"decided that going to meetings was making me miserable"
Welcome Learning more. This is how I felt also. I decided I would rather end up dead on Judgment day then have to remain a JW. Its so liberating when you come to realize however that their power is imaginary.
Peppermint
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New Here
by LearningMore ini have been lurking here for a couple of months.
i was born and raised as a witness, and am a little weirded out to even be posting on here (you know the paranoia).
anyway, i faded about 10 years ago, and after reading so many posts, i am so happy that it was a pretty uneventful experience.
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Q: What happens when you block my driveway?
by Elsewhere ina: i block your car.. today i was out and about enjoying a rare day off work.
all was well and i was feeling good and having a good time... then i came home and found this grey honda parked in my driveway blocking me from parking in my garage (the one i pay $70 a month for).
ok, if asshole wants to block me, i'll block asshole.
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Peppermint
Being civil and allowing for peoples mistakes is always the best policy.
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rangers in the EUFA cup final
by ninja inwooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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i don't expect you non scots to understand but......ninja is so happy.....come on the gers
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"I don't expect you non Scots to understand"
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I have a theory regarding Elders
by Peppermint inthere has been much talk about the reasons for the demise of the book study.
the society claim rising gas/petrol prices, which of course is not the real reason.
some here think its down to declining numbers of elders and those who are reaching out.
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There has been much talk about the reasons for the demise of the book study. The society claim rising gas/petrol prices, which of course is not the real reason. Some here think its down to declining numbers of elders and those who are reaching out. Maybe issues with pedophilia that could arise in the less controlled environment of a private home could be the reason? Could it be down to control? small groups in a relaxed setting are more likely to discuss things loosely.
All these things could be in play but I don't think any one of them or even the combination would cause the society to take the steps it has. But I do have a theory. My idea relates to the fact that elders seem to be declining. Around here and from my experience that decline is not so much about numbers but about quality. This is what I believe is going to happen.
I think we are about to get a big cull. Call it what you like, a sifting a clear out, demotion whatever but I think the governing body is looking for a more professional elder class. This cream of the crop will be more tightly controlled and versed in law etc. being much less likely to mess up and become an embarrassment. If you also take into account the lay-offs at bethel with long timers from there being returned to the congregation you have an easy fix for deflated egos. Also why stop there would you need costly Circuit Overseers with better leadership? why not incorporated them also. Anyway just some loose thoughts. What do you think? -
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Tony Adams - having a bible study?
by digderidoo ini've heard tony adams (ex footballer) is having a bible study.. can anyone confirm this?
has he been seen at meetings?.
paul.
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A great player for Arsenal & England in his day. Hope you are wrong.
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Another special announcement coming soon?
by Peppermint infound this on a jw forum .
"in our km for may 2008 page 3. .
under announcements and last item: .
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Thanks sir82
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Another special announcement coming soon?
by Peppermint infound this on a jw forum .
"in our km for may 2008 page 3. .
under announcements and last item: .
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Peppermint
Found this on a JW forum
"In our KM for May 2008 page 3.
Under Announcements and last item:
Quote: Please take note that there will be no special invitation
handbill advertising the 2008 district convention. However, we are
planning for a significant global campaign in the near future. Further
details regarding that arrangement will be provided later.
This announcement is in the UK KM, but not in the German KM for German
or English congregations. Anyone know why?
Or is this only for the British field?
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That tells you that there will be a special announcement coming soon.
Am not kidding at all. Yes another one.When? I do not know but I
understand it will be this year. Jah's organization is moving ahead
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Could This Be The Watchtower's Endgame?
by metatron insuppose you had a business that didn't make money.
you would try to make the thing more efficient and probably lay off.
some workers to cut costs.
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"There has to be a reason for the change of name from 'Congregation Book Study' to 'Congregation Bible Study'. "
I thought about this too. Maybe they are going to stop publishing books altogether. With sites like jw.org they can get all the information out on line. They can use the congregations locally to print it and distribute it (Paid for with local contributions of course) Just think how they can cut cost and workers if they did this. Then the upper ups can all retire to Patterson blaming the cost of living, paper costs, distribution etc. -
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How many meetings ?
by Peppermint inhttp://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/;_ylc=x3odmte1mmi4n2iybf9tazixmtu1mdaxmtgec2vja2fuc19ub3qec2xra3n1ymply3q-;_ylv=3?qid=20080427080330aaywoia
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More "new light"? Has anyone got the July 15th WT yet?
by slimboyfat ini hear there is more "new light" in this magazine.
nothing as big as the "generation" change or scrapping 1935 for the annointed.
it might be something to do with some of jesus' parables.
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Peppermint
"If you think the WTS is interested in making any real doctrinal changes that will do away with its venomous cultic nature then carry on dreaming"
But the thing is Greendawn time will tame the beast. It has been the way of new religions down through the centuries. The watchtower will become mainstream at some point.