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  1. Isabella

    Jehovah’s Witnesses File Copyright Lawsuit in Response to Blundering Christmas Album

    by Isabella

    Publisher BMG has plunged itself into a copyright lawsuit with elements that are so bizarre it's hard to fathom what the company was thinking of. According to the complaint, BMG illegally used a song owned by religious group Watchtower in a for-profit Christmas album, featuring songs from other faiths, which are set to be sung in cathedrals. Needless to say, Jehovah's Witnesses are outraged. Music publisher BMG is best known on these pages for its aggressive copyright infringement action against ISP Cox Communications in the United States. After filing a lawsuit accusing the ISP of doing little to prevent its customers from pirating music time and again, the cas…

    4Jah2me
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  3. Witness

    EX ELDER/COBE GIVES EXPERIENCE WITH WT LEGAL DEPARTMENT CONCERNING CHILD ABUSE

    by Witness

    "This is my first video. I'm not sure how many videos I will do. I hope to reach out to Jehovah's Witnesses and former JW's in the Missouri area. My reason to do these videos is not to hurt anyone but to bring awareness to the issues that face JW's that are in a high control group." Please, hear his words. Elders are realizing that as "shepherds", compassion must be regulated according to men, and not according to the Bible.

    Witness
    Last reply by Witness,
  4. Witness

    “LOVE HELPS US ENDURE HATRED"

    by Witness

    This was a source of contention with a JW, waking up. The quote is from 3/2021 Study article, “Love Helps Us Endure Hatred” Paragraph 7: “Perhaps one of our biggest tests comes from members of our own family. When we begin to show interest in the truth, some family members may think that we have been misled. Others may think that we have lost our mind. (Compare Mark 3:21) They may even violently oppose us. This negative reaction should not surprise us. Jesus said: “A man’s enemies will be those of his own household.” (Matt 10:36) Of course, regardless of how our relatives view us, we refuse to treat them as our enemies. On the contrary, as our love for Jehovah g…

    Witness
    Last reply by Witness,
  5. Witness

    RESIGNATION OR DISFELLOWSHIPPING OF GB MEMBER? 1 2

    by Witness

    "Will there be a disfellowshipping? Bethelites are facing a crisis of conscience with the revelation that one of their prominent Governing Body members will no longer be associated with their organization." Premiers at 4:00 EST

    Witness
    Last reply by Witness,
  6. Srecko Sostar

    TWO FACES OF "JWORG Official Website of JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES"

    by Srecko Sostar

    1 - EXPLANATION FOR PUBLIC Frequently Asked Questions - https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/faq/jw-bible-study/ Am I Expected to Become One of Jehovah’s Witnesses if I Study the Bible With Them? No, you are not obligated in any way. Millions enjoy our Bible study program without becoming Jehovah’s Witnesses. * The purpose of the program is to show you what the Bible teaches. What you decide to do with that knowledge is up to you. We recognize that faith is a personal matter. Why do you study with people who don’t join your faith? Our primary motive is love for Jehovah God,......We feel that there is no greater privilege than to be “God’s fell…

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  7. Witness

    A FLOWCHART THAT TELLS THE TRUTH

    by Witness

    2 Cor 5:20 – “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.” If the governing leaders of the organization are Christ’s ambassadors of truth, would he allow them to misrepresent his teachings with failed and erroneous doctrine? The man who made the attached video portrays a simple and logical consequence, prompted by the governing body admitting they are not “inspired” by Holy Spirit. I invite you to consider his good reasoning. Despite their admittance to gross errors in teaching, could we determine that they are inspired by another spirit to speak their lie…

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  8. 4Jah2me

    Jehovah Is Directing His Organization ??????????????

    by 4Jah2me

    https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-october-2020/Jehovah-Is-Directing-His-Organization/ 1. And you need to keep building your confidence that Jehovah is using his organization today. 2 Today, Jehovah directs his organization in a way that reflects his personality, purpose, and standards. Let us consider three of Jehovah’s attributes that are reflected in his organization. 7. As far back as July 1881, this magazine could say: “We were not called, nor anointed to receive honor and amass wealth but to spend and be spent, and to preach the good news. Something went wrong there then. The Watchtower has amassed wealth and real estate. …

    Witness
    Last reply by Witness,
  9. JW Insider

    Yes. I did want to make a snowman.

    by JW Insider

    My grandchildren are coming over in a few minutes, so just finished a snowman. A few people have already stopped to take a picture of it.

