tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post2004220558710409326..comments2023-12-05T21:35:46.941-08:00Comments on Letters From The Governing Body Of Jehovah's Witnesses: Some Thoughts About The Changes Coming in January 2009Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-60513795498628070022008-10-06T14:21:00.000-07:002008-10-06T14:21:00.000-07:00Juice, you are the new - Voice of ReasonJuice, you are the new - Voice of ReasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115946270655365230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-1460052026321562762008-10-06T09:14:00.000-07:002008-10-06T09:14:00.000-07:00Why is it necessary for ex-witnesses to try stumbl...Why is it necessary for ex-witnesses to try stumble those members who are in still in good standing. Some of the information on this site is relevant, but much of focuses on old information that has been revised or clarified. Yes, it true the Society has dropped the ball on certain issues, but so has scientists, politicians, economists, world leaders, parents, and every single human on this planet. Stop expecting perfection from imperfect people who run the Organization. Are you perfect? Please don't bother answering because I KNOW YOU ARE NOT!!!!!juicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192241760568953875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-52744510000826298852008-08-12T14:21:00.000-07:002008-08-12T14:21:00.000-07:00"I was recently (in March 2008) disfellowshiped fo..."I was recently (in March 2008) disfellowshiped for promoting "apostate ideas"."<BR/><BR/>I would hope so. One should be disfellowshipped for promoting apostate ideas.<BR/><BR/>Now as to what an apostate idea is, that is another question.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115946270655365230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-4606203400269474302008-08-12T12:29:00.000-07:002008-08-12T12:29:00.000-07:00See my webpage www.freewebs.com/scripturalanswersI...See my webpage www.freewebs.com/scripturalanswers<BR/>I was recently (in March 2008) disfellowshiped for promoting "apostate ideas".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-59326786859463817812008-08-03T16:26:00.000-07:002008-08-03T16:26:00.000-07:00As stated in the letter from the GB, the field ser...As stated in the letter from the GB, the field service meetings will remain at the private ex-book study-spots.<BR/>(At least until they get a better idea...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-59086966077810629602008-08-03T08:29:00.000-07:002008-08-03T08:29:00.000-07:00hey ronde,The governing body is passing out kool-a...hey ronde,<BR/>The governing body is passing out kool-aide, want some?kimmy johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299679338323442475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-40296899408629005562008-08-02T21:34:00.000-07:002008-08-02T21:34:00.000-07:00The governing body is the overseers of the worldwi...The governing body is the overseers of the worldwide congregation, and they are doing what is best for the congregation.<BR/><BR/>If you have a complaint, put it in File 13.Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115946270655365230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-8068643330489615732008-08-01T17:20:00.000-07:002008-08-01T17:20:00.000-07:00What bungling!!!!So much for being the only true r...What bungling!!!!So much for being the only true religion that is led by a God of order!!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18306757798689214298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-46118334270880272592008-08-01T11:06:00.000-07:002008-08-01T11:06:00.000-07:00Any wonder why I became atheist?Good points made i...Any wonder why I became atheist?<BR/><BR/>Good points made in this post about the book study. Talk about knee jerk decision making... obviously Jehovah didn't see fit to update the new book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-50429741748087517522008-08-01T10:32:00.000-07:002008-08-01T10:32:00.000-07:00Please tell us not only these interesting things, ...Please tell us not only these interesting things, but also where you found them. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-25972888483034115242008-08-01T10:14:00.000-07:002008-08-01T10:14:00.000-07:00That's great: 'Don't think for yourselves, silly h...That's great: 'Don't think for yourselves, silly humans; we'll do all of that for you'.<BR/><BR/>In hindsight, everything makes sense, because it has to if you are a believer. It just becomes a matter of how you will interpret it. Faced with something that is difficult to reconcile, it is time to change your position on a issue to line up with expectations of your worldview. 'New light'.<BR/><BR/>There is an interesting briefing on Cognitive Dissonance at Wiki:<BR/> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_dissonance<BR/><BR/>Cognitive dissonance is alive and very evident in the org, and all religions for that matter. If it doesn't fit with what you want to believe, just reject out of hand. The mind is so eaisily manipulated and controlled in this kind of situation; amazing....enigmatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843906753187425501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-5825848241183951452008-08-01T04:38:00.000-07:002008-08-01T04:38:00.000-07:00So much for "not forsaking the gathering together ...So much for "not forsaking the gathering together even more so as the day draws near"kimmy johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299679338323442475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-55159195683859611142008-08-01T03:12:00.000-07:002008-08-01T03:12:00.000-07:00anonymous #2. You are correct. But those directio...anonymous #2. You are correct. But those directions came directly from Jehovah and not from a book publishing organization in Brooklyn. If Jehovah gives me a direction I will do it as fast as I can. Until then forget it.<BR/><BR/>Now I'm worried about the both of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-47642476933424898772008-08-01T00:55:00.000-07:002008-08-01T00:55:00.000-07:00Something to think about:Illustration about obedie...Something to think about:<BR/><BR/>Illustration about obedience:<BR/> <BR/>"...do you realize that in the Bible there are many instances of situations where Jehovah's people were given directions that made no sense from a human standpoint and seemed totally illogical? For instance - Abraham sacrificing Isaac; Noah building an ark when there had never been rain; Moses having the Israelites march out in battle formation and then marching back in the direction they left. Pharaoh thought they were crazy and then Moses led them to the Red Sea ; Pharaoh thought he could kill them all as their backs were against the wall (sea). Also Gideon; his army was whittled down to 300 men. With torches and jars they went out to defeat the enemy. And what about Jericho; for six days they marched around the city once and on the seventh day they marched seven times and then shouted. Then there was Jehoshophat who was afraid when the Ammonites and others were coming to annihilate them. He prayed, and Jehovah said put the singers and women and children in front of the armed forces and go and meet the enemy! All of these situations were Jehovah's direction but they seemed foolish, illogical from a human standpoint. It seemed each time as if they would be killed."<BR/> <BR/>Then the brother asked this question: "Do you have the faith to follow the direction of the faithful and discreet slave in these last days even if you don't understand what they are asking and it seems as if you will die because the direction is illogical? Will you quickly obey and trust the channel Jehovah is using?" He told us to carefully meditate on that because we will be in a similar situation in the tribulation where we will think we are facing death, but we need to obey quickly the directions given." <BR/> <BR/>Not worried about you Joice, from anonymous #2.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-3659042210437221092008-07-31T22:19:00.000-07:002008-07-31T22:19:00.000-07:00....humbly submit.....The term that all cults use........humbly submit.....<BR/><BR/>The term that all cults use. Don't think, just obey. Joice, I am worried about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7952450681786201073.post-65588303340836284392008-07-31T22:10:00.000-07:002008-07-31T22:10:00.000-07:00When the proper time comes, FDS will definitely gi...When the proper time comes, FDS will definitely give insight how to conduct field service meetings...Do not worry too much about things that are not in your jurisdicion.. Now humbly submit to what is revealed...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007361415543884669noreply@blogger.com