according to my little cousin who was (never) one of jehovah's witnesses, i have been doing my (research) wrong.
he told me that if i wanted to find out information about the watchtower and the united nations, then i would need to start typing in (numbers) instead of letters and words into my search engines.
here is what he told me!-----see below:.
Steve
Mission To Africa
This pamphlet is printed and distributet by the Watchtower. The pamphlet says: "Imprim
é en France par l'association "Les T é moins de J é hovah", Louviers (Eure) N d'imprimeur: 574 - D é p ô t l é gal: juin 1997. The interesting thing is: This is totally unknown by the Jehovah's Witnesses in the rest of the world!CUT AND PASTE INTO BROWSER
Thanks!
i've just learned from a trusted contact at thewatchtower.org 'norris', that the society intend to put a resolution to the congregations shortly - though definately not at the 'special talk' meeting next month.. here's the scary bit.
this resolution needs to be responded to by all baptized jehovah's witnesses.
we have not been able to get hold of the wording but have been informed it is intended to provide the brotherhood with the opportunity to affirm their loyalty to jehovah and his organization.
Blondie:
Ezekiel3 posted this information earlier on the new OD book on baptism.
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QUESTIONS FOR THOSE DESIRING TO BE BAPTIZED
PART 1 ELEMENTARY BIBLE TEACHINGS
Unless you were raised by Christian parents, your study of the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses has acquainted you with the pattern of truth, and very likely, you find that it is quite different from what you formerly believed. (2 Tim. 1:13) What you have learned has brought you great spiritual refreshment and has no doubt given you the hope of future life and blessings on a paradise earth under God's Kingdom. Your faith in God's Word has been strengthened, and through association with the Christian congregation, you have already experienced many blessings. You have come to appreciate how Jehovah is dealing with his people today.?Zech. 8:23.
Whether you were raised in a Christian household or not, as you prepare for water baptism in symbol of your personal dedication to Jehovah God, you will benefit from a review of elementary Bible teachings, conducted by the congregation elders. (Heb. 6:1-3) May Jehovah continue to bless all your endeavors to take in knowledge of him, and may he grant you the promised reward.?John 17:3.
1. Who is the true God?
2. What are some of Jehovah's outstanding qualities?
3. What terms does the Bible use to help us understand some aspects of Jehovah's authority?
4. What does it mean to give Jehovah exclusive devotion? Why does he alone deserve such devotion?
5. How should we view and treat God's personal name?
6. Why is it important for us to use God's personal name in worship?
7. How will Jehovah God sanctify his name? How can we have a share in this?
8. Why would it be wrong for us to make an image of God or to attempt to worship him through the use of images?
9. What does it mean for a person to dedicate himself to Jehovah? Have you made your personal dedication to Jehovah in prayer?
10. Who is Jesus Christ?
11. What is Jesus' position in relation to Jehovah God, and what authority has Jehovah given him?
12. Why did Jesus come to earth and die a sacrificial death?
13. Why do we need the ransom, and how does it affect you personally?
14. What is the holy spirit, and what has been accomplished by means of it?
15. How does holy spirit operate for our benefit today?
16. What is the Kingdom of God?
17. What blessings will Kingdom rule bring for the earth and for mankind?
18. What does it mean to seek first the Kingdom?
19. How do we know that we have entered into the time of the end and that God's Kingdom is ruling?
20. Who is Satan the Devil? Where did he and his demons come from?
21. What challenge did Satan make against Jehovah and His rulership in the garden of Eden? What false accusation did Satan make against faithful Job?
22. How can we personally show our support for Jehovah and his rulership and prove that Satan's accusations against God's servants are false?
23. What will become of Satan and his demons, according to Jehovah's judgment against them?
24. What are some of the spiritistic practices that Christians shun?
25. What is the human soul? Can the soul die?
26. What is sin? How did we all become sinners?
27. What should you do if you commit a serious sin?
28. What should be our attitude toward sin?
29. What is death?
30. Why do people die?
31. What hope is there for one who dies?
32. How many from among mankind will be raised to heavenly life with Jesus Christ?
33. What will those who are resurrected to heaven do there?
34. What is the hope for mankind in general?
35. Why should we hold firmly to our hope in the resurrection of the dead?
PART 2 JEHOVAH'S RIGHTEOUS REQUIREMENTS
In your study of the Bible, you have gained knowledge about what Jehovah expects of you and how to measure up to his righteous standards. Responding to what you learned may have entailed a number of adjustments in your attitude toward life itself and in your personal conduct. Now that you have resolved to live by Jehovah's standards of righteousness, you are in a position to render acceptable service as a minister of the good news. A review of the following will help you fix clearly in mind Jehovah's righteous requirements and will remind you of some of the things you can do in order to become one of his approved servants. This information will impress upon you the importance of doing all things with a good conscience and to Jehovah's honor.?2 Cor. 1:12; 1 Tim. 1:19; 1 Pet. 3:16, 21.
