how did they ever get away with that and how does it go down now, in today's society?.
its fucking mental.
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Yes, it is one of the most ludicrous things ever...
How does a woman simply putting a napkin on her head prove "submission"?
And why does she even need to be "submissive"? Really, why?
OH! Because she doesn't have a penis...of course...makes perfect sense now....
absolutely thrilled to give you the news that my younger brother, a zealous full-time pioneer has left the witnesses!!.
i haven't seen or spoke to him in a year.
i'd lost all contact with him, no facebook, no mobile number, i didn't even know his address because he'd moved house.
Wow...just wow....
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.
Wow!
The reasoning behind our forum names is great!
Love it.
i posted this thread sometime last year but thought i would revive it due to the new ones on the board, and to change things up a bit.
my favorite?
bro murikami, from hawaii, very humble, kind bro.
Best?
Joe Slaiman (Travelling Overseer from Australia and New Zealand.)
Why?
Because he woke up too!
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/289012/does-anyone-remember-district-overseer-joe-slaiman
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".
GREAT replies!!
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.
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....
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?
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..
Wow! I thought I knew all about that...but I have learned something new!
Thanks for sharing!
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!
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.
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".
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....
