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Obituaries: James Martinez
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BELLEVUE — James Martinez, 86, Bellevue, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 2, 1933, in Uvalde, Texas. He worked at Center Mfg. He was a faithful Jehovah's Witness and elder. He was a faithful and loving husband. He was a diligent Bible student and he enjoyed sharing his faith from door to door at every opportunity. James looked forward to the Bible's promise of the Resurrection in John 5:28. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Martinez; son, Gregory Martinez; daughter, Mary Nelson, three grand children, 10 great-grand children; and three great-great-grand children. Donations in his me…
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Correct me if I am wrong, but it seems that despite this informative document recently made available to download in several languages on the JW website, there is not too much of a mention of it by any of the opposers and "campaigners" against child abuse in the JW organization. Here is the entire document: JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES’ SCRIPTURALLY BASED POSITION ON CHILD PROTECTION Definitions: Child abuse may include neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, or emotional abuse. Child sexual abuse is a perversion and generally includes one or more of the following: sexual inter-course with a child; oral or anal sex with a child; fondling the genitals, breasts, o…
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I can agree with general idea you present. For sure, we can find the truth on various places, among all sort of group of people. We can find the truth even on the African plains, where the lion must eat the zebra to remain alive. And a zebra must exist so that a lion may have something to eat. And this "evidence" is a "proof" how The Truth looks like on this level. From this example, i am sure, you can understand where my thinking goes sometimes. So, we on Earth have many Truths, with many Shapes and many Sorts. 2+2=4 is also The Truth. Hurricane Florence is also The Truth and affect people's life. Bad inclination of human heart is The Truth as also it is comp…
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“Finally, Moses cried out to Jehovah: “What should I do with this people? A little longer and they will stone me!” as the Israelites went online and complained 24/7 over everything under the sun. It is an update Exodus 17:4 into the present. Though the July 2018 Watchtower article entitled ‘Where are Your Eyes Looking?Â’ nowhere makes the connection, beyond a vague reference to those having ‘a measure of responsibility in GodÂ’s organization,Â’ which everyone took as a reference to congregation elders, I couldnÂ’t help but think the ones of the Governing Body had themselves foremost in mind as beneficiaries of the counsel offered. It is not as though I have any …
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Some of you might remember we had a lot of fun with this video as well over here: Â
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WHY would Jehovah's Witnesses reject Government calls for Independent Inquiry into sexual abuse?
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(New news ....) A MONTANA Judge Orders Jehovah’s Witnesses to Turn Over Internal Documents Related to Childhood Sexual Abuse April 12, 2018 On April 5, 2018, Judge James Manley of Sanders County, Montana ordered the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization to produce documents and testimony related to internal reports and investigations into the childhood sexual abuse of NPR’s two clients. In this case, the two Plaintiffs were sexually abused as children by a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Elders in the local Jehovah’s Witness congregation in Thompson Falls, Montana were aware of the abuse and failed to report it to the police, choos…
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I cannot understand why there is only partial information concerning the Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower Society Child Abuse accusations from around the Earth. I have just put a status on my FB page saying that : The one thing I have learnt in life is, that I don't know the truth about anything". The reason for this is that there is always some doubt about things read 'online'. Are they true ? Does one want them to be true? Are my opinions correct? So with that in mind I will continue with the information I 'have read online'. We all know that Child Abuse and Sexual Abuse accusations are, or appear to be 'in fashion' right now. In politics, in entertainment, a…
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ABBY Andersson is a hard working, bubbly member of many community committees, but behind that big smile is a childhood of dark secrets. Mrs Andersson was born into a family of Jehovah's Witnesses and said she experienced many terrible things during her time in the religion. This included sexual abuse which was covered up by the religious community, including her parents. "I told dad that this man had done something inappropriate," she said. "I discussed it with my other young friends in the church and they had similar experiences with this man. "We all went to our parents and they just swept it under the carpet, nothing ever happened." Her pa…
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When life gets hard, we need to remember we’re not alone. Source
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Sobantu studied Bible truths and left his violent lifestyle. He now visits his neighbors to teach them about a world free of crime and gangsters. Source
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German Sophie Jones explains after leaving the sect. 15.09.18 ZThere are always moments when you are not sure if what you are doing is the right decision. You completely lose the previous life: family, friends, and faith in all promises of salvation. In the beginning, everything collapses over you. When I told the first Jehovah's Witness in my environment that I would not be coming to the meetings. Not yet, but I'm curious what will happen next.
