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greybeard on Tuesday July 10th, 2012

The following quotes were published in the May 1, 1997 Watchtower: “JEHOVAH GOD is the Grand Identifier of his true messengers. He identifies them by making the messages he delivers through them come true. Jehovah is also the Great Exposer of false messengers. How does he expose them? He frustrates their signs and predictions. In […]

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greybeard on Wednesday April 4th, 2012

Dear brothers and sisters,

With the Memorial of Christ’s death so close, many of us wonder about our own relationship with Christ Jesus. Are we in the truth? Are we in Christ? JJ has just finished a talk/video for Youtube and this site that addresses this subject. We hope you enjoy.

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greybeard on Tuesday March 27th, 2012

Have you ever been invited to someone’s home for dinner, but not eaten any of the food? Only sat there and watched them eat?  What purpose would that serve?  That is exactly what the Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses do.  They invite millions of people around the world to come to the Lords Evening Meal…and […]

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greybeard on Monday February 20th, 2012

If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. (clashing cymbal NWT) If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such […]

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greybeard on Wednesday February 1st, 2012

Many come to this web site confused looking for answers and how to make sense of all they were taught as Jehovah Witnesses.  Many are searching and some have come up with new understandings and desire to share there thoughts and new beliefs. Some get very upset when others share something that does not go […]

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greybeard on Thursday January 12th, 2012

I can still remember the day I was walking down the beach praying to Jehovah to not let me be fooled by anything. I asked if it were possible that Jehovah’s Witnesses were not his exclusively chosen people. If so, I wanted to know about it no matter what the cost. This was a very heart felt prayer. It wasn’t long after that a series of events unfolded in my life and the result was my being disfellowshipped. I feel I was very repentant yet the elders had their minds made up. I had been reproved before for drinking and a letter to back that up was on record. ( 1 Corinthians 13:5 HCSB) This was very alarming to me as I had some time with no problems and was trying very hard. This lack of mercy really shook my faith in the organization. I figured since I was no longer a JW it was now time to research all I could online about the organization I was raised in. Before being disfellowshipped there was absolutely no way I would visit such a web site as jwfacts.com. As a matter of fact, jwfacts.com was the very web site that helped me the most to learn “The Truth About The Truth”. (TTATT) (By the way, I am no longer disfellowshipped and have been reinstated)

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greybeard on Friday December 16th, 2011

(This article was written by brother Ed and posted here by Greybeard) The organization of Jehovah’s Witness is truly made up of of many God fearing people. They have made a stance which often puts them at odds with “the world”. Most people do not understand their fervent desire to please God. Many of them […]

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greybeard on Tuesday December 13th, 2011

I went to the doctor the other day for a check up on my health.  I told the doctor that I wanted to start exercising and eating right in hopes of not needing to take the blood pressure medication he had me on anymore.  My doctor told me this would be impossible so I said […]

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greybeard on Wednesday November 23rd, 2011

The following quotes were published in the May 1, 1997 Watchtower: “JEHOVAH GOD is the Grand Identifier of his true messengers. He identifies them by making the messages he delivers through them come true. Jehovah is also the Great Exposer of false messengers. How does he expose them? He frustrates their signs and predictions. In […]

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greybeard on Wednesday October 19th, 2011

s a person who has suffered from much resentment sense learning The Truth About the Truth (TTATT). I have needed to put tools into place in order to get over it. For me, it hasn’t been easy. I believed with all my heart that I would not grow old in this system and now that is where I find myself. Growing old and unprepared to support my wife and myself through old age. As much as I hate to admit it, I realize that ultimately the blame lies with me. I could have heeded the warnings about those who claim the end is close and warnings about false prophets from Christ but I didn’t. I also ignored the Watchtowers prophetic record especially when people at the door would mention it to me.

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greybeard on Sunday October 9th, 2011

Because of my love for Jehovah’s Witnesses (JW’s), it’s easy for me to maintain a positive tone and show kindness toward them on this blog. Also, I do not promote blogs or websites which slander, show maliciousness, bitterness or have an ax to grind – so to speak – with JW’s or the Watchtower organization. […]

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here is a prayer often recited by people in various types of recovery programs called the Serenity Prayer. Here the short version:

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

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greybeard on Sunday September 25th, 2011

When first made aware of this quote I didn’t really believe it. I didn’t want to believe it! If it wasn’t brought to my attention by a good friend, I wouldn’t even have bothered to look it up in the Watchtower Library. Because I know this person to be a serious Christian I did look it up, still not believing this quote could ever have been printed in a serious religious journal. Guess what, the quote below was copied right out of the Watchtower Library. Do you think this is the kind of thing that an organization directed by Jehovah’s Holy Spirit would print? Hardly! While they are not condoning in print the practice they mentioned, after such a statement, most Christians likely would feel compelled to launch into a condemnation of such a practice! To call it what it is, CHILD ABUSE! No, not the spirit led organization of God. They just take the tone that it’s probably not a good idea because it could cause your children to be masturbators in the future. This is a sick example of the Watchtower going places that they NEVER should go in the pages of their magazine. Is this organization spirit directed, you decide. I have…..

