been there, seen the movie, bought the t-shirt - done all three!
still cringe at how i viewed the corporation's teachings as sacrosanct.
bite the bullet lurkers - treat your gangrenous thinking and begin your recovery.
Unfortunately most don't wake up and smell the cult until they are mauled by the borg personally in some way.
I saw things happen to others over years and all the cult responses kicked in. But, when "what goes around came around" (as the saying goes) did I start to see things from the perspective of the ones that had been hurt, disfellowshipped, marginalized and demonized.
so went to the meeting last night.
i had not been to one since before the holiday break (3 weeks ago).
besides, it was our first meeting in the new format.
hello everybody :) i have been visiting this forum for some time.
i noticed that many can't really free from the past in the org despite many years outside of jw.
i was awaken with a bang.
There are more ways of showing support for a dangerous mind control group than being an appointed man or contributing funds. Just by placing your bum on the KH seat everytime you attend one of their indoctrination sessions you are counted in their stats. Stats that keep the WT lie going. If you're still engaging in FS you are counted as "active" contributing to their number tally that keeps the lie going.
Of course, it's your life, but personally once I saw the ugly, ugly side to the org I just could not in all good conscience lend support to this group. I felt passive attendance is still support and silence can be interpreted as approval.
was it 1931 when they adopted jehovah's witnesses?
(at the time with lower case w) isn't it about time now they changed name again?
i mean everything else is changing why not the name!
The Kingdom Cart People
this is what is happening in a spanish congregation in our area.
this happened 3 weeks ago.
this brother conducted the school and after the school was over, another elder gave the announcement: "( name of the person) is not longer a jehovah's witness".
does anybody remember a rumour or maybe it was a truth?
?...something about hidden pictures or symbols in the artwork of the watchtower.
was it one of those urban legends?
does anybody remember a rumour or maybe it was a truth?
?...something about hidden pictures or symbols in the artwork of the watchtower.
was it one of those urban legends?
Oh yeah, in my opinion, there are some, not all, but some of the artwork pics that are dubious to say the least.
hello people.. i'm tired and a bit sick at the moment but i can't let anyone think that this is going to go away.... i am able to tell you a few things in order to prevent any confusion in the minds of those who are thinking that nothing will come of this arc;that nothing will effect the wtbts in america and other places.. i have been there and given my testimony.
helen milroy and her assistants were there along with another group of people who are there to lend assistance if you crack up at any time during or after the hearing.
i did not crack up but can see how this happens.. security is tight and anonymity is sacred to them as they want to protect all who come forward.
the 2016 january tv.jw.org broadcasting has a clear message: jw.org needs more money!.
the 2 months of donation increase is not enough: the thousands of projects are not a 2 month project.. so: thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you (heh heh heh) and send us more!
personal conclusion: if i had any doubts that the society is sincere, this openly money grabbing has made my perception complete.
You can tell by that really humble, unsophisticated broadcasting studio that they are just about skint. Poor things have had to "make-do" with yard-sale equipment and a thrift shop wardrobe.
Hell, they can't even afford basic acting lessons.
Just Jehovah's humble people, happifying the sheeple from a basement studio with no bells or whistles.
NOT!!!
here is video someone put out that goes deep into c t russell's associated involvement with the freemasons.. there is no question that he drew out a good portion from this organization in creating some of his theological ideas.. being that it was j rutherford that helped to place a pyramid monument at his grave site indicates he could have been associated with the freemasons himself to a certain extent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpqfxdvo-54.
a cross and crown laid upon a cross pattee inscribed with "in hoc signo vinces" resting upon downward pointing swords in saltire is often used to represent the knights templar.
If they are so damn interested in truth why not just own it.
They could put out some articles, have a book burning and claim nu-lite. In effect - publicly purge themselves of any freemason connections.
But no, they hide it at every turn. Gee, wonder why. Lied themselves into a corner - much?
