Posts by stuckinarut2

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"But it gives my life meaning"

by Coded Logic in

it's not enough that we simply raise empirical challenges to these iron age beliefs saying, "jesus didn't really rise from the dead" or "muhammad didn't really fly to heaven on a horse.

" we must also give no quarter to this falsehood that religion can give peoples lives real meaning.

the truths about our identity, experience, and the future impacts that our decision will have on the world around us are much deeper and more profound than any culture or religion.

stuckinarut2

Yes indeed Jwfacts!

Life does become far more enjoyable when we actually live in each moment and value it as precious. Those who simply look toward some future utopian fantasy fail to enjoy today's day of life.

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Spiritual Junk Food?

by stuckinarut2 in

we all know how the society likes to say that they alone "dispense spiritual food from jehovah" through the f&ds / gb.

the claim was that from russell's day, the society alone is gods channel.... so that got me thinking.... if they dispense spiritual food, yes spiritual nourishment to all witnesses, that clearly implies that all the past wrong teachings, and incorrect doctrines and practices must not have been "nourishing spiritual food" right?.

in effect, they were just like parents that order a fast food drive through "meal" to keep the kids happy and fill the hole in their tummy.. yes, rather than providing a well prepared and healthy nourishing meal, a quick-fix junk food fill was sufficient.

stuckinarut2

Well, IF the society is dispensing "Jehovah's Food", then Jehovah must be a lousy chef....

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What does it take to qualify for cart/trolley work?

by Londo111 in

if memory serves me, when it was first introduced elders had to fill out a form to grade a jw, and only those who made the grade could do the carts.. i didn’t realize until sir82 said something on another discussion that the process had changed.. what is the process nowadays?

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stuckinarut2

Yes doubtfull! In what other world would someone take personal legal responsibility for work they were doing at the direction of head-office??

That made me have a WTH moment too! I questioned the local bros, and one has taken out a small policy under his name. So what happens if someone from the public trips on the cart on the day he is NOT there?

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Spiritual Junk Food?

by stuckinarut2 in

we all know how the society likes to say that they alone "dispense spiritual food from jehovah" through the f&ds / gb.

the claim was that from russell's day, the society alone is gods channel.... so that got me thinking.... if they dispense spiritual food, yes spiritual nourishment to all witnesses, that clearly implies that all the past wrong teachings, and incorrect doctrines and practices must not have been "nourishing spiritual food" right?.

in effect, they were just like parents that order a fast food drive through "meal" to keep the kids happy and fill the hole in their tummy.. yes, rather than providing a well prepared and healthy nourishing meal, a quick-fix junk food fill was sufficient.

stuckinarut2

Great comments Jake and doubtful!!

Very appropriate points!

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What does it take to qualify for cart/trolley work?

by Londo111 in

if memory serves me, when it was first introduced elders had to fill out a form to grade a jw, and only those who made the grade could do the carts.. i didn’t realize until sir82 said something on another discussion that the process had changed.. what is the process nowadays?

.

stuckinarut2

Before I officially left, I did the cart work several times....and yet I was a closet apostate for years before!

So, where was the Holy Spirit?

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Spiritual Junk Food?

by stuckinarut2 in

we all know how the society likes to say that they alone "dispense spiritual food from jehovah" through the f&ds / gb.

the claim was that from russell's day, the society alone is gods channel.... so that got me thinking.... if they dispense spiritual food, yes spiritual nourishment to all witnesses, that clearly implies that all the past wrong teachings, and incorrect doctrines and practices must not have been "nourishing spiritual food" right?.

in effect, they were just like parents that order a fast food drive through "meal" to keep the kids happy and fill the hole in their tummy.. yes, rather than providing a well prepared and healthy nourishing meal, a quick-fix junk food fill was sufficient.

stuckinarut2

We all know how the society likes to say that they alone "dispense spiritual food from Jehovah" through the F&DS / GB. The claim was that from Russell's day, the society alone is Gods channel...

So that got me thinking...

If they dispense spiritual food, yes spiritual nourishment to all witnesses, that clearly implies that all the past wrong teachings, and incorrect doctrines and practices must NOT have been "nourishing spiritual food" right?

In effect, they were just like parents that order a fast food drive through "meal" to keep the kids happy and fill the hole in their tummy.

Yes, rather than providing a well prepared and healthy nourishing meal, a quick-fix junk food fill was sufficient.

But now since 2013 of course the GB claim they have it right... but from what we see, they are simply ramping up the dispensing of junk food!?!

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I met a 104 year old man today

by Bad_Wolf in

i was at a mall trying on shoes and this old man is in a wheelchair near me.

says how he thought those shoes were sharp and he had never worn brown shoes before and that he is 104 years old.

i said no way and asked what year he was born.

stuckinarut2

You should have asked him what it was like when Russel's organisation was chosen to be Jehovah's spokesman?

After all, according to witness history, that was a monumental period in human history, so surely it would have been widely noticed?

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What does it take to qualify for cart/trolley work?

by Londo111 in

if memory serves me, when it was first introduced elders had to fill out a form to grade a jw, and only those who made the grade could do the carts.. i didn’t realize until sir82 said something on another discussion that the process had changed.. what is the process nowadays?

.

stuckinarut2

Also, how is that last line of the instructions??!!

"Should be willing to cooperate with the body of elders"

What does the that even mean!?

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What does it take to qualify for cart/trolley work?

by Londo111 in

if memory serves me, when it was first introduced elders had to fill out a form to grade a jw, and only those who made the grade could do the carts.. i didn’t realize until sir82 said something on another discussion that the process had changed.. what is the process nowadays?

.

stuckinarut2

Yes, in the early days of the cart work, it was EXCLUSIVELY the "privilege" of very "spiritual" ones.... Nowdays locally, we see even the "plodder" witness who never answers at meetings or who has messed up families, who get to do the cart work!

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How does one cope with the sudden and unexpected loss of a parent?

by My Name is of No Consequence in

my dad died of a blood clot as a result of surgery late last year.

to say that his death created a bottomless void in our family is an understatement.

i think about him every day, sometimes constantly.

stuckinarut2

Much love to you and your family!❤️

Yes, remembering and speaking of your dad often is important. We can keep them alive in our memories and speech.

Dont try and stifle the waves of emotions either. As they come over you, ride with them rather than against them.

I agree that the realisation that this life is all we have is a daunting one for those of us inculcated with the fantasy of living forever. It takes time to retrain our minds to the fact that we need to enjoy each day.

Keep us informed. We are a genuine group here to help!