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Disturbing similarity between JW and Islaam
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
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http://www.islaam.com/article.aspx?id=312.
Smiles

INQ,
You are correct is saying that there are similarities in most religions. But to the sincere JW, the WT doctrine is original and exclusive. Since JWs are close minded to other religions, they fail to see that the WT doctrine and practices are not always all that different from "false religion" as they might like to believe. If JWs were 'allowed' to study or involve themselves with other religions, in this case Islam, they may longer view the WT as having the monopoly on all things considered spiritual truth.
You are not familiar with Islam. It is not accurate to associate everything "Muslim" per se with Islam.
And for your information Islam does practice a form of shunning against their version of apostates. This can be seen in some Islamic families where one family member abandons Islam for the teaching of infidels. The family will not execute the person but rather disown him.
Like the WT, Islam also encourages "preaching"... " Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching." Al' Quran 16:125... Sura Al-Nahl 16, Ayah 125.
Here are just a few more similarities between Islam and the JW world.
1. Associating partners with Allah (shirk). Allah Most High says (in the meaning):
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Disturbing similarity between JW and Islaam
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
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http://www.islaam.com/article.aspx?id=312.
Smiles

Inquisitor,
Are those four words as far as you read?
It is disturbing to some people, considering that beliefs such as this one are what have inspired radical Islamics to violence.
The rest of that article and some of the other information on that website, such as the importance they place on taking in "knowledge", sounds like something you would read in the WT publications. Yet, the WT condemns Islam as part of Babylon the Great, the world empire of false religion.
Some people also find that disturbing.
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New WT publication encourages "questioning"
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. bible
many here have been reproved or disfellowshiped for asking questions about the bible and the jw interpretation of it.. after encouraging the asking of questions, one of the newest wt publications states: "others worry that asking questions could lead to shame or embarrassment.

and some decide that such questions are best left to religious leaders and teachers.

that quote is found in the first chapter of the new publication that all congregations will begin studying each week at their congregation book study.
Smiles

Many here have been reproved or disfellowshiped for asking questions about the Bible and the JW interpretation of it.
After encouraging the asking of questions, one of the newest WT publications states: "Others worry that asking questions could lead to shame or embarrassment. And some decide that such questions are best left to religious leaders and teachers. What about you?"
That quote is found in the FIRST CHAPTER of the new publication that all congregations will begin studying each week at their Congregation Book Study. The same book that JWs around the world will be using to convert interested persons during home Bible studies... the book entitled "What Does the Bible Really Teach?"
The first chapter of the book is all about asking questions and encouraging a person to "ask the questions that matter most."
Have chapter one of this book ready if the elders come after you because you have been asking the big questions.
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Disturbing similarity between JW and Islaam
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
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http://www.islaam.com/article.aspx?id=312.
Smiles

http://www.islaam.com/Article.aspx?id=312
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May 15 WT - Survival depends on loyal association with the organization
by truthseeker in
1. jw
2. friends
with the recent wt articles stressing how "new light" has appeared over the decades, this article is geared towards making sure individuals are active within the organization in order to ensure their survival.. this article is taken from e-watchman's discussion board, this is not my article.. .

http://e-jehovahs-witnesses.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1019&st=0.

just got a hold of the new may 15, 2006 watchtower containing the study article, "are you prepared for survival?
Smiles

Post-Armageddon duties... the WT has taught that congregation elders will rule as "princes" in the paradise earth after Armageddon. Isaiah 32:1
That would mean even MORE authority for them.
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JW child molester, Rick McClean, to be profiled on America's Most Wanted
by SixofNine in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
april 15, i believe.. and for anyone who knew rick mcclean, the fbi could really use your help.

(i can get you the proper number, if you pm me).

link to a thread with details on mcclean: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/8/106553/1.ashx
Smiles

Was this guy disfellowshiped?
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Wacky WT article to 'scare you'
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. bible
its a wt article on their official website called the "the danger zone".

"the danger zone"... isn't that an old kenny loggins song for the top gun movie soundtrack?.

here is the wt "danger zone"... .
Smiles

Yes, the "Boom!" thing is something a 12 year old would write.
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Wacky WT article to 'scare you'
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. bible
its a wt article on their official website called the "the danger zone".

"the danger zone"... isn't that an old kenny loggins song for the top gun movie soundtrack?.

here is the wt "danger zone"... .
Smiles

Straight from the WT website: http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2000/2/15/article_02.htm
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Visit from Prince. He rang the door bell...
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
proselytizing for jehovah's witnesses during last sunday's vikings game wasn't the smoothest call prince has ever made.

an eden prairie woman, who prefers to be identified only as rochelle, said, "door bell rings.

my husband runs upstairs and says, `prince is at the door!
Smiles

Didn't Jesus draw the crowds?
We thought the part where Prince said "Can I just finish?" was funny. Like he doesn't care if the Jewish lady was interested or not, he just wanted to get his little token presentation over with so he could say he did it and report some time.
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Wacky WT article to 'scare you'
by Smiles in
1. watchtower
2. bible
its a wt article on their official website called the "the danger zone".

"the danger zone"... isn't that an old kenny loggins song for the top gun movie soundtrack?.

here is the wt "danger zone"... .
Smiles

How could you take this seriously? It's almost comical.
Its a WT article on their official website called the "The Danger Zone"
"The Danger Zone"... isn't that an old Kenny Loggins song for the Top Gun movie soundtrack?
Here is the WT "Danger Zone"...
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2000/2/15/article_01.htm