Posts by stuckinarut2

recent broadcast have gerrit losch talking about not holding a grudge and in septembers broadcast david splain talking about not demanding an apology after being wronged.

the subject of forgiveness and revenge is one of many examples of moral contradictions in the bible.

the book 1984 mentioned the terms double think and double speak.

stuckinarut2

Well said!

You made some very valid points indeed!

The hypocrisy of the society is disgraceful when it comes to this issue!

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Will they change the Yearbook format?

by freddo in

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pure speculation here but i'm wondering if - with the numbers flat-lining - that the gb will stop giving country by country stats, or perhaps at least some of the statistics.. we used to get a monthly stat in the km - then that was "simplified" to "highlights".

only the "good" stuff.

then with the new clam workbook, no stats at all.. i wonder if the yearbook will soon only contain "positive" spun stats.

stuckinarut2

The things that are defined as "ministry activity" or "service time" will continue to be broadened so that it seems like witnesses are busier! Therefore, the yearbook activity will be padded to look AMAZING!

No different to the way that air in a potato crisps bag is designed to make the bag look bigger!

Eg, now a "publisher" is someone who just submits a report slip of 15minutes!

A "placement" is now simply texting someone a link to a video.

A "return visit" is saying hello to the same person each day as they walk past the literature cart!

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"You Can Do Just Enough Ministry To Dislike It"

by pale.emperor in

when you were "in" did you ever actually enjoy the ministry?

and i made no secret about it.

instead i would joke about me feather knocking, and made sure i had my bible in hand so as they come to the door they know what im about so they can shut me down before i even start.. i always wondered how or why there were people who enjoyed it.

stuckinarut2

Great thread PE.

Its been over two years since I went out, and I have to say that the very thought of it makes me shudder now.

It is simply an activity designed to keep witnesses busy. No different to running on a treadmill...

Honestly, MOST witnesses go out because it is expected of them, and in order to be viewed as "spiritual", they have to be SEEN out in service!

Its all about outward appearances!

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According to one JW there can only be 1 of 3 reasons why you left.

by Bonsai in

i asked an old jw friend of mine why so many baptized individuals leave the jw religion.

"did it ever occur to you, old friend, that maybe they know something that you don't know and have valid reasons for leaving?

", i asked.. his response set me back for an answer.

stuckinarut2

It was because of honesty and a desire for TRUTH that made me wake up and leave...

I am more of an honest and genuine human now than ever before.

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Oops, I did it again! Flag placed in the KH: Chile 2016

by ILoveTTATT2 in

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my friends,.

what has become now a yearly tradition for me: getting the videos/photos of the flag in chile for their national holidays.. this is the 2016 version, i believe the clearest example yet:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b94j3lmqx_w&feature=youtu.be.

stuckinarut2

And brothers and sisters were brutally persecuted in Malawi for not carrying a 30c political card in their wallets that acknowledged the political party in power.

They were held up by the society as martyrs to be praised for such action! "no compromises" was the official stance!!

How things have changed!

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The Cult Guide To Raising Children

by pale.emperor in

something you're not likely to see in the "secret to family happiness" book.

the borg's guide to raising children:.

put the borgs needs, desires and agenda before the children every time, all the time.

stuckinarut2

Brilliant Thread!!

Sadly, it so very true...and has residual effects on people for their whole lives!! (Don't get me started)