Posts by stuckinarut2

Here you go.... (however, the irony and hypocrisy is of course mind blowing, especially when they say that a real friend doesn't expect you to think the same or same opinions....)

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In the yearbooks, why 'lands' not 'countries'?

by LoveUniHateExams in

why does watchtower say that the 'world-wide preaching work' occurs in x amount of lands, not countries?

well, i have a theory.

hear me out.

stuckinarut2

What orphan said above....

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Red Alert - Propaganda is Being Used!!!!!!!!

by The Searcher in

check out the latest watchtower:.

"your defense?

be determined to stick to jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface.

stuckinarut2

Thanks for those references Darkspilver!

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"They teach commands of Men as doctrines"

by stuckinarut2 in

it occurred to me that the bible has recorded jesus as saying at matthew 15:9.

"their worship is in vain, as they teach commands of men as doctrines".

http://biblehub.com/matthew/15-9.htm.

stuckinarut2

It occurred to me that the bible has recorded Jesus as saying at Matthew 15:9

"Their worship is in vain, as they teach commands of men as doctrines"

http://biblehub.com/matthew/15-9.htm

(Some GREAT versions there!)

How true that is when it comes to the GB teaching that even parents should actively ignore and shun their own children if they leave the society!

Yes, the very notion that a society or group of men should influence, distort and get in the way of natural human familial relationships is so dysfunctional!

Thoughts?

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Red Alert - Propaganda is Being Used!!!!!!!!

by The Searcher in

check out the latest watchtower:.

"your defense?

be determined to stick to jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface.

stuckinarut2

Great point Searcher!

They have tried to distance themselves from the craziness of Russell and Rutherford by saying only the current GB are officially god's channel.

However, when convenient, they try and claim "historicity" of the society as proof of being god's channel!

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GB asks every JW to give Putin their home address

by MrHappy in

jw's around the globe have been encouraged to write letters to putin and the russian government.

they are expected to give their personal details on the envelope.

i appreciate that this might be normal when writing to your own government if they are tolerant, but is this not a bit strange that the gb want to give putin the address of every jw in the world?

stuckinarut2

This whole campaign is STUPID on so many levels!

1) If the letters are what will "talk sense" into a dictator like Putin, then is Jehovah too impotent to solve it on his own??

2) NOTHING scream CULT more that an orchestrated campaign by the GB to coax all witnesses into acting as their agents!

3) Do they actually think anyone from Putin's office will read these letters??

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Red Alert - Propaganda is Being Used!!!!!!!!

by The Searcher in

check out the latest watchtower:.

"your defense?

be determined to stick to jehovah’s organization and loyally support the leadership he provides—no matter what imperfections may surface.

stuckinarut2

wow! What irony and hypocrisy!

It sounds like that classic quote from a WT study few years back (can someone remember where it was from please and quote it?)

"At that time, life saving direction will come from (the GB). We must be willing to obey it, NO MATTER HOW STRANGE OR UNUSUAL it appears to be..."

They are certainly getting worried about witnesses doing research and finding out facts!

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"Forced" study with an Elder - The first question i will pose, help appreciated.

by CitizenofEarth in

hello folks.

as some of you might know my dad couldnt keep quiet about my view of the world, so i have been "forced" to study with an elder.

otherwise i would be dragged to questioning, which is to much pressure for a young inexperienced person like me.

stuckinarut2

Yes citizen, they can never dare to question "god's answers or direction" as a result of your prayers!

Use that when it comes to any situation or topic.

But make sure you come across sincere as you say it.

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Effects of GB Manipulation

by longgone in

because the gb controls it's members by f.o.g does that affect former members to be easily manipulated by self serving people as they start a new life outside the borg?

the definition of a manipulator according to the cambridge dictionary is a person who controls people to their own advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly.

sounds familiar doesn't it?.

stuckinarut2

It is true that because we gave over control to the society, kind of like "Parental Figures" over us, that situation can occur. We can become gullible or easily manipulated by "parental figures".

BUT, becoming aware of this situation means that we can be on guard against it.

Awareness is half the battle.