Sorry. It wasn't my intention. That is why I only posted a link and did not make any comments. Although, in essence, discriminatory practices are at the core of the statement made and that is what we are interested on as a group.
StarTrekAngel
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We can no longer support "religious freedom" says the ACLU
by StarTrekAngel inhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/congress-should-amend-the-abused-religious-freedom-restoration-act/2015/06/25/ee6aaa46-19d8-11e5-ab92-c75ae6ab94b5_story.html
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Candace Conti Settles
by Nitty-Gritty inhot topic on topix seems to be candace conti settlement.
but it's all quiet here.
are you guys aware that your hero, who was not in it for the money but to change policies, settled without changing anything?
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StarTrekAngel
Actually it just happens that you are a bit late. We did talk about it here and we congratulated her for her efforts. She did more for the cause than anyone else. Don't be so early to judge (unless you are a JW). No one knows if settling is part of the strategy. If it is not and she is done with it, good for her. She is not alone, others are coming to build up on what she did. Its called team work. -
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We can no longer support "religious freedom" says the ACLU
by StarTrekAngel inhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/congress-should-amend-the-abused-religious-freedom-restoration-act/2015/06/25/ee6aaa46-19d8-11e5-ab92-c75ae6ab94b5_story.html
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Acts 15... common decision making or peace treaty?
by StarTrekAngel inacts 15, along with the fds parable, are the basis for the existence of the modern day gb.
it is not difficult for anyone who is beginning to study the bible with jws to see this and be utterly convinced of the matter.
even after learning ttatt i had a hard time departing from the idea that a centralized body of administration may have existed then and may need to exist now.
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Acts 15, along with the FDS parable, are the basis for the existence of the modern day GB. It is not difficult for anyone who is beginning to study the bible with JWs to see this and be utterly convinced of the matter. Even after learning TTATT I had a hard time departing from the idea that a centralized body of administration may have existed then and may need to exist now. Many have come to argue that may be a certain organizational framework existed and that may be we can use one today. Stopping short of declaring that the GB is somewhat legit (may be just a bit crooked and deluded), one needs to really take an unbiassed look at Acts 15 if your goal is not to fall prey of the same analogy again.
Having thought for a while of the implications of the events of Acts 15 as well as other occurrences related to this, I can not help to ask myself the following question...
Was the party that went to Jesuralem with Paul looking for higher wisdom from elders or was it a diplomatic party? Was he looking to those whom they considered as figures of authority or was he looking to tell the Jewish leaders (because those were their leaders in their view) to take control of the rhetoric and have them instruct all the other Jews to drop the law for good?
May be this can be explained better if we look at an example. Jews had their elders and had their authority structure set from the times of Moises. Some had come to believe in Jesus but were not kin of leaving their customs and traditions. These traditions included, among others, having a structure of authority. However, they shared their place of worship and their congregation with people from other nations who did not recognize Jerusalem (as a body of elders) as a figure of authority. They had the example of Paul and other apostles, who told them they were free to eat everything so long they did not stumble anyone. When the dispute was brought up, did they go to Jerusalem to seek the decision of the elders or did they go to try to convince them to change the view of the Jews? In Acts 15:10, Peter tries to convince them that what they were asking for was a burden that no one was willing to carry, not even when they were under the law. Ultimately, the apostles are the ones taking the lead on putting the interests of the Jews ahead of those of the other nations (following the advice of putting others ahead of you). Sure they do strike a decision, but I think it sounds to me more like a compromise, where each part gave up something even thought the original purpose may have been to have the Jews change their view and not the other way around.
Your thoughts?
On another slightly different point. If the old day GB is the same as today's and shunning is scriptural. Who got DFd? Paul or Barnabas? Acts 15:39 shows they got into a pretty big argument. What happened to love and unity and why isn't there an example of the GB taking action on the matter?
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Getting it out of my system, a VERY long introduction/outpouring..
by adimmedlight inwarning, novel ahead:.
after a few months of lurking on this site, i've decided to take the plunge...i don't really care so much about introducing myself, but somehow there is some relief in the thought of getting my little story out there, just getting it out of my system.
i am the oldest of 5 kids.
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StarTrekAngel
Welcome,! The way I removed all guilt was by reading New Testament from end to end, analyzing the whole thing without bias. Believing that my understanding of it was all I needed. You could say that the bias was there but I can swear it was not. Yet every time I read Jesus condemning the "organization of his time and its leaders", I felt an ever growing sensation of relief that did not stop growing until I was done reading. For the first time in my life I felt god was talking to me and guiding me. -
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Caleb & Sophia RC badges
by oppostate intake a look at this caleb & sophia rc badge for children.. .
what's the motivation to make special childrens' badges?
i smell indoctrination!.
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It reminds me of certain political party cards. Those that some JWs were told to die rather than wearing on their clothes. What would their relatives think of this if they see it? -
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What instructions came with the new brochure?
by dubstepped inlike the title says, i'm wondering if anyone here knows what instructions came with the new brochure about returning to jehovah.
did each person get a certain number at the convention?
are they to be handed out at will, up to each publisher's individual discretion?
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StarTrekAngel
No. They are like any other brochure. They are available to be used at your discretion. If you are a publisher and you bump into an inactive individual, then you can give them one. If you have a relative who used to be a JW, then you can give them one. -
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I Don't Get It!
by John Aquila inthere are literally about thirty young single very good looking sisters in this one kingdom hall under the age of 30. that is just one kingdom hall.
in the circuit there are literally hundreds of young beautiful jw girls under 30 who are single and anxious to get married.
about two years ago, this one single good looking brother who is about 30 years old and who is an elder married this plain looking sister who is 59 years old.
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StarTrekAngel
I think most young brothers instinctually know that what the bible says, believe in God or not, it's true. It wouldn't be as easy to get in bed with a younger sister but the older ones are "burning with desire" and are easier prey. This should not sound estrange at all. There is a few articles out there showing the this trend is happening in society as a whole. Then it would even be easier to blame the woman if you get caught in premarital sex -
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I Don't Get It!
by John Aquila inthere are literally about thirty young single very good looking sisters in this one kingdom hall under the age of 30. that is just one kingdom hall.
in the circuit there are literally hundreds of young beautiful jw girls under 30 who are single and anxious to get married.
about two years ago, this one single good looking brother who is about 30 years old and who is an elder married this plain looking sister who is 59 years old.
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My thoughts on the RC 2015
by StarTrekAngel inhaving endured three days of dashing attempts at further indoctrination, i feel the need to write up some of the stuff i left with.
it is just good therapy.. right away the change was noticeable in the air.
the assembly hall in la feria, tx still smells like new.
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StarTrekAngel
Sent you a PM