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  In there no good in the WTBTS??? or ourselves??

  by jst2laws in

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  we hopefully all agree it is wrong to reject an entire race because we have found one of its member to be flawed, or to reject an entire concept an the basis of finding a flaw in its argument.

  would not fair people look for a way to accept the good in the concept, modify the flawed portion and rejoice in what was gained from the refined concept?

  it would also be wrong, as the wt does, to reject an entire institution because some of its precepts are flawed.

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  Normie,
  The congrgations mentioned were groups of people who met in homes.
  LDH clarified that nowhere in the bible is there a command to create an organization. There is no command to create a governing body and a heirarchy that exists today among JW's. Please show me where jesus required field service slips and counting time? The wts has taken the concept of congregation and abused and exploited it to serve their purposes and their interpretation. The wheat and weeds parable is not talking about an organization,,,,,,my thoughts,Tina
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  Why I Think Its The Truth!

  by normie67 in

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  this is normie thoughts on the threads about the truth..... i have huge doubts about a lot of things about the org.

  i have been a jw for 20 yrs and still active(family reasons).

  but nobody but nobody has refuted to my mind, the fact nobody does the evangelizing work jesus did.

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  Hiexpat,
  If 10 million burgers have been sold,they MUST have the truth (laffin) wink,T
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  In there no good in the WTBTS??? or ourselves??

  by jst2laws in

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  we hopefully all agree it is wrong to reject an entire race because we have found one of its member to be flawed, or to reject an entire concept an the basis of finding a flaw in its argument.

  would not fair people look for a way to accept the good in the concept, modify the flawed portion and rejoice in what was gained from the refined concept?

  it would also be wrong, as the wt does, to reject an entire institution because some of its precepts are flawed.

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  Normie,
  What evidence do you have that there was a 1st century 'organization?' Can you present it please?
  Thanks,Tina
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  would you come?

  by rollercoaster in

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  i want to get married.

  he is not in a jw.

  i don't care.

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  Congrats roller!
  I have no idea where you're located.....I'm in Chicago.....I would attend!!
  My best to both of you!! hugs,Tina
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  Donations, .taxes.and b&S !

  by MacHislopp in

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  hello, redhorsewoman,.

  i was reading the long post of 2nd may 2000, about donations, and i could not .

  help myself to send you this information concerning your quote:.

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  Tina

  Hi,
  I well remember a special needs talk given by our CO.
  I came from a very poor inner city cong.
  Our donations were obviously lacking, according to his talk,,,,
  He said that many bros at Bethel were walking around with 'flood pants' and lacked other essentials.......made the cong feel that we weren't supporting the needs of bethelites.........(this from a guy wearing a Brioni suit)
  After his parting talk,I watched as he discreetly palmed envelopes given him(which I knew contained money)
  This was a single bro with no expenses,great clothes,new car.......the whole sham was disgusting,,anyway
  just me few thoughts,Tina
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  Anyone out there?

  by Clark66 in

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  my name is clark.

  i have been disfellowshiped since december 31, 1991. i attended the redwood city north congregation and was disfellowshipped along with an elder on the same night...you do the "mathwork.".

  i am new to this sight (about 1/2 hour) and am not familiar with the format of the do's and don'ts ... or even if i should be here.... however, i have a question for anyone...(and i'm ready for the answers whether it be from over enthusiastic jw's or people who understand...or from anyone in between).. i was disfellowshipped because i openly admitted before 3 elders that i am gay and lived this life as a gay man despite being previously a regular pioneer and a ministerial servant.

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  Hi Clark and Welcome,hugs,Tina
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  trying to understand

  by DixieDarlin07148 in

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  i'm 18 and my boyfriend is 16 and an active jw.i'm a baptist and very stong in my belief and love of god.my boyfriend and i haven't been together that long but were very serious and plan on getting married (when the time is right).we both know that we have no intentions of raising our children jw but as baptist and he tells me that he wants to get out of jw but right now its very hard for him because he still lives with his parents and his mother and oldest sister are very active jw.and i understand all that its just that because i love him so much i want to understand about his life and the way he was raised and what he was raised to believe but hes made it very clear that he doesnt want to explain it or talk about it hes told me some stuff but very little.i'm just wondering about their beliefs and what the jw's have to say about us dating and just any information anyone can provide!!!

  !thank-you very much!!!!

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  Tina

  Hi TR,
  Well said,I agree!!
  Dixie TR has given very sound advice here,cheers,Tina
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  Book Recommendation: The Bible Unearthed

  by GinnyTosken in

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  i recently finished reading the bible unearthed: archaeology's new vision of ancient israel and the origin of its sacred texts by israel finkelstein and neil asher silberman.

  here is part of a review that drew my attention to the book:.

  the book reaches its conclusions from a huge array of archaeological evidence of different kinds, some quite clever, such as the analysis of camel bones; others representing new trends in field archaeology, such as settlement surveys.

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  Hi Ginny
  Thanks,it's now on my booklist!! hugs,Tina
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  Interesting essay on Mithras

  by expatbrit in

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  been doing a bit of reading on mithras.. this essay contains some interesting information.

  count the parallels between the legends of mithras and that of christ.. one of the "proofs" given to show that the gospels must be divinely inspired is that relatively simple men of the first century could not have fabricated such a powerful mythos.

  a simpler explanation is that they merely made use of thousands of years of pre-existing religious ideas, shaping them to fit their own needs, as follows.. expatbrit.

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  wow expat Interesting stuff! And great replies!!!
  (Putting on my thinking cap Class),thanks,Tina
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  Hi Everyone! It's Antique!

  by Lindy in

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  hi ya'all, it me, antique!.

  wow!

  i like this site much better than the new h2o!

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  Tina

  (((((((((((((Auntie!!!!)))))))))))))))))))))
  It is so good to hear from you :>
  WTG Excellent!! I was wondering how you were enjoying your classes.......
  Simon&Co have created a very nice place here,and some very very nice folks too!!
  OK,now Hit those books young lady!! lol,luv,Tina