Posts by stuckinarut2

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Are Witnesses TRULY Honest, Humble and Hungry? (The 3 H's)

by stuckinarut2 in

how many times did we hear the worn out expression "that anyone who accepts the "truth" needs to have the 3 h's".

yes, they must be "honest hearted.

hungry for truth, and humble enough to accept that they need to change".

Surprise Elders Visit

by Tight Pants Twinkle Toes in

hello community!

quick background - baptized 1971, 46 years in the borg, former elder.

wife - baptized 1973, pioneer...... we became disgusted with the oranization 10 years ago but still believed it was the truth.

stuckinarut2

That's a good point Cold Steel. Many of us were that "super-righteous" too as younger ones...and we may have done the same as that sister....

I guess we need to allow them to awaken and keep our doors open for them when they do....

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What Happens If the JW Beard Policy Stumbles a Person

by Cold Steel in

some of the videos on youtube really make the beard policy look ridiculous.

i wondered what would happen if the jw beard policy caused someone to stumble?

jesus most likely wore a beard, and charles taze russell had a beard.

Yes, the amazing thing is that the verse in Leviticus that condemns Tattoos (and the society uses as a rule / principle today) is one verse away from one that says "And you MUST NOT cut off your beard"

So, the GB apply one verse, but actively go against the other!!??

WTH?

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info needed on Mexico Scandal regarding KH's meetings with no prayers etc - Thanks.

by WHATSGOINGON in

hi .

trying to find info on the scandal involving mexican congregations not having prayers and singing at the meetings.. i have found some info on jw facts but would like more if anyone knows of a good website to look at.. watchtower observer had some info before but that website is long gone.. any help would be much appreciated.. thanks wgo..

stuckinarut2

Wow! I thought I knew all about that...but I have learned something new!

Thanks for sharing!

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What "Rules" Did The Elders In Your KH Make?

by minimus in

jw
friends

some congregations were known as liberal and others were considered very conservative.

back in the 1970s a nearby congregation made all speakers who gave public talks a white shirt to wear.

if a speaker came in wearing anything but white they were brought into the library and were given a white shirt!

stuckinarut2

OH Yes!

This thread has me both shivering nervously with PTSD and laughing at the same time because of the ridiculousness of some local "rules"...

1) Sisters will NOT wear boots - because "prostitutes wear boots!"

2) Brothers who do not get a minimum of 7 hours on their reports will "NOT hold microphone duties". 10 hours for the sound cabinet.

3) Full suit only on the stage or while doing "assignments". NO sportscoats.

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Are Witnesses TRULY Honest, Humble and Hungry? (The 3 H's)

by stuckinarut2 in

how many times did we hear the worn out expression "that anyone who accepts the "truth" needs to have the 3 h's".

yes, they must be "honest hearted.

hungry for truth, and humble enough to accept that they need to change".

stuckinarut2

How many times did we hear the worn out expression "That anyone who accepts the "truth" needs to have the 3 H's"

Yes, they must be "Honest hearted. Hungry for truth, and Humble enough to accept that they need to change"

But how ironic?!

How many witnesses would truly apply those qualities if FACTS about their religion were shown to them?

Perhaps we need to add another H into the mix?: Hypocritical....

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What is behind your choice of forum user name?

by stuckinarut2 in

jw
friends

just curious how we all think.. what prompted or influenced your choice of username for this forum?.

there are some really amazing names, and it would be great to hear the stories behind them.... mine was nothing fancy.

i just felt "stuck in a rut too" along with so many others.

stuckinarut2

Thanks Anders! (or shall I say Alfonso??)

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Who is benefiting from Watchtower Corporation financially

by John Davis in

who do you believe is financially benefiting from watchtower business dealings.

i know about the gold apple watch, but that is only a small percentage of the billions that they have.

so who do you think is keeping all of this money.

stuckinarut2

Great work @wake me!

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What is behind your choice of forum user name?

by stuckinarut2 in

jw
friends

just curious how we all think.. what prompted or influenced your choice of username for this forum?.

there are some really amazing names, and it would be great to hear the stories behind them.... mine was nothing fancy.

i just felt "stuck in a rut too" along with so many others.

stuckinarut2

Hey @wake me up before you jo-ho, you know "you gotta have faith faith faith, you gotta have faith"....

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Dealing with Elderly Parents Who Still Believe the jw Religion is the truth

by lancelink in

i left the religion back in 2008 right after my mother died,( the total lack of natural love/ affection was the final straw for me).. but my dad has become more and more focused on doing the wt bidding.. it just amazes me how he gushes on and on about the last days, his new bible studies, and meeting parts .

but yet he makes no effort to have any type of relationship with his grandkids, there are 5 of them , non are witnesses.

they are the children from several different sisters of mine, and myself.. so how do you deal with the witness stuff always being presented in conversations?.

stuckinarut2

Very moving replies on this thread!

It is probably one of the hardest things to comprehend...that our aging family would rather bury their heads in the sand than accept TRUTH.

When I calmly raised the topic of why we don't go to meetings, my elder father snapped back "I think this topic is over!" He then said "Son, I love you and would die for you" I cut him off and said "Dad, I call garbage on that, because Im not asking you to die for me, but rather to simply have a calm and rational conversation...but you wont do that. So that seems hypocritical"