Watchtower Society
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THINK ON THESE THINGS
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8, KJV) In John 8:32, Jesus made a powerful statement: “You will…
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NOT INSPIRED, BUT LED BY THE SPIRIT? WATCHTOWER DOUBLE-SPEAK
While they confidently assert that they are the faithful and discreet slave selected by Jesus himself to lead all Christians toward a proper and accurate understanding of the Bible, the governing body does acknowledge an important distinction: they are not inspired by God in the same way that the early followers were. “In the first…
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DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE DELINQUENT CONGREGATIONS LIST?
IF YOU DON’T PAY, YOU’RE PUT ON THE DELINQUENT CONGREGATIONS LIST! Yes, you read that right. It’s just like failing to pay your electric bill or your bank loan: JWorg puts congregations on a delinquent “debtor” list. While they claim they don’t “pass the plate” because? Plates are for amateurs. They have installed a per-head…
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MOVING ON – LIFE AFTER THE WATCHTOWER
Leaving the Witnesses isn’t just about avoiding Kingdom Halls and their meetings. The whole experience of being a Witness really changes how you see things and who you are, and it’s not as easy as just snapping your fingers to wipe away those deep-seated beliefs and thought patterns. Right now, deciding to leave is tough…
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Is Salvation in God or an organization?
You know, I remember back when I was part of the Witnesses, the Society really pushed the idea of “directing attention to the organization” during Bible studies. I always found myself wondering why that was such a big deal, because it just didn’t sit right with me. It makes me think: Do Jehovah’s Witnesses really…