Typical JW drama. Trying to out spiritual each other. Not a bad opportunity to get a dig in when they pop back up a week later.
aintenoughwiskey
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Has there been new counsel about Facebook recently?
by purrpurr ini've noticed increasing amounts of jw's are coming off fb and deactivating completely.
all with the same reason which they post about at lenght which is that they wwant to focus more on their spiritual life and not have the distraction of fb.. have i missed something or is this just a coincidence?.
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Christian or Cult, Do JWs Offer Solutions for Local and Global Problems of life?
by skepticSam inthe awake on "hope for the homelessness" was one of the worse illustrations how the cult has no love for anyone that can't provide donations to further this spiritual ponzi scheme!
the premise of this awake made no sense, i've read many books and took classes on social issues affecting mankind, the awake does not help fix the problem.
what did this magazine offer those who are suffering the humiliation of living out of their cars or "tent city" or under a bridge?
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aintenoughwiskey
I recall a situation years ago, a JW friend built a small building. Another JW male was helping with site cleanup and was throwing asphalt shingles on a burn pile. I commented that the burning shingles were probably not good for the environment. His comment "He wasn't interested in propping up this system", and joked that he was hastening Armageddon by polluting. His kids were dancing around the fire, and I though to myself That's all well and good till your kid gets Leukemia. Didn't the kid get Leukemia a few years later, I regretted the thought. The kid pulled through, but I kind of wish I had vocalized that thought at the time! -
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Charity
by aintenoughwiskey inwe know the wt interpretation of matt 25:40 is support of the anointed.
since most of us here are no longer in that situation, what, if any forms of charity are you involved in?
sorry for the awkward framing of the question, it's not meant to imply atheists, or non-christians are not charitable!
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aintenoughwiskey
I think one of the saddest things is to think about all the energy and resources being spent on door-to-door and other non-sense work. Can you imagine if every Saturdays or Sundays, they would go out to their communities build houses for the homeless, and feed the hungry, and clothe the poor?
Amen to that! Jesus fed the hungry, took up collection, and encouraged his followers to help the poor. Try eating a Watchtower, not much nutrition! From what I can see from the WT it's all about image = members = donations. If you are not a prospective recruit, it's "Go in peace, keep warm and well fed"
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Are Jehovah's Witnesses Christian or Cult, Do JWs Offer Solutions for Local and Global Problems of life?
by skepticSam inthe awake on "hope for the homelessness" was one of the worse illustrations how the cult has no love for anyone that can't provide donations to further this spiritual ponzi scheme!
the premise of this awake made no sense, i've read many books and took classes on social issues affecting mankind, the awake does not help fix the problem.
what did this magazine offer those who are suffering the humiliation of living out of their cars or "tent city" or under a bridge?
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aintenoughwiskey
Any charity work by JW's would be a personal effort, and they would be wise to keep it to themselves! I had a recent conversation with a JW relative, who said the preaching work was the primary work for christians, not food banks and building hospitals. He spit out the words "food banks" and " hospitals". -
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Charity
by aintenoughwiskey inwe know the wt interpretation of matt 25:40 is support of the anointed.
since most of us here are no longer in that situation, what, if any forms of charity are you involved in?
sorry for the awkward framing of the question, it's not meant to imply atheists, or non-christians are not charitable!
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aintenoughwiskey
Thank you! That's the input i'm looking for! -
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Charity
by aintenoughwiskey inwe know the wt interpretation of matt 25:40 is support of the anointed.
since most of us here are no longer in that situation, what, if any forms of charity are you involved in?
sorry for the awkward framing of the question, it's not meant to imply atheists, or non-christians are not charitable!
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aintenoughwiskey
We know the WT interpretation of Matt 25:40 is support of the Anointed. Since most of us here are no longer in that situation, what, if any forms of charity are you involved in? Sorry for the awkward framing of the question, it's not meant to imply Atheists, or non-christians are not charitable! -
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priveledges an extra layer of protection
by aintenoughwiskey ini have noticed when an elder or ms gets in serious trouble, many times it's simply a demotion.
local example.
well liked ms son of a prominent elder/pioneer gets caught doing the dance with no pants with his fiancee.
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aintenoughwiskey
I normally don't take pleasure in the misfortune of others, but the parents I found particularly smug. Inherited Independent wealth, full time pioneers. Perhaps it's just jealousy on my part? Somehow the picture of them walking in on him, nailing her on the dining room table, bare asses in the air gives me a chuckle. As for how they found out, I have no idea. -
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priveledges an extra layer of protection
by aintenoughwiskey ini have noticed when an elder or ms gets in serious trouble, many times it's simply a demotion.
local example.
well liked ms son of a prominent elder/pioneer gets caught doing the dance with no pants with his fiancee.
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aintenoughwiskey
I have noticed when an elder or ms gets in serious trouble, many times it's simply a demotion. Local example. Well liked MS son of a prominent elder/pioneer gets caught doing the dance with no pants with his fiancee. Announcement, so and so is no longer a MS. His parents went to wedding all good. Another elder non-MS son same deal disfellowshipped. Elder dad goes to wedding is deleted as elder. -
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Where are the Young Elders?
by James Jack ini was appointed as an elder when i turned 30, 25 years ago.
which was the norm back then.. now, i very rarely here of a young man becoming an elder.
in our town we have 2 english congregations.
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aintenoughwiskey
Definitely an old boys club in my area. The three tracks to MS or elder in order of importance are are. Be related to an elder. Study with an elder. Pioneer.
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No More Money!
by Hold Me-Thrill Me inas of this june (i've already given my may contributions which are substantial) i am no longer giving money to support useless building projects that serve no good purpose.
i am no longer giving money at conventions or assemblies.
i am no longer giving money toward the circuit overseers upkeep.
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aintenoughwiskey
What a great attitude! Giving to people who actually need it. I still consider myself a Christian and am struggling with ways to express this. The Watchtower view of charity is give us your money and move those mags. As was already mentioned, the lack of transparency, sending brothers to investment seminars, and not wanting directed donations, is a real turn off!