Posts by Awakenednow

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Who Is An Apostate?

by NeonMadman in

maybe you've heard the story of a brother in the watchtower's writing department who was very smart, hard working and a good writer.

we'll call him charley.

charley was so good, in fact, that he advanced through the ranks and became a co-editor of the watchtower magazine.

They wouldn't. They don't care he was an asshole creepy husband and today would be jailed for date rape either; or a snake oil salesman with multiple failed business ventures all documented with public legal documents. The cult personality reminds me of kids who stand there with their hands over their ears singing lalalal I can't hear you ....nasty apostate. It doesn't matter that the Bible describes the apostate as a denier of Jesus Christ coming in the flesh.

Fantastic point and illustration neonmadman! I'd give you a G! In the Ministry school ! 😜

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More boring baby stuff and wife's first birthday

by Darkknight757 in

hello just giving a quick baby update again.

we went for another growth scan yesterday which marks 26 weeks, 4 days and the genetics dr. felt that we needed to head to hospital for labor and delivery.

so as of now the wife is being monitored and the hope is she can stay until delivery which hopefully will be a few weeks.

Awakenednow

P.s. - NOT BORING! Very precious story and I'm sure we are all anxious with you for a happy ending.

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More boring baby stuff and wife's first birthday

by Darkknight757 in

hello just giving a quick baby update again.

we went for another growth scan yesterday which marks 26 weeks, 4 days and the genetics dr. felt that we needed to head to hospital for labor and delivery.

so as of now the wife is being monitored and the hope is she can stay until delivery which hopefully will be a few weeks.

Awakenednow

Sending your family ❤️. Happy birthday Mrs Darknight. Touching story about her birthday cake. Sounds yummy.

I am sooo grateful for all of those special medical professionals who've dedicated their lives to saving all of ours. So much progress and much to be hopeful for. Keep positive. They are angels on earth and will give your little dark night every chance to be born healthy and safely.

Blessings and love!

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FFA - 4H - Conscious matter or not allowed?

by Jennifer Lehrer in

i was baptized 4 years ago, i have 2 little girls who love their bunnies, so this year we reached out to 4h and started our own 4h group - this was after asking the elders for counsel.

none provided.

now after doing this for 3 months i am being brought before a judicial committee for neutrality.

Awakenednow

Btw, if it helps, my kids went to private catholic school and one elder tried to JC me. Another wrote a letter to the service department at bethel who responded that it was my private and personal business and a conscious matter they had no need to intervene. So local brothers will imperfectly try to impose their own conscious on you, it's imperative you stand up for yours for your own peace of mind.

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FFA - 4H - Conscious matter or not allowed?

by Jennifer Lehrer in

i was baptized 4 years ago, i have 2 little girls who love their bunnies, so this year we reached out to 4h and started our own 4h group - this was after asking the elders for counsel.

none provided.

now after doing this for 3 months i am being brought before a judicial committee for neutrality.

Awakenednow

Please listen to your heart... your kids are only young for such a short time. You won't get these precious moments back.

My elder bro-in-law is a fireman, and I know of others too, and they take an oath to uphold the constitution as did older GB members by signing passports. That could be a neutrality issue as is joining a union. So, It's a conscious matter.

i agree with desirous of change and shadow; simply ask questions and ask them to refer you to the appropriate research so you can prayerfully consider the information, and explain you tried to research and came up short. Don't give your power away though. Just thank them for their concern. Do what's best for your family. Like I said, kids and bunnies are priceless and precious memories. I would choose them over an opinion of a guy who in the stream of time, won't care about robbing your kids and you of that family activity.

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How many JWs would offer their young daughters as a bride to a single GB member

by Chook in

i think the bragging rights of parents would rule.

i've seen cos marry girls no older than there own children when their spouse has died..

Awakenednow

Seriously, YUCK!

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Baptismal Formula

by leftbehind in

quick question.

does anybody know what is said during the baptism i.e.

the actual dunking?

Awakenednow

If I remember correctly, I got "hold your nose with one hand and bend your knees".

The dunkers didn't say anything profound.

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Ending Of Suffering/Enlightenment/Nirvana Mind States Discussion

by Brokeback Watchtower in

i put this under news and world events.

because i didn't know where else to put it.. anybody interested in this subject feel free to comment a sorta satsang if you will.. do you think it is possible for one to achieve a mind state free from fear and all other negative emotional states and reach a higher plane of mental processes in encumbering the brain of processing negative emotions.. i think insight can be gained by looking at this subject psychologically and if their is a way to this nirvana state take it.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nirvana.

http://www.lakehouse.lk/mihintalava/buddhism10.htm.

Awakenednow

Yes, I believe it can. There is Evidence of Tibetan monks actually achieving a rainbow body, interestingly similar to the transfiguration of Jesus biblical account. It takes self discipline I could never completely practice driving in LOs Angeles. They must have only loving thoughts for at least 13 years straight or something like that. It's possible. Probable?

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Can halluciengins reveal what has been hidden from us and bring more answers?

by Bad_Wolf in

halluciengins, and several recent studies pointed out how we us only certain sections of our brain depending what is happening.

but some of them, like acid, make your entire brain turn on.

heightened senses.

Awakenednow

WT Wizard, how long would you need to supplement to decalcify your pineal?

Also, the reason people have bad trips, in addition to laced or bad drugs, is because they have negative personality stuff they need to heal first. Most esoteric cultures use shaman type guides to help them through the experience because if you don't know what you are doing you can really have a bad trip. Work on being a loving and forgiving positive-oriented person before trying those shortcut drugs.

I like WT Wizard's suggestion after studying the subject for a few years, I think I'll try that first. For anyone truly wanting to learn about the subject, there are lots of informational videos and experts that explain the best and safest way to expand your mind on Gaia tv. It's an inexpensive internet app and filled with endless learning on all sorts of fun topics including this one.

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Report from Japan

by wifibandit in

jw
friends

anon in japan says:.

i served in the third circuit of shikoku japan.

a few years ago, a well-known theocratic family disassociated.

Awakenednow

Maybe that's why they chose a Japanese appearing theme for the wife of Lot drama?