Vidiot: ... they aren't really as different from other evangelical denominations as they portray themselves to be.
That was exactly the point I was implying with my question! Exactly!!!
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WT addresses the "rapture" teaching.
by wifibandit inlook at paragraph 15 of the 2015 july 15th study edition pg 18-19.. http://imgur.com/3wparys.
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basically they admit to teaching the rapture (for the anointed remnant), just don't call it that!.
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Governing Body Sheep Fleecing - Official!
by The Searcher infellow witnesses - do you think the kingdom hall belongs to you, just because you all paid for it and personally finance its maintenance?
think again, sheep!
the "shepherds" have announced the fleecing in black & white for you, in case you decide to question them!.
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DOC: WP, I think you're trying to be cynical, but I truthfully believe that is the EXACT statement that would be publicly argued to defend sending the money to the WTS.
Jehovah = The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Happy?
by minimus ini know of the local congregation's issues, per an elder i know quite well.
he has said that nearly everyone in the congregation is suffering emotionally and mentally.
he said he has never seen so many witnesses with so many problems.
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If by "happy" you mean: frustrated, sad and depressed, then yes! Extremely happy!
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Governing Body Sheep Fleecing - Official!
by The Searcher infellow witnesses - do you think the kingdom hall belongs to you, just because you all paid for it and personally finance its maintenance?
think again, sheep!
the "shepherds" have announced the fleecing in black & white for you, in case you decide to question them!.
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Guys, you're confusing legal ownership of property with personal liability for the actions of individuals using the property.
It looks to me like the WTBTS is setting things up so that there is more of a landlord/renter relationship between each branch and each individual congregation.
Let's review: Oh, you know how it goes!
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Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...
by Stumpy ini've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.
you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!
what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.
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Stumpy, thanks for the update with the EXPECTED results in answer to your prayer.
It would seem that, although your SPECIFIC prayer was not answered, your more general, life-affirming one was.
Enjoy your movie!
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Symptoms of Spiritual Weakness - Elder's Manual
by cappytan inlack of self-control in eating, drinking, and pursuit of pleasure;.
so, let me get this straight.
enjoying a fancy meal, appreciating the finer qualities of libations and deciding to enjoy life by pursuing pleasures (bike riding, hiking, camping, fishing, reading, movies, golfing, etc.
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Blondie: As to searching "spiritually weak" try separating the words spiritually weak, no quotes
I didn't say the expression didn't appear in WT literature, clearly it does.
I said it didn't appear in the Bible, not even the rNWT.
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Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...
by Stumpy ini've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.
you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!
what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.
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Stumpy,
Welcome!
I just saw your thread; it's early morning here in SoCal.
I'm guessing your prayer has been answered by now (or not).
Can't wait to hear the results.
Oubliette
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Governing Body Sheep Fleecing - Official!
by The Searcher infellow witnesses - do you think the kingdom hall belongs to you, just because you all paid for it and personally finance its maintenance?
think again, sheep!
the "shepherds" have announced the fleecing in black & white for you, in case you decide to question them!.
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Splash: [The] July 2013 WT changes when it was shown that the F&DS have not yet been appointed over all Christs belongings, meaning that the KHalls did not, in fact, belong to the GB as previously taught. As a result, maybe some congregations thought the KHalls now belonged to them.
It would be a mistake to confuse "theological" concepts with legal realities.
You can be sure that whoever is running this religion does not.
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"jehovah loves all sorts of people"
by stuckinarut2 inok, so if you haven't as yet watched the new cartoon clip on the website, be prepared to throw up!.
it is called "jehovah loves all sorts of people", and features an awful song about how "jehovah loves everyone" even "different colors", etc....yep...they actually say that!.
huh??????.
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NY44M, oh you're no fun!
There ya' go being all logical!
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"jehovah loves all sorts of people"
by stuckinarut2 inok, so if you haven't as yet watched the new cartoon clip on the website, be prepared to throw up!.
it is called "jehovah loves all sorts of people", and features an awful song about how "jehovah loves everyone" even "different colors", etc....yep...they actually say that!.
huh??????.
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Q: How does Jehovah show that he loves all sorts of people? He shows his love by threatening to kill them if they don't blindly follow whatever the 7 idiots in Brooklyn say he says to do.Q: How can you show it too? By shunning anyone that disagrees with you.
So go out and love all sorts of people, except gay ones, people with differing beliefs, former JWs, current JWs that speak out against injustices and wrongdoing in the organization ... you get the idea!
Let's review: It's a cult!