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Thank you!

Thank you,Twyla, as always for the spiritual gems.

Your work is much appreciated!

Consider this, Tom. The individual who was disfellowshipped claimed that he pressured the Elders to address his atrocious crime, which he is still being pursued for under secular law. This is a case of CSA at its worst, and you are suggesting that James/Pudgy had to pressure the Elders to take action? If those Elders were racist like he is, any other group of Elders would have acted appropriately and purged him from that congregation without hesitation upon learning of the charges. That is not a baseless and dismissive allegation as you people here are trying to downplay it. However, "thinking" is defending a person who is accused of CSA as a Jehovah's Witness. We could argue the same thing for apostate Srecko, who defended James, but at least he had a motive as an apostate. So, she thinks I'm crazy? I'm not the one who fled from the mental institution with that mindset, lol! If he was found "not guilty" of the state charge despite strong evidence with electronic surveillance, it is important to emphasize that his age and medical condition should not cause the jury to overlook that evidence in a trial for that charge. It is highly doubtful that he will be acquitted of the 2 remaining charges out of the initial 8. It is very likely that he has already been placed under house arrest or on probation due to his condition. If he has been placed under house arrest, he will not be allowed to have any visitors other than family, including members of his congregation. Additionally, he will not have access to electronic devices with internet connection, as this would contradict the purpose of the felony charges against him. So, unless he has wealth like "Weinstein," he won't be getting out of that one. I am truly perplexed as to why JWI, who purportedly has an attorney in his family, has not clarified that concept to that person "thinking."

Your behavior seems to be in line with the very behavior you criticize. It is hypocritical to speak out against others while failing to recognize your own abusive conduct and resorting to personal insults. Your actions contradict your outspokenness. Perhaps it is time to reflect on the inconsistency of your behavior, "thinking." You still claim to be a witness, even as you persist in defending yourself with your own deceitful words against scripture. It's ironic and amusing.

That spirit had nothing holy about it…more like a dark entity..

No nor do I…..but he keeps the forum active I suppose.

Yes yes I know..I did the maths too…I was trying to be nice…..one is dealing with “ One flew over the Cookoo’s nest”…..here…

Thank my dear one

it has always been my understanding that the elders would not disfellowship him even tho he asked to be. No matter of the confusion …I would still talk with him as I have done previously and I wish the man well… He fell on his sword for the sake of others and peace..

Here is the material for the weeks of July 1-7 and July 8-14, 2024. TB Meeting Workbook and CBS week of JULY 8-14, 2024.doc Meeting Workbook and CBS week of JULY 8-14, 2024.pdf Watchtower July 8-14, 2024.doc Watchtower July 8-14, 2024.pdf Watchtower WEEK OF July 1-7, 2024.doc Watchtower WEEK OF July 1-7, 2024.pdf Additional Highlights -JULY 1-7, 2024.doc Additional Highlights -JULY 1-7, 2024.pdf Additional Highlights -JULY 8-14, 2024.doc Additional Highlights -JULY 8-14, 2024.pdf Meeting Workbook and CBS week of JULY 1-7, 2024.doc Meeting Workbook and CBS week of JULY 1-7, 2024.pdf

It is not unusual for adults who behave like children, particularly in a spiritual sense, to lack knowledge in many areas. It is important to rely on professionals and those who genuinely appreciate God's laws. Christianity is not meant for conformists who are attached to other unrepentant sinners and then claim to be Christian. Tom, what has become of the Israelites and Jews? If your commentary implies that I should allow my brothers to be destroyed on judgment day due to their current foolishness, then so be it. However, that wish of yours should not be forced upon others.

Sorry @Thinking. I was taking a guess that he was closer to age 65 than to 120. But I have now been corrected. I think he's now claiming that he is closer to 6. If you have followed his past claims under some of those other names, you'd know that he has a bigger and more expensive sniper rifle than @Pudgy could ever dream about, plus 2 PhD's in Theology. Quite the combination. That's quite a feat for a 6-year-old! I'm super impressed.

