Posts by Funchback

I like the image because it reminds me of how learning all of this stuff about the truth about JWs smacks you on the head and turns on your light of reasoning.

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How Would You Answer These?

by Funchback in

don't get caught off-guard by the jws presentations.

these are the presentations that the jws will give at your door for december and part of january:.

12/15/02 watchtower:.

Funchback

Don't get caught off-guard by the JWs presentations. These are the presentations that the JWs will give at your door for December and part of January:

12/15/02 Watchtower:

"At this time of the year, many think about Jesus' birth. Did you know that there are valuable lessons we can learn from the Bible's account of his birth? [Allow for response. Then point to page 5, and read 1 Timothy 3:16.] This issue of The Watchtower considers some of these lessons."

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12/22/02 Awake!:

"Do you feel that parents have reason to be concerned about how today's violent entertainment is affecting their children? [Allow for response.] Many parents use this Bible verse as a guideline. [Read Psalm 11:5.] This issue of Awake! helps families to examine the risks associated with electronic games."

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1/1/03 Watchtower:

"When people lose a loved one in death or suffer from an illness, they often wonder, 'Why does God allow this?' Perhaps you have asked the same question. The Bible shows that God feels for those who suffer. [Read Isaiah 63:9a.] This magazine explains why we can be sure that God will end suffering."

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1/8/03 Awake!:

"Do you think that government should interfere with freedom of speech? [Allow for response.] What if the speech involves talking to others about religion, as we read here? [Read Acts 28: 30. 31.] Recently, this question was brought before the U.S. Supreme Court. You are invited to read about it in this issue of Awake! "

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How would you respond to these? Any opinions about one or all of them? I would love to debate a JW about freedom of speech.

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Our "Aussie" Christmas Tree

by Stephanus in

jw
friends

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the boys cutting it down:.

the finished article:.

Funchback

Cooool!

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American Women.

by Englishman in

jw
friends

what is it about american women?.

they sound so sexy!.

i've had a few conversations with american posters lately, and found it to be a highly enjoyable experience, but the ladies voices!

Funchback

E-man,

American women don't have accents, English women do!

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KM Official Explanation of Counting Time

by Funchback in

taken from page 8 of the december 2002 kingdom ministry.

sorry, i don't have a scanner.

do you contribute to an accurate report?.

Funchback

Taken from page 8 of the December 2002 Kingdom Ministry. Sorry, I don't have a scanner.

Do You Contribute to an Accurate Report?

1 Many Bible accounts include specific numbers, which help to convey a vivid picture of what took place. For example,Gideon vanquished tje camp of Midian with just 300 men. (Judg. 7:7) Jehovah's angel killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. (2 Ki. 19:35) At Pentecost 33 C.E., about 3,000 were baptized, and shortly thereafter the number of believers grew to some 5,000. (Acts 2:41; 4:4) It is evident from these accounts that God's ancient servants put forth much effort to compile a complete and accurate record. *Funch says: This is a lame argument because counting field service hours doesn't equal counting people, which is what the WTS is comparing. It's like comparing apples and oranges. Also, God wouldn't need man to keep a record of those events if He was the author of the Bible.*

2 Jehovah's organization today instructs us to report our field service activity each month. Our faithfully cooperating with this arrangement contributes to the effective oversight of the preaching work. Reports may reveal that an aspect of the ministry needs attention or that more workers are needed in a certain part of the field. In the congregation, field service reports help the eldres identify those with potential to expand their ministry as well as those who may need assistance. And reports on the progress of the Kingdom preaching work provide encouragement for the entire Christian brotherhood. Are you doing your part to contribute to an accurate report? *Funch says: Notice that Jehovah's organization, not God, not the Bible, requires field service reporting. To be a JW in good standing means that you must report your time each month. The paragraph also indicates that you can always do more, or, as I like to say, can never do enough. Those who are out a lot are asked to expand their ministry. Those who go out "tokenly" need assistance to do more. Lastly, this sentence is misleading and inaccurate: And reports on the progress of the Kingdom preaching work provide encouragement for the entire Christian brotherhood. Speaking as one who was in the brotherhood, hearing who is Pioneering or who is auxillary pioneering or who had 'x' amount of Bible studies always made me feel jealous, envious, and as though I was a spiritual failure because I didn't accomplish what they could.*

