Posts by yesidid

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Would you contribute to expose the Watchtower?
by nicolaou in
1. forum
2. suggestions
jost tossing an idea about.

would anyone be willing to make regular contributions to an 'exposure fund'?.

it wouldn't be a 'fighting fund', we couldn't hope to compete against watchtower finances or its legal department in that way.
yesidid

I would
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Can it be true?
by WA Boy in
1. jw
2. experiences
i had to stop crying so i could write this and if you saw me you wouldn't think i would be the type to cry!

i am a 35 year old man from western australia....i should be tough....or so they say.

i have never posted anything before so excuse my fractured writing.

yesidid

Hi Neil and welcome,

I venture to say that your healing won't be complete till you have read "Crisis of Conscience"

It will produce the final carthasis you need.

That did it for most of us here.

Crisis of Conscience (Fourth edition, Revised and Updated - May, 2002)

by Raymond Franz (with topical and Scriptural indexes),
420 pages, hardbound $19.95; paperback $15.95.
(U.S. Postage: $1.85, Foreign postage: $6.00)

A former member of the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses gives a unique insight into the authority structure of that religion. The book allows the reader a view of the decision-making sessions of a religion's inner council, and the powerful, sometimes dramatic, impact their decisions have on people's lives. Although initially written in 1983, the book reveals a distinctive and basic pattern, a pattern which, as the updated information in the third edition shows, continues essentially unchanged. Rather than reducing the book's relevancy, the passage of time serves to manifest the validity of the evidence offered and the currency of the issues and principles involved.

Then when you have read that, you might like to read his second book.

In Search of Christian Freedom

by Raymond Franz, 736 pages, hardbound $21.95; paperback $17.95.
(U.S. Postage: $2.35, Foreign postage: $6.00)

Freedom is crucial to genuine Christianity. How erosion of Christian freedom began in the early centuries, how it can and does occur today, and the means for resisting the invasion of personal conscience and thought; a sequel to Crisis of Conscience. Discusses teachings of organizational loyalty, door-to-door activity, disfellowshipping, blood, and many others.

http://www.commentarypress.com/booklist-eng.html

BTW the only interest I have in promoting these books is that I want you and everyone else to benefit. IMany libraries have them, or they will get them for you.

yesidid

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Does anyone feel that their abilty 2 make money has been influenced by WT?
by theotherside in
1. jw
2. friends
we were told so many times that we were slaves 2 not only god but anyone in a secular position of authority.

so i feel that this only encouraged a subordinate and non confortational attitude with our employers.

almost 2 the point that that even those of us who are self employed never get 2 develope the killer instinct that is needed 2 compete in the business world.
yesidid

Was a Witness. Didn't have a "killer instinct". I had a very successful business.
yesidid
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How Many Of You "Bumped" Your Field Service Hours?
by EvilForce in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
how many of you bumped up your field service hours so you could keep the elders off your back?

our congo had a 10 hour "soft" target for guys.

however, if you didn't meet the 10 hours you got your "privledges" reduced or revoked.
yesidid

I didn't believe "counting time" was scriptural. So for twenty years before I left, I used to go out, but never put in a report.
The P O spoke to my husband about it. My husband said "What she does is between her and Jehovah".
They never even spoke to me about it. [Gutless wonders]
yesidid
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"Lunch with Ted and Melita Jaracz" {photo enclosed}
by sf in
1. jw
2. friends
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wonder just when this was taken.

i thought he was a bit younger looking then this: .
yesidid

He has aged and put on a bit of weight in the past few years.
yesidid
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What is the WORST TEACHING of Jehovah's Witness religion?
by yesidid in
1. jw
2. friends
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i have my ideas, but i am very interested to know yours.

yesidid
yesidid

I have my ideas, But I am very interested to know yours.
yesidid
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LET GOD BE TRUE........WORSHIP THE FATHER IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH......
by gdt in
1. watchtower
2. bible
a challenge for any who wish to use their youngs or strongs analytical concordances, and just listen to the bible as to the creator's personage.. names @ titles of: the father the son the holy spirit.

descriptive name given yhwh jesus no name, pneuma/ruahh/ wind.

king of kings yes yes no.
yesidid

Hi Geoff,
I also do not believe in the trinity and think the article at this link is one of the best treatments of the trinity I have seen. What do you think?
http://www.commentarypress.com/eng-onetruegod.html
yesidid
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THE best refutation of JW's blood policy
by yesidid in
1. watchtower
2. medical
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http://www.commentarypress.com/eng-search-ch9-01.html.
yesidid

Hey Scoob,
If you can come here you can go there.
love
yesidid
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THE best refutation of JW's blood policy
by yesidid in
1. watchtower
2. medical
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http://www.commentarypress.com/eng-search-ch9-01.html.
yesidid

He does not recommend having blood.
Tell me Scoob, Did you read the article?
Come on tell the truth and shame the devil.
love
yesidid
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THE best refutation of JW's blood policy
by yesidid in
1. watchtower
2. medical
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http://www.commentarypress.com/eng-search-ch9-01.html.
yesidid

http://www.commentarypress.com/eng-search-ch9-01.html