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  Is it possible to maintain personal beliefs as a member of the Watchtower Society

  by I_love_Jeff in

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  is it possible to maintain personal beliefs as a member of the watchtower society when absolute unity is demanded?https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20140601160940aawap1s.

  this question was deleted from yahoo!

  answers due to it being "insulting/ ranting" against a group.

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  a watcher

  Yes, it is possible to maintain personal beliefs as long as you are discreet about it.
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  How many active JW's use this forum as a source of information?

  by LogCon in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  the numerous comments and experiences from this sites contributing posters add a real flavour to a persons overall knowledge of the society, both present day and historically.

  i can well see how even many, many dyed in the wool witnesses skim or even study this site.

  if i was still attending and seriously supporting the society, i would be fascinated to read these comments.

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  a watcher

  Me.
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  If I asked for a loan from the WBTS would they give it to me?

  by objectivetruth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  if this were the "organization" that jesus chose in 1914.. err 1919, wouldn't the principles that he laid out while on earth apply to this organization as well?.

  matthew 5:42 "give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.".

  so if jw's all asked for loans from the org, every now and then, it would be the orgs responsibility to grant those loans (interest free).

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  a watcher

  The WTBTS gives people the most precious gift that can be had: a chance to find and serve the true God, Jehovah.

  If you were never able to figure this out, then you missed the whole point of being one of JW's.
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  If I asked for a loan from the WBTS would they give it to me?

  by objectivetruth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  if this were the "organization" that jesus chose in 1914.. err 1919, wouldn't the principles that he laid out while on earth apply to this organization as well?.

  matthew 5:42 "give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.".

  so if jw's all asked for loans from the org, every now and then, it would be the orgs responsibility to grant those loans (interest free).

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  a watcher

  OUTLAW, you side-stepped, and didn't answer, my question.

  I noticed.

  Nice try.
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  If I asked for a loan from the WBTS would they give it to me?

  by objectivetruth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  if this were the "organization" that jesus chose in 1914.. err 1919, wouldn't the principles that he laid out while on earth apply to this organization as well?.

  matthew 5:42 "give to the one who begs from you, and do not refuse the one who would borrow from you.".

  so if jw's all asked for loans from the org, every now and then, it would be the orgs responsibility to grant those loans (interest free).

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  a watcher

  If you asked for a loan from the Vatican would they give it to you?
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  Survey---who is inactive, disfellowshipped/disassociated or active?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  i am inactive for about 10 years now..

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  a watcher

  villagegirl, I am not familiar with the book of enoch, as it is apocryphal.

  I chose the term 'watcher' from Daniel 4:13, 23.
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  Survey---who is inactive, disfellowshipped/disassociated or active?

  by minimus in

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  i am inactive for about 10 years now..

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  a watcher

  twice shy, I believe JW's have been using this acronym (CCJW) for a while now. (12 years?)

  It refers to one of our corporations and might be being used as a letterhead.
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  Investigation by Charity Commission for England & Wales - Could this be the Great Tribulation?

  by outinthemeadows in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  there will be a cry of peace and security and then sudden destruction be instantly upon them as a snare.

  1 th 5:3.. wts have been claiming peace and security in their organisation for years, which of course, has been anything but.

  now they are being investigated by the charity commission for their handling of child abuse and other cases.

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  a watcher

  The GT is a worldwide event, not just in the UK, and anyone who has ever been a JW will recognize it when it happens.
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  Survey---who is inactive, disfellowshipped/disassociated or active?

  by minimus in

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  i am inactive for about 10 years now..

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  a watcher

  Londo, did you mean 'corporation'?

  The best way I can describe my relationship with the CCJW is to compare it with the apostle Paul.

  Paul did his own thing but worked in harmony with the Christian congregation.
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  The resolution was actually passed!

  by stillin in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  who would have thought that enough people would raise their hands when the resolution was put before the congregation tonight?

  based on the pledges that the publishers put on those little pieces of paper, the congregation is promising the wts that they will send $1,000/month to support the society's building funds.. there is a traditional monthly shortfall of about $100 with the basic monthly bills usually around $1,000.

  i didn't raise my hand.

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  a watcher

  I abstained from the resolution on the pledge in my congregation because, like berrygerry said, the resolution in no way followed the rules.