    JW Insider
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  10. AlanF

    Is "dynamic energy" a Proper Translation In Isaiah 40:26? 1 2 3 4 5

    by AlanF

    Is "dynamic energy" a Proper Translation In Isaiah 40:26? In various Watchtower publications the writer argues that the phrase "dynamic energy" that the New World Translation uses in Isaiah 40:26 implies that God inspired Isaiah with divine knowledge of Albert Einstein's most famous equation E=mc^2, i.e., that matter and energy are equivalent. But is this a valid claim? I will show that it is not. The 1998 Watchtower book Is There a Creator Who Cares About You? contains a typical example of this argument in chapter 6, "An Ancient Creation Record--Can You Trust It?" (pp. 90-91). After explaining what Einstein's equation means, that matter and energy are intimatel…

    AlanF
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  11. 4Jah2me

    THE SETTING UP OF THE HEAVENLY KINGDOM, BUT WHEN ?

    by 4Jah2me

    This subject has most probably been here before, but it tends to cross my mind regularly. It would be nice to approach it from the scriptural viewpoint, not the Watchtower viewpoint. Luke 17 v 20 & 21. On being asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God was coming, he answered them: “The Kingdom of God is not coming with striking observableness; 21 nor will people say, ‘See here!’ or, ‘There!’ For look! the Kingdom of God is in your midst.” Now this was Jesus' words before he was put to death. But after His resurrection he told his disciples (Matthew 28 v 18 ) Jesus approached and spoke to them, saying: “All authority has been given me in…

    4Jah2me
    Last reply by 4Jah2me,
  12. Srecko Sostar

    Appointed / Elected / Selected - GB, Elders and others

    by Srecko Sostar

    Part 1. In this part we will meet few quotes in article from one WT magazine which describes administrative functions in WTJWorg past. Many of them stayed till today. Please be free to comment. Following Faithful Shepherds with Life in View - https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1967723 This means we must prove our faith by our course of action, by the things we do. It means that righteous requirements of the King Jesus Christ must be met.......Therefore, in submitting to Jehovah’s visible theocratic organization, we must be in full and complete agreement with every feature of its apostolic procedure and requirements. UNITY MAINTAINED BY SUBMI…

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  13. 4Jah2me

    UZBEKISTAN: Registration applications denied, officials refuse to explain why

    by 4Jah2me

    https://www.forum18.org/archive.php?article_id=2622 Shia Muslim, Jehovah's Witness, and Protestant religious communities have all had recent applications to exist refused. In many cases the excuse used has been refusals by local authorities to provide documents as part of the complex, time-consuming and expensive application process. In some cases registration applications have led to reprisals, such as police demands that Protestant Christians renounce their faith. Just as in 2019 and in previous years, Jehovah's Witness communities have been refused registration in 2020 in Tashkent and Fergana. The excuse the regime has used is the refusal of local authorities…

    Matthew9969
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  14. 4Jah2me

    Churches' fears for conversion bill are unfounded

    by 4Jah2me

    https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/churches-fears-for-conversion-bill-are-unfounded-20201215-p56no3.html I think this article puts a bit of balance on things. The Victorian government’s bill to ban LGBTQ+ conversion practices has raised confusion and disquiet in some religious communities about potential threats to their religious freedoms. These fears are quickly assuaged by a plain reading of the bill and the statement of compatibility with the Charter of Human Rights. The Victorian bill carefully weighs the protection of religious freedom against the protection of the rights of LGBTQ+ people and is the product of significant co…

    4Jah2me
    Last reply by 4Jah2me,
  15. 4Jah2me

    DO THE GB HAVE PLANS FOR THE COMING GREAT TRIBULATION ? 1 2

    by 4Jah2me

    Once again the 607 topic branches out into a side shoot. @Anna and @Srecko Sostar are talking about the 'instruction' or 'false instruction' from the Leaders of the Watchtower / JW Org. @Arauna has mentioned how things are going from bad to worse, and how governments will ban Christianity. So. what you have right now is an Organisation earthwide, governed / controlled, and directed by 8 men in America. They are an easy target for governments and opposition. Whereas what I've suggested will be in place is the True Anointed Ones, living in different countries around the earth. God through Christ could easily communicate with the Anointed, via angels and …

    Matthew9969
    Last reply by Matthew9969,
  16. Jack Ryan

    Belgium: Jehovah's Witnesses will be tried for hate crimes on February 16.

    by Jack Ryan

    Belgium: Jehovah's Witnesses will be tried for hate crimes on February 16. https://www.nieuwsblad.be/cnt/dmf20200915_93224449 translated courtesy pf Google Translate GHENT - The Jehovah's Witnesses stood before the Ghent criminal court on Tuesday for inciting hatred towards some ex-members. The various parties are now given time to prepare their pleas. The case will be heard on February 16, 2021. For a period of five years, the court investigated complaints from ex-members of the Jehovah's Witnesses. They testified about how they were rejected by order of the organization and became completely socially isolated. The Ghent prosecutor's office alre…

