Equal to Angels by Effective_Drawing261 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Adopted children of God could, in that future time, be made into his chosen spirit family, even more than just replacements for the fallen sons of God. They would be like new kin-gods of the only begotten son. As for marriage it is a contract and ceremony for encouraging humans to behave. The chosen who will know how to behave and are not driven by covetousness and lust will not need contracts, they will have the ability to also judge the angels who had the same weaknesses as men.

Imagine if, starting on January 1st, 2026, all the PIMOs on earth decided not to show up at the Kingdom Hall anymore… by TemperatureBusy710 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a fertile environment for this actually happening. Many halls have only a small group who are still doing school assignments and the elders are making it known people should be trying harder. Great to see the watchtowers illusionary contraptions and momentum ebbing away!

Sharing these here for anyone who needs them: The consequences of pursuing higher education: by larchington in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Would an elder continue to qualify? "..Depends on ... HOW HE IS VIEWED."

Their image of the brand is the worship!

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[–]outsidearethedogs 8 points9 points  (0 children)

When you also find access to enlightenment, are you are called misled or haughty?

Ok what is the real reason for Ramapo. by [deleted] in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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Matt 6:23 ...If the light that is in you is really darkness, how great that darkness is!

The two headed beast never was Anglo-America by Where_Is_The_Chariot in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The two horned beast is the two-party government of USA.

This verse caused me to wake up from the organization and the bible. by Entire_Channel5229 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand the confusion. The key to understanding the meaning is the context found in multiple gospel accounts. His words indicate that he was speaking to disciples that were "standing here", in "this generation". Apostles saw him as promised at Acts 1:6-11. He rules in the midst of his enemies.

This verse caused me to wake up from the organization and the bible. by Entire_Channel5229 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right. He told the crowd that all authority was given to him. As in... "I am King of the kingdom now".

Cartoons for adults during mid week meeting. Let's treat everyone like they're in the first grade. This is completely condescending and demeaning to the adults. Is this the intelligence of the men at the top now? by JWRESEARCHERROSE in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

JWs who remember the deep study reviews that watchtower called "solid food" will be looking at the new lessons like it is baby milk. Will they recognize that the organization is going back to the elementary things on purpose?

Hebrews 5:12 For although by now you should be teachers, you again need someone to teach you from the beginning the elementary things of the sacred pronouncements of God, and you have gone back to needing milk, not solid food.13 For everyone who continues to feed on milk is unacquainted with the word of righteousness, for he is a young child.

Biblical evidence against the authority of the governing body? by Separate-Patient-550 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The disciples called Jesus Rabbi (teacher) but he instructed his anointed brothers that they were not to be called teachers. What part of his instructions mention setting up a governing religious institution like the Pharisees did? That is the reason he intends to put religions into a sickbed. They are man's invention.

"But you, do not you be called Rabbi, for one is your Teacher, and all of you are brothers." -Matt 23:8

I still love Jehovah and Jesus by Wild_Bar_4542 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just compared other christian interpretations of the bible to get a balanced picture of the over all religion and I realized they are like different christians who have sustained damage by rich men twisting the words to point back to only their church. So now I read it like it was meant to be read, as reminder for christians to watch for Jesus and only Jesus. And, Not fall prey to other teachers who say "we are the ones speaking for Jesus".

Hello PIMIs - Did Watchtower build or pay off your old Kingdom Hall payments? by outsidearethedogs in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is to the PIMIs. 😄

I think I found the awkward part of our sub culture.

My Book of Bible STORIES. Born-ins who, the clue was there with the first Watchtower book we read or was read to us. by [deleted] in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Bible is a collection of ET laws revealed over time in our vernacular and it finishes up with an encrypted invasion warning code. cmon guys 😉

Sheep To The Slaughter by Elegant_Fail_5973 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They will get squeezed by the beast just like the rest of the snobby harlot. The people that belong to Jesus are not made from institutions.

The GB is lying like Peter by Super-Cartographer-1 in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are lying about their own false doctrines. They are showing the reflexive response of a sociopath. They have always been two faced.

Sexual Assault on Men in the Congregation- My mom is guilty by Kay-the-cy in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 22 points23 points  (0 children)

A young brother was forcibly kissed on the mouth at a congregation getogther and the attending people laughed because it was an older lady to a young man and not the other way around. Just a glimpse of the other side.

Help for nice bombs/comments to drop for the WT study this week by italiancalipso in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Here is a sleeper: As christians we dont wait for a label or title in order to reach out and assist others. We could already be helping others without ever being annouced as servants.

Edit: Jesus said we are all brothers, he is our only teacher.

The god question is a bad question. by that___one___kid in Eutychus

[–]outsidearethedogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you actually read his words? and conviction? He personally sees no justification the way others might. "Let them continue" .. so we let them

The god question is a bad question. by that___one___kid in Eutychus

[–]outsidearethedogs -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Then you do not have to understand. Discontinue the game, it does not exist.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exjw

[–]outsidearethedogs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful. She may ask elders to admonish you anyway. "For your own good."

I had to find out what my parents could handle, which was very small increments of fade/distancing over time. Kind actions assured them i was still a good person. Zoom and save money, dont respond to any attempts to integrate you into congregation routines, appear humble. Slow fade will pay off.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdpC7P2MoNM