DFd even though repentent - how do they do that?
I used to believe (and tell others who would ask) that only those who weren't repentent for sinful actions were DFd. Since then, I've heard a ton of experiences, and seen a few first hand, where that...
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Welcome to the forum zeroday. It's very true that the secretive nature of the JC makes it a ripe candidate for abuses.
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Thanks Andrew...please excuse the typos just got my iPad 3 and this virtual keyboard takes some getting use to...
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Greetings from Quito, Ecuador my brothers and sisters!I couldn't help but think of the contrast, "the new earth governed by such loyal company men" or the kingdom rule by our Lord and king Jesus....
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Zeroday welcome to the forum! I want an iPad 3 soooo badly- good for you, enjoy! Check out the app "HCSB study bible" it is really good IMO.
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Thanks JJ however I'm an Atheist...a happy Atheist to be sure. I have complete respect for believers...
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Well I'm glad you are happy Zeroday and I respect your viewpoint as well!
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zeroday wrote:Thanks JJ however I'm an Atheist...a happy Atheist to be sure. I have complete respect for believers... Greetings Zeroday & welcome to the forum.It's interesting that you state that...
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Thanks Amos...when I disassociated myself 8 years ago I began to do a little introspective into my life of faith. Raised Catholic then JW for 28 years I had a lot to think about. I read books did...
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Zeroday, as you say "it was refreshing to let go of the judgmental attitude and live and let live". I'm not an atheist but I've experienced this as well. Jesus taught us not to judge but for some...
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Amen, brother Andrew! When we start a religion, then we need some rules and procedures. Soon the "company" book will overrule the Bible. Jesus simply stated: Where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name, I...
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Hebrews 10:25"Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching." I looked up the word EXORT...
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I am a third generation Jehovah's Witness and was in it for over 52 years. What caused me to leave? I began to closely read the words Christ spoke and his words were so powerful in helping me to see...
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Have you read the Shepherd the Flock book (elders book)? It talks about determining genuine repentance and states that crying does not cut it. It's up to the elders to see if you feel enough shame to...
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=14pxHi, I would like to share the experience i had not that long a go. I longed to talk to my mother and sisters as i have not spoke to then for more than 15 years as i am DFed and so i asked to see...
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Howdy, 1st Cor. 5:13 "Remove the wicked man from among yourselves" Paul clearly gives this job to the congregation, NOT to a tribunal of elders. Consider: the elders have something to lose if they go...
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" Paul clearly gives this job to the congregation, " That's part of the problem right there. The WTBTS plays fast and loose with the meanings of words. They have several meanings for...
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I vividly remember studying a WT magazine back in the nineties about Jehovah's reasonableness and his willingness to yield. It really stuck in my mind. It was focusing a lot on the attitude of elders...
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Paul recanted 1 Corinthians 5:13, he felt remorse and with anguish and many tears! God was his Witnesses! He probably was commanding put the wicked men without God Spirit! 1 Corinthians 7:12 But to...
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Maybe someone can help me with what R said at the ending. Reasoning Book basically says there is no longer any hope left for an apostate. Where does it say in the bible that apostates have no hope...
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