1. What is the Christian standard for marriage?
2. What is the only Scriptural basis for divorce that frees one to remarry?
3. What does the Bible say about married people separating from each other?
4. Why should those living together as husband and wife be properly married?
5. If you are married, are you sure that your marriage has been properly registered with the civil authorities?
6. Why should we show respect for the gift of life?
7. How does Jehovah view (a) the unlawful shedding of human blood? (b) abortion? (c) suicide?
8. What responsibility rests upon a person who is infected with a communicable disease that is potentially fatal?
9. To avoid transmitting an infectious or a potentially fatal disease to others, why should an infected person (a) not initiate public displays of affection, such as hugging and kissing? (b) attend the Congregation Book Study at the Kingdom Hall if at all possible? (c) not react negatively when some choose not to invite him into their homes? (d) Why should a person who may have been exposed to an infectious disease voluntarily choose to have a blood test before beginning a courtship? (e) Why should one having a communicable disease inform the presiding overseer before getting baptized?
10. Why should Christians abstain from blood, and what does it mean to do so?
11. Are Christians under the Mosaic Law and its requirements regarding sacrifices and the Sabbath?
12. What Christian quality should outstandingly characterize our relationship with our spiritual brothers and sisters?
13. How should Christians view the shortcomings of fellow believers?
14. If your brother's sin against you is of a serious nature, what should you do?
15. What is the fruitage of the spirit, and how will cultivating it help us to maintain a fine relationship with others?
16. Why must lying be avoided?
17. What is the Christian view of stealing?
18. Does the Bible prohibit the use of alcoholic beverages in moderation?
19. What is the Christian view of overdrinking and drunkenness?
20. Why should Christians abstain from all nonmedi-cal use of addictive or mind-altering natural or synthetic substances?
21. What does the Bible say about fornication, which includes adultery, sexual relations with another person of the same sex, and other ungodly sexual conduct?
22. By adhering to what Bible counsel will you be able to resist temptations and pressures that could induce you to engage in sexual immorality?
23. Why must a Christian avoid becoming involved in any form of gambling?
24. If a person commits a serious sin out of weakness but wants help to be restored to Jehovah's favor, what action should he take immediately?
25. In addition to confessing his own sins, each Christian has what responsibility regarding: serious wrongdoing by others that could threaten the moral cleanness of the congregation?
26. What is the proper viewpoint to have if one is Scripturally reproved?
27. What action does the congregation take when a person in its midst proves to be an unrepentant violator of God's commandments?
28. What is idolatry? What are some forms of idolatry that Christians must guard against today?
29. What is the Christian's position as to the world alienated from God?
30. What was Jesus' attitude toward participation in the political affairs of the world?
31. When a person separates himself from the world and becomes a Christian, what treatment should he expect from those in the world?
32. How does being separate from the world affect a Christian in his choice of secular employment?
33. What Bible principles should a Christian apply regarding his choice of entertainment and recreation?
34. Would it be proper for true Christians to share in worship with other religious groups?
35. What is the only religious ceremony that Christians are commanded to observe?
36. How can you determine whether you should observe or participate in celebrations that are popular in your community?
37. What birthday celebrations are mentioned in the Bible? How does this affect your view of birthday celebrations?
PART 3 JEHOVAH'S ARRANGEMENT OF THINGS
Through your study of the Bible, you have learned that Jehovah has a purpose to bring all things back into subjection to himself, just as they were in the beginning. (1 Cor. 15:24-28; Eph. 1:8-10) Having reached this point in your study, you are no doubt eager to find your place in Jehovah's arrangement and to be submissive to his rule. The following questions and Scripture references will help you examine your own understanding of submission to Jehovah's arrangements regarding congregation organization, Christian family life, and the political elements of this system of things. You will be able to examine your appreciation for Jehovah's arrangement for educating and building up his people spiritually. That includes your attending and participating in congregation meetings to the extent of your circumstances and ability.
Additionally, this section will focus on the importance of having a regular share in the Kingdom-preaching work, helping others to come to know Jehovah and what he is doing for mankind. (Matt. 24:14; 28:19,20) Finally, it will impress upon your mind the seriousness of dedicating yourself to Jehovah God before submitting to water baptism. You can be certain that Jehovah appreciates your sincere response to his undeserved kindness expressed in your behalf.
1. In God's arrangement of things, who is the head of the married woman?
2. How should a husband exercise headship over his wife?
3. Is the wife whose husband is not a believer freed from his headship?
4. Who is primarily responsible before God for the training and disciplining of children?
5. What responsibility do children have in the family arrangement?
6. What is the proper attitude for Christians to maintain toward worldly rulers?
7. Must a Christian pay all taxes and assessments demanded by law?
8. Are there any circumstances under which a Christian would refuse to obey worldly rulers?
9. Should Christians comply with legal requirements that do not conflict with God's laws, such as registering marriages and births, responding to census inquiries, or obtaining required licenses and permits?
