Posts by 88JM

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Does Bruce Jenner (Caitlyn) qualify for Baptism?

by John Aquila in

im not sure if bruce had a sex operation but lets say someone did have a sex operation and then studied with the witnesses and wanted to get baptized, would he qualify in todays jw world?

could he have privileges?

the bible says the past cant be held against you, once you accept the truth.

88JM

He would also be baptized as a man (whatever the hell that means - I guess they get to go first or something)

I think there's a bit in the elder's book about it.

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Does anyone have a copy of the BOE letter regarding the KH money grab?

by ToesUp in

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friends

if anyone has a copy of the letter regarding the kingdom hall money grab (including the 2 pages the congregation did not see) can you please post a copy or copy and paste it.. thanks!.

88JM

It also depends a little bit which country you are in - I think the letter in the U.K. was a slightly different version to the U.S. one?

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Yesterday's Watchtower, Bible Comments

by freemindfade in

the whole meeting for me was nauseating yesterday... the talk was on "science".. nuff said... then the watchtower, they are just spinning in circles patting themselves on the back lately it seems, but this is one thing that really stuck out to me.. i heard the comment multiple times about how the 2013 version of nwt made things "easier to understand" "simpler" and so on.

this has been one of my main beefs with yhwh and his book.

this is supposedly the tool for mankind to all live or die based on whether or not they:.

88JM

Hang on - were you at the same kingdom hall as me? We had the talk on Science vs. God's "Wisdom" too!

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Today's WT

by OneFingerSalute in

so today's wt seems to put out the idea that during early christian times it was god's hand that made the romans build roads, have strong laws, etc.

to make the preaching easier.. anyone else notice that?

some here really banged on about how great it was that god did that, just for them.

88JM

It seemed to totally gloss over persecution of Christians, being thrown to the lions for entertainment in the arena etc.?

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2015 Convention Reminders Video!

by Atlantis in

credit goes to mike & kim.. .. https://youtu.be/yj3x6wjrsaq .

.. .. atlantis!.

88JM

Oh my goodness - is this the video one of the elders was telling me about today?

I think they're showing it on Thursday in the service meeting.

I love how all the characters have long noses - very fitting.

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Protect governing body with your life

by Zoos in

there was a quote in the literature some years back about protecting the governing body from secular authorities and insinuated that we should do whatever it took to insure their safety.. i seem to remember it was something about refusing to help the authorities locate the governing body.

i may be off track here.

if this is familiar to you could you please help me find the quote?.

88JM

Band On The Run mentioned his dad used to be a bodyguard for Rutherford and Knorr.

Incidentally, anyone know if he's okay? I notice he hasn't posted for quite a few months and he used to be quite regular?

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4 New BOEs just Arrived!

by Atlantis in

4 boes just arrived and we appreciate our informants assistance... click the links below and then click the green download button.. .. 2015 april 6, boe (re: electronic convention program and convention releases).

.. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/gqk7qat.

.. .. .. 2015 april 21, boe (re: programme for special meeting with headquarters representatives).

88JM

To anyone looking at this thread:

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UK Branch visit 2015

by tamagotchi in

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friends

anyone know anything about it?

apparently it's going to be broadcast live nationally to all the congregations this saturday

88JM

Of note is that Mark Sanderson is the GB member not Sam Heard.

Oh dear I don't know whether I even care any more. At least Sam Heard attempts a few jokes even if he does drone on a bit. I've not seen much of the new kid, but he just seems like a generic corporate-type in a suit. At least there's a chance the thing might actually finish on time with him though.

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