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The Watchtower of 2006, 2/15 “Questions From Readers” article asks this: What three dangers was Jesus warning against at Matthew 5:22?

In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus Christ warned his followers: “I say to you that everyone who continues wrathful with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; but whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable word of contempt will be accountable to the Supreme Court; whereas whoever says, ‘You despicable fool!’ will be liable to the fiery Gehenna.”—Matthew 5:22.

Jesus used things familiar to the Jews—the court of justice, the Supreme Court, and the fiery Gehenna—to convey to them the increasing severity of the punishments for sins of increasing seriousness.

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greybeard on Thursday August 25th, 2011

Did you feel the 5.8 earthquake yesterday? For many of you in the east this is a very rare event and probably your first time ever feeling an earthquake. Those of us in California have felt many. I myself would fear a tornado much more by far. Tornado’s kill people in the US every year. Today is the first day after the earthquake. I would guess that many JW’s are out in service today. This weekend the Kingdom Halls will probably be full on the east coast. No doubt the GB has already assigned someone to write an article about this event and how close we are to the end.

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greybeard on Wednesday July 13th, 2011

This Was the title of an article in 22 of April 1970, Awake! Magazine. As the title indicates people became disturbed by certain changes. What changes? Let the Awake! Tell us:

“Changes That Disturb People
One of the reasons is that people are disturbed by what is happening in their churches. Yes, millions of persons have been shocked to learn that things they were taught as being vital for salvation are now considered by their church to be wrong. Have you, too, felt discouragement, or even despair, because of what is happening in your church?”
Awake! April 22, 1970, p.8.

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greybeard on Thursday July 7th, 2011

If you are a Jehovah’s Witness you know for a fact they teach that only Jehovah’s Witness have any hope for surviving Armageddon as the following Watchtower quotes explain: “Only Jehovah’s Witnesses, those of the anointed remnant and the “great crowd,” as a united organization under the protection of the Supreme Organizer, have any Scriptural […]

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Some of you may have noticed JJ has not written as much or posted as much as usual lately.  You are about to see the reason why.  He has spent many long hours over the last few weeks producing this new video.  In an e-mail to me JJ said, “My aching fingers, I got carpal […]

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The following was taken from jwfacts.com

“Therefore now with your mouth make a public declaration of your faith by answering these two questions that I shall ask you, and let your answers be hearable, that all those about you may be witnesses to the declaration that you solemnly make:

(1) Have you recognized yourself before Jehovah God as a sinner who needs salvation, and have you acknowledged to him that this salvation proceeds from him the Father through his Son Jesus Christ?

(2) On the basis of this faith in God and in his provision for salvation, have you dedicated yourself unreservedly to God to do his will henceforth as he reveals it to you through Jesus Christ and through the Bible under the enlightenment of the holy spirit?” Watchtower 1956 July 1 p.407

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greybeard on Wednesday June 8th, 2011

After learning “the truth about the truth” (TTATT) at times I would experience cognitive dissonance.  Cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable feeling caused by holding conflicting ideas simultaneously.  While I had learned the facts about the Watchtower organization I still had feelings rooted in almost 50 years of being a Jehovah’s Witness.  My guess is that […]

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greybeard on Thursday May 26th, 2011

I have often wondered about this question, “Does God only love those who love him?” What about all the ones he killed throughout history? Is that loving your enemy? My opinion is that many religions throughout history have painted a very ugly picture of God. However Jesus has painted a very different picture and tells […]

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greybeard on Friday May 13th, 2011

We are very proud to announce or first JW Struggle video! We now have a youtube channel with our new video entitled, “Is Jesus Your Mediator” up and ready to watch in HD. JJ has has put in many man hours on this project. Andrew helped with the script. We have reviewed it and feel […]

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greybeard on Sunday May 8th, 2011

New JW Struggle Forum: http://jwstrugglehelpforjehovahswitnesses.yuku.com/ JJ and I have been looking into other forum platforms. We think we have found one that all will enjoy. It is very nice and easy to use. You will need to create a user name and password. This new forum is on yuku.com like many other popular forums. If […]

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What would you say is worse? Calling someone a “despicable fool” or calling them “mentally diseased”? Personally I see no difference. Jesus said at Matthew 5:22, “However, I say to YOU that everyone who continues wrathful with his brother will be accountable to the court of justice; but whoever addresses his brother with an unspeakable […]

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greybeard on Monday May 2nd, 2011

At John 15: 1-17 Jesus/Yashua said, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have […]

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greybeard on Friday April 29th, 2011

One might ask, “Since Jehovah is the one who forgives sins, why do I need to “call the older men of the congregation?” The Watchtower is correct telling us the “mature older men in the congregation can help remorseful sinners.” But is this always the case? Do most Jehovah’s Witnesses feel like they can gain forgiveness from going to the elders as James 5:14-16 tells us will happen if a sinner confesses to them?

