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  My Letter To the Watchtower

  by AiAi in

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  this is an exact copy of my letter to the watchtower.

  it never recieved a reply (i did not include 'attn writing committee' in the address however).

  please keep in mind that when i wrote this i had just started my intensive research into their beliefs/history, and despite my agressive tone i really did expect a satisfactory answer.

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  Active JW's, can you defend "THE TRUTH?"

  by DATA-DOG in

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  as of yet, no member of the jehovah's witness faith can defend their unique beliefs.

  when the dust settles, it all comes down to blind faith in men's ever-changing ideas.

  this "unique belief" was not a "true teaching of the bible.

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  need advice

  by search4truth in

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  my spouse felt a need to tell to elders about me reading apostate websites and speaking against wt stuff , so they'll probably try to readjust my apostate thinking any time soon.

  my spuse never see me reading anything but, during our arguments i did't keep my mouth shut and she knows that i had to read it somwhere and it wasn't jw.org.

  could this get my in the trouble if my spose is the only witness and never spoke to another person about this stuff ?

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  I SAY WRITE A LETTER WITH YOUR CONCERNS TO BETHEL BUT ADDRESS IT AS IF IT WAS WRITTEN FROM THE COBE IN YOUR CONGREGATION.THAT OUGHTA KEEP'EM BUSY FOR A WHILE.

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  Does the GB claim the sole power of scriptural interpretation?

  by DATA-DOG in

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  what are the best quotes, old and new about this mystical power?

  i just had a " come to jesus " talk with my wife.

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  JUSTICE #1 - Loving Marriage Counselors

  by Amazing in

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  "wise and loving marriage counselors - preserving the sanctity of god's marital arrangement.

  [note: i made some editorial adjustments, grammatical improvements, and formatting changes from the original post, but it is essentially unchanged.].

  we had a couple in our kingdom hall who were engaged to be married.

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  It's not about theology - It's about character

  by LennyinBluemont in

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  i have come to understand that people who are jehovahs witnesses are for the most part, good and honest people.

  just like people in other religions or for that matter, people who dont practice any religion.

  and, like those other people, they also have their minority of people who are selfish, deceptive and not very nice.

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  Responses to Our Letters

  by LennyinBluemont in

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  hi lenny!.

  response to bill (26 august 2006).

  thanks lenny.

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  Biblical verses my JW mom gave me for shunning

  by bsand20 in

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  john 2:9-11-anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister[a] is still in the darkness.

  10 anyone who loves their brother and sister[b] lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble.

  11 but anyone who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the darkness.

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  Here is the context panthers

  1 Cor 5:9-13

  In my letter I wrote you to stop keeping company* with sexually immoral people,* 10 not meaning entirely with the sexually immoral people* of this world+ or the greedy people or extortioners or idolaters. Otherwise, you would actually have to get out of the world.+ 11 But now I am writing you to stop keeping company*+ with anyone called a brother who is sexually immoral* or a greedy person+ or an idolater or a reviler* or a drunkard+ or an extortioner,+ not even eating with such a man. 12 For what do I have to do with judging those outside? Do you not judge those inside, 13 while God judges those outside?+“Remove the wicked person from among yourselves.”+

  Imagine that this did mean to never again speak to these ones until they had repented and waited a year or more for forgiveness from a judicial comittee and then couldn't comment or handle microphones for another few months. Even if the transgression was uncoverred by confession. which it doesn't, but imagine it did. Where can the scripture for disfellowshipping ones for asking questions about constantly changing doctrine be found?
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  Baptism?

  by Brainfloss in

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  i know what the questions ask of baptismal candidates are, but does the one doing the dunking say anything as he immerses the one being baptised?.

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  I know what the questions ask of baptismal candidates are, but does the one doing the dunking say anything as he immerses the one being baptised?
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  The March 1, 1952 Watchtower says, "Go back... and Die!"

  by Londo111 in

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  "those who are acquainted with the situation in the congregation should never say hello or goodbye to him.

  he is not welcome in our midst, we avoid him.

  such an individual has no place in the clean organization or congregation of god.

