the study wt of march 2016 is up on jw.org and is the standard article around this time of year...pressuring young kids to dedicate their lives to the organization again.
this wt will be studied during may, so just in time to pressure them into baptism at the regional conventions this summer.such articles really upset me, as the realization of how many young promising lives will be destroyed.
how many families will be broken up, when the child who got baptized as a minor (ages 6 and up are mentioned in the literature) decides as a young adult that his/her conscience no longer allows him/her to be part of such a destructive cult.
This JW practice is no different than infant baptism of other faiths, no different.
Kids do not know shit from shinola!
Their bodies along with the brain are developing, evolving, maturing; this is why they cannot enter into a legally binding contract.
No wonder why Jesus waited 'til being fully cooked prior to taking on such commitment.
The WTBTS is only interested in the numbers. The $$$ and numbers. That's all.
DY
in your personal experience, do you think that the wt attracts needy types of people?
over the years, my experience is that they do attract very needy, insecure, dysfunctional, types.
i had an acquaintance that i just basically cut off.
Yes!!!
We are just a bunch of delusional about the future, depressed about the present and damn tired of chasing the damned dangling carrot!!!
DY
so why do you think the borg is encouraging youngsters to get dunked sooner?
i reckon it's cause they are easy to victimise.
i mean, some-one could say, keep our secret, nobody will believe you & god wont love you, but think of the power they would have if they say "you will be disfellowshipped," on top.
Control is number one, and also makes up the high numbers for the membership-numbers-driven WTBTS.
Nobody outside the legal adult age should go into any contract, let alone the biggest contract which will affect the rest of a person's life.
What does this so considered Christian org have against following Christ's example in this regard?
The Bible clearly states that one should carefully follow Jesus' example in all things.
Well, as in all other cases, they cherry pick scriptures in this as well.
DY
this should be fun.
building a wall is unchristian.
i can't understand why the pope is getting involved in american politics.. poor donald..
Reflecting on the meaning of being a true follower of Christ, politicians absolutely are not Christians.
DY
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2014/12/22/jehovahs-witnesses-buy-fishkill-rivercrest-apartments/20788311/.
jehovah's witnesses now owns a major apartment complex in the town of fishkill.. tenants say they've been told their leases will not be renewed.. the sale of the 250-unit rivercrest luxury apartments closed dec. 3, the deed on file at the dutchess county clerk's office shows.
while sale price is not stated, the transfer tax indicates a transaction for $57 million.. rivercrest is a modern development west of route 9d just north of beacon and was a project of avr realty, which also developed other housing and commercial spaces in that area as well as projects in eight states.. the sale deed is between rivercrest development llc, based in yonkers, and watchtower bible and tract society of new york, inc. as the buyer.
Not booted out... for now.
Unless any lifer bethelite has a skill needed by the WTBTS, it is just a matter of time before being booted out under the guise of "much needed help out in some area".
I truly feel bad for some that trusted this Org literally with their LIFE and now get kicked to the curb to fend for themselves without viable skills or funds; and then have the gall to order them not to be bitter about it but to trust in Jehovah instead.
What jerks!!!
DY
i'm an unbelieving but baptised jw.
i woke up to ttatt around 4 years ago.
i haven't been regular to meetings for nearly 10 years.
R Spike.
Daniel Wiebe.
Christian Katja.
I love their YouTube info.
DY
list as an accomplishment on a resume, "i escaped from a mind control doomsday cult?".
sometimes when i reflect on it, the magnitude of this accomplishment amazes me..
Anyone who dares jotting down this in the list of accomplishments, do not be surprised if the interview/job doesn't come. Don't do it!
It screams "looney" or "coo coo for cocoa puffs"! 😜
DY
okay, so at the "imitate their faith" ca there was a special speaker from the gb.
and he started discussing psalms 1:1 and how we today could "sit in the seat of scoffers".
he then mentioned that many bros. and sisters criticize the org and think they are so smart by researching online.
Happy to know that they know we are on to their lies and deceit.
Be afraid GB, be very afraid!
DY
on the one hand , if their is a disaster , a natural occurrence such as an earthquake , tsunami , tornadoes etc, the witness armageddon barometer kicks in .many fence sitters , relatives etc.
flock to the nearest k.h.
for a time.. on the other hand ,.
It will continue to change as time goes on.
A resurrected JW from the 70s/80s/early 90s would not recognize what the WTBTS is today. It's evolving even too quickly for me these days!
Today's JW might not recognize what it'll become by the 2040s come around.
Same with all other faiths.
DY
is it possible to full time pioneer while working a full time job without making up the hours?
i know of a brother who recently got married too a pioneer the guy was really desperate to get married because his wife despite her many 'spiritual credentials' has very few christ-like qualities unfortunately, anyway that's besides the point.
he is a pioneer now and i'm sure he will be a ms soon the organisation likes that type of stuff the 'pioneer couple' so it shouldn't come as a surprise.
Honestly speaking, if a person works full time there's no way he/she can be full time (regular) pioneer. He/she lies on her monthly time report all the time.
With all the extra JW stuff we have to comply with (weekly meetings, meeting preparation, more so when one has a part in it, keeping up with JW Broadcast crap, family worship evening, personal study), and lets not forget time much needed to have fun and relax. If one complies with all that required JW stuff, there's no way a normal/rational person can put in more than like 15 hours monthly into this time-wasting effort of preaching.
Monthly time reporting makes liars of ALL JWs. I'm sure the GB knows this well, as usual, just doesn't care.
DY