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greybeard on Wednesday April 27th, 2011

“…If we as individuals do not fully understand a certain position taken by the slave class, that is no reason for us to reject it or return to Satan’s world. Instead, loyalty will move us to act humbly and wait on Jehovah to clarify matters.” Watchtower 08/8-15 If we find ourselves in a position where […]

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greybeard on Monday April 25th, 2011

Why do you apply the Bible to everyone else and not yourselves? Why do you constantly go beyond what is written when the Bible says not to? Why do you disfellowship people for not agreeing with your every word when you have been proven wrong and without Gods spirit direction for over 100 years? Why […]

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greybeard on Saturday April 23rd, 2011

I would like to bring everyones attention to the new “Media Downloads” link at the top of this web page. Here JJ will be posting audio and video for your enjoyment. JJ and Andrew have already given their story for anyone who would like to listen in. Because they both are still in good standing […]

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greybeard on Wednesday April 20th, 2011

If you are a struggling Jehovah’s Witness of the “conscious class” you may feel very lonely. I know I do as most of my friends are JW’s. It’s not easy to tell if your JW friends are of the “conscious class” without possibly risking being disfellowshipped. Before you know it you could be approached by an elder or two elder asking you questions about your loyalty to the GB.

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greybeard on Wednesday April 13th, 2011

As per many requests JJ has added a new forum page to this web site. Many of you may have noticed that the subjects in these blogs have taken different directions off subject. I am probably the most guilty one as far as that goes. However we had no place to take a different subject. […]

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greybeard on Saturday April 9th, 2011

I have been thinking about partaking at the up coming memorial of Christ death for quite some time. For the last two years it has been a goal of mine. when I do I will do this in private. I have second thoughts only because sometimes I feel unworthy. However I do believe that partaking […]

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greybeard on Wednesday April 6th, 2011

For the most part of my life as a Jehovah’s Witness I would turn away rejecting beggars and pan handlers viewing them as bums. If I saw them smoking or over weight I really felt justified in rejecting them. I had more respect for the guy who said, “hey, I’ll be honest, I want to […]

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greybeard on Wednesday March 30th, 2011

Jehovah’s Witness’s at one time claimed to know what constellation of stars Jehovah God dwelled in. When I found this out I couldn’t believe anyone on Earth could be bold enough to make such a claim. Where did they get this knowledge? It certainly did not come from the Bible. Here are there claims: 1927 […]

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greybeard on Friday March 18th, 2011

As most all of us know. Japan just had a 8.9 Earthquake and large tsunami devastate their country. Not to mention the nuclear power disaster. My heart and prayers, and I am sure yours too, go out to all of those families in Japan undergoing this terrible turmoil right now. This sad event is all […]

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greybeard on Tuesday February 15th, 2011

Before I get started on this subject I would like to let you know that this is only my opinion and not that of this web site or others who contribute here. I do always pray and ask for Gods holy spirit to guide me and lead me in the truth. Hopefully this is taking […]

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greybeard on Friday January 28th, 2011

I just got home from a meeting at AA. For those of you that do not know what that is, it is Alcoholics Anonymous. I have been going there on and off for about eight years. At this new meeting I attend they close by saying the Lords Prayer as everyone holds hands. Not at […]

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greybeard on Monday January 24th, 2011

Romans 7:24-25 “Miserable man that I am! Who will rescue me from the body undergoing this death? Thanks to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So, then, with [my] mind I myself am a slave to God’s law, but with [my] flesh to sin’s law.” (NWT) As we all know, The Apostle Paul wrote those […]

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greybeard on Saturday January 22nd, 2011

As we look at the world today with all it’s religions that claim to use the Bible as their guide, what do we find? Do they all agree on scripture or is there many differing view points? Does it matter if all Christian’s agree on a particular subject or not? It has been said that the Bible is a instrument that you can play any tune on. Is that true?

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greybeard on Friday January 21st, 2011

Like many, I was born into a Jehovah’s Witness family. I can remember giving my first talk at the Kingdom Hall at age 8 in the back school. I remember my parents taking my bother and I from door to door for years as a child. Teaching us what to say or giving us a pamphlet to hand to someone. I remember my job of putting the tracts in the door or under the mat. I remember all the pioneer talks as a young child and setting the goal of pioneering.