“And now, brothers and sisters, step right around the corner into this Jerusalem exhibit, and . . . Oh, for crying out loud! There is BTK again, got in somehow and submitting everyone to his apostasy test. Can’t we get rid of this guy?”

What's another correction to add to the extensive list of errors spanning over a decade? It's ironic how even a six-year-old can possess greater knowledge than the people here, don't you think? Lol!

BTK can correct me if I'm wrong, but a person who remembers Russell's time in a meaningful way would have to have been born at least around 1904 just to be 12 years old when Russell died. That would make him 120 years old this year. My conversations with @BTK59, @George88, @AllenSmith35, etc., have led me to believe that he is closer to 65 years old. This might not be true, but it's based on a couple of things he has said. That said, he does without a doubt have knowledge about Russell and early Bible Students.

‘ Brothers and Sisters there will be no Branch visit today , instead we have something even better, here’s an angry old man from the internet who thinks he is just as insightful as the Watchtower’

Studying different forms of worship helps us gain a deeper understanding of diverse religious practices. When adhering to scriptural laws that allow for the expulsion of wrongdoers or those who refuse to repent, any faith that abides by such laws is in alignment with the teachings of scripture. Now, with the Holy See making an effort to summon a Bishop to the Vatican due to his slanderous remarks about the Pope, we must reflect on whether this Bishop could potentially face excommunication for simply criticizing the Pope, or if his actions involve publicizing severe accusations and allegations are to blame.

Isn't there a noticeable distinction? The Elders hold the authority, while the congregation witnesses the genuine repentance and profound transformation. I can't recall a moment when Paul sought a vote.

Early this morning, I recalled a thread where Anna made a comment about Catholic excommunication, and noted that the GB have moved in that same direction:

This doesn't contradict what you are saying about the updates, but I always found it interesting that Paul said "the majority" as if the entire congregation was considered in the reinstatement process. (2 Corinthians 2:6) This rebuke given by the majority is sufficient for such a man;

Check out your abusive behavior first, then we'll talk. So, true. When have you stopped the truth from being told? I don't need to project on a false premise. It masks his mental state, especially when he should already know that the lifeboat he thinks isn't there is actually supplied by God. The Captain of God's boat knows where and when to steer that ship to safety.

There you go, @BTK59, I lured him in for you. Now you can keep his dialogue fresh for the next 30 pages by bickering with him. Throw him a lifeline. He’ll be ignored without your help.

20. What should be done when BTK is tossed out of the group still again for abusive behaviour? ”Aw, just leave the windows wide open, because you know he will instantly reappear under another name whether you do or not.”

At first glance, logic and reasoning could support the illustration of the Titanic and the inspection sticker, and most JWs would accept it as a good and ingenious answer to the objection. What is important about the correctness of inspection sticker (for a boat or fire extinguisher, etc.) is that the "Responsible Person" of an institution ("Titanic") must check in a timely manner (on a regular basis) whether the "thing" is correct and up-to-date. It is not the duty of the user who finds himself in trouble. The "responsible person" will be responsible for damages if someone is injured due to the malfunction (or wrong instructions) of the "boat" or "fire extinguisher". So trivializing and downplaying how accurate the "sticker" is is a successful method of self-delusion for the everyday life of any JWs (or anyone else), just until a shipwreck or fire occurs. Did ex-JWs jump into the sea without a boat from the Titanic aka WTJWorg? Does WTJWorg even have "lifeboats" in case their ship sinks? No, GB does not have boats in preparation on its ship, because they are convinced of "unsinkability" like the captain of the Titanic. No JWs have a choice about the method of saving their life when they realize that the "ship is sinking". Since there are no boats on the WTJWorg ship, the only way is to "jump into the sea". Some survive the fall, but some get injured or even die. The number 47 has spiritual implications for some because it is found in biblical texts. How many were or will be the "47 annual milestones" in WTJWorg that will mark "progress" and "improvements" because it is supposedly, a moment of "divine guidance" and his "intervention"? As you yourself used the word "curiously", I am convinced that you also think that it is just that, curiosity, and nothing more than a human delusions, like "improvements" about/on women's pants, men's beards and something/anything else.