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Everything is possible with Georg. lol

WTJWorg has affiliate organizations all over the world. The smallest of them are called by the name - congregation. Congregations are part of, under the administration of a national body registered in a particular country. Shortened, colloquial name - Betel. Each such religious registered body receives a certain amount of money from its state and thus has financial support for its activities. It may also have some other financial benefits, such as exemption from tax on purchases and the like.
In addition to donations from its own membership and government money, WTJWorg buys, sells and builds real estate. So organization (GB) is also involved in the real estate business. I guess that's what Jesus recommended. lol
Furthermore, WTJWor goes so far as to sue the state if it wants to be denied its "annual appanage."

 

Everything is possible with Georg. lol

Hmmmm …. good point!

Which parts of the Bible are the so-called Constitution for WTJWorg?
Perhaps the one from Matthew 18 where it says that the entire congregation participates in "legal proceedings" against offenders from among their ranks?
Why then does WTJWorg determine guilt/innocence by its own 3-elder procedure? This is a gross violation of the article from the "Constitution".

l faith? 2 Peter 2:21-22. Therefore, it's not the conversion that becomes the problem, it's the criticism of a false prophet that makes them apostates. This includes the disfellowshiped.

On a related note, yesterday was Groundhog Day, and Joe Biden tried to shake hands with his shadow.

@George88 I have to laugh at your comments, because you are not commenting on my comments at all, but you have your own topic outside the context of my statements.
 

The initial idea is flawed as it introduces imperfection into a scenario where it should not exist. The use of the word "almost" is irrelevant because, in reality, all the children would have been perfect.
No one in this scenario would have eaten from the Tree of Knowledge, thus being shielded from evil intentions and actions. Hence, this concept would not have come into existence as it is an imperfect theory conceived by an imperfect human.
In the Old Testament, the punishment was severe, but it couldn't prevent God's chosen people from rebelling. Despite witnessing firsthand the wrath of God and receiving warnings from His chosen prophets, they persisted in their wrongful ways.
When Jesus incorporated additional provisions to God's commands, he redistributed certain punishments to governments, thereby attributing to them the duty to administer severe penalties. Considering that Jesus reiterated God's commandment of "You shall not murder" in the New Testament, it becomes evident that governments responsible for executing individuals bear the guilt of bloodshed and will face divine judgment as a result.
 

The concepts themselves are clear. However, the challenge lies in applying them correctly. As we have come to understand throughout history, our choices as humans are twofold - we can either do what is right or what is wrong. It is through our actions, behavior, and even our words, particularly when directed towards those whom God has chosen as leaders, that God evaluates us. Those who have strayed from the righteous path will face judgment from God Himself. It is not the place of a small, self-appointed group of discontented individuals to determine what is right or wrong. This has never been the case, and it never will be.
Your suggestion implies that all children are inherently wicked, making them enemies of God since birth, instead of gradually becoming adversaries of God through their actions. You have just confirmed a concept from the Watchtower using your own words that you and others have previously criticized the Watchtower for. That truly is quite amusing.
Why do you believe that all children behave in a wild manner?
 

Yes, the concept of "free will" can be applied here as well, related to setting benchmarks and standards, eg a person's weight and percentage of alcohol. If we want to be realistic, all alcohol is an intoxicant. Tobacco is an intoxicant, as are some other types of plants that some people take for "mood". Some intoxicants are legal and others are illegal.
I know some JWs were bothered when some other JWs could drink a lot. Whose "free will" should we "silence"? Those who drink a lot because "you can't see on them" that they drank a lot? Or those whose conscience is offended when they see others drinking a lot?
None. No.
If you remember, there is plenty of information about the official position of WTJWorg which prohibits that kind of communication. You and the like are a good example of how "doctrinal unity" does not influence some individuals to act "uniformly". lol
So isn't that already explained?
Even in the 1st century, Jesus said that the wolves were in his flock.

....your GOOD will be done, ........
lol

Letter2022 and Letter2022 I wrote unexpectedly.
I had gone to the Kingdom Hall with my mother-in-law and after the third Saturday, I wrote the letter in Dutch and mailed it. That was Saturday, September 17, 2022. In January 2023, I translated the letter into English using Google Translate and sent the letter worldwide.
By Sunday, February 19, I had reached 1172 elders worldwide with the letter. A few days later on Wednesday, February 22, Antony Morris III was removed from the Governing Body.
I called the action from September 17, 2022 through February 19, 2023 "PROJECT JEHOVAH."
The Netherlands, Belgium, Surinam, Caribbean Islands (all Dutch language) 224 elders
Australia 115 elders
England 66 elders
Guyana 19 elders
Ireland 35 elders
Northern Ireland 13 elders
New Zealand 19 elders
Scotland 24 elders
Congregation English Rest of the World 21 elders
Letter sent by regular Mail to 81 Kingdom Halls (159 congregations of Jehovah Witnesses) 636 elders
https://jehovah.nu/letter2022.pdf
https://jehovah.nu/rijkjanssen.html
 
letter2022.pdf

Great! Applying it in its proper context shouldn't pose any difficulties. God values the presence of "good" free will rather than "bad" free will. If you grasp this distinction sooner rather than later, it will lead to a better outcome for you, or not. lol!

