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  Advise needed please

  by EdenOne in

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  dear forumites, i need your advise please.. i would like to write a letter to the world headquarters of the jehovah's witnesses regarding a subject that i've published an article recently.

  i would like to draw the attention of the gb to said article, which i will send in print form (therefore, no attention would be drawn to the website where it was published).. naturally, because i am a jehovah's witness in good standing in the congregation and what i'll be discussing in my letter will be a dissenting view from the official doctrine/practice, i want to protect my identity and i don't want to be harassed by elders or subjected to any sort of judicial investigation.

  nevertheless, i would be very interested in reading their response (if any) to my letter.. how can i do that?

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  GoneAwol

  Open a PO box? They can be rented quite cheaply here in Uk.

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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

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  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  Mmm. I'm sorry you felt the need to bail out on us. I was enjoying the discussion. I hope you find what you're searching for. I honestly believe that you are searching as you wouldnt have come here.

  To search for answers is good. To say a particular group has the answers is dishonest and misleading. I do hope you come back and answer some of questions that still remain.
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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
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  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  Emeth: thanks for this discussion. The answer you gave was a bit fluffy though.

  Did Jesus approve more of a person who gave out of her all, or did he approve of those who gave a teeny tiny fraction of the riches they had accumulated?

  The same with the Samaritan man. Jesus was asked by a man well versed in the law "what should i do to gain everlasting life?". Jesus replied to love neighbour as yourself, giving the Samaritan parable.

  Did Jesus say only to help those with the same faith?

  My point is that to help only jws first and then perhaps others is scripturaly wrong and also moraly wrong. It doesnt even feel right or sound right. Everyone is deserving of help.

  Yes?
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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  Ok, looking after your own. Fair enough. The point many are making here though is this:

  How many bloodied, desperate, dying people do the jws have to walk/drive/fly past in their goal to help the chosen nation? And what about money thats left over from helping your own? Where does that go?

  The widows mite. Jesus found more favour with 2 small coins being given to charity because it was all she had. The GB have billions. A surplus. More than they need.

  Was Jesus wrong?
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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  ...so in effect, what you are saying is, that because donating to other charities goes to anybody, you will not donate. Giving money to the watchtower goes to jws, so you are comfortable with that?

  Selective love for your fellow man.....? If your roof blew off in a storm, I would help you out with a donation.....even though you're a witness...I see no distinction in giving aid to someone because of race colour creed or religion.

  Your religion, the 'true religion' does.

  Is that what you are saying?
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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  post x2 der!
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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  What are the differences?
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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  So Emeth, why are Jws more deserving of being helped in the event of a natural disaster? Are Jws better humans? Do you think its better for you and your goal of getting into the 'kingdom'? Will you score brownie points by helping a JW first?

  Love thy neighbour, but only if he's one of us? And here's me thinking that your bible said 'in gods eyes, all men are equal'.
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  philipines disaster news up on jw.org

  by Captain Blithering in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.jw.org/en/news/

  wouldn't it be nice if they said 'you know what, we've made millions in property sales recently, lets donate a couple million to a philipines relief fund..'

  ten vans full, probably just for jw's.

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  GoneAwol

  Emeth - "first things first, and that is our brotherhood and people who have chosen to be part of that international brotherhood and household of God"

  So the good samaritan story means nothing to you?

  If you were there and you noticed a man or woman bloody and battered crying out for help, you're telling me you would first ask them if they are JW's? And if they weren't?

  Walk on by???????????????????
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  A mistake in fading 4 months ago is coming back to haunt me... HELP!!

  by ILoveTTATT in

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  so today, two elders from a congregation i was in two years ago came by the house.

  they said they wanted to talk to me about things that they have heard, and that they want to talk to me very quickly, as soon as possible.

  perhaps before this week ends.. i don't know what to do!!

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  GoneAwol

  ILTTATT. Is this your life? Do you own it? Are you responsible for you? Are you responsible for every action and decision?

  Or are they? The 'elders'? My advice? Tel'em to f off! 'scuse me.