I remember being at another board asking someone specifically about this reduction of editions.
To me it was stated it was due to lack of sufficient translators.
i note, in the latest km (u.s.), that certain cutbacks in.
production of the awake were announced.
specifically, that.
I remember being at another board asking someone specifically about this reduction of editions.
To me it was stated it was due to lack of sufficient translators.
this is for all of the current jehovah's witnesses who have questions about things they may have heard about on this website (or on dateline or other media), such as 1975, 1914 generation, blood policy changes, requiring women to scream when they are attacked by a rapist, and especially, the watchtower society's pedophile policy.. below are links to threads i have made that show clearly the answers to your questions about numerous topics, taken directly from the watchtower society's own publications: .
armageddon was supposed to come in 1925: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=37072&site=3.
armageddon was supposed to come in 1975: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=36961&site=3.
I back OldHippie on this.
Whereas the quotations substantiate and expose errors made, the way they are presented or introduced might put some off otherwise inclined to read it.
Edited by - InquiryMan on 27 September 2002 3:14:5
wt.
of oct. 15, 2002 states: "although we do not feel superior to those who profess other faiths,we avoid socializing with them or getting drawn into their worship.
".......jw's avoid socializing with anyone not a witness because all others are not as good as jehovah's witnesses.....how can they make such statements and not realize that even "worldly" people will feel insulted?
Please mention in what context the quote was taken.
(the purchase of buildings owned by other denominations in order to convert them into Kingdom Halls).
I guess the caution was made due to fact that having contact with actively religious people of other faiths in a non-witnessing context might pose a danger from a WT point of view.
(BTW. Most witnesses I know have more contact with non-witness people than one might realize.
But perhaps a more rigid view is taken elsewhere.)
please note, this is a different question than, 'how misguided or deceived are they?
feel free to answer them both, if you like, but i'm just wondering, do most witnesses know that something is happening this week?
or has the wts managed to keep them in the dark completely?
Those who have read news reports on it undoubtedly know.
Otherwise, they most likely do not know, unless they are lurkers.
I have only told some very good friends whats coming up.
Edited by - InquiryMan on 26 September 2002 6:54:8
can someone please tell me the beliefs of j w?
do they believe that jesus died on the cross and shed his blood for us?
do they believe that through jesus christ we shall be saved?
Just a few remarks to the first answer.
I do know several witnesses who attend esp. funerals.
I also know of witnesses attending church weddings, although that is more rare.
Personally, I would not object to none.
I did attend church funerals while being an elder.
I even appreciated the sermons when they were good.
Being interested in history and architecture, I have visited
dosens (if not more than a hundred) of churches in various countries.
Interstingly, while being on a witness-only tour once, a church was visited.
1 third declined entering the church, whereas the rest did go.
No one made a fuss about that.
Generalizations do not do any good.
the question was this: "if someone committs suicide, would it be advisable for a christain minister to give the funeral talk?
" ((((((((((((me barfing already here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!))))))))))).
here are some sick , literally made me feel my blood pressure about to explode , remarks:.
I also remember reacting negatively when reading those words on suicide.
And my sympathy goes to those who were not supported in times of need.
Please do not bash all elders. Not all elders are the same. Many are decent
people (but being obliged to follow current guidelines of the WT).
It might be a struggle between human compassion and what might be
perceived as harshness. FYI, many elders, at least not in my art of the world,
are not window-cleaners, janitors (btw what is wrong performing those services,
is it not rather judgmental to look down on people performing less honorable
work, it does not necessarily imply bad intelligence). I do know quite a few
elders who are having white-collar work, even managers, doctors etc.
So please do not generalize too much.
Edited by - InquiryMan on 24 September 2002 11:14:8
here is what i believe the watchtower society needs to do in 5 clear steps.
that is if they are to avoid the coming "trainwreck" of being forced out of business: .
1. take full and complete responsibility for their part in the bad policies with respect to blood, sexual molestation, and shunning.
As I can subscibe to much of what is written above, why the need to wrap it in derogotary language?
Points can be made, and even be appreciated by a larger audience, if the wrapping is somewhat more sober.
This is not meant as criticism, but friendly advice from a long-time lurker!
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hello everyone!.
i am looking for college attendance and home schooling percentage official statistics for jehovah's witnesses.
What I replied, goes for myself (being a child decades ago) and also my children.
I was most restrictive myself, not being imposed this by my parents!
Most witnesses do, however, choose whether to pursue Jw-friendships or non-jw friendsships in their late teens.
But, of course, there are various options chosen though.
I remember, though, at the assembly, where a teenage girl was interviews and it seemed that she avoiced non-witnesses (apart from preaching) totally in off-school hours, and I found it rather extreme, and so did those we spoke to as well.
pharo tribune, logansport, in.
lhs produces 9 valedictorians, 2 salutatorians for 2002 .
publication date:.
I do understand that some of you might harbor some bitterness due to the fact that you did not choose a college education due to WT-influence. However, I do know JW who did pursue a college education even back in the 80s, and those are being used for parts at assemblies etc. In fact I do know of a congregation where the majority of elders are managers/having white collar work.
Instead of harassing her for having an outspoken/balanced attitude, trying to integrate non-witness interests with "theocratic" pursuits, why do you not applaud her instead for having the guts to have other goals.
(btw. very few young people pioneer where I come from).
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hello everyone!.
i am looking for college attendance and home schooling percentage official statistics for jehovah's witnesses.
I am indeed happy that home-schooling is not an option in my country.
Very few indeed homeschool.
What I find valuable about school is that kids interact, get trained socially, and meet different people with various backgrounds.
I oppose home-schooling esp. when done with "dub"-ious motives.
It seems to me, judging from my experience as a witness for many years,
that extreme positions and attitudes are less likely in some cultures than others.
I guess it depends a lot on the individual as well.
Personally, I did sacrifice a college education when growing up,
due to guidance provided by the Watchtower society.
I am really bitter about it, cause Ive managed very well still.
Having the choice today, however, I would have chosen differently,
Most witness parents I know, emphasize the need for their children
to get a proper education. In fact, quite a few have taken education themselves
as grown-ups.
Please keep in mind that people have various experiences growing up as witnesses,
all not necessarily being negative. Not all have been deprived normal pleasures
or not allowed to being kids, or pushed hard in the service etc.
My impression, is that the majority have a rather relaxed attitude.
Id definitely say that the majority of witness parents are less one-sided than previous
generations of witnesses.
(When e.g. one hears about some witness kid not allowed to play with non-witness kids
most witnesses here find that rather extreme).