When you refrain from distorting your argument, you will discover a refreshing clarity, even if you no longer possess the ability to proclaim the truth. It appears that you have firmly decided to harbor hatred towards the Watchtower and God.
Yes, rather than blaming God for the challenges in your life, consider taking logical responsibility by acknowledging your own choices and their misalignment with God's values. It's important to recognize that God did not create Satan; instead, He created an Angel who chose to rebel and become Satan. These are two distinct identities arising from the same creator. The transformation from good to bad was a result of personal choice, not a direct act of God. 
True witnesses have genuinely sought to understand the word of God through diligent study. However, by engaging with disgruntled individuals who lack such understanding and create distorted narratives for personal gain, your perspective has been compromised. It is essential to seek genuine sources of wisdom. Something people won't find here. 

If you take away all the video clips, and the music, what in the world is he saying is the reason they left Mormanism?
Is it because the guy was gay and the woman was a lesbian?
It seemed to me a compilation of irrelevancies.
Without SPECIFICITY, it’s all narrative noise.
In fact, if you are not “gender dysphoric” (whatever that meant in their case …(?) …), if you did not know better,  it might be considered a commercial for LDS.
 
 
 

Does Jerome's opinion really matter to God?

Absolutely. When facing a situation that can be countered by the opposing party, it holds no significance. Admit that you lack a valid counterargument to the nonsensical narrative you are advocating.  It's about viewing things through the lens of reality.
What are the consequences of being ostracized despite being JW by others? It is crucial to substantiate your argument, a task you have neglected for quite some time.
You seem to base your actions on your perception of societal norms, rather than truly understanding human behavior. It appears that you and others in your circle struggle to grasp the concept of "imperfection." I'm not talking just about the Watchtower, but everyone in general.
Jesus recognized the importance of preserving God's teachings for future generations. Just as the first Christians looked to Jesus's example, those to come would depend on the written word to guide their faith. Certainly, he engaged in conversations with numerous individuals to impart teachings, much like the approach of JWs when spreading their beliefs. Moreover, Jesus vehemently denounced the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and anyone who defied God's commands. Jesus is not the appropriate example for you to use when expressing your confusion.
So, in essence, you despise God for imposing a condition of repentance and for anyone who shares your perspective. Do you truly think that God would welcome rebellion? 

WTJWorg aka GB has no "doctrinal unity" going back 140 years until today. Nor does today's composition of the "Main Ecclesial  Body" aka GB, which leads JWs all over the world, show "unity of doctrine". Every now and then they "abandon, reformulate or clarify" the previous "firmly established Biblical Truth".
But that's why GB makes an extraordinary effort to create and maintain "uniformity".

@George88 Let's not equate "distancing" from WTJWorg and its doctrines and practices with circumstances that lead to the creation of a different dynamic in mutual relations with people with whom we were previously "hung out" as members of the JWs community.
There will be various and varied reactions. Some will completely reject the possibility of contact with ex-JW, others will at least be polite and say hello on the road, and some will sometimes want to talk about anything.
Some ex-JWs really miss contact with family or friends who have remained JWs. Some other ex-JWs are bothered by the lack of culture when they happen to meet former "brothers". For some it ceases to matter and they can deal with "fanatical JWs", who consistently adhere to the WTJWorg's institutional instructions to completely cut off relations with ex-JWs, without much trouble.
Jesus had no problem communicating with all kinds of people, from little children to decent people to hardened lawbreakers. We, ordinary people, generally cannot imitate that way of dealing with other people. And we are not even obligated, because we have the free will to choose who we want or don't want to deal with.
I respect that "choice". What I don't want to appreciate and respect is the "hate by GB decree" that imposes "shunning".
 
 

Bingo!

WTJWorg aka GB has no "doctrinal unity" going back 140 years until today. Nor does today's composition of the "Main Ecclesial  Body" aka GB, which leads JWs all over the world, show "unity of doctrine". Every now and then they "abandon, reformulate or clarify" the previous "firmly established Biblical Truth".
But that's why GB makes an extraordinary effort to create and maintain "uniformity".

The Jewish system of worship was established by God (the Jewish God). JWs say his name is YHVH. Thus, Judaism is at its root a correct, true religion.
People who want to become members of the JW religion must renounce their previous religion, if they were believers of any church. As far as I know, Jesus never renounced his Jewish religion.
Jesus, like you in your commentary, condemned the corruption of the religious leaders within his Jewish religion. Jesus did not despise Judaism and own belonging to Judaism, the religion/faith of his fathers, but he despised the religious hypocrisy of the people of his time.
As far as I know, Jesus kept all the customs of his Jewish faith. He never told his followers to stop keeping the "law of Moses". Moreover, he taught them to do everything the "Pharisees" told them, but not to act hypocritically like the Pharisees.
This tells us that Jesus was not advocating the rejection of Judaism as the true religion. The establishment of the "new covenant" does not exclude the very essence and truth, truthfulness of the Jewish religion.

The Jewish system of worship was established by God (the Jewish God). JWs say his name is YHVH. Thus, Judaism is at its root a correct, true religion.
People who want to become members of the JW religion must renounce their previous religion, if they were believers of any church. As far as I know, Jesus never renounced his Jewish religion.
Jesus, like you in your commentary, condemned the corruption of the religious leaders within his Jewish religion. Jesus did not despise Judaism and own belonging to Judaism, the religion/faith of his fathers, but he despised the religious hypocrisy of the people of his time.
As far as I know, Jesus kept all the customs of his Jewish faith. He never told his followers to stop keeping the "law of Moses". Moreover, he taught them to do everything the "Pharisees" told them, but not to act hypocritically like the Pharisees.
This tells us that Jesus was not advocating the rejection of Judaism as the true religion. The establishment of the "new covenant" does not exclude the very essence and truth, truthfulness of the Jewish religion.