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I ask because many explain that the Governing Body is the channel of communication for God to humans today but they are not prophets. Are they a "collective prophet"? As they are a "collective" channel of communication? (I say that since a couple were ousted from the Governing Body decades ago) How would you explain?
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JW Weekend Meeting September 15, 2018
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a heartbreaking video has emerged online showing how far reaching and deeply ingrained this shunning policy is; a video showing JehovahÂ’s Witnesses clapping in applause as a little girl announces she is shunning her own sister. Little Melody, and the sister she doesnÂ’t have. The incident appears to take place at one of this years Watchtower conventions. The video was posted on youtube by the girls parents, apprently eager to share with the world how they had trained one of their children to pretend her sister didnÂ’t exist purely on the basis of religious dogma. The video was comment-protected once viewers began expressing concern and displeasure at what t…
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Santos G. Martinez
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Valley Hills Funeral Home Santos G. Martinez, 93, long-time Sunnyside resident, passed away peacefully Friday September 14, 2018 surrounded by all her loving family. Santos G. Martinez was born in Shelby, Texas on November 5, 1925. At a young age she met the love of her life Nasario Martinez, they married on June 6, 1942. She alongside her husband migrated all across the United States working agricultural until finally settling down and making their home in Sunnyside, WA in 1953. Together they had 24 children and leave a legacy that will not be forgotten by those that knew her. She will be greatly missed by all. http://www.yakimaherald.com/obituaries/santos…
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The annual convention series of Jehovah’s Witnesses in and around the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) begins this weekend at their Kwali Assembly Hall. A statement issued by the convention organisers say the  theme of convention: “Be Courageous “  is apt at this critical times, adding that “we need courage more than ever at school, at work and when tragedy strikesÂ’Â’. Each weekend, beginning September 14 through December 23, delegates would be spiritually nourished and refreshed, the statement said. The statement made known that the 3-day program consists of 54 presentations that will include talks, audio dramas, interviews, and short videos. Addit…
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I remember when this came out... LOL
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Successful Family Life
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Love Identifies True Christianity
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See also: Jehovah's Witnesses believe that exactly 144,000 faithful Christian men and women from Pentecost of 33 CE until the present day will be resurrected to heaven as immortal spirit beings to spend eternity with God and Christ. They believe that these people are "anointed" by God to become part of the spiritual "Israel of God". They believe the 144,000 (which they consider to be synonymous with the "little flock" of Luke 12:32) will serve with Christ as king-priests for a thousand years, while all other people accepted by God (the "other sheep" of John 10:16, composed of "the great crowd" of Revelation 7:9,14 and the resurrected "righteous and the unrighte…
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RUSSIA: Criminal investigations of 69 Jehovah's Witnesses - list By Victoria Arnold, Forum 18 Full list of 69 Jehovah's Witnesses charged or named as suspects or currently on trial for "extremism"-related offences as of 13 September 2018. Of these, 25 are in detention, 9 under house arrest and 30 under travel restrictions. Four are thought not to be under restrictions. Since January 2018, law enforcement agencies have been raiding Jehovah's Witness homes across Russia, often involving armed riot police or National Guard troops. These raids are usually led by the Investigative Committee, but the FSB security service and anti-extremism police have also parti…
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Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kassel held an exhibition marking the 70th anniversary of the largest gathering of Witnesses in Europe during the aftermath of World War II. Source
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When seeking a marriage mate, we need to be patient and choose wisely. Source
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Is anger ever justified? What should you do when it starts to build? Source
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Some things are more important... ( a loving family with time, always helping each other ) SON: "Daddy, may I ask you a question?" DAD: "Yeah sure, what is it?" SON: "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "That's none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing?" SON: "I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour?" DAD: "If you must know, I make $100 an hour." SON: "Oh! (With his head down). SON: "Daddy, may I please borrow $50?" The father was furious. DAD: "If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you  march yourself straight t…
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