    Matthew9969
    Last reply by Matthew9969,
  17. 4Jah2me

    How to Conduct a Bible Study That Leads to Baptism

    by 4Jah2me

    https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-october-2020/How-to-Conduct-a-Bible-Study-That-Leads-to-Baptism-Part-One/ Bible study ? Maybe not. Part One 2. As long as Jehovah is patiently allowing people the time and opportunity to become Christ’s disciples, we want to do all we can to help them progress to baptism as quickly as possible. Time is fast running out!— ( Threat ? ) 7 As the teacher, you need to prepare well for each Bible study session. You can begin by reading the material and looking up the scriptures. Get the main points clearly in mind. Think about the title of the lesson, the subheadings, the study questions, the “rea…

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  18. Srecko Sostar

    Witnesses sell, Elim buys

    by Srecko Sostar

    I remember the first big wave of closures of many Bethel around the world a few years ago. That was just before my complete departure from JWorg in 2015. Today I stumbled upon another in a series of sales of so-called “god-dedicated” JW buildings. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/9124458/Witnesses-sell-Elim-buys Elim Christian Centre is a contemporary, relevant and multicultural church established over 30 years ago. We exist to be a centre of hope, to reach, serve and influence our local communities and beyond. At Elim people come to know God, find freedom, discover their unique purpose and be equipped to make a difference in our wor…

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  19. Isabella

    Jehovah’s Witnesses’ release in Eritrea a rare sign of religious toleration

    by Isabella

    The release of 28 Witnesses follows the freeing of 20 Pentecostal and evangelical Christians who had been imprisoned for their faith. NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — In Eritrea, members of the Jehovah’s Witnesses group who had been serving long prison sentences were set free on Friday (Dec. 4), a surprising development for the east African country, where freedom of religion or belief is severely suppressed. The denomination announced that two women and 26 men had been freed after spending between five and 26 years each in prison. The group, as well as another 24 Witnesses who are still in prison, had been incarcerated for their faith. “Several of those jailed are ma…

    Isabella
    Last reply by Isabella,
  20. 4Jah2me

    WHAT JW'S BELIEVE OR WHAT JW'S TEACH OTHERS

    by 4Jah2me

    AS the '607' topic was going way off topic I thought it best to start a new one. Jesus directed His followers to preach the 'Good News of the Kingdom'. JW's pretend to do this but.................... In the '607' topic there has been much debate (off topic) about true teachings or false teachings. Some JW's only believe some of the GB's teachings and just let other teachings go by. Some of the JWs call this being a mature Christian. Other folks call it being physically in / mentally out. I would call it being physically in but spiritually out. BUT here's the rub. What does a JW do if they do not believe some teachings from the GB, but that same JW has …

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  21. Isabella

    Why Michael Jackson Denounced 'Thriller' and Almost Destroyed Its Video

    by Isabella

    “Thriller” remains one of Michael Jackson’s most popular songs and music videos — however, not everyone was a fan. After dealing with some backlash to the video, Jackson wanted to destroy it. Here’s why the “Thriller” video upset some people in Jackson’s life — and why he ultimately didn’t destroy it. How the King of Pop reacted to the backlash Jackson’s reaction to the backlash was pointed. He almost had the footage of “Thriller” destroyed. However, the director of the video — John Landis — hid the canister with the footage in it so Jackson could not find it. Ultimately, Jackson decided not to destroy the footage — but he still had negative things to say about …

    Matthew9969
    Last reply by Matthew9969,
  22. Witness

    "NUMBERS DON'T LIE, BUT YOU CAN LIE WITH NUMBERS"

    by Witness

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  23. 4Jah2me

    JW 2020 YEAR TEXT, AN INSULT TO GOD AND CHRIST

    by 4Jah2me

    OUR YEARTEXT FOR 2020: “Go, therefore, and make disciples . . . , baptizing them.”—MATT. 28:19. https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-january-2020/go-therefore-and-make-disciples/ 3. Jesus said: “Go, therefore, and make disciples of people of all the nations, . . . teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” True to Jesus’ words, today the disciple-making work is in full swing. Think of it! Nearly 300,000 people each year get baptized as Jehovah’s Witnesses and become disciples of Jesus Christ! 21 During 2020, our yeartext will help us to focus on improving the quality of our disciple-making work. It features some …

