the watchtower (no.3 2017) bangs an old, very tired drum in its efforts to stir up interest in the "meaning" of the 4 horseman of the apocalypse.
it joins a cluttered stage of drummers - present and past - who claim to have the final and true word about this psychotic vision of 2 thousand years ago.. if you can get passed a casual, eye-rolling read, you'll note some changes in this latest regurgitation - with some astonishing changes given what is left out.. here's what i spotted:.
soothing words about claimed cataclysmic events (e.g., "[the vision] is not designed to scare you.
It really is laughable to see how the society tries to give meaning to the wild delusional ramblings of an old man high on something!
What's next? Will we try and find meaning in the books of "the lord of the rings" or "star wars" etc?
Fiction is just that - Fiction.
a terrorist has shot a man and held a women captive.
after a number of explosions police attended and a gunfight resulted in the terrorist being shot dead the women was not harmed and two officers were shot with slight injuries.
the gunman yacqub khayre was on a terror watch list and isis has claimed responsibility.. stay safe everyone especially during ramadan the killing month.
Well, when people are fasting or depriving themselves of food, their blood sugar levels are low, and they may act stupidly...
(I'm being silly by the way)
i have been out for nearly 40 years now - baptized at 14 (although not to the org), but faded away.
but i am wondering about this:.
aside from the obvious power they wield, what's is in it for the gb?
Yes, I genuinely feel that they honestly believe all the teachings.
Some people promote conspiracy theories about the GB being in it for other purposes, but I disagree.
The GB honestly believe that they have "the Truth"
i left the religion back in the early 2000's, tell you the truth it's been so long now i've been out i don't remember exactly when i left.
i definitely used this site a lot when i first left and it was a great asset.
when i left i somehow managed to get my parents to come with me.
If the very basis of the religion is false, WHY would you even entertain the idea of returning?
It is precisely because I value truth and honesty that I left.....Never to return!
hello every body!.
it's my thirst time here.
i'm verry glad to tell you my resignation as an elder in my local congregation.
Welcome.
Yes, those on the road to life are increasing!😜
had lunch with some friends during today's waste of time convention.
they spoke of the rumor floating around that the jws will move away from these big regional conventions and have them at assembly halls and tie them in to kingdom halls.. they seemed to believe it was a pretty reliable source.. i think it would be too good to be true but who knows?.
anyone else heard this rumor?.
In Australia that is already happening.
Rather than the annual large stadium conventions, they are doing 6 or more weekends in a row at the assembly halls and splitting the congregations up to attend...
absolutely beautiful!.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vbmfx4isku.
I particularly loved his commen about "getting things wrong" when he referenced past society teachings! ❤️
is there something going on in jaydub land that has brought this on?
hope so!.
Yes, I have noticed the influx too. It's great!
Ive also noticed quite a few forum members from the past who have started posting again after some time away. It's great to see familiar "faces" again.
the nephilim account in genesis is utterly ridiculous when you consider that angels are sex-less beings and would therefore lack sex-drive and romantic attraction.
think of how difficult it is for humans with a sex drive to be sexually attracted to animals.
now take away that sex drive and it becomes literally impossible.
The mysongenistic male focussed nature of the ancient times stands out in this story. - "Women were to be USED by males."
Why didn't some of the angels take on a female form and have sex with the males on earth??
hello, all you damn dirty apostates!
please, allow me to join this community of diseased minds.
i have been lurking here for over 2 years and tonight i decided it's time to come out of the shadows.
Welcome!
Sent you a PM.
Take control of your life. Play it cautiously with the elders, but remember the well used expression here on the forum:
"The only power they have over you is that which you allow"
