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  "Truth Brings Not Peace, But A Sword" talk Jehovah's Witnesses 2013 convention

  by doughnutkitty in

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  i'm at the convention now (by parental force) and i just heard in the saturday talk "truth brings not peace, but a sword" about how it's a terrible "torture stake" that witnesses are disinherited by their worldly families when they choose to join the jehovah's witness religion and how awful and painful that is for a person to endure.

  switch the situation around and you'll find it is exactly what happens to those who choose to leave the organization, but only then is it okay because "disfellowshipped people need to be disciplined"?

  this is absolutely ridiculous.

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  What country are you in? Is this the annual meeting, or a repeat of a convention that we already heard about?
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  Is anyone live Tweeting from the AGM?

  by laverite in

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  hello, .

  will anyone be posting live updates via twitter or on jwn during the agm?

  cheers, .

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  There is a difference between wifi and a device that has cellular service. iPads, iPhones can be used to go online, even without wifi, if the user has that feature.
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  Is anyone live Tweeting from the AGM?

  by laverite in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hello, .

  will anyone be posting live updates via twitter or on jwn during the agm?

  cheers, .

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  Aren't they encouraging the use of iPads now? Maybe they will have some kind of signal blocker, so you can't connect to the outside.

  "We are introducing our new e-NWT bible! With automatics updates, and spyware that feeds your Internet history, directly to the branch office, who will report any "suspect" internet usage to your local elders, via instant text alerts. Have confidence in the faithful and discreet slave. Your relationship with Jehovah depends on us. We will keep the flock clean."

  Imagine the built-in features they could have in a WT Bible reading app...
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  What to be for Holloween

  by Found Sheep in

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  2. friends

  two years ago i was an angel, last year a cat.

  i am working that day so i need to be "modest".

  yes they let us dress up it's kind of fun.

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  Go as Mary Poppins. Give all your patients a spoonful of sugar, to help the medicine go down.
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  Oh the irony

  by Saltheart Foamfollower in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've just noticed that the text for the day after the annual meeting is "be on the watch for the false prophets that come to you in sheeps covering.matt.

  7:15" - i'm sure someone can think of something witty to say.. i think that since the 90's generation change caused such an exodus, the gb have been preparing the way quite carefully before revealing new truths - eg acts book calling first century governing body, modern day governing body prepares for elevation of current gb as per recent watchtower.

  now that pre 1919 has effectively been jetisoned, i think that they will eventually ditch 1914 and move last days up to knorr's day.

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  Adam: I love that picture! I know what I'm going to do to my German shepherd for Halloween. Hahaha
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  Is it VITAL that we recognize the faithful slave?

  by Trevor Scott in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  jw gonebad made this comment in another post:.

  get a load of this audacious and brassy statement by the self-appointed fds in par 2 of todays lesson:.

  it is vital that we recognize the faithful slave.

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  hmmm... Interesting! Let's see what scripture they use to back this up.

  It is vital that we recognize the faithful slave. Our spiritual health and our relationship with God depend on this channel.—Matt. 4:4; John 17:3.

  “4 But in reply he said: “It is written, ‘Man must live, not on bread alone, but on every utterance coming forth through Jehovah’s mouth.’”

  “3 This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.”

  Excerpt From: WATCHTOWER. “New World Translation (bi12) (bi12-E).” Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. iBooks. This material may be protected by copyright.

  Not sure how these verses actually apply to the GB, but they sure are making some big claims. It seems i read somewhere, how they deny being false prophets, since they have never claimed to actually be speaking for God (You know, back when they were uninspired and predicted the end of the world).

  I guess we are under new rules. New truth. Since THESE guys are speaking for God, then we can trust them this time. I mean, it is vital.
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  Questions about limits and why I can't view some topic categories

  by Faithful Witness in

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  2. tech-support

  i'm kinda new here.

  will the daily limit ever increase above 10 posts, and 1 new thread per 24 hour period?.

  also wondering... i'm unable to view "best of topics... first stop for new visitors.

