Posts by Doubtfully Yours

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"Birthdays rob the glory of God"

by sabastious in

humans are unique.

each one is unique in his/her own regard.

like your thumbprint, your life is unlike any life in existence.. .

Doubtfully Yours

I have a little problem with not being able to fully and openly celebrate my birthday and that of my loved ones due to Biblical principles. Having said that, I have my own personal little rituals that celebrate my birthday privately, and I know of several JWs that have their own personal rituals to observe the special day in a private manner.

Then again, as big an Organization and as clicky as we all are, if we were to have birthday celebrations, we'd be celebrating each day, and yes, then it sure would be most distracting from what's really important in these difficult times: The preaching work.

DY

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My Very First Thread Criticizing the WTS....................

by Judge Dread in

a couple of posts by hamsterbait motivated me to post this.. the elimination of the book study: it was the only place where those who were shy, or anxious, about commenting would comment.

it was small, intimate and we had a lot of fun.

remember the "f" word?

Doubtfully Yours

Are you kidding?! I absolutely loved it when they eliminated the bookstudy meeting!!! That meeting was a pure nuisance!

I'm still keeping hope alive that they'll do away with one of the assemblies, hopefully the 2-day circuit one; just keep the 1-day special day and lessen the district assembly by one day to be just Saturday and Sunday. As I get older, I get tired of hearing the same old thing over, and over, and over.....

It's a pipe dream, I know. Then again, who would've thought back in the day that they'd cut the bookstudy? So, it might actually happen!

Keeping hope alive!!!

DY

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im so mad ,angry , fuming , i want bethels phone number please !

by looloo in

jw
friends

to cut very long story short , my inlaws have not seen my child for 18months we left the area they live 2 years ago after a ex min servant was sent to prison for abusing kids including my eldest child , understandably i wanted a fresh start !

today my jw motherinlaw tried to give her disfellowshipped son ten pounds for our child (her granchild she hasnt seen for 18 months ) he asked her why ?

she told him i told her it was best if they didnt see our child anymore just before i left town (half hour drive away from our new home ) this is not true at all !

Doubtfully Yours

Looloo,

I'm glad to hear the person who molested your child is in prison, where all child molesters belong. However, about your main complaint on contacting Bethel regarding what you perceive to be 'unloving' behavior of a member, please understand that the Organization shares the Biblical teachings with its members but it's up to the person individually to apply it in their personal life.

On the other hand, if I understood correctly based on what you wrote, you had an adulterous affair with their son, perhaps one of the reasons that got him disfellowshipped, then you moved away which made it the more inconvenient to see the grandchildren; you must admit that, with your own behavior, you've all created the scenario and now you complaint about it?! Look in the mirror, my dear, and own up!

DY

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Do You Really Care About the People On Here?

by snowbird in

jw
friends

how they're feeling, coping?.

well, do you?.

thanks to those who respond.. syl.

Doubtfully Yours

I love everybody here!

This is why I keep dropping my two cents every so often, to see if anyone here recovers their good thinking and comes back into the fold!

In the meantime, keep checking www.watchtower.org for your own peace of mind and life guidance.

DY

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Some Confusion - What is this site in regards to JW?

by Green Jade in

jw
friends

i seem to have a bit of confusion concerning the purpose of this website and the people in it.

perhaps i am not computer savvy and do not understand some of the expressions used.

could someone comment and help clarify.. .

Doubtfully Yours

For me, it's a nice venting venue for some small silly frustrations of my own with the Organization. Also, it's a place where I sometimes defend the Org from the vast majority of liars and disgruntled members here.

Totally mixed feelings about it, but it really doesn't matter one bit as I don't spend much time here at all.

Just have fun with it; take the useful and leave the rest alone. Hopefully, as it happened to me, soon you'll find there isn't much useful stuff at all here and you'll find more productive ways to spend your time.

DY

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I don't believe my boyfriend is 100% committed to this religion. How to handle?

by herlovelyworld in

hi guys!

im very new here and i need a little help.. im not a witness, but i know all of the quirks and rules and whatnot because my long-distance boyfriend is a witness.

the issue, other than the obvious, is that i fell in love with him before he told me he was one of jehovahs witnesses.

Doubtfully Yours

A definite no-brainer. If he's a real JW, he'd never show any interest in a non-JW. So, that act alone goes to show his commitment to the religion is.....ZERO!

The behavior applies to other faiths and lifestyles as well.

DY

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Name Some Stupid Organization/ Congregation Rules

by minimus in

jw
friends

there's a lot of them!.

one rule is you can't wear a tee shirt with writing on it if you are working at a quick build kh .

nothing with logos.. let's add more stupid rules that were in your hall or that the organization has.. .

Doubtfully Yours

I must admit that I have an issue with the "no birthday celebration" bit. However, I continue to make my own personal ritual to mark my birthday, and many others I know do the same. I hear of families going very discreetly out to dinner with their loved ones, or even going as far as giving them gifts right on their birthday. I mean, what's the big deal?!

I truly in my heart of hearts don't for a second believe the Almighty is really offended about a brief moment of rejoycing for being born into this wonderful life!

This and the allowing young children (anyone under the age of 17) to get baptized really upsets me!

It's just me, though. The attitude really may due me in if it's broadly known by my JW peers that sweat the small stuff.

DY

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This Weekend YOU Should Be Out In Service!

by minimus in

jw
friends

it's saturday morning and i'm at work playing on my computer.

how much better than knocking on doors!!!

!.

Doubtfully Yours

This Saturday morning I got up a bit later than usual, made breakfast, watched a bit of news and other stuff on TV with spouse; then, leisurely and peacefully we both got ready to go out on service.

The car group of brothers/sisters we all had a wonderful time, laughed, shared experiences, told stories, etc. It was very, very nice, and felt as if I did what I as a Christian was supposed to do.

Service, meetings, gatherings with my co-worshippers all comes with ease and naturally. The older I get, the more I understand and appreciate the Organization.

DY

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I'm done...

by MrFreeze in

i'm officially walking away from this religion.

even though it means i'll be on my own.

i don't really care anymore.

Doubtfully Yours

Be true to yourself. However, I gotta tell you, you'll find the same kind of people everywhere. It's part of our most imperfect human condition.

Be well.

DY

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Witnesses taking credit for bloodless surgery research and implementation

by sabastious in

i gets me almost into a frezy when witnesses use this asinine argument.. if jws were ever the reason for bloodless surgery reasearch it was because doctors were tired of having to let you guys die.

they found a way to keep your asses alive even with your ridiculous superstitions!

you should thank the doctors of this world for having such love and compassion.... -sab.

Doubtfully Yours

We sincerely do thank all professionals in the healthcare industry who respect our beliefs and give us the best treatment available without violating our conscience.

There are now throughout the nation plenty of doctors and institutions that offer all sorts of surgeries and treatments just as effective without the use of blood. Surely a blessing to JWs and many others that object to the use of blood.

DY - Hello y'all!!!