Posts by thinker

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Forgive me, I'm imperfect...

by thinker in

when confronted with the false prophesies, strange teachings, and outright lies of the gb; many active witnesses explain it away by saying, "they are just imperfect men.

wait on jehovah and he will make it right.

" the unconditional forgiveness expressed by these r&f witnesses is admirable.

When confronted with the false prophesies, strange teachings, and outright lies of the GB; many active witnesses explain it away by saying, "They are just imperfect men. Wait on Jehovah and He will make it right." The unconditional forgiveness expressed by these R&F witnesses is admirable. The christian virtue of forgiveness and allowing God to be the judge is backed up by many scriptures, from "the straw in your brother's eye...", to "cast the first stone..." to "He that judgeth me is the Lord ..."
I would like to suggest that this same attitude of forgiveness should extend to all "imperfect men". If the mistakes of the GB can be overlooked and forgiven because, after all; they are only human, then why not do the same for a R&F witness who makes a mistake? Is it not right to "wait on Jehovah"?
There is no need for judicial commitees and disfellowshipping, "Jehovah will make it right".

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Goddess of love

by thinker in

please tell me the "goddess" red horse woman isn't involved in this:.

http://www.teleport.com/~dkossy/tmc+a.html.

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Please tell me the "goddess" Red Horse Woman isn't involved in this:

http://www.teleport.com/~dkossy/TMC+A.html

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Marriage

by Mr Magoo in

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when i married my jw wife i was told that marriage was a very important thing.. i have, however, later learned that:.

1) my sister-in-laws husbands jw brother got divorced because his jw wife fooled around.. 2 - 3) 2 couples were divorced after we got married (212 years ago).

one of them had only been married for a couple of years.

thinker

TheApostleAK,
I've only met one JW chick, and she most definitely does NOT fall into the DIB class. Years of frustration can lead to unbridled enthusiasm when it is finally overcome (no pun intended).

thinker

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'Wounds of a Friend'June 15 WT 2001

by ISP in

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this is from the back cover of the june 15 wt entitled the wounds of a friend.

it highlights the usual double-standards........ .

the apostle paul saw the need to administer some correction to first-century christians in galatia.

thinker

The WT also said:
*** it-2 244-5 Lie *** "LIE The opposite of truth. Lying generally involves saying something false to a person who is entitled to know the truth and doing so with the intent to deceive or to injure him or another person. A lie need not always be verbal. It can also be expressed in action, that is, a person may be living a lie... While malicious lying is definitely condemned in the Bible, this does not mean that a person is under obligation to divulge truthful information to people who are not entitled to it."

Seems to me the WT may think the R&F aren't entitled to the truth.

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I want to know more about you. REALLY!

by jst2laws in

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i so desire to know more about the people i am listening to, and occasionally talking to.

aol has profiles.

some other web sites have them.

thinker

Full Name: Thinker
Nicknames: Co-founder and CEO of The Leaning Tower Bath & Shower Society (see Heresay of the Month)
Birthday:shortly before 1960
Eyes: Blue to Blue/green depending on my mood
Hair: Brown going to grey
Height: 5'9"
Shoe Size:10
Car:dependable wagon
Musical Instrument:nope
Favorite Music: any
Pets: Have completely co-opted my wife's cats
Cologne:rarely
Favorite TV Show: anything sci-fi
Residence: Shenandoah Valley, VA
Astrological Sign: Cap
Favorite Foods:Wild game
Favorite Color:blue
Favorite Book:any that make me think
Favorite Movie:can't pick just one
Favorite Musicians: Depends on my mood.
Favorite Actor:don't know
Hobbies: Daily baptisms with TW, hunting, golf
Philosophy: think for yourself
Favorite Scripture: Eze45:10 Ye shall have just balances, and a just ephah, and a just bath

Didn't know anything about JW's (except they knocked on doors). Met my wife, heard about shunning, started researching JW history, teachings etc...

thinker

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Randall Watters exposed

by StiLLinTruth in

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hello again friends!.

well it was time again for me to take my weekly dose of apostate faeces and see what it tastes like.

decided to check out randy watters this time (we all love him here) and his little testimony on freeminds.org, titled "what happened at bethel in 1980?

thinker

I used to get upset with people like Stillinthetruth. I wanted to have discussions about their beliefs and show them the errors in what they believe. I no longer see any point in it. Let me show you why:
1) What all JW's believe comes from the GB.
2) By their own admission, these beliefs have changed over the years and are always subject to change.
3) Therefore, whatever belief a JW currently holds is really IRRELEVANT; because it may change in the future.

So, my question is: why bother arguing with S.I.T. ?
Every scripture he quoted, every explanation he presents is ALL subject to change!!! A debate can be won only if both sides agree to take an unchanging position on the subject being debated.

I prefer to ignore those who blindly follow the WTS teachings; confident that in time the "truth" they fight so hard to hold on to will slip through their fingers like grains of sand. I started researching the WTBTS less than a year ago. In that short time, I have personally witnessed a change in belief (THE generation, now dead, buried and forgotten).
If Stillinthetruth wants to think he has the "truth", let him. We don't have to change his beliefs, the GB will most likely do that themselves in time. He'll leave the WT only if he gets tired of being jerked around.

thinker

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Randall Watters exposed

by StiLLinTruth in

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hello again friends!.

well it was time again for me to take my weekly dose of apostate faeces and see what it tastes like.

decided to check out randy watters this time (we all love him here) and his little testimony on freeminds.org, titled "what happened at bethel in 1980?

thinker

stephenw20,
As a serious collector of Watchtower "foot-in-mouth-isms", I've accumulated a large file of "now-appostatized" quotes. Yours is one of the best I've seen!!! Keep posting more.

thinker

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June 1,2001 WT Who Has Gods Backing?

by ISP in

june15 wt contains some very helpful assistance in identifying those having gods backing.

having read the article......i am no wiser!

well....no surprises there i guess!

thinker

ISP,
Great post!
Have you thought about how this forum relates to that article?

Identifying Marks of Those Having God's Backing
7 They base their teachings on the Bible.

I've learned a great deal about the bible here.

8 They use and publicize God's name, Jehovah.

Yep. It's listed three times on every page.
9 They reflect God's joyful personality.

True for this forum.
10 They base their conduct and their decisions on Bible principles.

[b]For the most part, that's true too.
11 Loosely organized.
12 Simon follows the gov.'s rules
13 Impartial. Yep.
and finally #14 Suffer Persecution. How many here have suffered at the hands of the WTS ???

Seems this place has God's backing.
AMEN.

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Should I assimilate him...?

by biblexaminer in

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since i am still an active jw, or at least appearing to be, i still have my tubules in place and i am quite capable of assimilating a human.

the question is, should i?.

since i have to remain in this org.

thinker

biblex,
Does this potential victim have access to the internet? If so, you could indirectly direct him to some informative sites (like this one).
Send me his email and I'll be glad to recommend some sites for him to check out.
thinker

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WE WON!!!!

by mommy in

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hey all you lovely people.

i just want to scream it out loud!

we won!

thinker

Glad to hear it! Hope it's all over now. TW will probably call you tonight.
thinker