this week's book study contains this gem:.
the way in which the bible is written serves to test what is in our heart.
hebrews 4:12 says: the word [or, message] of god is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit .
The more I read the Bible specially the letters Paul wrote and contrast them with the teachings of Jesus many contradictions come to the surface.
I'm sure I could cross reference the contradictions and settle the intended message.
The WTS can take one text out of context and make it law!
I'm sure when witnesses read the entire Bible and come across verses that don't quite correlate with the "current truth" they simply ignore it and wait for that next WT article.
the generation scripture no longer is speaking about 'the end'.
i'll quote it...... side note: tons of lies in this article, i'll point out at the end of the post.
"yet, jesus words at matthew 24:34 give us confidence that at least some of "this generation will by no means pass away" before seeing the start of the great tribulation.".
And what this means to a dub is just one thing...the Big A is right here...on the brink...they should be getting super excited about this article...I'm gonna get excited......when I start seeing the WTS cash payouts on all their pending pedophilia lawsuits. Hopefully their bullcrap will become unsustainable.
well, it's finally happened!.
im no longer an ms.. as many would know from our chats via this forum, i've seen it coming for a while....and while the way it was done stinks, i'm really happy to finally be free!.
(would love to share more details...i will do in time...or perhaps a pm would be best).
...and while the way it was done stinks,....The GB is too stupid and quite frankly too damn big headed to actually have protocols in place for these type of matters. They are far removed from the reality of things on the local level. They could care less if someone's feelings are hurt so long as the deed is done. And spirituality is a distant second. It's freaking ridiculous.
Congratulations and move on and live your life to the fullest and continue doing so. While those idiots are stuck in a rut, no pun intended, you are free to do, come and go as you please, and not bogged down by assignments, privileges and all that other crap that contributes to people remaining psychologically trapped.
Salute!!!
stop begging for crumbs like a pigeon in the park!.
nobody anywhere has truth tied up with a red ribbon to hand to you so you.
can go skipping down the road with a smile!.
"i felt like it was "bait and switch", no "loving brotherhood :(?".
interesting question posted on yahoo, the problem is witnesses are not telling the truth.
how many times did you experience people not saying anything after some prolonged illness or separation from the kingdom hall for work reasons?
It's standard protocol to avoid those people who have been absent regardless of why.
In ANY congregation you will usually find the different set of crews:
1. Ass Kissing Crew
2. Gossip Crew
3. Spiritual Crew
4. Hateful Crew
5. Backstabbing Crew
6. Snobby Crew
In the end, they are all cut from the same stupid cloth.
i think my mother has lost it.
i really do and i am in fear that she is literally losing touch with reality to some degree.. even my father is telling me that her responses to me are growing weirded:.
the scriptures tell us that we can be wrathful.......but don't sin.
I'm sorry that we, that have seen the reality of the WTS, still have to suffer the consequences and negative behavior of family members who still believe the bull.
I hope you can find comfort and love within your own immediate family such as your spouse and children.
another good codinghorror blog entry perfectly describes some people's online behaviour and an approach to handling it.
i'll post part of it below but to summarize, these tend to be behaviours that don't violate any specific rules as such as the people doing it try to carefully skate just up to the line but they are nevertheless disruptive and we're not going to tolerate them on this site.
if you are here to do these things then this isn't the site for you - move along, find someplace else on the internet to inhabit.. hate is easy to recognize.
Simon, I appreciate your approach to this pervasive problem that has brought down other forums.
I just hope you find the time to moderate and apply these rules where applicable regardless of seniority or personal connection.
Best. T
i think they are the most boring people on earth.
they are about as exciting as a dead ant..
Boring, yes.
Stupid, double yes.
march 2015 study article learn from the illustration of the talents.
brothers and sisters worldwide will be overjoyed to know that the governing body finally has the.
courage to admit their mistakes .
Bottom line is, if the GB is not clear on how to interpret a doctrine, don't presume to know and foolishly print it. Be humble and wait it out.
Otherwise, no scripture in the Bible including Proverbs 4:18, will allow you to claim to be the sole channel on earth representing Jesus with Jehovah's blessing. Sorry but you will be ridicule by those that can think clearly, think objectively, think critically. Which is why the WTS resorts to mind controlling techniques in their magazines, talks, meetings, and assemblies.
i just want the governing body to know how "happified" i am today.
keep sending those branch letters to the congregation(s) about sending your donations in.
not only did you humiliate the rank and file with your tony morris tight pants talk but now you are begging the same people you humiliated for money.
All of you lurkers...WAKE UP! Ask yourself...why is a one day assembly, on a paid off assembly hall, costing us thousands of dollars per day. Is tolit paper going up in price?
I posed this same question to my spouse a while back, and she knows how I feel about the WTS although I still accompany her to the Hall from time to time. As I asked her this, we both gave each other that same WTF look . It was hilarious.
