i've had a theory for a long time that jws historically have appealed to people who have been displaced or find themselves in a new environment away from family and friends.
i also read an article recently that suggested that internal migration in italy was a big boost for jw growth.
more generally it has long been theorised that new religious movements are a phenomenon particularly associated with disruptive features of modernity, including the hyper-mobility of people in the modern age.
Great thread!
Landy summed it up very well!
Ask yourselves, when was the last time a well educated, dignified, problem free person with no emotional baggage or issues, perhaps a professional business person or business owner, walked on into a Kingdom Hall and chose to just join up?
No, usually the society appeals to people who are "challenged" in some way....
oh, and don't be offended:
if an elder approaches you and wants to arrange a shepherding call one possible response is..... "well thankyou brother, but jehovah is my shepherd.
i shall lack nothing.
(ps 23:1) but thanks again anyway".
Turn the tables!
Just roll up on the door step of an elder and say "It has been noticed that you may be struggling with your spirituality. I am here as a fellow Christian to offer you some guidance and encouragement so you don't suffer spiritually. I'll have a coffee please..." and walk in....
Watch how quickly he refuses YOUR call!
oh the irony!.
i have noticed several times, that a business, owned by an elder who used to be at bethel as a young guy, advertises here!.
ok, before i get shot down, i understand that ads are generated somehow by key words on the page etc...(perhaps someone can explain it properly?).
Thanks Simon. I kind of understand it more now.
Um no Landy...what sites do YOU have ?? haha...
I still think it is funny / ironic....even though it was probably not intended by him.
r'n'b star and former immature/imx singer marques houston getting baptized:.
video.
https://www.instagram.com/p/bjhhfwnaf6k/.
Never heard of him....
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"my dear girl, there are some things that just aren't done, such as drinking dom perignon '53 above the temperature of 38 degrees fahrenheit.".
over to you ....
"I simply adore your outfit! I have the same one myself!"
well that`s what was impressed on me to differentiate between the true religion and false religion , when i was converted in 1960 , do they still claim that ?
believing that they still do , i will say this.. what about ,:the governing body who definitely are set apart from the rank and file for their attitude towards the r&f , but also from the attitude of the r&f towards the governing body members.many do seem to idolise gb members by their actions , and the gb members dont seem to discourage that.. and not only for their attitude , how about their life-style , being housed in bethel with all the mod -cons of modern civilization as opposed to a r&f member living in a third world country .does the wt society do anything to make their lifestyle improve ?
{ did jesus have a place to rest his head ?
Try disagreeing with the direction from the elders and GB! Then see how quickly their "authority" is exercised in judgement!
oh the irony!.
i have noticed several times, that a business, owned by an elder who used to be at bethel as a young guy, advertises here!.
ok, before i get shot down, i understand that ads are generated somehow by key words on the page etc...(perhaps someone can explain it properly?).
Oh the irony!
I have noticed several times, that a business, owned by an elder who used to be at bethel as a young guy, advertises here!
Ok, before I get shot down, I understand that ads are generated somehow by key words on the page etc...(perhaps someone can explain it properly?)
But nonetheless, it is so funny to see! I wish I could take a screen shot, and send it to his fellow elders! Oh that would have him in deep trouble trying to explain his way out of it!
i got thinking ,which at times can seem erratic , it's the publisher cards that should of rung the loudest bell !
i still can't believe i fell for believing early christianity had some writing reports to the apostles.
wt legalisms are their foundation of the church..
Yes Pale Emperor!
I raised that same point!
WHY did the names need to be on it if it was just for statistical reasons?!?
The reply I got was "so we can determine who needs spiritual help"
Right....
