Posts by El blanko

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What does it take for a jw to get disfellowshipped?

by Evanescence in

hi ppls!.

what does it take for a jehovah's witness to get disfellowshipped?.

and if you were wanting to return after getting disfellowshipped what does it take?.

El blanko

In our case, it was respectivefully asking questions such as - United Nations involvement and failed prophecies. We never rec'd a reply from either the London Bethel or the Elders in the congregation who promised they would look into the matters raised. We eventually told them that we no longer wished to be know as JWs, (as they would not answer any of our questions) within a short period of time - they sent us a letter signed by three elders. Now everyone shuns us. We only asked questions!!!!!!. By the way, we had been JWs for over thirty years (each 0f us)

It just shows how they can't deal with an open enquiry.

All that time spent through your life and then they let you down in this way - typical bunch of control freaks.

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 5-1-05 WT Study (Christ's Slaves?)

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the may 1, 2005 wt study (march 15, 2005 issue date)

review comments

many elders have been able to become a leader and still have the comforts of the world.. paragraph 18.

El blanko

Well done Blondie - how you keep this going is beyond me - I can just about read the article without getting clinical depression.

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Another example of a loving God.

by jula71 in

i was looking through the newest wt just to see what "new light" there is now.

i came across the questions from readers, and i was amazed by what i read.

from the may 15, 2005 wt, the question was "why were david and bath-sheba not put to death for committing adultery, whereas their newborn son died?

El blanko

Daniel CH4 V35

That scripture sums up Yahweh's attitude in the OT towards humans.

The odd thing is Jesus taught that even a humble sparrow was worthy of Gods attention.

All very odd.

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WOULD YOU........................?

by Terry in

here is a serious question for you to contemplate and answer.. if, near the natural end of your present life you could receive a drug that induced within your brain a state of mind most closely resembling one long orgasmic "experience" (but, which would prove fatal within 24 hours) would you.........?.

1.refuse and accept whatever pain or misery naturally happened according to chance.. 2.accept and go out with a cosmic virtual "bang"?.

of course, tell us why you have chosen the way you have chosen.. part two.

El blanko

Have you ever used acid Terry?

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9/11 Attacks-- No planes say conspiracy theorists

by Kenneson in

jw
friends

ianone and others have been spreading their propaganda on this forum and elsewhere on the internet for quite some time that it was not commercial airliners but smaller planes, rockets, or detonations that brought down the world trade center and hit the pentagon.

but zacarias moussaoui disagrees with them.

see " 9/11 attacks.

El blanko

Happydad

I called you fascist as a kind of twisted joke - dont take it to heart.

You stomped all over Zens feelings, like the Germans jack-booting into Poland. Thus, the quip.

The Plane Bits

I think it is obvious that planes were used - there are questions beyond that joke that have not been addressed by the authorities.

But, can't be arsed with this thread, so must not continue... must not contribute... must not

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9/11 Attacks-- No planes say conspiracy theorists

by Kenneson in

jw
friends

ianone and others have been spreading their propaganda on this forum and elsewhere on the internet for quite some time that it was not commercial airliners but smaller planes, rockets, or detonations that brought down the world trade center and hit the pentagon.

but zacarias moussaoui disagrees with them.

see " 9/11 attacks.

El blanko

Hehe - these threads often go in this direction.

Hmm... oh well.

Yep, I'm still with the conspiracy crew The world leaders are crooks and charlatans and I think I'll stick to that.

- to Abaddon & Funky

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9/11 Attacks-- No planes say conspiracy theorists

by Kenneson in

jw
friends

ianone and others have been spreading their propaganda on this forum and elsewhere on the internet for quite some time that it was not commercial airliners but smaller planes, rockets, or detonations that brought down the world trade center and hit the pentagon.

but zacarias moussaoui disagrees with them.

see " 9/11 attacks.

El blanko

Abaddon - hehe... I knew you'd show up

What gets me is people doing this are basically calling hundreds of people liars (the bereaved and the eye-witnesses),

Thats a tad emotive old boy and a complete lie! I think the people opposed to the official story are attacking the top end, not the poor sods who suffered at ground level.

Well, I've seen enough information and have doubts concerning both sides. I'm not claiming to know 100% what is going on out there.

Trust is the issue, for sure, and I don't trust the war mongers and bastards that rule over us.

As for, out of one cult into another? That is just plain rude

Good to see you on the thread btw.

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9/11 Attacks-- No planes say conspiracy theorists

by Kenneson in

jw
friends

ianone and others have been spreading their propaganda on this forum and elsewhere on the internet for quite some time that it was not commercial airliners but smaller planes, rockets, or detonations that brought down the world trade center and hit the pentagon.

but zacarias moussaoui disagrees with them.

see " 9/11 attacks.

El blanko

I'm with Zen - well, almost. Leave him alone you horrible lot, he has a right to believe the alternative explanation. He also does not lose his credibility!

Fascist Happy Dad - do we all have everything correct in our lives?

I do believe planes were involved however and those pesky arabs to some degree.

I have three interesting videos here - Martial Law:9/11 by Alex Jones being the best of the three IMO.

I have looked at both sides of the story and believe at the very least there was foreknowledge and a conspiracy of silence.

Why is the question

... and Funky:

Are we really supposed to believe that the government (or the Illuminati, or the reptilian overlords) destroyed four commercial airliners and their passengers and crew

Why did Norad step down?

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Valid alternatives to the door to door preaching work?

by El blanko in

ok - so i had a talk/debate with a guy today who insists that he sees "nobody else talking about the end of the world" and that "the door to door work the jws perform is the best way to preach.

this guy has a brother who is disfellowshipped.

he has never been baptized, yet has an ongoing interest and believes the jws are a special people.

El blanko

Good points Mary - cheers

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Valid alternatives to the door to door preaching work?

by El blanko in

ok - so i had a talk/debate with a guy today who insists that he sees "nobody else talking about the end of the world" and that "the door to door work the jws perform is the best way to preach.

this guy has a brother who is disfellowshipped.

he has never been baptized, yet has an ongoing interest and believes the jws are a special people.

El blanko

Hi Glofishy

A brother in the local congregation a few years back refused to go door to door, as he claimed the teaching was not scriptural. The elders tried hard to persuade him and he simply "dug his heels in" and said "no!"

He maintained a moral code of conduct (to the best of my knowledge) and attended meetings, but was never really accepted due to the field service situation.

Eventually he just left the organization and moved on.

I think it is really hard to be a practising JW and refuse to go door to door.

His only way out really, is to play the "mental health" card and maybe informally witness to gain a few hours each month. I know a brother who was ill and got away with doing maybe 4 to 5 hours a month this way.

It's all a bit sad really.