i believe that jehovah's witnesses are a "cult".
to be a "good roman catholic" you have to be "cultic", that's for sure!
their beliefs and practices, rites and ceremonies are simply weird!
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary 6. a religion or sect considered to be false, unorthodox or extremist, with members often living outside conventional society under the direction of a charismatic leader.
Couldn't any religion be viewed as a cult by those outside of that particular religion? Especialy if the members are, in anyway, zealous.
i just received an email that said mj attended the memorial in solvang last night.
he attended with his mom and dad and also his son.
this info was forwarded to me via 2 others but i saw the original email so i think it's probably true.
It may be for show or it may be the begining of something real. Remember King Manas'seh? (2 Chronicles 33: 11-13)
the only kick i got from the memorial this year was being invited to play xboxlive after.
also an "anointed" practically commanded me to start regular pioneering to which he successfully read my silent lips wording out the phrase "yea, whatever.
" all in all...i should've just taken a big swig of the wine being passed around and.. i'm sure everyone would've passed the crackers anyway.
It seems that the leadership of WT has run out of ideas and they have NOTHING to give to their "flock" anymore,
I think your exactly RIGHT! And I think it's born out by the increasing micro-managing of personal lives and the complete fabrication of prophecy, ie: their 'new' understanding of 2Cor 12: 1-4 Where's my puke bucket?
an elder told me the book is jehovah's latest provision to cleanse his organization.. he said soon all people that have drifted, inactives, and others baptized and not complying with the biblical mandates for a jw, will be visited and given an option to shape up or ship out.. he said that if the person refuses the help offered by the congregation they'll be notified of the date of disfellowshipping and given time to appeal the decision.. he was so happy stating that this way jehovah's organization was preparing for the final clean-up before armageddon.
he sounded so convincing that it almost made perfect sense what he was saying.
i got goose bumps listening to his reasoning.. dy
DY
We all at one time took on the job/title of JW for whatever reason, and if we're not performing to its expected standards, it's only fair that we should lose that job/title. That happens in any arena of life.
In the strictest religious sense you are right. Yet, when it comes to worshiping God correctly and living our lives within His standards, it is not. That's where the Scribes and the Pharisees erred. Matthew 23
an elder told me the book is jehovah's latest provision to cleanse his organization.. he said soon all people that have drifted, inactives, and others baptized and not complying with the biblical mandates for a jw, will be visited and given an option to shape up or ship out.. he said that if the person refuses the help offered by the congregation they'll be notified of the date of disfellowshipping and given time to appeal the decision.. he was so happy stating that this way jehovah's organization was preparing for the final clean-up before armageddon.
he sounded so convincing that it almost made perfect sense what he was saying.
i got goose bumps listening to his reasoning.. dy
czarofmischief
b) We have to be ready to help catch all the ones that get shaken out; they will need our help.
I agree whole heartedly!
the season finali (sp?
) of one of the greatest shows ever to hit the tv.
and i don't say that lightly.
I always like the plot of the Galactica series...its the soft porn I have no use for. They should just stick to Sci-Fi Drama. I barely watch it anymore.
argh!!!
since i woke up this morning, i have been finding myself humming the song for the memorial tonight.
it is really freaky.
jaffacake
I have to say in all honesty that despite the welcome, there was clearly something missing from the atmosphere...
People who are conditioned to be the same lose all that being an individual means, their personalities, their genuiness, their emotional spontanaity...their complete identity is lost.
You witnessed a room full of thoughtless and emotionless clones (well intentioned) following their program.
lets put all of our memorial stories/thoughts on one thread.
mine: 45 mins.
quick and boring.
Sunnygal41
FLASH!!! DUDE!!! Don't let them get to you...........I see you're from CT also...........
Thanks Sunny, The cult mentality and culture has caused me to have great anger whenever I'm around and them and the talk turns to religion! Yes, I'm a fellow CT Yankee, I live in Fairfield County.
the only kick i got from the memorial this year was being invited to play xboxlive after.
also an "anointed" practically commanded me to start regular pioneering to which he successfully read my silent lips wording out the phrase "yea, whatever.
" all in all...i should've just taken a big swig of the wine being passed around and.. i'm sure everyone would've passed the crackers anyway.
an "anointed" practically commanded me to start regular pioneering
They forget, they're not to lord it over us! Teach by example! Is that person practicing what they preach? Is he or she a regular pioneer and if so for how long?? And if he or she has stopped...why?? Or is it a case of, 'do as I say not as I do?'
Hello and welcome.
i have been a reading these message boards for almost a year and have been thankful for the information i have read.
i have been dating a man for almost 3 years when i discovered last year he was a jw.
i have been trying to understand what this was all about - can't even begin to get a handle one how odd it can all be.
i have been dating a man for almost 3 years when i discovered last year he was a JW. ...recently i found out not only was he a JW but married with 2 children.
This is a man who decieves and lives lies...RUN RUN RUN and DON'T LOOK BACK!!!!
