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  I was told: The bible condemn Blood transfusions Period!!!

  by skyking in

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  this is what i was told by a c.o.

  eight years ago.

  that was before we went over bible information that i had compiled.

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  mgmelkat

  Wow!!!! I'm glad to have read this!!!!
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  after sending him a Fb message to be a *true*brother to his brother, my BIL BLOCKED ME!

  by losingit in

  1. jw
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  i'm absolutely furious about it!

  no message, just deletes me from his friends list-- which is fine.... but i can't even *message* him.

  funny, the bum of a bil just had his district convention in his home country, which he attended with his mother and father.

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  mgmelkat

  This happened to me just last week!! A super JW, pioneer and elders wife, who used to be my bestest friend blocked me for no god-given reason or explanation. All I did was send her a FB message asking her a simple question. It always surprises me how unchristian like these so called true christians behave like.
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  Most Awkward, Embarrassing, Comical things you Experienced as a Witness ?

  by flipper in

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  many of us i'm sure experienced embarrassing or comical moments as a witness.

  some things we'd rather just forget , i'm sure, but some things helped us think on our feet, quickly in helping others .

  here are a few of mine.

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  mgmelkat

  I remember doing a presentation at the door when I was naive, gullible and clueless square 19yo JW. The magazine I was offering was about Sects. I had a male HH and he said he didn't know what it was. I remember having to repeat the word several times. I was so embarrassed because sounded like I was saying "sex" all the time!!!!!
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  JWStruggle post: Bethel Layoffs Reveal a Kingdom without Clothes

  by Londo111 in

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  http://www.jwstruggle.com/2013/07/bethel-layoffs-reveal-a-kingdom-without-clothes/.

  despite everything, i still have a lingering admiration toward those who serve or have served in bethel.

  it is not that i believe it is gods organization in any way, shape, or form.

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  mgmelkat

  After all those sales of their properties one would think they certainly have the money to pay them some sort of settlement!!! Oh well, they will be held accountable for their actions one day.

  1 John 3:17-18

  But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

  Matthew 25:37-40

  Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’
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  What's The STRANGEST Thing You've Seen At A Kingdom Hall?

  by minimus in

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  i saw a fight break out on the platform between an elder and a unbelieving husband who accused the elder of f---ing his wife.

  he then threw the lectern on the floor and pushed the elder.

  it was cool.......

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  mgmelkat

  When I was still disfellowshipped and trying to come back in, i was at the meeting and my 10 day old baby did the biggest fart you ever heard, seriously it was like an adult man fart. People turned around in disgust to look at me and I was killing myself laughing and trying express it wasnt me, but my son.
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  Disassociating

  by Godsendconspirator in

  1. jw
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  hey guys.

  don't really post here much, mostly just lurk around.

  so here's just backstory: in 2012, after about half a year of research i decided to leave the organization.

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  mgmelkat

  I recall reading in one of the society's publications (I can't find where) that if you went to another church or celebrated a "pagan" holiday or joined an organization that went contrary to JW beliefs than you disassociate yourself by your actions. I've been working up the courage to go to another church even just once, just to disassociate myself from the JW church to my own mind.
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  Going door to door in extreme weather

  by JH in

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  this morning as i got up, it was 0 f outside.

  this morning at 9 o'clock as usual the same witnesses will go door to door at this temperature.

  i already saw them going door to door at -25 f. i wonder what it would take for them to say it is too cold or too hot to go out in the field service?

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  mgmelkat

  I live in Cairns now!!!!! :)
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  A QUESTION NOBODY EVER ASKS....

  by Terry in

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  what is the difference between working a math problem and, say...playing a piano piece?.

  the math problem has a correct answer.

  getting close to the correct answer is simply called being wrong.. music, on the other hand, can have a wide range of expression not easily judged to be "wrong".

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  mgmelkat

  Cain's gift was unacceptable because of his bad attitude(or so the WBTS taught me). I think God accepts our worship/gifts if we give them to Him with a good, genuine and loving heart, regardless of what we believe. It's our thoughts and heart condition that matters. Regardless of how we play the piano. :)
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  Do you believe Jehovah enjoys watching people suffer and why would you want to worship him?

  by booker-t in

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  i have to admit i never really thought about this question until one of my classmates challenged me with this very question.

  she made an excellant point and i have to admit i am asking myself the same question does jehovah enjoy watching people suffer.

  the case she brought up was the flood story.

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  mgmelkat

  I read this a few months ago. Gave me much food for though....

  “Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able?
  Then he is not omnipotent.
  Is he able, but not willing?
  Then he is malevolent.
  Is he both able and willing?
  Then whence cometh evil?
  Is he neither able nor willing?
  Then why call him God?”
  
  -Epicurus, ancient Greek philosopher (341 BC to 270 BC)
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  School for Congregation Elders

  by C.O.B.E.Beef in

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  i attended the school late last year, and it was an emotional and mental rollercoaster for me.

  i was already divided in my heart to say the least.

  one of the instructors stayed in my home for the week, and my family genuinely enjoyed his company.

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  mgmelkat

  "You see, Jehovah can bless any decision made by the slave, even if it is a bad one, but he will never bless your disobedience to his organization"

  So if we were back in the Israelite day God would never accept it if we did not obey, follow or tolerate disobedient Israel, because they were his earthly representatives?