i saw some of the quotes coming out of the new assembly brochure "return to jehovah", why would anyone abused by the congregation decide to return for more hate by the congregation?
jehovah's witness are the first one's who tell you "we are god's organization because we are the only religion that has the love jesus christ spoke about!
", that's a big whooper!
They should have named it "Return to Jehovah, so we can empty your wallets and abuse you."
They could care less about anyone else but themselves. They only take an interest in you if you have something they can use like money, skills, etc. Oh...if you have a great bar, they like that too.
i find it hard to believe that adults on this forum make such a big deal about not celebrating birthdays, x-mas, easter, halloween, etc, etc, etc.
i grew up as a jw kid and it actually made me feel good, being different from the other kids in school.
we went to meetings.
I love my late parents but I do have some resentment that I was raised in this cult. We just hope we got our kids out in time to not screw them up too bad.
It's just not normal to be raised with rules, rules and more rules. Micro managing at it's best!!!!
the congregation that i am associated with pledged a monthly amount for the construction of a new assembly hall.
after it was built, that was where we went for several years, even though it was the farthest-away place we had ever had for our circuit assemblies.. after a few years, lo and behold, our congregation is assigned to a new circuit where (surprise!
) a new assembly hall is in the early stages of construction.
I think it means you need to start enjoying your money instead of giving it to these greedy/unloving/unrealistic money grubbers.
We decided to enjoy our money we work hard for and it's a blast. Oh yeah...and no more dressing up on sunny 70 degree weekends and sitting through mind numbing talks. What a relief!!!!!
if you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that.
you will never grow old in this present system of things... .all evidence in fulfillment of bible prophecy indicates that this corrupt system is due to end in a few years... as a young person you will never fulfill any career that this system offers.
if you are in high school and thinking about a college education, it means at least four, perhaps even six or eight more years to graduate into a specialized career.
atlantis posted a new boe letter on this thread: new!-2015 april 10, boe!
here's an excerpt from that letter:.
to all congregations re: jw broadcasting monthly programs .
Data Dog. Tsk tsk...you are not keeping up with Jehovahs celestial chariot! lol
the "boasting session" last night included forcing the congregation to watch that stupid witnessing cart video.
then the brother handling the part discusses what a "powerful witness" is being given each time those carts roll out into public view.. experiences: had a nice conversation with a young man.
a woman took a tract.
my husband is awake,yay!
we haven't been to meeting since february, although we attended the memorial.
when jws have called us we say we are amazing, everything is awesome much to their shock.
All for Show
You are dead on! People can find trouble anywhere. We have always told our kids that you have choices in life, good or bad. It's up to them to decide, once they become adults.
This cult drives the sheeple with fear and guilt. The only reason they do it is because people allow it. Follow the money trail. Watchtower is a wealthy corporation. Vote with your wallets!!!! I know for a fact a lot of active JW's have quit donating. Including us...no more time or money!
sorry for the long post but i need help.
ive been a jw for 20 years - still active and attending meetings, baptised at 18, i have recently become very dissillusioned.
a few reasons: ill treatment of my kids by a prominent 'assembly speaker' elder, then my son left the truth at 15 (not baptised) and was 'dropped' instantly, despite this community having been his whole life for 15 years.
on 25 march 2015 joseph mcenroe was found guilty of the 2007 mass killing of six members of his then-girlfriend's family, including two young children aged 3 and 5. a jury is currently deciding whether he should be executed.. associated press has recently reported that.... mcenroe confirmed that he felt some sort of acceptance with jehovah's witnesses until he told elders he didn't have a guilt-free conscience.
he stopped studying to be a minister.. mcenroe was quoted as stating the reason why he stopped studying being that.... "i felt that i had failed and that i had been rejected by god at that point.".
read news report here carnation killer testifies in sentencing trial.
I don't know how some of the Elders sleep at night. Not one mention in the letter about the victims or their families.
If there are lurkers on here...don't you see something wrong here? All these posts with BOE letters always mention how the congregation has to protect itself and WTBS. No mention of the victims and their families. That should tell you something.
I agree with TheOldHippie. They form a committee for pot smoking but if he murdered someone, well it's up to his conscience to come forward. WTF?
my husband is awake,yay!
we haven't been to meeting since february, although we attended the memorial.
when jws have called us we say we are amazing, everything is awesome much to their shock.
So, let me get this straight. The Elders want to meet with you and your husband? For what? Giving your two cents on getting an Education to the kids in the Congregation? Really?
In our Hall we had servants (MS and Elders) who had their kids in a 4 year college! These "servants" were very proud of it too. So these jerks are going to counsel you?
So a brother who reaches out to become a servant has to get 10 hours in service to pray, hold a mic or read a Watchtower on Sunday but a Elder or MS who has their kid in a 4 year college can remain a Servant?
Don't get me wrong...I'm all for further Education. It's the blatant hypocrisy of this cult I have an issue with!
This is BS!!!
Don't meet with them! You owe them NOTHING!!!! Don't give them the power over you!
