I checked the catalog in my local library for COC--said there was a copy, but when I clicked for more information something entirely unrelated appeared. Huh. So then I tried Franz, Raymond and got nothing. I tried Apocolypse Delayed; nothing. BUT, several "works" by JR Rutherford! Those must have been donated, don't you think? I may try donating what I've got.
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The real impact of "apostate" sites
by dozy inin a recent discussion with a couple of district overseers and other heavies , the topic of the internet and apostate sites came up.
i asked what impact these were making , numerically , among jws.
the prevailing view was that , numerically , there was negligible impact.
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KH Builds are a statistical sham!
by jeeprube inwell my mother-in-law is spending the night and blabbing about their kh build.
since i'm drinking whiskey (canadian if you must know), i feel like going on a rant.
i'm sick of kh builds.
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kgfreeperson
It sounds to me as if KH builds are the only "bonding" experience now allowable to the average JW.If I were a JW, I'd probably be signing up for all the quick builds but be strangely unavailable for most everything else!
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What to say?
by Sparkplug inhere is tonights questions for homework...now what am i to say to this?
especially seeing i do not believe most religion at all.... anything really.
i am very sceptical.
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kgfreeperson
Oh, good heavens. What is the class? Do you have a model or theory of religion to work from?
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September KM - 70 alterations in Revelation Climax Book
by dozy ini can't find a thread on this subject yet - if there is one , please delete this one.. the september kingdom ministry has a 4 page insert detailing the 70 alterations in the revelation climax book which is due to be studied at the book study shortly.
i'll provide scans if anyone is interested.. i will leave it up to more experienced analysts to examine the reasons for specific changes , but just a few brief observations for now:.
p32 box - "they were completely exonerated" changed to "charges against them were dropped" - interesting change of terminology for the 1918 watchtower eight.
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kgfreeperson
I think you can find dictionary definitions for exonerate that Watchtower apologists could point to defend its use in that context. But I think when most people use/hear the word they think "to prove not guilty." So the original was misleading, the revision is correct. I think the point made above that this kind of thing will be used as an example of how the Watchtower is "leveling" with the congregations is exactly right. Also disheartening.
I don't have anything like the experience most of you do with JWs, but I'm thinking for some people who will not live no matter what, following the structured life of a JW that provides the meaning. They can fit everything else around that structure and feel confident that God approves of how they live. I think many of them have long since given up on many of the teachings although they gladly accept the prejudices that don't much affect them (long hair/beards/boisterous music--let alone biggies like gayness and abortion). -
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Dallas Apostafest 2006 Photos Update
by Sparkplug ini thought this would be easier.
the other thread got bogged down by the images, so i have removed the photos.
this tends to change the clarity a bit, but it is a lot easier to access and the speed is an nice.
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kgfreeperson
I didn't realize that you had to be really good looking to be a JW--or is that just a requirement to be an ex?
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Patiently waiting for so long
by KW13 inmum and stepdad were watching the news, as i walked in mum cut short what she was saying.. "this could be the shout of peace and secur...".
it frustrates me, whenever there is a conflict or war the witnesses are on the edge of their seat, hoping to see some huge disaster so they can rub their hands in glee and then all be saved and get to live in a paradise as god's chosen ones while everyone else dies a horrible death.. i asked her if she realised that "peace and security" had already been said several times in the past and still no end!!
she said to me that the society teach, that this could either be a long-term shout of peace of security or a statement said and then the end.. so i suppose this gives them an excuse should it fail to happen after a huge announcement of peace of security or a lot of events happen.
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kgfreeperson
I don't think that JWs are the only ones looking forward to Armageddon. In fact, they may be hoping but there are others who are working to bring it about!
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will be gone for awhile.
by purplesofa in.
i cant email everyone ....dont have time.
my brother committed suicide.... have to be out of town for awhile.. purps
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kgfreeperson
I am so sorry.
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FRESH OFF THE PRESS.... 9/1/06 WT "When a Loved One Leaves Jeh."
by schne_belly in.
this just in for your reading displeasure......enjoy
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kgfreeperson
This just reminds me of Richie Rich--anyone know how he's doing?
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my daughter leaves for the ARMY thursday
by purplesofa ini have four sons and my youngest is a daughter.. she leaves for the army on thursday.
i am in a state of panic and emotion to try to convince her to not go.. i just heard on tv that becuase of the rising violence in bahgdad, bush is sending more troops to iraq.
the developments in isreal and lebanon only seem to be escalating.......the un asking britian and us for help but because of prior commitments......(iraq) are unable.
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kgfreeperson
I think everyone else has said it--if she's made up her mind, then you can only honor her decision and be there for her.
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Thinking of those living in a country at WAR
by purplesofa intoday i can wake up with a roof over my head, .
air conditioning running.
food in the cabinets.
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kgfreeperson
Thanks, PurpleSofa.