how does the fds and mr. lett think of you?.
you are a number on their balance sheet!.
from mr. lett's video about 'oneness' on jw.tv:.
to use a banking illustration, he wants us to be making deposits rather than withdrawals, from this oneness [the WTS] - a transcript of this speech should be given to the part of government responsible for recognising charities and NGOs. Hopefully the WTS' charity status will be withdrawn.
I can't watch this clown. I tried, but after literally 10 secs I had to switch off.
i am starting this topic because i was wondering, i see many who leave "the truth" are glad because they can finally have a beard.
is having a beard really a no go in congregations?
how is / was it in your congregation?.
It was a big no-no in my old congregation. I knew two friends who were brothers (not only baptised JWs but also siblings). One usually wore a neat, trimmed goatee that suited him. His younger brother was often clean-shaven but grew a goatee several times. On one occasion, he was given a good talking-to by an elder in the back room. Absolutely ridiculous!
It sounds ridiculous me saying it, but sideburns were also monitored. They had to be neatly trimmed (not bushy) and were not allowed lower than the earlobe. I remember my dad 'counselling' me for growing my sideburns down to the point of my jaw.
How's that for control-freakery?
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Just realized I answered a bit too late, sorry Min!
I suppose you could have a bacon roll for lunch or tea
i'm referring to the video that was uploaded where they finally mentioned the child abuse issue.
we all kinda guessed that if they ever addressed it they'd blame it on the media and apostates.
well, looks like we were spot on.
some who have been prominent in Jehovah's organization have succumbed to immoral practices, including homosexuality, wife swapping, and child molesting (WT 1/1/86 p13)
What I find disturbing about this quote is that it seems not to make a distinction between homosexuality, wife swapping (both consensual) and child molesting (non-consensual, illegal).
I also wonder whether it might be worthwhile for someone to ring Bethel HQ, quote this Watchtower, and ask if all those JWs found guilty of molesting children were reported to the police.
when you had to start dumping your worldy friends ??.
just curious that's all.
not being a witness ( ubm here ) i think everyone has known a jw kid and at a certain age " my mommy won't let me play with you ".
i'm new here but not new to researching and questioning the jw beliefs.
i have quite a story.... one that's been haunting me for awhile... but first, i'd like to hear what people have to say about this topic question, please.. -gigi.
Here are some things I try to live by:
1. try to live a 'good' life and choose 'good' people as friends.
2. find out your strengths and interests and go for it, work hard with a career in mind. There is absolutely nothing wrong with higher ed, or professional sports or [fill in blank].
3. don't worry too much about the existence of God/afterlife, etc. no one knows about this for sure.
I'll get off my soap-box now.
effects of a nuclear bomb video - .
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aza-2wopcfy.
just trying to understand their 'thinking'.
I tend to agree with Blondie.
I think it may simply be a case of the WTS trying to get as many people interested in the magazine as possible. A lot of people aren't interested in God/religion, but may be worried about nuclear war.
i really think that he is.
not that it's a bad thing...
@min - yes, looking back at what I wrote it does seem like a joke but I was actually being serious.
I genuinely don't think he's Muslim, and as he has a white mother and black father, I view him as mixed race.