3 Your Personal Responsibility: At the end of the month, do you find it difficult to remember what you have done in the ministry? If so, why not record your activity each time you share in field service? Some use a calendar or a diary. Others carry a blank field service report slip with them. At the end of the month, promptly submit your report to your book study overseer. Or, if you prefer, you may place your reportin the report box at the Kingdom Hall. If you forget to turn in your report, promptly contact your book study overseer rather than wait for him to approach you. Conscientiously reporting your activity shows respect for Jehovah's arrangement and loving consideration for the brothers assigned to collect and tabulate the reports-Luke 16:10 *Funch says: What anyone does in their ministry should be between them and their God. God never stated in the Bible that people must record their preching activity. yet, the WTS says that this is Jehovah's arrangement. Unless Jehovah is the corporation know as Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, then it is not His arrangement.*

4 Book Study Overseer's Role: As an alert and attentive shepherd, the book study overseer takes an interest in the group's activity throughout the month. (Prov. 27:23) He knows whether each publisher is having a regular, meaningful, and joyful share and is quick to offer assistance if any have not participated for an entire month. A word of encouragement, a practical suggestion, or an invitation to accompany him in field service is often all that is needed. *Funch says: This paragraph exposes the control that the elders exercise over their personal flock. Who defines regular? What is meaningful? How do they know if someone is having joy going door-to-door? I, for one, never EVER enjoyed knocking on a stranger's door. I never had this so-called joy. And what if the book study overseer is a prick? Why would I be flattered if he offered to work with me?*

5 At the end of the month, the book study overseer makes sure that all in the group have followed through on their responsibility to report their activity so that the secretary can submit an accurate congregation report to the branch office by the sixth of the next month. As the end of the month approaches, it may be helpful for him to give the group a reminder and have report slips available at the book study location. If any are forgetful about reporting their activity, he can provide appropriate reminders and encouragement. *Funch says: In other words, you must report something for each month, even if it's zero hours. That way, they can call you an irregular publisher or weak. If you choose to not report your time each month, it will get real ugly between you and the elders.*

6 Submitting our field service reports promptly contributes to a report that accurately reflects what was accomplished in the field. Will you do your part by promptly reporting your activity each month? *Funch says: This is the third and forth time they used the word 'promptly' in this lesson. What they promptly failed to mention is that many people lie or give inaccurate or made-up field service reports. They promptly failed to say that their 'official' numbers are overly exaggerated. Why can't they just let God figure it all out?*

Edited by - Funchback on 11 December 2002 15:23:56

Edited by - Funchback on 11 December 2002 15:25:2

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JWs- Do you have Bad Associations?

by TR in

unless you read books, watch movies, view internet sites and listen to music that are produced by jws in "good standing", you are involved in bad association.

as a jw, do you associate with "worldly" people?

then why would you spend hours upon hours listening to their music?

Funchback

Loyal submission in recognition, this to our God we owe.

He gives protection, tender affection, loyalty to Him we show.

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Would This Count as a Return Visit?

by Funchback in

my other question is this: since when did kingdom halls have janitor's?cell phone leads to dead bodiespolice search for answers.

a ringing cell phone led to the discovery of two dead men on detroit's west side on tuesday.

the bodies were discovered in a parked car behind a jehovah's witness hall on puritan street.

Funchback

Scully...

I know you won't believe me but I meant to comment on your reply. It was HILARIOUS!

Did ennywun eva tell ya that you shoulda been a writer for da Godfahder moovies?

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Would This Count as a Return Visit?

by Funchback in

my other question is this: since when did kingdom halls have janitor's?cell phone leads to dead bodiespolice search for answers.

a ringing cell phone led to the discovery of two dead men on detroit's west side on tuesday.

the bodies were discovered in a parked car behind a jehovah's witness hall on puritan street.

Funchback

RunningMan is a NUT!

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After you got baptized

by freedom96 in

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friends

when my mom was studying, the sisters went out of their way to love on her, and to help her out.

she was a single mom back then.

one of the biggest things they did was babysit for her, while she had to go out and work.

Funchback

This seems to be more common when someone studies who was not brought up as a JW. The JWs love to brag and boast about how many Bible studies they have or how many people they have aided in the "truth". Then, in many cases (not all, of course), they don't give a rats behind about the person once they get dipped.