then there was family day which had an enormous turnout, with guests getting live entertainment, dancing and a dj.
they said that next time they'll cut back and not invite guests.. .
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Traditionally, Bethel homes have an annual "family day" which is an in house day or evening of performances by bethel family members.
Some sing, some dance, some play instruments, some do in house comedy etc...
It is supposed to be a morale boosting fun time for bethelites only. NO RECORDINGS OR PHOTOS were ever permitted to be shown to those outside of bethel.
i want to talk with people who are witnesses.
i’m 17f and wanting some company.
get in contact with me please.
Happy to meet you.
But, This is not a place with active JWs.... but that's cool. You may learn some interesting facts while here...
howdy everyone!
just wanted to pop in and say hi to all the old timers and the new.
i can't believe i've been a member of this site for 18 years now.
Nice to see you! I don't believe we have met. I'm one of the overlapping generation forum members...
May I ask what prompted you to reconnect with JW stuff?
i remember getting my ass beat .
in 1987 / 1988 for listening to atlantic star.
they had a song called always.. my mother sat me down anmd told me listening to music like that would just rile up my emotions and make me look for a girl to fornicate with.. like at the age of 10 i was going to take it to that level.. my mother later banned r and b from our home.... i find it all hilarious now, but a friend of mine actually sent me a link to the jw broadcast and said i had to watch this.. i told him there was no way, but he said just start at the 50:40 mark.. i do not believe that this is what the org is doing now???.
I don't recognise this religion anymore!
WTF!!??
genesis 6: 9-139 this is the account of noah and his family.noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked faithfully with god.
10 noah had three sons: shem, ham and japheth.11 now the earth was corrupt in god’s sight and was full of violence.12 god saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth had corrupted their ways.
13 so god said to noah, “i am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them.
As has already been pointed out, the Nephalim were recorded as STILL existing years after the flood.
SO, either Jehovah didn't kill them all in a big flood, OR the bible writers cant be trusted to tell the truth!
Which is it?
Either way, it makes "Jehovah" a liar...
atlantis recently leaked hours of videos recommended only for immature audiences, in this case bethelites, so i thought i'd share just a few highlights of things that stood out to me, along with some screenshots.. some minor renovation/cleaning was done at patterson, including white paneling in the auditorium and cleaning out the plant alcoves under the stairs, one of which was said to have a big spider cave.. .
there was the bethel office picnic, with lots of activities and pizza.. .
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I see that they had an alter in the pics ready for a burnt sacrifice!
Maybe a virgin bethelite to satisfy Jehovah's / The GBs blood lust??
haha
the principles that we glean from god’s word should move us to avoid wearing clothing that is tight-fitting, revealing, or sexually provocative.
that would rule out wearing clothing that exposes or accentuates private parts of our anatomy.
nobody should feel uncomfortable or forced to look the other way when seeing how we are dressed.
And of course, back when baggy trousers were in fashion, we as young brothers were told off for "following the trends and fashions of the world"
So, a JW just cant win!
a witness can’t celebrate and give gifts on a birthday except on the day they are born.
giving a baby shower is ok as well as gift giving—- but only once!
soooo dumb!.
Good observation!
could be good for a laugh , .
if you have an hour to spare.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bj66ja-iua.
this post hopefully will get you thinking about therapy, along with good mental and emotional health if you are dealing with the traumatic choices associated with leaving jw's, or if you are considering leaving.
because it is a trauma.. imagine a married couple in their late 30's.
because they took last weeks watchtower seriously, they have decided to talk to an elder in their congregation because they have practiced oral sex on each other, and feel a need to confess and get "spiritual help.".
Great thread!
Yes, stepping over appropriate boundaries is THE definition of a high control cult like JW.
It breaks down the individual members ability to think for themselves, hence creating the infantilised situation where the Society has to tell each one how to think and behave.