10. What is the headship arrangement in the Christian congregation?
11. Who is the Head of the Christian congregation?
12. How can you identify "the faithful and discreet slave" today?
13. What is the Governing Body of the Christian congregation?
14. By what visible means is Christ's headship represented in the congregation?
15. How do members of the congregation demonstrate submission to the headship of Christ in the congregation?
16. Whose ideas are recorded in the Bible? Why should you regularly study God's Word?
17. Why is it beneficial to attend the meetings arranged by the congregation? What efforts do you make to do so?
18. Why should you participate in congregation meetings as your circumstances allow?
19. Why must approved works accompany our Christian faith?
20. What urgent work does the Bible set out for all Christians?
21. Are you sharing the good news of the Kingdom with others? In what ways?
22. Why should you take seriously your responsibility to share the good news with others?
23. How can we give material support to the Kingdom work today?
24. How can we demonstrate our love for brothers and sisters who come to be in need of material assistance?
25. What should be our attitude toward giving of our selves and of our material possessions in Jehovah'! service?
26. What attitude should we have when we are perse cuted or undergoing trial?
27. To whom and in whose name should we pray?
28. How should we pray so as to be heard by Jehovah?
29. What are some of the things you can pray about?
30. What effect might our conduct have on our prayers?
31. Why do Jehovah's Witnesses baptize in water those who embrace the Christian faith?
32. Why is it appropriate for dedicated and baptized Christians to be called Jehovah's Witnesses?
CONCLUDING DISCUSSION WITH BAPTISM CANDIDATES
Baptisms are usually performed at assemblies and conventions of Jehovah's Witnesses. At the conclusion of the baptism talk, the speaker will ask the baptism candidates to stand and answer the following two questions in a loud, clear voice:
On the basis of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, have you repented of your sins and dedicated yourself to Jehovah to do his will?
Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in association with God's spirit-directed organization?
Affirmative answers to these questions constitute a "public declaration" of the baptism candidates' faith in the ransom and of the fact that they have unreservedly dedicated themselves to Jehovah. (Rom. 10:9,10) Baptism candidates will therefore want to give prayerful advance thought to these questions so that they can answer in harmony with their personal convictions.
What is appropriate attire for baptism? (John 15:19; ill. 1:10; 1 Tim. 2:9)
Those being baptized will want to wear modest clothing, keeping in mind the importance of the occasion. Thus, a swimsuit that is immodest would be unbecoming attire for Christian and should be avoided. Likewise, it would be appropriate for one to be unkempt or slovenly in appearace. Further, it would be fitting to avoid wearing garments with worldly sayings or commercial slogans. In this way, the dignity of the occasion will be maintained, and we will continue to stand out as different from the world.
How should a person conduct himself when getting baptized? (Luke 3:21,22)
Jesus' baptism set the example for Christian baptisms day. He appreciated that baptism is a serious step, and this was reflected in his attitude and actions. Hence, the baptism site would not be the place for jesting, swimming, other conduct that would detract from the seriousness the occasion. Neither would a new Christian carry on though he had won a great victory. While baptism is a joyful occasion, that joy should be expressed in a dignified manner.
Even after you are baptized, why will it be vital for you to maintain a good schedule of personal study and share regularly in the ministry?
How will staying in close association with the congregation help you to carry out your dedication to Jehovah?
Are you now thoroughly convinced that you should be baptized at the first opportunity?
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONGREGATION ELDERS
When an unbaptized publisher makes known to the elders his desire to be baptized, he should be encouraged to review carefully the "Questions for Those Desiring to Be Baptized," found on pages 182-215. His attention should be directed to "A Message to the Unbaptized Publisher," beginning on page 180, which explains how he can prepare for the discussions with the elders. As noted there, the prospective baptism candidate may use his personal notes made on a separate sheet of paper and may have this book open during the discussions. However, there is no need for someone to go over the questions with the person before he meets with the elders.
The presiding overseer should be informed of the person's desire to be baptized. After the person requesting baptism has had time to review the information, the presiding overseer will make arrangements for some of the elders to have discussions with the person based on that material. It is not necessary to wait until an assembly is announced before having these discussions. The three parts can usually be covered in three sessions of about one hour each, although there is no objection to using more time if that is necessary. Neither the candidate nor the elder should be rushed in going through the questions. Where possible, a different elder should be assigned to handle each of the sessions. It would be good to open and close each session with prayer.
Usually it is best to review the questions with each baptism candidate individually, not in a group. By having each candidate comment on every question, the elders will get a clear picture of his depth of understanding, leaving no doubt as to whether he is ready for baptism or not. Additionally, the one requesting baptism may be more inclined to express himself in this setting. A husband and wife may be interviewed together. When the baptism candidate is a sister, the discussions should be held in such a way that the elder is never alone with her.
On occasion, there may be a circumstance in which it is appropriate to meet with more than one candidate at a time. It may be practical to meet with a husband and wife or other family members as a group, especially if they have studied together and plan to be baptized at the same time. Or if there are few elders and many preparing for baptism, it may be necessary to meet with the candidates in groups of not more than two or three. The elders should exercise good judgment in making such arrangements.
The elders will make, sure that a person to be baptized has acquired a reasonable understanding of basic Bible teachings. Additionally, they will want to ascertain whether the prospective minister deeply appreciates the truth and demonstrates proper respect for Jehovah's organization. If the person does not understand primary Bible teachings, the elders will arrange for him to receive the necessary personal assistance so as to qualify for baptism at a later time. Others may need to be given time to demonstrate more appreciation for field service or sub-missiveness to organizational arrangements.
