So how come Jehovah can do anything but he still needs angels.

by zigua in

as the title says :p.

Do You Have Any Indoctrinated Guilt Left Over?

by pale.emperor in

i voted this morning for the first time.

at 32yo i wondered in a church of england parish hall with no idea what i was doing.

everyone else knew how to do it.

Funchback

For me, I have zero guilt related to the cult.

I try to let my in-born conscience and my common sense determine if I should...or shouldn't...do something.

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Putin presents the Order of Parental Glory to a Russian Jehovah's Witness family

by OrphanCrow in

jw
friends

http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/54643.

presenting the order of parental gloryon the eve of international children’s day, vladimir putin presented the order of parental glory to parents of large families.

the recipients included families from astrakhan and yaroslavl regions, the republics of karelia, buryatia, north ossetia-alania, perm and primorye territories, and khanty-mansi autonomous area – yugra.the order of parental glory was established by a presidential executive order signed in may 2008 and is awarded to parents (or adoptive parents) raising 7 or more children and ensuring due care for their health, education, and physical, spiritual and moral development.

Funchback

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/president-putin-gives-parenting-award-to-jehovahs-witnesses-300471078.html

David A. Semonian, a spokesman for Jehovah's Witnesses at their world headquarters, states: "We view this award as an acknowledgement that the free Bible education provided by Jehovah's Witnesses helps parents and their children to be productive citizens not only in Russia but all over the world. We hope that this award presented by President Putin is considered on July 17, 2017, when the Russian Supreme Court reviews the decision to liquidate the Administrative Center of Jehovah's Witnesses in Russia."

Of course, leaving out the parts about child abuse cover-ups, shunning, etc.

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What is the most bizarre counsel you received as a JW, from a JW?

by Funchback in

there were many addressed to me.

for example, i once had a sister tell me i was gambling because i liked playing skill crane (the machine where you have to try to pick up prizes like stuffed animals) at the arcade.

i then fired back a her: "you saw the r-rated movie 'backdraft.

Funchback

Two years after starting this thread and reading all of the bizarre counsel given to everyone, I thought I wouldn't be suprised any more. But, as everyone keep posting, I still find myself shaking my head, like, "Really? They can't be serious"! But, the sad part is that I know you/we are all serious about our experiences.

A recap of the "love" I received as a JW:

I said that I'm riding shotgun to a field service group with the CO present. Old cranky guy named brother Conti. Boy, did he let me have it.
As a DJ, I played a song called Girls' Nite Out at a wedding reception. I was told this song may encourage wives to leave their husbands.
As a kid, at a District Convention in Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium, I was sitting with my friend...we were around 8. I believe it was my first convention. It was lunchtime and my friend and me were laughing, and these two German (I think) women asked, "Where are your parents?" and I asked "Why?". She said in a thick German accent, "BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT DISCIPLINED!".
A sister counseled me for playing skill crane (you try to snag stuffed animals or other prizes using a mechanical arm). She said it was a form of gambling.

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Online Donations for Conventions

by Funchback in

https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/online-convention-donations/.

online donations for conventions.

donations to support the annual conventions of jehovah’s witnesses may now be made online from a number of countries.

Funchback

Hey Chook.

They have a link regarding "conditional donations". I live in Brazil so the address below is in Portuguese.

Conditional Donation Arrangement

Donate to the local office of Jehovah’s Witnesses with the condition that your donation can be returned if needed. For more information, call or write to:

Address
ASSOCIAÇÃO DAS TESTEMUNHAS CRISTÃS DE JEOVÁ
Rodovia SP-141 - km 43
Cesário Lange - SP
18285-901
BRAZIL

Telephone
+55 15 3322-8727

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Online Donations for Conventions

by Funchback in

https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/online-convention-donations/.

online donations for conventions.

donations to support the annual conventions of jehovah’s witnesses may now be made online from a number of countries.

Funchback

Thanks for edumacating me, darkspliver!!!

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Online Donations for Conventions

by Funchback in

https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/online-convention-donations/.

online donations for conventions.

donations to support the annual conventions of jehovah’s witnesses may now be made online from a number of countries.

