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1975 debacle
by Gman2001 in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
did the borg ever apologize for 1975?.
Balaamsass2

A great reminder. Thanks Blonde for the JWfacts link! JWfacts is a fantastic resource that gets to the point.
I was 11 when the red "Life Everlasting book came out. I can clearly remember the Armageddon fever of that time. The Tuesday book study of that book was at my childhood home.
Looking back in my old age, I want to kick myself for being gullible. But this cult Armageddon BS indoctrinated me as a kid 24/7, so I have to cut myself some slack.
A sister in my hall at that time had a tape of "Stay Alive Till 75", she played it for everyone all the time...she died last year of ...old age.
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Chosen
by Gman2001 in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
how exactly did jehovah come down to earth in 1919....look around at all the religions....and choose the bible students?

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Balaamsass2

Yes the lord looked ALL OVER THE EARTH had settled on a few guys in Brooklyn and Philly with marital issues, drinking issues, cute young female traveling companions, who where students of Masonic Rites, Egyptology, and Spiritism. Who believed god would help minorities by making them "white" in the future. And especially one who looked like WC Fields!. lol
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Why worship a God that does not help!
by Witness 007 in
1. watchtower
2. bible
so god let 10 million people die in world war 2 but was too busy to help....what kind of diety does this!

if i was god i would have done something .
Balaamsass2
18
Why worship a God that does not help!
by Witness 007 in
1. watchtower
2. bible
so god let 10 million people die in world war 2 but was too busy to help....what kind of diety does this!

if i was god i would have done something .
Balaamsass2
18
Why worship a God that does not help!
by Witness 007 in
1. watchtower
2. bible
so god let 10 million people die in world war 2 but was too busy to help....what kind of diety does this!

if i was god i would have done something .
Balaamsass2
WHY? Because RELIGION/belief in a God is BIG business! Like music, if you can come up with some catchy concepts and lines with a nice sound you (or your chosen guru/pastor) can make a great living!
"In (just) the United States, religion contributes approximately $1.2 trillion annually to the economy, making it equivalent to the 15th largest national economy in the world. This figure encompasses contributions from religious institutions, faith-based charities, and businesses inspired by faith.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Religious Congregations:
Religious congregations, like churches, synagogues, mosques, and temples, contribute approximately $418 billion annually.
Religious Institutions:
Institutions like universities, charities, and healthcare facilities affiliated with religious organizations add another $303 billion to the economy.

Faith-Based Businesses:

Businesses inspired by faith, ranging from Halal and Kosher food industries to religious media, contribute an estimated $437 billion. "

Memorial attendance

by Balaamsass2 in

curious.

what was your local memorial attendance like tonight?

Balaamsass2

I got a call from a California Central Valley ex-JW who attended. The hall had 30% empty seats, whereas 10 years ago, it was standing-room only.

Memorial attendance

by Balaamsass2 in

curious.

what was your local memorial attendance like tonight?

Balaamsass2

Good point Blonde. "For many attendees, it is the only jw meeting they attend a year, then have little to nothing after with jw meetings. Numbers don't really matter."

Reminds me of my Aunt's non JW husband. Retired naval commander. Dressed like WW2 General MacArthur, with aviator sunglasses and pipe. Could talk for hours about... himself. A real narcistic jerk. Checked her housekeeping with a white glove. Literally! :) He attended about half the memorials for 60 yrs. so his wife and the rest of the JW family would treat him as "Goodwill" and would not "stumble" him. Every year for 60 years Mom and my aunts would get so excited if he went, or flipped a page in a bathroom Awake magazine. If my Aunt did ANYTHING that displeased him he would point out "doesn't seem Christian to me". It was a club he used on her and the kids.

He got a lot of mileage from that two hours out of his year.

Can someone remind me the reason's you could be disfellowshipped?

by SydBarrett in

jw
friends

the only reasons i can remember are smoking, sexual immorality and of course, apostasy.

there must be others but having been out since 1990, i'm drawing a blank.

i was thinking perhaps serious criminal offenses that result in prison, but then i remembered a brother in my congregation in the 1980's who went to prison.

Balaamsass2

Biahi..thanks! What would I title it? "Random musings of an old ass and a patient grandma"?

Memorial attendance

by Balaamsass2 in

curious.

what was your local memorial attendance like tonight?

Balaamsass2

Well, I guess like us, everyone enjoyed NOT going! lol. 1st gen and I had dinner late, put up our feet, and enjoyed a guilt-free evening at home. :) Cheers! ( not motivated to even drive by the KH parking lot. )

Memorial attendance

by Balaamsass2 in

curious.

what was your local memorial attendance like tonight?

Balaamsass2

Curious. What was your local Memorial attendance like tonight?