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Discussion in 'General Baptist Discussions' started by Gene Hawks, Nov 12, 2009.

  1. Steven2006

    Steven2006 New Member

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    Regardless of personal opinions or first impressions, this could be exactly God's will. Why limit God by what we perceive others may think? Maybe people might just ask about the name because it provokes questions and this amazing story is just what God wants your church to tell?

    If God is leading your congregation this way, you just might have your answer.


    Your question made me think of this quote:

    "“Thus, through prayer to God, the study of the Word, and reflection, I come to a deliberate judgment according to the best of my ability and knowledge; and if my mind is thus at peace, and continues so after two or three more petitions, I proceed accordingly. In trivial matters, and in transactions involving the most important issues, I have found this method always effective.” - George Muller


    May God bless your church.
     
  2. saturneptune

    saturneptune New Member

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    You might have an excellent point there about the name. Just because the name "Watchtower" got such a negative response here does not mean God would disapprove of it. It is like the obstacles for the starting of the church itself. The more, the better.

    Good post.
     
  3. kyredneck

    kyredneck Well-Known Member
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    It depends; How were they Baptized?
     
  4. kyredneck

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    ........anyway, FYI, we refer to them as JeeHaws around here........
     
  5. Zenas

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    Watchtower® is a registered trademark of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. You might not be able to use it without their permission, and I expect they have the resources to enjoin you from doing so.
     
  6. Steven2006

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    I ran a quick google check and see that there are other Watchtower Baptist churches. For what that is worth.
     
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    JW's are well known here and hand out watchtower magazines left and right, there are left in stores, the only laundromat is woned by a JW so they are in there all the time. If a chruch here was named watchtower people would assume it was JW.
     
  8. donnA

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    Just means multiple baptist churches are infringing on copy right, which is not legal, of course.
    Theres a church here named point of grace, which I am sure is also copy right protected by a singing group.
     
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  9. Zenas

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    The more often it is used without the JW's objecting, the harder it would be for them to object in the future.
     
  10. Marcia

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    It may be that "Watchtower Society" is copyrighted. I am not sure "Watchtower" is copyrighted. Just a guess here.
     
  11. Zenas

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    Source: Trademark Electronic Search System of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
     
  12. Marcia

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    Thanks for giving us the verification of that, Zenas!
     
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