something occurred to me last night.
people that made their pilgrimage to jw mecca (bethel) would often be excited about some silly things, i say silly because for those of you who were there or lived near enough to be involved in these things regularly they lost their magic.
i am talking about on tours one of the most memorable things people talked about or looked forward to... lunch.
Lunch at any of the Bethel facilities is nothing more than eating badly cooked and presented food at a cheap dinner. I have recently eaten at Walkill, Patterson, and Brooklyn (quite a few Org heavies in my family), and believe me.... it's pathetic lately.
SL
serial killer converted to god .
october 13, 2015 .
perth serial killer richard dorrough had found god and was struggling to live with the guilt of three murders on his conscience when he decided to take his own life last year.
It is always nice to know a person who caused another's death also died. Love that 'eye for an eye' justice stuff.
SL
Coo coo for cocoa puffs!!!
SL
yesterday jw knocked on my door, i was sitting in the office with the window right next to it, they couldn't see me & i decided not to answer.
they stood there for what seemed ages & as i watched something hit me.
they were here only because they were on the territory.
Counting time makes liars of all JWs, pioneers being the worst. I submit around the average hrs every month whether I even preached at all that whole month or not.
The practice is hated by all JWs alike.
SL
hello and excuse my not perfect knowledge of english.
when i've started studying the bible when i was 13 one of the first subjects i was teached was about genesis.
the first two humans were supposedly perfect which by bible's means it meant that they couldn't die nor get ill. this meant that at least humans couldn't get diseases.
God is so loving that he threw Satan down to earth with God-like powers to inflict upon us all harm, distress, despair, confusion, etc. According to His word the Bible, a most powerful invisible spiritual creature with an infinite army of Demons, to cause all sort of damage to humans and creation alike.
God, therefore, engineered the condition under which humanity lives; then administers punishment for it. Ultimately destroying us all when he so desires.
What a loving and merciful God! Sure makes one want to worship such a GOOD God!
SL
you see ive started dating this girl and her family is of strong jehova belief.
now i am not i do see certain things in there studie that is true in my opinion but ive never really been a religion type of person.
i think i want to marry her but i am not a jehovas witness and am not looking to be anytime at all she says that is ok and we can still get married but i dont know how its possible or where we would even do it please i need advice
Put it all on the table: What you expect regarding holidays, birthdays, etc., sexual relations, if she marries you and then starts a heavy campaign to convert you, abandoning you for meetings, assemblies, and all other JWs gatherings and crap.
She might be lovely, mild, and all, but it can go sour quickly if the JW mindset takes over her being. Later on, when children happen, it could turn into an ugly heartbreaking mess.
You will be back here telling us your sad story.
SL
i have some updates and new information on the downsizing in bethel.
25% of all bethelites around the world will be sent home.
in the us over 1,000 will be sent home.
Best laid plans: Get fully educated (Bachelors, even Masters, if one can afford it or deal with the debt afterwards) then apply to Bethel afterwards. Also, make sure the careers are S.T.E.M. related.
Funny how candidates that are barely dried up right after baptism get called in with full benefits if they happen to have careers the Org needs for their daily operations. It happened with a phycisian couple in my cong, then recently with an engineer guy that got called to Bethel almost right after his baptism.
Of course, not that we mean to advocate for higher education; all other nothing chumps with just a high school diploma, a swift kick in the tail and right out of here!
SL
so i've been pretty good at not going to meetings lately.
yesterday i went for the co's last talks.
older co. his last talk was absolutely shocking.
Oh hell nooooooo!!!
This is one of the most important steps ever. A still developing child should in no way be held accountable to make such decision. HELL NOOOOOO!!!
SL
ok, i didnt think anything about it.
but last night some friends from across the city called me up and said that the co was visiting their hall and in his talk he said that the society is getting geared up for a massive kingdom hall and assembly hall construction project worldwide next year.
they told the publishers; "get ready".
The money is sorely needed for lawsuit settlements worldwide.
SL
hi... i am new and after nearly 20 years after being disassociated at 15 i would like to make contact with others who have similar difficulties.
my mother was disfellowshipped shortly after my rebellion and had all ties with both her mother and brother cut and that remains the case.. just really hacked off with not being able to put things in the proper place in my life after all these years.
for the record i don't know if i believe in god but am searching for some peace as i seem to self destruct on a regular basis.. any ideas anyone?.
Welcome.
SL