It will be up to the elders to use discretion in apportioning the hour or so spent in each session so as to discern fully whether the baptism candidate is ready to take this important step. Although more time may be spent on certain questions and less on others, all the questions should be reviewed.The elders assigned to help a baptism candidate will meet after the third session and decide whether the person should be accepted for baptism or not. Elders will take into consideration the background, ability, and other circumstances of each baptism candidate. Our interest is in those who have turned their hearts to Jehovah and who have grasped the sense of fundamental Bible truths. With your loving assistance, those being baptized will be helped to enter into the Christian ministry adequately prepared to accomplish that important assignment.
Thereafter, one or two of the assigned elders should meet with the person and inform him whether he qualifies for baptism or not. If the person qualifies, the elders should review with him the "Concluding Discussion With Baptism Candidates," found on pages 215-16. This discussion need take only ten minutes or less.
according to my little cousin who was (never) one of jehovah's witnesses, i have been doing my (research) wrong.
he told me that if i wanted to find out information about the watchtower and the united nations, then i would need to start typing in (numbers) instead of letters and words into my search engines.
here is what he told me!-----see below:.
Jula71:
Excellent find! Thank you for posting it! I found that information to be quite interesting.
Thanks!
to find that the watchtower continued (another) type of u.n. relationship even (after) they disassociated from the (ngo dpi) sections, these are the instructions i was given: 1. go to the home page of (who) world health organization 2. type in these numbers into the search engine at the top: (10184) and click go 3. when the next page comes up, you will receive one pdf listing of information.
click on it.
4. when the pdf file comes up, go to page 3 and you will find that the watch tower of jehovah's witnesses is listed as a (new idp site) and (participant center).
Pole:
Bloody Good Show Pole, thats putting him in his place!
Hypocrisy!
Pole said it all!
i've just learned from a trusted contact at thewatchtower.org 'norris', that the society intend to put a resolution to the congregations shortly - though definately not at the 'special talk' meeting next month.. here's the scary bit.
this resolution needs to be responded to by all baptized jehovah's witnesses.
we have not been able to get hold of the wording but have been informed it is intended to provide the brotherhood with the opportunity to affirm their loyalty to jehovah and his organization.
I think he is on to something here, because they have certainly talked along these lines before!
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Allegiance/Vow!
Watchtower/1996/March/15th/page-11/ page-11/ states, quote:
Regarding "loyalty" The Watchtower once stated: "Faithfulness, duty, love, obligation, allegiance. What do these words have in common? They are different facets of loyalty." Yes, ever so many virtues are but different facets of loyalty. It is indeed noteworthy how often loyalty and righteousness are linked in the Scriptures.
Helpful also are the following definitions: ?Loyalty may indicate a continuing, reliable faithfulness and allegiance, secure against wavering or temptation.? ?Loyalty implies faithfulness to one?s pledged word or continued allegiance to the institution or the principles to which one feels himself morally bound; the term suggests not only adherence but resistance to being lured and persuaded away from that adherence.?
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Watchtower/1985/Sept/15th/page-22/ states, quotes:
Allegiance
to God?s Kingdom10
Prophetically, it was said of Jehovah?s Messianic King: "Your people will offer themselves willingly on the day of your military force. In the splendors of holiness, from the womb of the dawn, you have your company of young men just like dewdrops." (Psalm 110:3) This prophecy has been undergoing fulfillment since 1914, and those of the increasing "company of young men" realize that their first allegiance must be to God?s Kingdom with the glorified Jesus Christ as King. So while these dedicated men, including ministerial servants, are in relative subjection to governmental "superior authorities," in any conflict of interests they "must obey God as ruler rather than men." (Romans 13:1; Acts 5:29) As Jesus said, his followers are "no part of the world." (John 15:19; 18:36) They remain neutral as to the political affairs of the nations, realizing that doing otherwise would make them traitors to God?s Kingdom.*********************************************************************************************************
Life?How Did It Get Here/Chapter/18/page-230/ states, quote:
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Awake/1987/April/22nd/page-10/ states, quote:
. Even in the face of intense pressure to abandon their neutrality, the Witnesses have given their allegiance first to God?s Kingdom.
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Watchtower/1997/August/1st/page-12/ states, quote:
True loyalty in the Biblical sense does not allow for our putting any allegiance ahead of our loyalty to Jehovah God.
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Watchtower/1952/Sept/15th/page-566/ states, quote:
They are loyal to the highest authorities in the universe, Jehovah and Christ Jesus, and faithfully adhere to the theocratic government, giving unswerving allegiance to it and to its King.
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Watchtower/1980/Jan/15th/page-20/ states, quote:
Furthermore, God requires dedication and allegiance to him by his subjects. Jesus Christ presented himself to do God?s will, and he was baptized in symbol of this.
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Watchtower/1967/Dec/1st/page-711/ states, quote:
Of course, for the dedicated one there is now no turning back. "Whenever you vow a vow to God, do not hesitate to pay it," is the inspired counsel, "for there is no delight in the stupid ones. What you vow, pay." (Eccl. 5:4) Jehovah takes no pleasure in those who go back on their word. That dedicated relationship to God must always be kept in mind.