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Amos on Sunday November 7th, 2010

Dear Brethren, a few months ago a brother gave me one of the most important books that I have ever read, “The Two Natures in the Child of God.” It discusses in detail, the two natures within the “New Creature,” the fleshly & the spiritual. This is the reason that I called for comments concerning […]

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greybeard on Wednesday November 3rd, 2010

Are there Christians who are born again and Christians who are not born again? Are there anointed Christians who partake of the Lords meal and non-anointed Christians who do not partake? Are there Christians that go to heaven and Christians that stay on Earth? Jehovah’s Witnesses would say YES to all three of these questions. What does Gods word the Bible tell us?

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greybeard on Saturday October 30th, 2010

It is sad to say but many people who ask that very question, “Do you have an open mind” are very closed minded people themselves. As a Jehovah’s Witness I was taught to turn down other religious literature and avoid “apostates”. However when we talked to people at the door we expected them to have an open mind to our religion.

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greybeard on Wednesday October 27th, 2010

If Jehovah’s Witnesses are right then that would mean billions of people on this planet are going to die and only 6 million Jehovah’s Witnesses will be left alive. In reference to those who follow Jehovah’s Witnesses the book Revelation—Its Grand Climax At Hand! published by Jehovah’s Witnesses in chapter twelve paragraph 14 states, “They come to Jesus’ anointed brothers and “bow down” to them, spiritually speaking, because ‘they have heard that God is with them.’ ”

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greybeard on Monday October 25th, 2010

Written by veritas re, taken from: http://www.paradisecafediscussions.net/showthread.php?tid=6722&page=2 I have a theory about how persons are able to “see” real Truth. 13 And on the sabbath day we went forth outside the gate beside a river, where we were thinking there was a place of prayer; and we sat down and began speaking to the women that had […]

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greybeard on Sunday October 24th, 2010

Top Ten Things Wrong with Jehovah’s Witnesses 1. Christ Jesus is not their mediator but the governing body/organization is. (Compare 1 Timothy 2:5) 2. They accept the organization as Gods sole “channel” of truth not relying on Holy Spirit themselves. (Compare John 14:16,17) 3. They believe the Watchtower contains Gods truth, directed by Holy Spirit. […]

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greybeard on Tuesday October 19th, 2010

I like all Jehovah’s Witnesses were discouraged from seeking a higher education. It was so discouraged that I didn’t even give college a second thought. I really took a liking to drafting in high school but knew I wouldn’t make it a carrier because I would need to go to college. I wasn’t concerned at […]

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greybeard on Sunday October 17th, 2010

I want to know the truth! Don’t you?  I want to test it!  What does the truth have to fear?  Jehovah’s Witness’s are indoctrinated to believe that they can only review spiritual things through the “slave” or “governing body” as written in the Watchtower and Awake.  To go elsewhere is to seek help from apostates.  […]

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Amos on Saturday October 16th, 2010

Dear brethren, this is just a note to let you know that I’ve been caught up with some temporal things at present, but hope to give my bio soon. Amos Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]

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greybeard on Thursday October 14th, 2010

The Call to Get Out Of Babylon The Great, When? Has the call to get out of Babylon The Great really went out yet? What if JW’s are wrong about 1914 and Jesus choosing them in 1918? What if the call to get out of Babylon The Great is a future event. Revelation 18:4 says, […]

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greybeard on Wednesday October 13th, 2010

Everyday my heart breaks a little more. I am in agony ever sense I discovered Jehovah’s Witnesses are not truly lead by Jehovah’s Holy Spirit. I have come to understand that one must truly be willing to sacrifice his friends and family according to what Jesus said: Matthew 16 :25, “For whoever wants to save […]

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greybeard on Wednesday October 13th, 2010

In a January 8, 1947 Awake article entitled “Are You Excommunicated?” The Watchtower writes, “If you are one of the 138,000,000 people in the world that were born and raised as “Protestants”, then you are already excommunicated by the Roman Catholic Hierarchy. This means that you are looked upon with the blackest contempt by the […]

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greybeard on Tuesday October 12th, 2010

Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that salvation will only be for those who are Jehovah’s Witnesses:

“Only Jehovah’s Witnesses, those of the anointed remnant and the “great crowd,” as a united organization under the protection of the Supreme Organizer, have any Scriptural hope of surviving the impending end of this doomed system dominated by Satan the Devil.” Watchtower 1989

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greybeard on Monday October 11th, 2010

2 Timothy 3:16&17, “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.” If you were “fully competent ” and “completely equipped” to go camping would you need anything else?

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