Funchback

They don't make the announcement. Therefore they can't take it into consideration.

I haven't been to a convention in many years, I admit. Since when are the cost updates not announced?

For example, they announce that the cost for the convention. They usually announce there is a deficit. So, I don't quite know how to interpret your response.

Their own site says:

Donate for Your Regional Convention

Beneficiary of Gift

Large annual conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses are held worldwide. You can donate to the worldwide work on behalf of the convention you attend to help with the expenses incurred.

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Online Donations for Conventions

by Funchback in

https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/online-convention-donations/.

online donations for conventions.

donations to support the annual conventions of jehovah’s witnesses may now be made online from a number of countries.

Funchback

https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/online-convention-donations/

May 17, 2017
WHAT’S NEW

Online Donations for Conventions

Donations to support the annual conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses may now be made online from a number of countries. Individuals who choose to donate can find more information on the page How to Donate to the Worldwide Work.

This makes me wonder if they consider these donations when they announce "We have a deficit".

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Can You Trust the News Media? - Awake! 2013

by Funchback in

i have stripped it down to this:.

many journalists and the organizations they work for have expressed a commitment to producing accurate and informative reports.

yet, there is reason for concern.

Funchback

I have stripped it down to this:

Many journalists and the organizations they work for have expressed a commitment to producing accurate and informative reports. Yet, there is reason for concern. Consider the following factors:

MEDIA MOGULS, GOVERNMENTS, ADVERTISING, DISHONESTY, SPIN, OMISSION, COMPETITION, MISTAKES,
FALSE ASSUMPTIONS.

While it is wise not to believe everything we read in the news, it does not follow that there is nothing we can trust. The key may be to have a healthy skepticism, while keeping an open mind.

The Bible says: “Does not the ear itself test out words as the palate tastes food?” (Job 12:11) Here, then, are some tips that will help us to test out the words we hear and read:

PROVIDER: Does the report come from a credible, authoritative person or organization? (Is the WTBTS credible?) Does the program or publication have a reputation for seriousness or for sensationalism? Who provide the funds for the news source?

SOURCES: Is there evidence of thorough research? (In the case of the magazines of the WTBTS, I am going to have to say, 'no'). Is the story based on just one source? Are the sources reliable, fair, and objective? (In fact, they are not in regards to the Society's literature. Everything is slanted toward their own agenda. Plus they love using "..."). Are they balanced, or have they been selected to convey only one point of view? (Um, Watchtower literature? One point of view in most cases).

PURPOSE: Ask yourself: ‘Is the news item primarily to inform or entertain? Is it trying to sell or support something?’

TONE: When the tone of a news item is angry, spiteful, or highly critical, it suggests that an attack is under way and not a reasoned argument. (Like attacks on the UN, the Catholic church, or former believers?)

CONSISTENCY: Are the facts consistent with those in other articles or reports? If stories contradict one another, be careful!

TIMELINESS: Is the information recent enough to be acceptable? Something thought to be correct 20 years ago may be discounted today. (This is where I drop the mic and walk off stage).On the other hand, if the news item is a breaking story, it may lack complete and comprehensive information.

Awake! magazine is carefully researched. We attempt to document every fact, figure, and quotation. This journal is not influenced by activists, big business, or any human government. This magazine is supported by voluntary contributions. Its publishers believe that the Bible is the Word of God and that what the Bible says can be trusted.

Link: https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201312/can-you-trust-news-media/

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When Your Adolescent Questions Your Faith

by Funchback in

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/wp20120201/adolescent-questions-faith/.

this article doesn't touch on the topic of what a parent shoud do if their teenager has made an educated decision to stop attending meetings.

but, hey...what else do you expect from the watchtower coporation?.

Funchback

Splash-

I would agree with what your last sentence, except that even though on the one hand they say, "Parents who are Jehovah’s Witnesses force their children to follow their faith." is a myth, several sentences later they say, on the the other hand, that as long as your adolescent lives under your roof, you have the right to require compliance with a spiritual routine.

The Watchtower corp. covers itself on all fronts.

Funchback

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