Watchtower/1951/Feb/1st/page-76/ states, quote:
10 A person cannot become a Christian witness of Jehovah unless he takes a vow by which he fully devotes himself to God through Jesus Christ and so assumes superior duties. He acknowledges God as the Supreme Being and Fountain of life and the Provider of the way to eternal life.
Watchtower/1968/May/15th/page-307/ states, quote:
Regardless of how much longer he may live, or how much longer this wicked system of things may continue, the dedicated Christian must be firmly resolved in his heart to carry out his vow of dedication. No dedication to Jehovah is acceptable with a time stipulation attached.
Kingdom Ministry/1996/July/page-1/ states, quote:
We disowned ourselves and made serving Jehovah our primary pursuit in life. (Luke 9:23) Hence, we too must pay our vow day after day.
This sister touched two other lives in a positive way because of following through in fulfilling her vow day after day.
5 When we are motivated by a heart brimming with appreciation for all the good things Jehovah has done for us, fulfilling our dedication vow as best we can each day will bring us joy and satisfaction.
Watchtower/1952/May/15th/pages 317-318/ states, quote:
11 So after dedicating yourself in faith to God hold your word sacred, inviolable, untouchable by any change. Your vow to be his and do his will is forever binding. So, "be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou vowest. Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.
Yearbook/1975/pages 51-53/ My Solemn Vow To God!
Would you like to hear the vow that was daily impressed on their minds? Entitled "My Solemn Vow to God," it goes like this:
"Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. May thy rule come into my heart more and more, and thy will be done in my mortal body. Relying on the assistance of thy promised grace to help in every time of need, through Jesus Christ our Lord, I register this Vow.
"Daily will I remember at the throne of heavenly grace the general interests of the harvest work, and particularly the share which I myself am privileged to enjoy in that work, and the dear co-laborers at the Brooklyn Bethel, and everywhere.
"I Vow to still more carefully, if possible, scrutinize my thoughts and words and doings, to the intent that I may be the better enabled to serve thee, and thy dear flock.
"I Vow to thee that I will be on the alert to resist everything akin to Spiritism and Occultism, and that, remembering that there are but the two masters, I shall resist these snares in all reasonable ways, as being of the Adversary.
"I further Vow that, with the exceptions below, I will at all times and at all places, conduct myself toward those of the opposite sex in private exactly as I would do with them in public?in the presence of a congregation of the Lord?s people, and so far as reasonably possible I will avoid being in the same room with any of the opposite sex alone, unless the door to the room stand wide open:?In the case of a brother?wife, children, mother and sisters excepted. In the case of a sister?husband, children, father and brothers excepted."
Recitation of this vow was later discontinued among God?s people at Bethel and elsewhere. Yet, the high principles embodied in its words are still sound.
About three blocks from Bethel was the Brooklyn Tabernacle, a quaint old red-brick structure consisting of two floors and a basement. It housed the Society?s general offices, the composing room, where type was set for The Watch Tower, a stock room and also a shipping room. On the second floor was an auditorium with seating for 800. Here Brother Russell regularly spoke.
For a time the Society?s headquarters staff was housed largely at 124 Columbia Heights. Later, the adjoining building at 122 Columbia Heights was purchased, enlarging the Bethel home. The year 1911 saw the completion of a rear addition extending nine floors down a precipice to Furman Street. It provided much more space for living quarters and other facilities, including a new dining room. To hold title to such properties, in 1909 Jehovah?s servants formed the People?s Pulpit Association, now known as the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Incorporated. It and other corporations formed by God?s people in various lands all cooperate with one another and with the governing body of Jehovah?s witnesses.
to find that the watchtower continued (another) type of u.n. relationship even (after) they disassociated from the (ngo dpi) sections, these are the instructions i was given: 1. go to the home page of (who) world health organization 2. type in these numbers into the search engine at the top: (10184) and click go 3. when the next page comes up, you will receive one pdf listing of information.
click on it.
4. when the pdf file comes up, go to page 3 and you will find that the watch tower of jehovah's witnesses is listed as a (new idp site) and (participant center).
Steve:
Here is an excellent (AidAfrique) investigation and a lot (more)!
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The AidAfrique Investigation
What is AidAfrique?
Simply put, it is a NGO Humanitarian Aid Relief Organization that was approved by the Governing Body and set up by Jehovah?s Witnesses, to work hand in hand with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Where is the proof that the Governing Body approved this?
Well, here is a quote from the (Yearbook/2000/p- 16) published by the Watchtower Society who admit this themselves. It says quote:
The branch office in Kinshasa is unable to contact these brothers due to the war. However, the (Governing Body has approved) for Belgium to bring relief by air. The first flight is during this week and a second mission will start on February 20. With the second mission a medical team will be sent." The brothers from Europe worked along with 11 officially appointed relief committees made up of Jehovah?s Witnesses in East Congo.
The Watchtower Society does (not) have a cargo plane for such transports for relief efforts, so they must rely on other organizations to deliver these relief materials. The United Nations, the International Red Cross, and United Way are just three of these organizations.
These are (partnerships), the Watchtower Bible And Tract Society has with these worldly organizations of whom the Watchtower claims are of Babylon The Great, the empire of false religions, and organizations associated with the Wild Beast of Revelation!
