Posts by stuckinarut2

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November 2017 JW broadcasting HYPOCRISY!

by stuckinarut2 in

ok...so i am on a bit of a temper tantrum rant here...but if anyone has (endured) watched this month's broadcast, you will know what i mean!.

i have only watched 20 mins so far, and the hypocrisy is mind blowing.

they dare to go on about how thoroughly they research the material produced, so that errors are prevented etc.. for instance, the actually say how they ensure that a scientist is not misquoted, or that an "evolutionist" is not inaccurately quoted to make it seem like his comments are different to his intentions.

stuckinarut2

Good point Punk! What would Angus Stewart and the amazing ARC team say indeed!

The guidelines that the ARC handed down have been simply mocked and ignored by the GB. Such arrogance and conceit

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11-5-17 Warwick Protest Photos

by thebrokenkite in

let the reader use discernment:.

i was disfellowshipped in june of last year.

while i've been awake for nearly a year, i still often feel groggy.

stuckinarut2

It sounds like it will only play into the cliched view that the GB portrays of all who leave "the truth". They become "bitter and lost"

The intentions are no doubt sincere, but it probably won't even make an impact on the society...

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November 2017 JW broadcasting HYPOCRISY!

by stuckinarut2 in

ok...so i am on a bit of a temper tantrum rant here...but if anyone has (endured) watched this month's broadcast, you will know what i mean!.

i have only watched 20 mins so far, and the hypocrisy is mind blowing.

they dare to go on about how thoroughly they research the material produced, so that errors are prevented etc.. for instance, the actually say how they ensure that a scientist is not misquoted, or that an "evolutionist" is not inaccurately quoted to make it seem like his comments are different to his intentions.

stuckinarut2

Ok...so I am on a bit of a temper tantrum rant here...but if anyone has (endured) watched this month's broadcast, you will know what I mean!

I have only watched 20 mins so far, and the hypocrisy is mind blowing. They dare to go on about how thoroughly they research the material produced, so that errors are prevented etc.

For instance, the actually say how they ensure that a scientist is not misquoted, or that an "evolutionist" is not inaccurately quoted to make it seem like his comments are different to his intentions. Um hello?? Anyone remember the infamous Ramah Singh quote?

They give "lessons" on looking critically at material to ensure it is ACCURATE!

Seriously? Are they that BRAZEN as to dare do this? The GB / Society have no freedom of speech here!

Have they forgotten the scripture at Romans 2:21 "if you teach others, do you not teach yourself? You the one preaching against stealing, do you steal?"

Im sure others can include some specific points. Please add to this thread.

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"Armageddon is already here"; "the preaching work is done" -- rogue teachings in your congregation?

by FatFreek 2005 in

one of my jw sons seems to be putting pressure on his non-jw brother apparently to scare him into accepting the troof and start coming to meetings.

wild statements like our topic title, which i know are not supported at jw dot org, have been made to my non-jw son several times over the past year or so.

while i haven't been privy to the actual phone conversations i tend to believe that the jw son is being pressured by the local elders to cut ties with the non-jw since their conversations seem to degrade into arguments -- therefore tending to weaken the jws faith in wt teachings.. either my jw son is lying about what i would call rogue teachings (and this would disappoint me greatly) or he is in some close knit clique in his congregation which has secretly chosen to go rogue on certain wt issues.. based on many of the recent posts here about drastic money and wt organization problems this could be a sign of pending splits of certain congregation members.. what do you think?

stuckinarut2

In 2010 a local "bully" / "power-trip" elder boldly proclaimed that it would be "the last memorial before Armageddon"...

Even then , before I had fully awoken, I thought he was going off-script.

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A woman without a voice

by SunnyOne026 in

this is my story in a nut-shell.

i hope some of you can relate.

if you can..i would love to hear from you.. i have been crushed and heartbroken more times than i can recount by a religion that claims to be based totally on love and mercy and most of that harm has come from the so called "shepherds" who or are supposed to lovingly take the stray lambs in their arms and lead them gently back to safety.

stuckinarut2

Welcome Sunny!

Thank you for sharing your story. Please be assured that this community is made up of people who are empathetic and caring. We are no longer held captive by the harsh viewpoints and judgemental attitudes that often characterise JW culture.

Your self-worth and self esteem is valuable, and you need to build this up. Recognise that you are a valuable person, and that regardless of what has happened to you, you have the right to be happy. Please remind yourself of that.

Also, as has often been said, "the windscreen is bigger than the rear-view mirror". So focus on what is ahead of you rather than what has happened in the past. Yes, take lessons from the past. Acknowledge the hurt it has caused. But now you have the opportunity to build a life that is free of the FOG (Fear Obligation Guilt) of your JW past.

Much love and support!

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So, is God a rapist!?

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, i apologise in advance if this seems irreverent to those who believe in god.. but, the bible says that god (jehovah) impregnated mary.

without her consent.

so that would seem to be rape...right?.

stuckinarut2

jp1692 has summed things up very well!

This thread had nothing to do with an "attack" on an individual. It was a thread about a biblical topic. Nothing more, nothing less.

To imply that it was hurtful toward an individual, or to have it railroaded into a direction it was never intended is sad.

Having said that, the comments made under david jays name re the "annunciation" were interesting. While this does not seem to be present in the actual text of the bible itself, the idea is interesting anyway. Thanks for that contribution.

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Episode Three - Emily is shunned by Jehovah's Witnesses - Is now live!

by dubstepped in

there are many ways to be shunned as one of jehovah’s witnesses.

emily’s story highlights a path that many take, a path of personal growth with stumbles along the way that result in ostracism, a path that deviates from the prescribed path of a cult that requires everyone to walk the same or face the consequences.

this story shines a light on the spectrum of the jw experience.. you can subscribe on itunes (apple podcasts), google play, or wherever you get your podcasts.. you can also stream directly from my website, and leave comments of support for emily and see what song she picked as one that signified her journey at:.

stuckinarut2

Thanks dubstepped!

Looking forward to this!!

Really appreciate the work that goes into your podcasts!

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So, is God a rapist!?

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, i apologise in advance if this seems irreverent to those who believe in god.. but, the bible says that god (jehovah) impregnated mary.

without her consent.

so that would seem to be rape...right?.

stuckinarut2

It is funny to see someone put so many negative votes on most of our comments.

I respect others right to disagree with the thread, but can they offer a better explanation of the "facts" about Mary's conception?

How is the conduct of "The Almighty" acceptable? How is it appropriate?

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A Little Direction Please

by Brian J in

i'm an active elder, cobe, just got home from the meeting where i handled the treasures part and concluded by announcing a friend of mine has been d/f,.....blah blah blah...and over the last year have woken up.

i simply cannot spill my guts to my wife and children as it would be family suicide.

i have zero desire to bash, spread my feelings, or become an "apostate".

stuckinarut2

Well put steve2!

Hello Brian J....please pop back and share your thoughts.

We are all here to help.

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Religion is just like Advertising!

by stuckinarut2 in

a thought occurred to me today, that religion is just like a clever marketer or advertiser.

first , a "problem" is created, then the advertiser offers the "solution"!.

religion does the same!

stuckinarut2

Well put Doubtfull1799!