Posts by ToesUp

35 who will separate us from the love of the christ?+ will tribulation or distress or persecution or hunger or nakedness or danger or sword?+ 36 just as it is written: “for your sake we are being put to death all day long; we have been accounted as sheep for slaughtering.”+ 37 on the contrary, in all these things we are coming off completely victorious+ through the one who loved us.

ToesUp

GB....follow the money.

The rank and file are afraid of anything anti WT. Most are so detached from the "real world", it is hard to function and they become misfits. Our family has NO "worldly experience." No 8-5 job dealing with others that are non JW's. They are comfortable with WT telling them how to think and what to think. It's just easier for them. They are scared of their own shadows and anything "worldly" is petrifying. Sad but true!

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Marriage Proposal in the Kingdom Hall

by Listener in

just when you think you've seen it all comes another interesting use of a kingdom hall.a young man serenades his girlfriend with a song (possibly a watchtower song) from the stage through a microphone and backed by recorded music.

then he steps off the stage and gets down on one knee and proposes as he pulls out a ring from his coat pocket.

the large projector screen flashes up behind them with a picture of a sapphire and diamond ring.cameras capture the joyous moment as she accepts and they lock together in a loving hug.

ToesUp

We were not even allowed to play a "worldly" song at our wedding without a disapproving look. I guess if they are line dancing at the Kingdom Halls and playing rock music and dancing at the Assembly Halls now, why not.

My two cents....they should have just said their vows right then and there. They had everyone there and were at the KH. Sure would have saved a lot of money. lol

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Why I'm rejoining the JWs

by Fred Franztone in

jw
friends

dear brothers and sisters.

after many years outside of the truth, living as an atheist, i have come to realise that i have been on the wrong path.

the fool has said in his heart that there is no god, and i have been a fool.

ToesUp

I think you have a PERFECT experience for the next Circuit Assembly. Go for it!!!

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Regarding this so called judgment message..

by nowwhat? in

will our fearless leaders the gb call a news conference and invite all the major news networks and outlets and put their asses on the line and declare "you are all doomed!

" or will they have the rank and file do all the dirty work while they sit back in their gated corporate country club?!

ask any jdub that question!.

ToesUp

WT has used this tactic for years. I believe they use it to keep all the dubbies in line. You should hear how fearful some of our relatives are of things like this.

Just another cult tactic!

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Satan is "bullying" you through family

by neat blue dog in

just thought i'd share this ridiculous picture from a recent watchtower.

in recent years, the word bullying has been thrown around a lot, and often misused by instigators and subtle bullies themselves.

in this picture we learn that your loving family who wants to continue sharing a family tradition with you, who hands you a beautifully wrapped present with a smile on their face, is in fact bullying you.

ToesUp

This is funny!!! Someone is trying to do something nice by giving the JW a gift and that is "Satan being a bully." The stories that I could tell (and many on here could tell too) about Elders and CO's downright bullying members that they are supposed to be "shepherding."

Countless talks from the GB that were downright bullying and insulting (remember the 23 yr old MS talk?). That was a direct insult and bullying from Anthony Morris. A shameful talk that should have NEVER been given. The list goes on and on.

What a disgusting/corrupt/abusive cult we were once a part of!

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Smiddy`s Wedding Anniversary Today

by smiddy3 in

hi friends one and all i just thought i would let you know it`s our 57th wedding anniversary today .

and we are setting off this morning for 3 nights in eden nsw i think it has more to offer than the one in genesis.. with a bit { or a lot } of luck we will make our fortune .

have a good day everybody.

ToesUp

57 years!!! Wow! Happy Anniversary!!!

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Cheap Shots Fired

by Wake Me Up Before You Jo-Ho in

when @brian j’s “bullet in the head” thread went live (https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/4747450574176256/session-8-bullet-head) those written shots echoed in my mind.

a week later while overhearing a bible study, the conductor was asked if god really has given us “free will”.

but if someone ever put a gun to my head and asked me to renounce my faith as a jehovah’s witness, i would die.”.

ToesUp

"But if someone ever put a gun to my head and asked me to renounce my faith as a Jehovah’s Witness, I would die."

The genuine response from a cult member. They would drink the kool aid too. It's easy to say that when you have never had a gun put to your head. Ask someone who has really had a gun put to their head. Easier said than done.

Most of these "men" would cower in the corner if real persecution came knocking at their door.

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New Life Story From Active JW On AvoidJW

by AverageJoe1 in

just came across this a few minutes ago:.

http://avoidjw.org/en/true-stories/pimo/.

it’s just been posted and is quite lengthy but it makes a change to read something from a reasonable jw!

ToesUp

Fantastic! Even some of the most uber of the uber are waking up. I appreciate what he said about the apostates. They are not the evil devils that WT paints them to be.

The internet and JW Broadcasting are shining a light on these cockroaches!

Thank you for posting the link!