PART 2
How does it work?
When disaster strikes, Jehovah?s Witnesses go into action by requesting donations of food, clothing, money, water, volunteers or anything thing else that will aid in relief for the victims affected.
Now as far as I am concerned, this is a wonderful effort and a real display of Christian goodwill. It is when the Watchtower Society claims that these (other) organizations are indeed serving Satan while the Watchtower who is a partner with these (other) organizations, feels that it will be the only group to survive Armageddon, when all the time, the Watchtower is involved in (supporting) the same ideals, and purposes that are supposed to bring these (other) organizations destruction! This is (hypocrisy) in its finest hour!
While the Jehovah?s Witnesses provide these donations, and volunteer work, the United Nations takes these goods and transports them to the affected areas in the world where the disaster occurred. The catch of course, is that the United Nations will be able to deliver these materials to (other) people (besides) Jehovah?s Witnesses, which will gain the United Nations admiration and save the United Nations (millions) in costs in trying to muster up such materials on its own from other relief organizations.
So the Watchtower helps the United Nations, and the U.N. helps in delivering the relief materials for the Watchtower. One scratches the other?s back so to speak! The United Nations has even transported Jehovah?s Witnesses themselves on several of these aid relief trips. The International Red Cross has also transported Jehovah?s Witnesses and their relief materials to victims of disaster, along with the United Way Organization. In fact, the Watchtower Society is member number 0531 with the United Way Organization! After being (exposed) as a member of United Ways, the Watchtower removed their name from the website list, but here is where it was listed in the past. Go here, and scroll down the long list of names and you?ll see the Watchtower?s name highlighted in (yellow) on the right side of the page. Go here:
http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/11/60988/2.ashx
PART 3
Why don?t we take a look at what the Watchtower (admits) in their own literature as to their (collaborating) with these Worldly Organizations destined for Destruction and the Whore of Babylon, the UN. Lets see how much the Watchtower depends on these (other) organization?s transportation services as well as favors!
The Awake/1974/Oct/22nd/p-15/ states, quote:
Eventually we set off in a (Red Cross car and van) to pick up the people. We made it there, and hurriedly packed in twenty-six persons. We knew we had no time to spare.
The Watchtower/1989/Oct/1st/p-25/ states, quote:As I had only one Bible,( I wrote to the Red Cross in Geneva, asking them to send me as many Bibles as they could). Time passed, but (eventually I received my first parcel of secondhand Bibles). One day I was told to go to the camp office because a visitor, (a representative of the Red Cross), wished to see me. He turned out to be a Protestant minister. He apparently thought that I was a Protestant also. He was a little disappointed when he learned that I was one of Jehovah?s Witnesses!
The Yearbook/1986/p-239/ states, quote:
Relief supplies were being sent in (from the brothers in the British Isles and Ireland), using facilities of the (International Red Cross) and other voluntary charitable organizations interested in flying in relief for war victims.
The
Yearbook / 1986/p- 240/ states, quote:So the (Society sent Asuquo Akpabio with supplies by Red Cross plane to Calabar). A (similar flight to Port Harcourt was made by Gerald Bogard). Then there was Wendell Jensen, an American; he and Lois his wife had come to Nigeria from Gilead in 1966.
The Yearbook/1986/p- 240/ states, quote:
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ö sta Andersson, (a newly arrived missionary, took more needed supplies on a Red Cross flight) to Enugu. After hours of walking to locate (the brothers), and with jittery, armed soldiers all around, he got the supplies delivered.PART 4
Then we have the United Nations transporting materials and flying Jehovah?s Witnesses to different locations.
The Watchtower/1994/Jan/1st/p-6/ states, quote:
A missionary writes: "Concerning (our brothers) who found themselves in refugee camps in Tete Province, an interesting observation was made by a representative of UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.) He said that Jehovah?s Witnesses had organized their own camps, separate from other groups. ?Their camp,? he said, ?was the only one that was properly run,? adding, ?Jehovah?s Witnesses are clean, organized, and educated.?
He then offered (to take me by plane across the bush to see for myself). From the air, the pilot pointed out two camps. One was shabby and dirty, with mud houses built on top of one another without any planning. The other was well laid out, with houses separated into rows by roads. The houses had a neat appearance, with swept courtyards. Some were even painted with homemade paint. ?Guess which one belongs to you people?? the pilot said. It was a great joy for me to meet the brothers in this camp. There are now eight congregations in this Witness village."
The Awake/2001/July/22nd/p-9/ states, quote:
. One UNHCR official in the Democratic Republic of Congo was so pleased with the orderliness of the relief efforts carried out by the Witnesses that (she put her vehicle at the disposal of the volunteers).
The Watchtower/2003/Feb/15th/p- 11/ states, quote:
In another camp, 12,382 refugees were each given three articles of clothing, and another camp received thousands of schoolbooks to be used in secondary and primary schools and in day-care centers. The logistics officer of the UNHCR in one of the regions commented: "We are very grateful for (the donation received [meeting] the great needs of the population in the refugee camps). The most recent consignment received was (that of 5 containers of books, which our community services have distributed amongst the refugee population). . . . Thank you very much."
