Posts by stuckinarut2

10

Young Couple Stopped with Invitation

by mrquik in

i had a young couple stop by yesterday to drop off an invitation to the memorial.

i told them i was a bible student & had studied a number of religions.

i got into all the hot topics.

stuckinarut2

Well said ToesUp!

7

Helping someone to wake up to "the truth about the truth"

by stuckinarut2 in

we all have loved one that we wish we could "wake up" from the society.. of course it is not wise to force them with information, as that could just cause their defences to go up and make them dig their heals in.. this reminded me of an illustration that the society actually used at a convention many years back:.

if we want someone to move out of their dilapidated, run down and dangerous house that they are sentimentally attached to, we cant just grab them and drag them out.

they will object.. but, if we build a brand-new, safe, secure attractive home right next door and allow them to see it be built, their curiosity will be sparked.

stuckinarut2

We all have loved one that we wish we could "WAKE UP" from the society.

Of course it is not wise to force them with information, as that could just cause their defences to go up and make them dig their heals in.

This reminded me of an illustration that the society actually used at a convention many years back:

If we want someone to move out of their dilapidated, run down and dangerous house that they are sentimentally attached to, we cant just grab them and drag them out. They will object.

BUT, if we build a brand-new, safe, secure attractive home right next door and allow them to see it be built, their curiosity will be sparked.

Next, we may find that they actually WANT to move into the new place! Then they may start speaking of the need to take a sledgehammer to the old place and destroy it themselves!

So by being kind, successful and happy in our new lives, those loved ones may see things for themselves...and they may be intrigued and ask questions.....

Remember, it is a long road, and it cant be rushed....

32

2017 Special Conventions.

by ToesUp in

jw
friends

jw special conventions.

who's going?.

are you "special" enough to be chosen?.

stuckinarut2

Well summarised dreamerdude!

19

Russian BOE - congregations told to stop using the New World Translation

by OrphanCrow in

it appears like the wt's bible is no longer to be used in russia.

king james version only.

from this forum: .

stuckinarut2

So can anyone confirm this?

20

Special Video tie-in this week in Australia? Saturday April1st. A GB Speaker?

by stuckinarut2 in

i have been told that there is to be a special talk linked via video hook up all around australia this saturday april 1st?

a 3 hour program apparently?.

someone said it was a governing body speaker?.

stuckinarut2

So basically just a pep-rally to fire up the waning enthusiasm of witnesses!?

This "SPECIAL" talk will make them all feel energised to keep going with all that the GB tell them, all the while ensuring that critical / analytical thinking is stifled....

10

A LETTER OF APPRECIATION

by bola in

i just want to appreciate you all..

stuckinarut2

Yes, this is a wonderful community!

38

Anthony Morris - The Higher Education Broadcast

by pale.emperor in

last night i had jw broadcasting on in the background while i was working, i like to keep up to date with their crap.

which is strange because when i actually was a jw i hated reading or watching their material.. anyway, on the streaming section, anthony morris comes on screen telling me that higher education is bad and "the better the university, the greater the danger".

i never would have believed it if i hadn't seen him say it myself.

stuckinarut2

It reminds me of the talk another GB gave years ago. I think it was Sam herd? Or was it Gerrit losche?

He likened someone who shot himself in the head, to someone who went to university. He said that it's true, you MAY survive shooting yourself, but it will have consequences...

Or some BS along those lines anyway!

38

Anthony Morris - The Higher Education Broadcast

by pale.emperor in

last night i had jw broadcasting on in the background while i was working, i like to keep up to date with their crap.

which is strange because when i actually was a jw i hated reading or watching their material.. anyway, on the streaming section, anthony morris comes on screen telling me that higher education is bad and "the better the university, the greater the danger".

i never would have believed it if i hadn't seen him say it myself.