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  AWAKE! JUNE 2013

  

  APPEARED IN

  

  HELP FOR THE FAMILY | MARRIAGE

  How to End “the Silent Treatment”

  00:00 05:28

  THE CHALLENGE

  

  How do two people who have vowed to love each other get to the point where they refuse to talk for hours—or even days? ‘At least we stopped fighting,’ they tell themselves. Still, the issue has not been resolved, and they both feel uncomfortable.

  WHY IT HAPPENS

  Retaliation. Some spouses use silence as a form of revenge. For example, suppose a husband makes weekend plans without consulting his wife. When she finds out, she is angry and calls him inconsiderate. He responds by calling her oversensitive. The wife storms off and stews in silence. In effect, she is saying, “You hurt me, so I am going to hurt you back.”

  Manipulation. Some use the silent treatment as a means to get what they want. For example, imagine that a husband and wife plan a trip and the wife would like to take her parents along. The husband objects. “You’re married to me, not to your parents,” he says. He then gives his wife the silent treatment, shunning her in the hope that she will break down and concede to his wishes.

  Of course, a temporary time-out can give a couple the opportunity to let emotions cool when an argument is getting out of hand. That type of silence can be beneficial. The Bible says that there is “a time to keep quiet.” (Ecclesiastes 3:7) But when it is used as a means to retaliate or manipulate, the silent treatment not only prolongs conflict but also erodes the respect the couple have for each other. How can you prevent that from happening to you?

  WHAT YOU CAN DO

  The first step to ending the silent treatment is to recognize it for what it is—a tactic that, at best, works only short-term. True, not talking may quench your thirst for retaliation or compel your spouse to give in to your wishes. But is that really how you want to treat someone whom you have vowed to love? There are better ways to resolve conflicts.

  Be discerning. The Bible says that love “does not become provoked.” (1 Corinthians 13:4, 5) So don’t overreact to such emotionally charged statements as “You never listen” or “You are always late.” Instead, discern the intent behind the words. For instance, “You never listen” might really mean “I feel as if you don’t take my viewpoint seriously.”—Bible principle: Proverbs 14:29.

  Think of your spouse as your teammate rather than an opponent

  Lower your voice. Arguments tend to escalate as they continue. On the other hand, you can change the direction of a heated discussion. How? The book Fighting for Your Marriage says: “Softening your tone and acknowledging your partner’s point of view are potent tools you can employ to diffuse tension and end escalation. Often that’s all it takes.”—Bible principle: Proverbs 26:20.

  Think of “we” instead of “me.” The Bible says: “Let each one keep seeking, not his own advantage, but that of the other person.” (1 Corinthians 10:24) If you think of your spouse as your teammate rather than your opponent, you will be less likely to take offense, argue, and then refuse to talk to your spouse.—Bible principle:Ecclesiastes 7:9.

  The silent treatment runs counter to the Bible’s admonition: “Let each one of you individually so love his wife as he does himself; on the other hand, the wife should have deep respect for her husband.” (Ephesians 5:33) Why not make an agreement with your spouse that the silent treatment is unacceptable in your marriage?

  KEY SCRIPTURES

  • “He that is slow to anger is abundant in discernment.”—Proverbs 14:29.

  • “Where there is no wood the fire goes out.”—Proverbs 26:20.

  • “Do not hurry yourself in your spirit to become offended.”—Ecclesiastes 7:9.

  THROW THE BALL GENTLY

  The Bible states: “Let your utterance be always with graciousness, seasoned with salt, so as to know how you ought to give an answer to each one.” (Colossians 4:6) This certainly applies in marriage! To illustrate: In a game of catch, you toss the ball so that it can be caught easily. You do not fling it with such force that you injure your partner. Apply the same principle when speaking with your spouse. Hurling bitter remarks will only cause harm. Instead, speak gently—with graciousness—so that your mate can catch your point.—From Awake! January 8, 2001.