I attended the agm and god, it's as if they are trying to entettain the audience. It is like they don't even have a regard to being serious anymore, which makes me sick. How am I supposed to focus on what you're really trying to say if all most everything you do say is feignly amusing. Out of all the witticism I did not laugh once. It all just feels fake and not even like a religion.
So many wisecracks....
by Caupon 10 Replies latest jw friends
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Stand for Pure Worship
I agree with you, in fact the same witticism wisecracking nature is far too permeated within the organization, at least in our circuit. It's definitely something that needs to be kept in check for fear we become like the churches, wearing jeans for days of worship, and holding bingo nights. Or, turning a blind eye to serious matters such as heavy petting fooling ourselves thinking that its not a concern as its not fornication. Being a True Christian and practicing Pure Worship are not matters to be taken lightly. In my experiences the more lighthearted a congregation was, the more likely it had problems. That's not to say that as Christians we cant laugh or enjoy recreation, but for the most part we need to maintain discipline. These are serious times we live in and our outlook should reflect the same in harmony with 1 Pet 3:8,11; Titus 2:2, and especially Philippians 4:8.
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NeverKnew
I just had a JW friend tell me that they got to see the gb. Their opinion?
"They seem so nice. We were all very excited to hear from them."
I wonder if my friends can name all eight of them.
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watson
They should be excited! Those are THE Faithful and Discreet Slave now!
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clarity
Yikes ...that is hard to take....... the good news is that your eyes
will open .....REAL WIDE from now on!
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Welcome to a site where you can tell your truth, rant & see things
clearly. All the best on your journey Caupon
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Have you written an introductory post yet ...we will read every word.
clarity
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Glander
I remember their names - D, D, P, V, C, C, D, & B
Brothers- Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donder & Blitzen, (nick named "Brazen".)
Rudolph is in rehab.
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braincleaned
I actually like the wisecracks, because it's the only valid thing they have!
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NeverKnew
SFPW says " In my experiences the more lighthearted a congregation was, the more likely it had problems."
Can you give us examples?
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Caupon
clarity, I have started my intro already. It should be on list no. 5894.
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designs
I would imagine to most JWs the banter among the GB was welcomed, it will bond them to these guys for the rest of their lives.