greetings, folks: so, it's been 40 years since 1975. and, if you were actively involved with the witnesses back then, the mindset of many was, that by early autumn of 1975, it would mark the anniversary of 6000 years of human existence.
and, the hope was then, that it would mark the start of the 1000-year of christ, from the heavenly realm.
but, looking back now, 40 years ago, in june of 1975, only 3 more months remained until early autumn.
i had already resigned--in 1971. i couldnt care less about 1975. in fact--my born in wife and i planned a baby in that summer--he was born in april '76. he is now 39---far out of the cult--happily married and recently had a son.
sadly--his mother is still deeply embedded in the cult--so has nothing to do with our son----and is unlikely to see her new grandchild.
am3rd life story is in may 15th 2015 study wt.. after reading, he sounds very mental unstable.
i know you guys will be saying "yeah, obviously he is"...but we don't have any concrete evidence saying he has a mental condition.. has anyone ever dug a little deeper, perhaps try to find some people who would have known him from the army?
i mean, he probably doesn't know that many people, he was only serving for a year for christs sake.
there was a kart in my village outside the co-op the other day----i cant be sure but i think it was my 1st wife that was in attendance. been years since ive seen her.
i think most people who do give it a glance just think its yet another bunch of nutters. they could be right.
observing our local unemployed pioneers and how long they take to get to their first or next call, usually taking the longest route to get to one they know won't be there anyway.
along the way it's gossipy this and that.
pioneers?
i was a 100 hours a month pio in the UK in the late 60's--from age 18 to 21. my time included lunch breaks--travelling from a first call--even if no-one home--to the group meet up. visiting the elderly in the cong--doing odd jobs for them----and the sick. lighting the coal burning boiler at the KH in the winter.
all a total waste of time. just a social thing really--there were quite a few of us. i never bought anyone into the cult. quit at 23.
the international bible students association has issued an urgent product recall for the october 2015 public edition of the watchtower magazine in the uk.
several copies of the magazine were found to contain demons, having been infected after a worker at the british branch office attended a yoga class.
the worker has now been disfellowshipped, but the ibsa reports that contaminated magazines had already been shipped to congregations across the uk.branch office spokesman andrew morris ivx said: "this product recall affects the printed public edition of the october 2015 watchtower only.
i really enjoy hearing about other people's lives.
feeling a little lonely this evening so please tell me if you have plans for the summer months.
i may go to some outdoor theatre with my daughter who's home from uni; with a picnic and a bottle of wine.
i'm planning a long trip to the philippines--to spend a few weeks with my lady. not seen her for 18 months now--long distance relationships suck.
only problem is--i really dont like flying !
a situation regarding this religion has developed which i fear might have negative implications on me and wifes lives, and i'm looking for thoughts and advice in how to approach the situation.
i'll start with some background information to enlighten the situation.. i'm a male in mid-twenties, raised secularly, married to an ex-jw woman (on paper still a jw though), who's been raised in the jw religion, although somewhat untheocratically shall i say.
for instance her mother has 5 children with 3 different men, all non-jws, and has had many other relationships as well.
i wouldnt worry about it. i'm sure the congregation will be overjoyed to have that family back in the fold.
for about 1 week i would think.