PART 5
There is a (brochure), that was published by the Watchtower Society about their humanitarian relief efforts that thousands of Jehovah?s Witnesses do (not) even know exists! The (brochure) is called: (Mission To Africa), and here is what the Yearbook/1998/p-45/ states about this brochure, quote:
The France
branch was assisted (in the preparation of a brochure containing details about this activity). The (brochure was distributed to government officials and members of the news media), acquainting them with examples of what Jehovah?s Witnesses were doing in a positive and practical way to provide assistance to people in need. A number of officials expressed sincere appreciation for this information.If we take a look at this (brochure), we can find where the Watchtower Society admit themselves that they used the United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees (airplanes) who (flew in relief supplies), for Jehovah?s Witnesses and others in Africa.
Here is what the (brochure) looks like, and if you scroll down to the next to the last (little zoom picture), you will see this paragraph stated in the Watchtower brochure, quote:
Our activity was often hindered by difficulties particular to the region. Distances are vast and lines of communication almost nonexistent. The best form of travel, if not the only one, is the airplane. Often we used the H.C.R.'s (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) planes.
Please note that the Watchtower says, that this was done (often)! Go here to see the brochure and scroll down to the next to the last (small) picture of brochure pages:
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http://watchtower.observer.org/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040317/JWANDSOCIETY/110060008
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Are Jehovah?s Witnesses considered as a NGO in this Disaster Relief?
Yes they are. The website listed below makes this statement, quote:
The French Branch Office of Jehovah's Witnesses operates a (non-governmental organization) known as AidAfrique, which provides material help to Witnesses in Africa after disasters. During the war in the former Yugoslavia, Witnesses from Austria and the Federal Republic of Germany provided material assistance to fellow believers in
Sarajevo
, as well as other localities, some risking their lives to drive the aid truck through the war zone. Until not long ago, the Swedish branch specifically provided assistance to Congo-Kinshasa. Witness literature occasionally publishes reports on the progress of such efforts.Please go here and when you get to the page, look to the left side and click on (Disaster Relief #11), and you?ll see that Jehovah?s Witnesses in France operate a as a Non-Governmental-Organization or NGO). Go here and click on (Disaster Relief #11):
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Practices_of_Jehovah?s_Witnesses
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Are there any Watchtower Letters on AidAfrique?
Yes there are. We found some WT letters on this subject, and were able to have them translated from French into English. Here is one of them:
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Where is the Main Page for AidAfrique?
You can find the main page for AidAfrique listed here:
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This page shows how the (Worldly) Governments and Ministry For Health appreciates AidAfrique. In-other-words, this shows how friendly the Watchtower has become with what it refers to as (Satan?s) old system. However, when the Watchtower found out it was listed, they feared the exposing information and had the main letter removed.
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PART 8
Are there any newspaper articles on AidAfrique?
Yes there are. Here is one from the (Daily News Tanzania).
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PART 9
As stated before also, the Watchtower Society is a member with the International United Ways Organization. The thread below contains the United Ways Audit Report 2003, and contains a list of all the member organizations associated with United Ways. Page numbers are located at the bottom of each page in the center.
Go to the bottom of page (27) when your scrolling down: http://www.uwcnm.org/pdfs/03UWCNMaudit.pdf
Backup thread: http://www.uwcnm.org/pdfs/03UWCNMaudit.pdf
PART 10
Have any Jehovah?s Witnesses lost their lives because of the Watchtower?s relationship to the United Nations?
Yes they have!
Missionaries of Jehovah?s Witnesses were (assigned) to entertain British National Government Officials on their (vacations) traveling back and forth from the Lusaka Jehovah?s Witness Branch Church (Kingdom Halls), and died in a plane crash in Zambia.
This was a matter of public record as stated on (Watchtower Observer), which stated:
" So, the WTS partnered with the UN, who makes it their job to try to fix these problems, so that the WTS could publish the UN's data and say 'this will only be solved by Jehovah's execution of all non-JW's.' If that is true, it is deplorable enough.
As it happens, it is not true. The WTS published a brochure in France which highlighted their work alongside the UN in Africa, pointing this out to try to add to their credibility. (((When an airplane crashed in Africa, owned by the UN and carrying JW missionaries, it was a matter of public record with the United States FAA))). This was way more than a library card."
In order to show off to these worldly organizations and their political representatives, Jehovah?s Witness missionaries lost their lives. The official news reports of this airplane accident can be found here:
THREAD FOR OFFICIAL UN PLANE CRASH BRITISH NATIONALS & JWS
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http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-09/11/content_1968146.htm
Here is another news article about the same Airplane Crash:
http://www.luchtzak.be/article5567.html
Please do not forget to read (MISSION TO RWANDA) listed here: It exposes the Watchtower Society and JW activities with Armies and Government U.N. Officials!
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PART 11
Now ask yourself one simple question. Was (ANY) library card whether it was a U.N. library card or not, really worth the lives of these Jehovah?s Witnesses, or the others who lost their lives?