    Witness
    Last reply by Witness,
  24. Isabella

    Toni Braxton regrets not having more sex when she was younger

    by Isabella

    Singer Toni Braxton has one remorse — not partying and playing around more when she was younger. “I remorse not having more sex when I was younger,” Braxton informed The Guardian. “I ought to have drank more. I ought to have partied more. Smoked more, even. I feel my non secular upbringing stopped me doing numerous issues that I ought to have performed. It’s not a superb take a look at the age I’m now. The best way it really works is you try this stuff in your 20s and 30s after which in your 40s you’ve earned sufficient to pay for the remedy.” Braxton grew up in a number of religions — all of which seemed down on premarital sex. “After I was seven, my house…

    The Librarian
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  25. Jack Ryan

    Luke Evans was raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses

    by Jack Ryan

    Part of a series on: Luke Evans (born 15 April 1979)[1] is a Welsh actor and singer. Evans began his career on the stage, performing in many of London's West End productions such as Rent, Miss Saigon, and Piaf before getting his breakthrough role in Hollywood starring in the Clash of the Titans 2010 remake, playing Apollo. Following his debut, Evans was cast in such action and thriller films as Immortals (2011), The Raven (2012), and the re-imagined The Three Musketeers (2011), in which he played Aramis. In 2013, Evans starred as the main antagonist Owen Shaw in the blockbuster Fast & Furious 6, and also played Bard the Bowman in Peter Jackson's three…

    Isabella
    Last reply by Isabella,
  26. AlanF

    Jehovah’s Witnesses never made a direct prediction that the end would come in 2000? 1 2 3

    by AlanF

    Anna said: I was taught the same thing in the late 1960s about 1975. I don't believe I said in 2000, but by 2000. If not, that's what I should have said, because that's what the first two references explicitly say: "a work that would be completed in our century" and "within our twentieth century, the "battle in the day of Jehovah" will begin". Can't get any clearer than that. "Insinuated" is the wrong word for what those charlatans did. Nope, it's very specific. "Within the decade ending in 2020 Britain will be out of the EU." Nothing open about that. Two things: Samuel didn't think this up by himself -- the Society taught him. The …

    4Jah2me
    Last reply by 4Jah2me,
  27. Witness

    ALL FOR THE NEED OF A LIBRARY CARD? 1 2 3

    by Witness

    Not necessary, according to the U.N. So, what was their reason for joining Watchtowers prophesied Beast, as an NGO? What is their reason today for doing so in other countries. How many JWs will continue to turn a deaf ear to Watchtower's excuses?

    Space Merchant
    Last reply by Space Merchant,
  28. 4Jah2me

    Redress groups risk losing charity status (update)

    by 4Jah2me

    https://7news.com.au/politics/redress-groups-risk-losing-charity-status-c-1659571 We know this is not actually new news but is just an update Institutions refusing to join the national child abuse redress scheme face losing charity status through new laws planned by the Morrison government. The government has for months threatened groups failing to join the abuse scheme that they risked losing their charity status and would be banned from receiving federal funding. The wheels are turning on that threat, with the government planning to introduce draft legislation to parliament in the year's final sitting fortnight to tweak charity laws. Social Service…

    Space Merchant
    Last reply by Space Merchant,
  29. Matthew9969

    Is it still a God dishonoring sin to eat turkey on Thanksgiving day? 1 2

    by Matthew9969

    It was a huge no-no while I was growing up. So bad in fact that Jehovah would kill everyone who cooked a turkey and held a thanksgiving feast with family and friends. Is commemorating Thanks giving day still a death sentence in the Jehovah's witnesses brains these days?

    Space Merchant
    Last reply by Space Merchant,
  30. 4Jah2me

    CCJW established 21st August 2000.

    by 4Jah2me

    I thought I'd start this as a new topic. It seems that the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses was not established until 21st August 2000. So what was the Jehovah's Witnesses 'organisation' before that date ?

    Srecko Sostar
    Last reply by Srecko Sostar,
  31. 4Jah2me

    "Jehovah’s Witnesses will not enjoy freebies under my government" – Akua Donkor

    by 4Jah2me

    https://www.myjoyonline.com/news/politics/jehovahs-witnesses-will-not-enjoy-freebies-under-my-government-akua-donkor/ The flagbearer of the Ghana Freedom Party, Akua Donkor, says since the religious beliefs of Jehovah’s Witnesses do not allow them to exercise their franchise, they will not enjoy any benefit under her presidency. Justifying her decision, Madam Donkor explained that because they have refused to exercise their civic duty, they don’t deserve to enjoy any freebies from the State. Therefore, should she win the December 7 general election, her first action will be to expel all Jehovah’s Witnesses from the civil and public service and also prevent …

    Arauna
    Last reply by Arauna,



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