Perfect illustration Onager:
I have been looking for an illustration like that....
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GOVERNING BODY: Thanks for nothing, you rat bastards!
by Terry inas a jehovah's witness:.
two things finally struck me:.
for now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now i know in part, but then i will know fully just as i also have been fully known.. _______________________.
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The TRUE story of a Pedophile
by Tech49 inthis is a true experience that i thought i would share, one that occurred just a few years ago in my area.
it is a real experience, nothing made up here.. a younger couple moved into our kh, into the joining congregation (so not ours, but the other one that shared our kh).
they seemed nice enough, they had one boy that was about 8, and a baby on the way.
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I like that MauiBoy: “If someone knows what is right to do, and doesn’t do it… it is a sin”
The GB use the same “get out of jail free card” that their Father & “Mother” use. Are they above the law?
(Leviticus 5:1) . . .“‘Now in case a soul sins in that he has heard public cursing and he is a witness or he has seen it or has come to know of it, if he does not report it, then he must answer for his error.
*** w97 8/15p.30WhyReportWhatIsBad?***
Really, to report wrongdoing is an act of Christian principled love shown toward God, toward the congregation, and toward the wrongdoer.
Is that really what happens to the ones who report pedophilia? What about those who testify in their defense? What do you read in the WT, vs. what really happens?
*** w97 8/15p.29 WhyReportWhatIsBad?***
Today, the vast majority of brothers and sisters in congregations throughout the earth work hard to preserve the spiritual cleanness of the congregation by individually maintaining an approved standing before God. Some suffer to do so; others have even died in order to keep integrity.
Surely to condone or cover up wrongdoing would show a lack of appreciation for these efforts.
*** w97 8/15p.28WhyReportWhatIsBad?***
In his first letter, Paul wrote: “Actually fornication is reported among you, and such fornication as is not even among the nations, … (that a wife a certain man has of his father—1 Corinthians 5:1..)”
What about pedophilia? Should it not be reported? Is this worse than the nations? How many witnesses think "It is only in my congregation." or "Jehovah will take care of things?" As has been brilliantly noted: Jehovah can take care of the preaching work, but not the children?
More importantly, what about the "Christian" lawyers who defend the pedophiles in trial? The lawyers who make the victims feel as if they are the bad people?
*** w85 11/15p.20par.14DoNotShareintheSinsofOthers***
The psalmist David said: “I have not sat with men of untruth ; and with those who hide what they are I do not come in .” (Psalm 26:4) Surely, then, we would not want to become accomplices of “those who hide what they are.”
Have you ever listened to the “GB sanctioned lawyers” in a trial?
Have you ever been disfellowshipped for testifying in a trial?
If you were a victim, how would you be treated after the trial?
*** w85 11/15p.20par.14DoNotShareintheSinsofOthers***
“Surely, then, we would not want to become accomplices of “those who hide what they are.””
Will you become an accomplice?
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Trailer for the "Awake to Reality" movie "coming out soon"
by cha ching inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnhq2vge7ym.
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very professionaly done!.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNHQ2VGe7YM
Very professionaly done!
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Healing Through Humor
by Watchtower-Free inex cult memes and videos.
anything poking fun at any cult.. .
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1447453542181602/.
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Did you hear about the Watchtower's new soft drink?
"Yeah,.... Culta-Cola"
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GOVERNING BODY: Thanks for nothing, you rat bastards!
by Terry inas a jehovah's witness:.
two things finally struck me:.
for now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now i know in part, but then i will know fully just as i also have been fully known.. _______________________.
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It is quite a "charlatan" event, this minipulating that they do, and hard to put in words...
Thx for making the connections in a fairly simple way Terry.... That is pretty hard to do!
The WTBS is pretty darn good at spin, and I love the title, I think that sums it all up! I will add one word tho...
Thx for nothing, you dirtyrat bastards!
cha ching!
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Perfect song relating to XJW's and faders and the Borg. Sad but true...
by Crazyguy inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?list=plwwh-adnik9fsefh3nq_7ndsm1zfetia_&v=3h21fj0hqrm&feature=player_detailpage#t=1.
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I love that song too!
Totally fits the WTBS! Who do they think they are!?