Whose instructions were these missionaries carrying out? Were they not under the direct instructions of the Watchtower Society, who holds the control of where their ministers are or are not sent? And why would missionaries of the Watchtower Society be (vacationing) with those of whom their (Mother) organization claims are (Satan?s) worldly political representatives? Who was (paying) for such a (vacationing) spree? Do you really think that Missionaries of the Watchtower Society have the kind of money that British Nationals spend on first class rooms that they are accustomed to? Why can Watchtower Missionaries associate with the same people that other Jehovah?s Witnesses are told to shun, or are disfellowshiped for associating with?
Whatever your answers are to those questions, the end result still cost the lives of several people, that the Watchtower did not want the news of such an event to be brought to the surface!
PART 12
However, the exposing information on the Watchtower?s relationships with (Worldly Political) Organizations does (NOT) end there! There are also (other) Political Organizations that the Watchtower Society are also a member with.
Another Political Organization that the Watchtower is a member with, is the (Armenian National Committee of America). Better known as A.N.C.A. The ANCA organization is one of the (largest) grass-root political organizations in the world.
To find Jehovah?s Witnesses listed with the Armenian National Committee of America, go here and scroll down about ½ the way down, it will look like the short list below, but here is the thread: http://www.anca.org/action_alerts/actionalerts.php?aaid=16
-- Inter Faith Network
5-7 Taverstock Place
London WC1H 9SN
Tel. (020) 7388 0008
Fax. (020) 7387 7968
E-mail:
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-- Jehovah's Witnesses
Public Affairs OfficeWatch Tower House
The Ridgeway
London NW7 1RN
Tel: 020 8906 2211
Fax: 020 8371 0051
E-mail: [email protected]
www.disc.co.uk/standfirm/
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-- London Jewish Cultural Centre
The Old House, c/o Kings College
Kidderpore Avenue
London, NW3 7SZ
Tel: 020 7431 0345
Fax: 020 7431 0361
Email: [email protected]
www.LJCC.org.uk
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PART 13
And by the way, the Watchtower Society are also listed as a non governmental organization or (NGO), on this page, again I will show an example listed below, but here is the page: http://www.vilniusforum.lt/participants/international.htm
Here is what it looks like on the thread page listed above:
Watch Tower SocietyMr. James N. Pellechia - Associate Editor, Watch Tower Publications and Director of Public Affairs Office
So friends, I truly believe that this provides more than enough evidence, that the Watchtower certainly wanted, and got, more than just a U.N. Library card. The Watchtower gave human sacrifices to the U.N. in the lives of their own missionaries who died associating with the world.
The Watchtower is guilty of apostasy, lies, deception, murder, fraud, and a host of sins that would mount to the heaves, and yet feel qualified to judge and prosecute others for lesser sins.
Surely Almighty God himself will take extra pleasure in giving to the Watchtower, what it has got coming, and I will let you be the judge as to what that might be with-in your own heart and minds!
Original investigation consists of over 300 pages reduced here into one post.
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to find that the watchtower continued (another) type of u.n. relationship even (after) they disassociated from the (ngo dpi) sections, these are the instructions i was given: 1. go to the home page of (who) world health organization 2. type in these numbers into the search engine at the top: (10184) and click go 3. when the next page comes up, you will receive one pdf listing of information.
click on it.
4. when the pdf file comes up, go to page 3 and you will find that the watch tower of jehovah's witnesses is listed as a (new idp site) and (participant center).
Steve: Sorry about typing in the word (need) twice in my last post, but if you go to the WHO's (about) page you will find this information listed there.
About WHO
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. It was established on 7 April 1948. WHO's objective, as set out in its Constitution, is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined in WHO's Constitution as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Thanks!
to find that the watchtower continued (another) type of u.n. relationship even (after) they disassociated from the (ngo dpi) sections, these are the instructions i was given: 1. go to the home page of (who) world health organization 2. type in these numbers into the search engine at the top: (10184) and click go 3. when the next page comes up, you will receive one pdf listing of information.
click on it.
4. when the pdf file comes up, go to page 3 and you will find that the watch tower of jehovah's witnesses is listed as a (new idp site) and (participant center).
Steve, sorry about typing the word (need) twice,
I meant to say that you need to go to the (about) page of WHO------see below:
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to find that the watchtower continued (another) type of u.n. relationship even (after) they disassociated from the (ngo dpi) sections, these are the instructions i was given: 1. go to the home page of (who) world health organization 2. type in these numbers into the search engine at the top: (10184) and click go 3. when the next page comes up, you will receive one pdf listing of information.
click on it.
4. when the pdf file comes up, go to page 3 and you will find that the watch tower of jehovah's witnesses is listed as a (new idp site) and (participant center).
Steve:
Look back up at the top where Randy posted and you'll see the page I was referring to. It got posted in the wrong place.
WHO is the United Nations specialized agency for health!
to find that the watchtower continued (another) type of u.n. relationship even (after) they disassociated from the (ngo dpi) sections, these are the instructions i was given: 1. go to the home page of (who) world health organization 2. type in these numbers into the search engine at the top: (10184) and click go 3. when the next page comes up, you will receive one pdf listing of information.
click on it.
4. when the pdf file comes up, go to page 3 and you will find that the watch tower of jehovah's witnesses is listed as a (new idp site) and (participant center).
Steve:
I think you need to need some of the pages contained on the (WHO) page!
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WHO's goal is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health