Posts by AndDontCallMeShirley

"In the coming 26 years [1914/1915] , all present governments will be overthrown and dissolved." (C.T. Russell, Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 2, p. 98-99, 1889)

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"According to our expectations the stress of the great time of trouble will be on us soon, somewhere between 1910 and 1912, culminating with the end of the 'Times of the Gentiles,' October, 1914." (The New Creation, Studies in the Scriptures, Vol. 6, p. 579, 1904)

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1897 "...this measurement is 3416 inches, symbolizing 3416 years.... This calculation shows A.D. 1874 as marking the beginning of the period of trouble...." (Russell, Studies in the Scriptures: Thy Kingdom Come, Series III, p. 342, 1897 edition

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"The indisputable facts, therefore, show that the "time of the end" began in 1799; that the Lord's second presence began in 1874." (The Watchtower, March 1, 1922)

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Yupper, WT was dead-on accurate about everything !!! No wonder the demons are sending people to the Org....it saves Satan so much time and effort.

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The Demons love the Watchtower !!

by AndDontCallMeShirley in

"i was very nearly trapped beyond hope of regaining freedom, in one.

of satan's most successful devices, viz., spiritism.

i was induced.

AndDontCallMeShirley

We may presume therefore that his representatives, the fallen angels, are frequently present at the little Conferences and Bible studies, etc

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'presumption' goes right along with "evidently"....it's the basis for everything WT teaches.

Yes, the demons are so interested in whatever the WT is doing they cannot resist attending the meetings. LOL.

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The Demons love the Watchtower !!

by AndDontCallMeShirley in

"i was very nearly trapped beyond hope of regaining freedom, in one.

of satan's most successful devices, viz., spiritism.

i was induced.

AndDontCallMeShirley

"I was very nearly trapped beyond hope of regaining freedom, in one
of Satan's most successful devices, viz., Spiritism. I was induced
to purchase a "ouija" board, "just for amusement"; but
I dare say that that "amusement" almost cost me my "crown."
I spent all my spare time in operating the "board," and
became so skilled in its manipulation that it would perform
rather difficult feats with the least solicitation. ... I can easily see that Satan,

all his might to get me more firmly into his clutches. My good morals were
not entirely destroyed, however, and the adversary, knowing
this, advised me not to neglect my brethren or my Bible. I
then asked whether the Dawns are a correct interpretation
of God's Word. To this the reply came, "Yes; the Dawns are
correct, not only in doctrine, but in chronology as well." I
then asked by what power the board was operated. It answered,
"By evil, spirit power." It further confessed to me
that the spirits who operate the board have no other mission
than to hinder all of the Lord's people. It further stated that
they took "special delight in buffeting, hindering and endeavoring
to ensnare Brother Russell and his co-laborers at the Bethel Home".

- The Watch Tower May 1, 1912 pg 5024

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LOL !!

The demons "have no other mission than to hinder all of the Lord's people"....so they send them to the Watchtower Organization!

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This weeks study article.....seriously flawed and insensitive reasoning

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, so this weeks study article says the following:.

14. how has jehovah been the rescuer of his people?.

14 the psalmist david sang: i am helpless and poor; may jehovah pay attention to me.

AndDontCallMeShirley

Tragic death leaves 'irreplaceable gap'

"The family of a Christchurch man killed when he was hit by a truck while delivering Jehovah's Witnesses pamphlets....

Church elder Rob Taylor said the pamphlets Smith was delivering invited people to a celebration memorial of the death of Jesus on Tuesday, the same day as the Jewish Passover."

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*** Jehovah Cares for You ***
Are you convinced of Jehovah’s saving power? Are you aware of his angelic protection? Have you personally tasted and seen that Jehovah is good? When was the last time that you were particularly conscious that Jehovah had been good to you? Try to recall. Was it at that last home you visited in the ministry, just as you were feeling you could do no more? -W 02 10/15 pp. 17-18 par. 16

*** How Angels Can Help You ***
Do angels care for people and protect them? The apostle Paul asked: "Are they [angels] not all spirits for public service, sent forth to minister for those who are going to inherit salvation?" (Hebrews 1:14) Clearly, the answer to Paul’s question is yes.-W 98 11/15 p. 6

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This weeks study article.....seriously flawed and insensitive reasoning

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, so this weeks study article says the following:.

14. how has jehovah been the rescuer of his people?.

14 the psalmist david sang: i am helpless and poor; may jehovah pay attention to me.

AndDontCallMeShirley

http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?subjectid=11&articleid=20130320_12_A1_ULNSbv874002

Women in critical condition after dog attack

Tulsa police credit a man who distracted and shot a dog that brutally attacked two women Tuesday morning with saving their lives.

The women suffered "extensive dog bite wounds to their faces, arms and legs" and were transported by EMSA to St. John Medical Center, Officer Leland Ashley said. One of the victims, Irene Parker, 78, underwent extensive surgery that took four hours.

The other victim was a 43-year-old woman whose name has not been released. Both women were in critical condition Tuesday night.

Levi Moore, an elder at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 2626 N. Lewis Ave., said the women were volunteers who walked door-to-door ministering and distributing religious literature.

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Please note that Jehovah™ did nothing to protect these two JW women in the ministry; an evil, "worldly" man did !!!

So much for the saving power of Jehovah™, King Douchebag of The Universe.

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Letter to BOE: Adjustment in process for appointing elders and ministerial servants

by pixel in

hello, you read it here first!.

governing body of jehovah's witnesses.

to all congregations.

AndDontCallMeShirley

I have got JW relatives who still think it's only the Catholic Church that has the pedophile problem

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At least the CC has admitted it, and, at on the surface, appears to be doing something about it.

WT still denies a problem exists and DFs anyone who tries to expose it.

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Letter to BOE: Adjustment in process for appointing elders and ministerial servants

by pixel in

hello, you read it here first!.

governing body of jehovah's witnesses.

to all congregations.

AndDontCallMeShirley

Back in the day they claimed elders to be SPIRIT APPOINTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This was my immediate thought also as I read the letter. If HS is responsible for appointing elders, as WT has always claimed, then why change the current arrangement?? Without saying it, WT is revealing they do not believe HS has anything to do with it. Or, maybe they are admitting HS has done a poor job so far and another method must be used.

As if a CO, who visits a cong. only two times a year, is in any better position to appoint a man as the elders who see that man every week.

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As pointed out previously, in CoC Ray Franz really revealed the nonsense of this entire 'appointed by Holy Spirit' concept, as the GB simply signs off the paper work on men they've never met and never will meet. Just a name on a page.