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New Light on the 144,000?
by Ding in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
someone on facebook is claiming to have reliable information that the gb is about to announce new light on the 144,000 -- that it's symbolic, not literal.. one person suggested that they will retain the two-class teaching and just change the meaning of 144,000. his idea was that the change would avoid three problems with the current teaching:.

1. embarrassment over more and more partakers at the memorial when the number should be getting less and less.. 2. embarrassment over 12 symbolic 12,000s somehow equaling a literal 144,000.. 3. solving the problem of running out of "anointed" ones who are old enough to be on the gb.. thoughts?.
BourneIdentity

If they can change from a generation being 70-80 years to an overlapping generation while keeping a straight face, this is child’s play for change.
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May 2019 Broadcast
by BourneIdentity in
1. jw
2. experiences
i know i already created a post about this a week or so ago, but i have a little more to add to it.

i was watching it again and taking some notes this time.

the speaker lists these reasons for people having anxieties:.
BourneIdentity

I can relate to your shakes HiddenPimo. I’d start getting all anxious when Friday came every week. Everyone at work was excited about the upcoming weekend, while I dreaded it due to Saturday field service. Such a crazy life and we thought recruiting people was going to improve their life!
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WT actor/singer's latest show
by neat blue dog in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
he's constantly traveling and putting on night club/casino/etc.

shows.

don't know how he finds time for meetings, service and study.. .
BourneIdentity

Check out this one as well:
https://www.facebook.com/officialnicolasking/
No mention at all about being a JW, I’d say he isn’t. I do see he has some past pics from Bethel, but I doubt he’s active any longer.
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WT actor/singer's latest show
by neat blue dog in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
he's constantly traveling and putting on night club/casino/etc.

shows.

don't know how he finds time for meetings, service and study.. .
BourneIdentity

Http://www.thenicolasking.com. Scroll down and look at his schedule. I say complete BS he’s an active JW.
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WT actor/singer's latest show
by neat blue dog in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
he's constantly traveling and putting on night club/casino/etc.

shows.

don't know how he finds time for meetings, service and study.. .
BourneIdentity

If he is and is involved in all that, that is complete bullshit. The average R&F would be hounded by the elders and forced to stop all such activity!
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No More After 34 (2034)
by blondie in
1. jw
2. friends
my husband and i were discussing the rally cry shortly before 1975, stay alive in 75 (1975), some here believe that the end might come in 2034 (some tongue in cheek) counting 120 years from 1914 the same internal between when god supposedly pronounced judgment on the people on the earth before the flood would come.. so it could be, no more after 34. i thought it was good and funny at the same time..
BourneIdentity

The Society criticizes and blames the rank and file for coming up with dates, yet they constantly say we are on the brink of Armageddon, smh. The little boy who cried wolf is all that comes to mind. Or a broken clock tells the correct time twice a day, or a blind squirrel finds a nut now and then.
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WT actor/singer's latest show
by neat blue dog in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
he's constantly traveling and putting on night club/casino/etc.

shows.

don't know how he finds time for meetings, service and study.. .
BourneIdentity

Very interesting. From what I was reading, he’s been in show business since he was 4. I’m assuming the JWs religion must hire professional actors that aren’t JWs to do their dramas. It’s no wonder the quality has gotten 10x better.
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May 2019 Broadcast
by BourneIdentity in
1. jw
2. experiences
i know i already created a post about this a week or so ago, but i have a little more to add to it.

i was watching it again and taking some notes this time.

the speaker lists these reasons for people having anxieties:.
BourneIdentity
I know I already created a post about this a week or so ago, but I have a little more to add to it.
I was watching it again and taking some notes this time. The speaker lists these reasons for people having anxieties:
1. Providing for our families the necessities of life
2. Dealing with a chronic illness
3. Caring for a sick loved one
4. Grieving the death of a loved one
5. Loneliness
6. Coping with a natural disaster
7. Past or present abuse
His tips for us to stop being anxious are:
1. Rely on Jehovah and take one day at a time
2. Pour your heart out to Jehovah in earnest prayer
3. Read and meditate on God's Word
4. Share your feelings with a trusted friend
One thing I don't think they realize is anxiety is no different than depression for millions of sufferers. There doesn't have to be a reason why people are depressed, it's a chemical imbalance. It’s the same for anxiety, there doesn’t need to be reasons for anxiety, it's an issue with a chemical imbalance.
All this brother gave was spiritual advice, nothing about all the physical things that can be done to help alleviate anxiety. Some of these include:
1. Therapy
2. Medication
3. Exercise
4. Proper Diet
5. Adequate rest and sleep
6. Relaxation techniques
I know these brothers aren't mental health experts, doctors, nutritionists or personal trainers, their primary and only goal is to offer spiritual advice. But millions look to them for all the answers. They don't want to turn to the world for wisdom, they assume Jehovah will provide it all through his Organization. As can be seen from this, they have failed miserably.
When I look at all the sources of my anxiety over the years, hands down, it was all things related to the religion. The fear of The Great Tribulation and Armageddon coming at any moment, being persecuted, tortured and thrown into prison and being separated from my family by the authorities. Or less harmful things like answering at meetings, giving talks and going out in the field ministry. Once I distanced myself from all of this and faded, it was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders, hardly any more anxiety. I would assume most JWs afflicted with mental disorders would be cured within 1-2 years of leaving and letting go of all the guilt and fear the religion puts upon you.
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2019 Convention - The Fear Mongering!
by John_Carter_1912 in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
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any thoughts?.

https://rutube.ru/video/23b6bbf9be28bb182d48259dacaf5401/?pl_type=user&pl_id=689813.
BourneIdentity

Besides the fear mongering, he is so busy with congregational responsibilities, he doesn’t even have time to visit his close friend in the hospital to say goodbye to him before he passes away. Isn’t that the truth, at least they portray things accurately how this Cult completely takes a persons time and relationships away from them!
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Here’s a link to all the 2019 Convention Videos
by HiddenPimo in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
2019 convention videos.

rutube 😉 dang holy spirit foiled again .
BourneIdentity

The Fall Guy
Yes, more fear mongering, it’s so ridiculous.
In that same clip, he is so busy with congregational responsibilities, he doesn’t even have time to visit his close friend in the hospital to say goodbye to him before he passes away. Isn’t that the truth, at least they portray things accurately how this Cult completely takes a persons time and relationships away from them!