i assume his "go bag".

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  Yes, this is the end , the plague is a prophetic sign.
  

  We are the end of the end times, so says GB member Steven Lett

  Be prepared brothers and sisters, have your go bag prepared and ready. !
  

  Or maybe the WTS/JWorg. is just a fear mongering religious publishing organization ?
  
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  Why Do Jehovah's Witnesses Dress Up For Meetings?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  library.

  books & brochures.

  who are doing jehovah’s will today?.

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  Truth B Known

  Yep
  
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  A Generation Change Again???

  by BereanThinker7 in

  1. watchtower
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  i have heard a few whispers that once again they are going to be changing the generation teaching.

  does anybody have on info on this?.

  i would love to be able to hit my family with a. .

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  This generation era (1914>) is also a time of determining and judging who is truly faithful and loyal to Jehovah's chosen FDSL, now known as the GB members today.

  A way by these men into circumventing their own power over others.
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  Are parables literal or not?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  “bible illustrations [parables] have more than one aspect.

  they … often have a prophetic meaning and application.

  moreover, some had a prophetic meaning for the time when they were spoken or shortly thereafter, and some were to have, in addition, a fulfillment in the distant future.” (insight on the scriptures (1988), wtbts, vol 1, pp.

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  Vanderhoven is right
  

  The parable used and propagated by the WTS was one of contrived bullshit set out by men who sought out their own subsequent power, glorification and money.

  Modern day charlatans are tricky devils are they not ? .
  
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  Are parables literal or not?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  “bible illustrations [parables] have more than one aspect.

  they … often have a prophetic meaning and application.

  moreover, some had a prophetic meaning for the time when they were spoken or shortly thereafter, and some were to have, in addition, a fulfillment in the distant future.” (insight on the scriptures (1988), wtbts, vol 1, pp.

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  The leaders of the WTS/JWorg. have made the parable quoted in the bible identifying themselves as the FDSL, they intentionally did so to sanctify and glorify themselves into empowerment and bring some viability toward their designated preaching work.
  

  Unfortunately they cant be because they are false prophet apostates, which no true Christian should pay attention to or follow.

  They may be corrupt sinful charlatans businessmen but they were not the FDSL spoken about in the bible.