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  I'm kinda new here. Will the daily limit ever increase above 10 posts, and 1 new thread per 24 hour period?

  Also wondering... I'm unable to view "Best of topics... first stop for new visitors."

  I also can not access the "links to related sites."

  Both categories prompt me to login, and repeated attempts never allow me access. I'm pretty sure I'm typing the code right. I've never been able or get into these categories. Just curious!

  Love this forum. Thanks so much! Valerie
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  How did I get here? From Bible student to baby missionary

  by Faithful Witness in

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  2. friends

  my name is valerie.

  i thought i would add my story to the archives, in case anyone else can relate.. i am a homeschooling mom of 2 young children, ages 7 & 5. i was "saved" (overused expression) when i was a child, attended awana until middle school, and then led a basic, worldy life as a "good person.".

  one day, during a short separation from my husband, the doorbell rang.

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  Thanks, comatose.

  I recently had another email exchange with my mom. It was another heartbreak, of course. I am so disappointed right now. I am still having a hard time coming to realization that they really believe this garbage. My parents are not your typical JW target, but got sucked in by my sister, who blackmailed my mom into attending meetings or not seeing my niece. Somehow, this led to my father, a once successful salesman, getting into a pissing contest with my brother in law... Literally, who can be the better JW? My once thinking, know it all, and stubborn father sent an email last year, to the entire family. "My top priority in life is to be a Good Jehovah's Witness." (In light of that goal, he has take a stand for my JW sister and emphasized the enormous rip in our family now). I think he is racing with my BIL, to see who can get more privileges and who will be crowned as an elder first.

  Since they recently moved three prominent elders out of their thriving congregation, it will be interesting to see how things progress for them. My mom sent an email, hinting that things were changing and she seemed confused about the special meeting this weekend, and disappointed to see her friends she so dearly loves, being moved to another cong. When I asked her more about it, she quickly closed her mind and assured me that she will always make time for her JW friends, before she will for my children. It's really sad to see her miss their childhood. My kids happen to be extra cool. ;)

  Today, I have no tolerance for this rude behavior. I wil forgive (again and again), but I am getting weary from the heartbreak.
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  Any experiences with the presence of christ

  by DS211 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  weird question.

  have any of you had any personal experiences with the presence (not watchtower parousia presence) of christ within yoursef i.e the holy spirit, speaking in tongues, etc.

  or just experiences when you first came into a true relationship with christ?

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  Great question, and I'd be curious if any JW's will share any experiences.

  I have had some obvious direction from the Holy Spirit in my life, but just over the past several months. While attending Kingdom Halls and churches, I did not have these feelings. It has just been over the summer, that I have really felt that I was bathed and filled with the Spirit. It is not something I ever thought I would proclaim. That kind of rhetoric was reserved for showy Christian types, and I'm just an average person.

  The JW's teach you NOT to expect any special treatment, being one of the great flock. Anyone claiming to feel the presence of Christ, is to be viewed with suspicion. You haven't been paying attention, if you ever think God is going to reach for you personally.

  I'm not going to bog down this thread with stories or fancy claims. I will say that I know that Jesus is here with me, and he comforts me and guides me. Listening to praise and gospel music, has been especially effective in helping me change my attitude.

  Jesus is here for any who will believe and choose to follow. Die to yourself, and surrender to his love for you. www.smile.fm is a great place to start, and even though the stories sound fanciful and sometimes are hard to believe... The power of music really is incredible. Why else would there be so many pslams in the bible? there is no easier way to lift yourself upward. Try it!
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  Wow! Things have moved on!

  by Oneoutallout in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is only my second or third post.

  my previous posts were under the username piglet.

  i couldnt remember my log in details so i have now changed my username, which i feel is more relevant now anyway.

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  Faithful Witness

  Thanks for sharing your good news! That is awesome and encouraging.

  Did something specific happen, that caused your kids to wake up and realice they'd "had enough?"

  Have fun at the bonfire. What is Chrimbo?