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An important message from a PRACTICING Jehovah's witness
by Sparks inhi, i am also a practicing jehovah's witness and very proud of it,to say the very-very least..!
i am a middle-aged man with many decades of being a witness of jehovah god in england.. this important letter is personally to you, just as many of the bible's 88 letters are to be taken personal by you the reader.
i am writing to you to urge you to take stock of your life, think what your future holds for you.
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One of the SIX reasons we KNOW WE HAVE THE TRUTH:
*The number of annointed partaking go down each year....
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I'm meeting with my congregation Elders Today HELP PLEASE
by LennaB inmeeting with my congregation elders today.. going to tell them about the things i discovered about c.t russell.
(astrology, racism, ect.
) i don't know how to present this information or what to say.
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Though you may have a lot of concerns about "what's next?" , this experience can be a positive one that you can learn from and make you stronger and wiser as life goes on.
All humans grow and learn every day....
Today was your day...
Grow....
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Watchtower, March 1st 2006 pp. 20-21 "Wholesome Recreation That Refreshes"
Some Reminders and Cautions
14 Having large social events is not advisable, since supervision at such is often difficult. At a time that does not interfere with spiritual activities, a few families may decide to enjoy a picnic together or play a game that is not overly competitive. When some of the elders, ministerial servants, or other mature ones are present at a social gathering, they provide an influence for good and the occasion can be even more refreshing.
15 At social gatherings, those making the arrangements should not overlook the need for proper supervision. While you enjoy showing hospitality, would you not feel very bad if you learned that because of some negligence on your part, a guest was stumbled by what occurred in your home? Consider the principle discussed at Deuteronomy 22:8. The Israelite who constructed a new home was required to build a parapet around the flat roof, which was often used to entertain guests. Why? “That you may not place bloodguilt upon your house because someone falling might fall from it.” In a similar way, what you do—without imposing unreasonable restrictions—to protect your guests at a social gathering should be with their physical and spiritual interests at heart.
16 If alcohol is served at a social gathering, this should be done with great discretion. Many Christian hosts decide to serve alcoholic drinks only if they can personally oversee what their guests are served or consume. Nothing should be permitted that might stumble others or tempt anyone to overindulge. (Ephesians 5:18, 19) For various reasons, some guests may decide to abstain from alcohol. Many places have a minimum legal drinking age, and Christians will be obedient to Caesar’s laws even if these regulations seem overly restrictive.—Romans 13:5.
17 The host should make sure that any music, dancing, or other entertainment is consistent with Christian principles. Musical tastes differ, and a wide variety of music is available. However, much of today’s music promotes a spirit of rebellion, immorality, and violence. There is a need for being selective. Decent music need not necessarily be sedate, but neither should it be sensuous or vulgar, with emphasis on noise and a loud beat. Be careful that you do not leave the choice of music to someone who has yet to appreciate the need for keeping the volume at a moderate level. A dance that involves immodest behavior, emphasizing erotic movements of the hips and breasts, would obviously not be proper for a Christian.—1 Timothy 2:8-10.
Occasional recreation and entertainment that is wholesome and refreshing can make life more enjoyable. Jehovah does not deny us this pleasure, but realistically we know that such activities do not in themselves help us to store up any spiritual treasures in heaven. (Matthew 6:19-21) Jesus helped his disciples to understand that “seeking first the kingdom and [God’s] righteousness” is the important thing in life, not what we may eat or drink or wear, “things the nations are eagerly pursuing.”—Matthew 6:31-34.
There is an insidious, well constructed, round the bend way the WTBS pours guilt on to you, puts pressure on you making you feel that you are not "godly" unless you follow these "guidelines"/ "directions from God" / "mothers orders"... Elders feel as if they are not "doing their job" unless they ALSO "enforce" these "Reminders and Cautions"
(Haha Blondie, as I am typing this up, you beat me to the post ;-) I love how you always have quotes from their own 'written word'...
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Cults - Steven Hassan's BITE model.
by ithinkisee incombatting cult mind control : the #1 best-selling guide to protection, rescue, and recovery from destructive cults.
by steven hassan.
isbn: 0892813113
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cha ching
This is worth absorbing and adding onto, thx!