i knew some that were very happy for you and others, along with their families, that were envious of someone's advancement.. .
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Agree with Magnum and Simon. Most I was like WTF?! Knowing the people personally really didn't help as I knew what they were really like (I'm so negative!) the fact that some were my age and younger made me think who the hell are they to give me guidence and counsel? Obviously I never showed a humble spirit lol.
Also I hated the fact if a aux/reg pioneer was missed off the list that was read from the platform they got upset and made a big deal about it. Obivously not doing it for show eh?
ok so me and my husband were talking to his mum again about why we are no longer going to meetings and got into another pointless discussion where she feels he needs to talk to an elder about his issue's blah, blah, blah... round and round it went...... the thing i wanted to ask was if anybody had heard that there wont be any gb after these one's die??
this is something she mentioned today and we have never heard of this ever.
so it means no more will be appointed and they will just die off!
Thanks everyone for your replies. Sorry not responded I have stinking cold and been lazy today!
It makes sense that she has got this confused with the generations teaching. I mean I get confused by it but you would think such a devote Jdub who claims it's her life would know her stuff!
So they are teaching that the 144,000 and the GB members go up to heaven before Armageddon during the GT like a rapture? My thought is if all the GB dies there are always people to replace them... but if they aren't of the anointed class the whole org would no longer be spirit directed would it? Therefore making the whole thing a farse as the claim of spirit direction is really what validates them within the rank and file. I guess like people have said it's just another lead up to making the "it can't be long now" claim seem real. It will be interesting to see what happens when they do all die and nothing happens.
JuanViejo2 - Your story seems to be a familiar tale that really makes me sad. All that time wasted...
ok so me and my husband were talking to his mum again about why we are no longer going to meetings and got into another pointless discussion where she feels he needs to talk to an elder about his issue's blah, blah, blah... round and round it went...... the thing i wanted to ask was if anybody had heard that there wont be any gb after these one's die??
this is something she mentioned today and we have never heard of this ever.
so it means no more will be appointed and they will just die off!
Ok so me and my husband were talking to his mum again about why we are no longer going to meetings and got into another pointless discussion where she feels he needs to talk to an elder about his issue's blah, blah, blah... round and round it went.....
The thing I wanted to ask was if anybody had heard that there wont be any GB after these one's die?? This is something she mentioned today and we have never heard of this ever. So it means no more will be appointed and they will just die off! This can't be true can it? Is she just speaking out of her arse.....again?!
i've heard about his bombastic, overly patronising, cartoon-ish delivery before, but i'd never actually seen it...until now.
and i should add, this religion bears little to no relation to the one i left 6 years ago.. .
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Oh forgot to mention money grabbing. They must at some point get round to asking for donations to keep this crap going. I wonder how long it will take?
i've heard about his bombastic, overly patronising, cartoon-ish delivery before, but i'd never actually seen it...until now.
and i should add, this religion bears little to no relation to the one i left 6 years ago.. .
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That was painful to watch. Lett seemed very robotic, his over-exaggerated gestures and facial expressions just reminded me of some kind a droid, a bit like a an obese version of Data. He leaves a lot to be desired....
It's all over Facebook according to hubby, they are loving it! I dont understand how people in this religion - sorry - cult cant see how pathetic, dumbed down and mainstream it has become even within my lifetime let alone that of my grandparents! Mindless drones....
i've always hated story #53: "jepthah's promise".
i always felt sorry for the daughter who had to spend the rest of her days at the tabernacle because her father made a numb-nuts promise to god.
who did he think he was, making promises for other people?
Thanks for bumping this post Crazyguy. I totally agree with you! The more I look into the OT the more I realise how horrific it actually is. I have always been bothered by all the scarafic and killing, I cant get it to marry up with this God of love I have been taught about all my life.
When my little one was born we started reading her the Bible story book, it wasn't long before we decided it was not suitable for any child to hear and stopped straight away! I don't understand why anybody would think it was a lovely book for the children? Morons!
it has been a while since i've seen a witness, either in person or virtually.
searching for someone on facebook took me to the profile of a ministerial servant that i know.
i scrolled through his wall to see who is still around and found this gem:.
Just before I left the org (it has only been a couple months) I was on facebook and friends with a "sister" who used to knit and sell her products. As soon as it was coming up to the convention prob from may/june time she started making all sorts of weird things to do with JW Org and "The Greatest Preaching Campaign EVER". Nothing knitted.... that would be extra crazy! But it was things like colouring books and work books for the kids to do during the convention, Notepads and pens, badges, bookmarks etc. Basically anything your could think of! I found it really off putting she was making money from this and people were DESPERATE to buy it! Thats when I knew it had all gone (even more) mad. Urgh
this topic is a couple years late, but i just wanted to get this off my chest.
i don't understand why people say that the society starting a project that won't finish until 2017 means that the end can't come until then, or that they don't expect the end before then.
this isn't a very logical line of thought.
Good point. Though I have never heard anyone say that the big A cant come until it's finished, what strange logic!
To be honest I have no idea why they feel they need to build a new HQ if "The End" is so close? Especially as the Brooklyn one has done the job for so many years. The same applies to the new London Bethel. If it is "just around the corner" as I keep being told surely they should make do with what they have and get everyone on the preaching work?
They are making soooo much money on the sale of these buildings and yet still asking publishers to cough up money to fund the project and volunteer time to build it. Corrupt is not the word....
ok so... when i was talking to my mil about why i no longer wanted to be a witness she kept trying to convience me that i needed to speak to the elders.
i said from the word go i didn't feel the need to as my mind was already made up and no one could change it.
i also said if the elders new all my reasons for leaving they would view me as an apostate and i would get disfellowshipped.
Thanks for the apology Steve2 :)
Thomas- if she actually owned her own home I would so love to do that. But being the JW mess that she is she rent's off the local council and dissaproves of anyone wanting to buy so near the end...... She can say stuff like that as she is going to inherit her dad's house when he dies (he is really old now) and live mortgage free for the rest of her judgemental life.
a "sister" i know is in her late 80's.
her friend was 90 and on her deathbed.
(just a week ago.
Aww thanks guys for your lovely comments :) Its actually my Grandparents not my parents - my Grandma and Grandad. I dont know what I would do without them!
