Posts by Esse quam videri

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You will never grow old in this current system of things... - Awake, May 22, 1969 p. 15

by cappytan in

check this out.

got this bound volume from my dad.. .

Esse quam videri

Because all the evidence in fulfillment of Bible prophecy indicates this corrupt system is due to end in a few years. Of the generation that observed the beginning of the “last days” in 1914, Jesus foretold, “ This generation will by no means pass away until all these things occur.” – Matt 24:34.

From Rutherford's time the Watchtower heavily overused the word 'evidence'. A good way to manipulate a naive and susceptible mind to believe your statement. Imagine that, "...all the evidence...". Now let's add some more weight to this "idea".

" Of the generation that observed the beginning of the “last days” in 1914, Jesus foretold,.."

What right thinking person is going to argue with that statement? This is the very generation that Jesus was foretelling about. No need to think about it further.

"...ALL THE EVIDENCE ...INDICATES...".

Strange language. The word 'indicate' has the thought of 'kinda leaning in that direction', HOWEVER, 'evidence' proves it beyond any doubt. It seems that the Watchtower writers were kind of leaving themselves an out. " We only said it 'indicates ... the system was due to end.. We did not say it PROVES IT."

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You will never grow old in this current system of things... - Awake, May 22, 1969 p. 15

by cappytan in

check this out.

got this bound volume from my dad.. .

Esse quam videri

In the early 70's a sister told me that her son was so upset that he would never marry and have children. I guess he looked forward to a single eunuch's life in Paradise. Last I heard he had 6 kids and God only knows how many grandchildren. I guess he got over being upset.

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"The Tower of sand"

by Doug Mason in

my study on the pillars that create and support the existence of the governing body: "144,000", little flock, great crowd, and other sheep.. http://www.jwstudies.com/the_tower_of_sand.pdf.

doug.

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I Haven't Missed a Meeting in Years!

by Oubliette in

i recently ran into a jw i knew from a few years back.you know how it goes, a few pleasantries that always seem much more awkward than they really should (not for me, mind you--for him).and then the question, "so what congregation are you attending?

are you able to make the meetings?

"i'm thinking: do you always start conversations this way?so anyways, knowing full well the jw-mindset, i decided to have a bit of fun.furrowing my brow, i said, "that's an odd question!

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"I understand, I understand," I said all the while shaking my head as if in disbelief. Pointing skyward I added, "You don't owe me an explanation!"

Is that your equivalent of Anthony 3's, " Explain that to God"?

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I Haven't Missed a Meeting in Years!

by Oubliette in

i recently ran into a jw i knew from a few years back.you know how it goes, a few pleasantries that always seem much more awkward than they really should (not for me, mind you--for him).and then the question, "so what congregation are you attending?

are you able to make the meetings?

"i'm thinking: do you always start conversations this way?so anyways, knowing full well the jw-mindset, i decided to have a bit of fun.furrowing my brow, i said, "that's an odd question!

Esse quam videri

Why not use the Watchtower Society's manipulative methods.

" Of course you know that missing meetings makes Jehovah sad. You don't want to make Jehovah sad, do you"?

[Obviously they will say,]

"No".

[You reply]

"I don't want you to make Jehovah sad either. Make sure get to all the meetings, no matter what. See you later".

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Opening the Eyes of JWs Wasting Their Lives Away in Prisons Because of...Nothing

by Tempest in a Teacup in

jw
friends

is there any practical way to let these people see the light?

has anything been already done to get the valuable information they need to them?

if yes, what has been the outcome?.

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Why have no members of the Governing Body ever been imprisoned because of their faithful stand for righteousness?

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Effect of reading here.

by New day in

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friends

saomebody mentioned in a recent thread here i think that the more they read here the more they feel angry at the wt.

personally, as an ex-elder (only resigned a few months ago) i feel that it is more like suddenly being on the outside looking in at a whole group of people playing parts.

the zealous pioneers answering all the time.

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You get dressed up then look into the mirror before you leave home. It is when you look into the mirror that you go into character. It is the dress, the image you tried to project that had such a strong effect. Body language and speech is strongly affected by the dress, the look. I suspect most, if not all of ex JW's, faders to rabid apostates changed the way they dress up. Many may have never put on a meeting suit or dress again.

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