If one of those elders had been attacked, they'd be ready to go to court or call the police. But they won't do that for the child
so sad but so true
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zacaaxjzle.
kim nailed it.. .
my circuit overseer said he "love's serving in the deep south!
If one of those elders had been attacked, they'd be ready to go to court or call the police. But they won't do that for the child
so sad but so true
for those who want to see how bad it really is, 2 thoughts: .
1) the article says "jehovah" gave gifts in men, but the bible in gal: 6 clearly mentions the one who ascended into heaven as the one, jesus, their reigning king, that does provides these " the captives.. of course when wt writers say jehovah they really mean the wt society.
and local elders, ms, really are wt appointees, now done by the co, a man with no assets.
@oppostate
There is NO difference between "inspired" and "guided by spirit".
*** w03 7/1 p. 14 par. 20 “Look! This Is Our God” ***
Through his use of such imperfect humans, Jehovah provided just what we need—a record that is “inspired of God” yet retains the human element. (2 Timothy 3:16) Yes, those writers were guided by holy spirit. They thus recorded Jehovah’s wisdom, not their own. That wisdom is perfectly trustworthy.
There own literature shows, that bible writers "were guided by holy spirit".
It's a differentiation without difference - handmade by cult leaders.
The GB want authority - as if they where inspired...
but ...
... without the accountability - which they would have, if they were inspired.
i have heard a rumor that if a jw becomes inactive he or she is considered to be an apostate.
is this true?
has anyone here on this forum had such an experience?
@pallbearer
An inactive JW is no longer believing - because for a JW "faith without works is dead.”
*** w16 October pp. 28-29 par. 8 Exercise Your Faith in Jehovah’s Promises ***
James goes on to show the clear difference between mere belief and the exercising of one’s faith. The demons believe that God exists, but they have no true faith. Rather, they faithlessly work against the fulfillment of God’s purposes. (Jas. 2:19, 20) By contrast, referring to another ancient man of faith, James asks: “Was not Abraham our father declared righteous by works after he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that his faith was active along with his works and his faith was perfected by his works.” Then to drive home the point that faith must be shown by works, James adds: “Just as the body without spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.”—Jas. 2:21-23, 26.
i have heard a rumor that if a jw becomes inactive he or she is considered to be an apostate.
is this true?
has anyone here on this forum had such an experience?
Here it is black on white:
*** w81 9/15 p. 23 par. 16 Disfellowshiping—How to View It ***
16 Persons who make themselves “not of our sort” by deliberately rejecting the faith and beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses should appropriately be viewed and treated as are those who have been disfellowshiped for wrongdoing.
elders meet with regular pioneers, special pioneers, and field missionariesplease note: this meeting is to be conducted in december 2020 or january 2021 by two elders selected by the body of elders.. english letter and spanish letter.. .
reply below if you want me to meet you at your pm box with a link and some of these:.
https://www.magnificentchocolate.co.uk/range.
Thanks for sending via E-Mail.
Love to you and your family from Germany.
2020-october-german-shepherd the flock of god manual.. .
top 10 german foods and recipes!.
https://www.movingto-germany.com/top-10-german-foods/.
Hi,
please send me the link. Thanks.
new--2020-october--shepherd the flock of god--elder manual.
new--2020-october--addendum to elder manual.
2020--october-s-147-e--announcements and reminders.
Please send me the link.
thx.
the truth that leads to eternal life at a church rummage sale.
1968 printing and a 74 printing of god's eternal purpose now triumphing for mens good.
i know the truth book has some things in it that are a bit damning.
@mickbobcat
To my knowledge there were 17 versions of the "blue bomb" in English language. What does it say inside your book, how many pieces were printed?
The first editions had a circulation of 5,000,000 and 8,000,000 pieces.
In 1980/1981 there was a revised version, and the 1975 "prediction" was modified. This last version - besides your just bought version - shows very nicely the change of time at the JWs.
i'm a uc berkeley student researching the effects of disaffiliation from the jehovah's witnesses.
i'm not ex-jw but i am ex-mormon and as your cousin i can sympathize with the struggles we face when we question/leave the religion.. i currently have a survey open which closes on sunday the 20th at 11pm.. if you meet the criteria i encourage you to take the 20-30 minute survey.
-be at least 18 years old-born/raised jw (born in or family converted when you were minor)-"left" at least 6 months ago (left=inactive and questioning/non-believing).
It's legit and I have answered the questions.
This survey was also posted some time ago on reddit.
2020-september, german announcement.. .
reply below if you want the link sent to your pm box.. .
petra!.
I'm on the E-Mail - list. Thanks for sending all the mails.
Take a cold german beer - or 2 - or 3