Lifeisfun

Joined

• started 4 topics
• posted 7 times   see topics posted on
• send a message

Posts by Lifeisfun

• 

  In San Diego and in your 20s - 30s, let's hangout.

  by Lifeisfun in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hey, if you live in san diego or socal and want to hangout, shoot me a pm.

• 

  Lifeisfun

  Hey, if you live in San Diego or SoCal and want to hangout, shoot me a PM.
• 
  2

  "The year [add your favorite year] came and went."

  by Lifeisfun in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is from the 1975 yearbook, page 146:.

  the year 1925 came and went.

  jesus anointed followers were still on earth as a class.

  1. 
  2. 
• 

  Lifeisfun

  This is from the 1975 Yearbook, page 146:
  

  The year 1925 came and went. Jesus’ anointed followers were still on earth as a class. The faithful men of old times—Abraham, David and others—had not been resurrected to become princes in the earth. (Ps. 45:16) So, as Anna MacDonald recalls: “1925 was a sad year for many brothers. Some of them were stumbled; their hopes were dashed. They had hoped to see some of the ‘ancient worthies’ [men of old like Abraham] resurrected. Instead of its being considered a ‘probability,’ they read into it that it was a ‘certainty,’ and some prepared for their own loved ones with expectancy of their resurrection. I personally received a letter from the sister who brought me the truth. She advised me that she had done wrong in what she had told me. . . . [But] I was appreciative of my liberation from Babylon. Where else could one go? I had learned to know and love Jehovah.”
  

  1974 came and went, 1914 came and went, 1917 came and went, 1918 came and went, 1920 came and went, 1925 came and went, 1932 came and went, 1935 came and went, 1975 came and went...

  ...and every time it is said that assigning too much importance to a date was the fault of "some", or "they". But, who are those "some [brothers]" or "they"? Well, to put it in simple terms, all of those "expectations" were made public in printed literature and convention talks. It was not just that some brothers privately talked about it among themselves in their congregations, but rather were published and taught to all. So the only responsible for making people stumble for assigning importance to certain dates were the publishers, and NOT the readers.
  
• 
  26

  How many of you actually "contributed"?

  by Garrett in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  guys,.

  don't tell the elders, buuuuut, i sorta kinda maybe never contributed money....ever..... i always thought - hey, i give a lot of my time and energy to the org, so that's how i contribute.

  i was also pretty stinkin poor for most of my life and didn't really have the money to give.. anyone else like me?.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Lifeisfun

  I only gave at conventions and just because I felt it was just fair to pay for the seat and electricity used. But for nothing else, nor at any other time. Just like $25 each time.
• 
  8

  PIÑATAS

  by Lifeisfun in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  in most of latin america, and particularly in mexico, pinatas are a no no for jws.

  normally used for kids birthdays and christmas parties, pinatas are simply known to be inapropiate among jws and associated with paganism.

  as result you would never expect to see any of those spiritually dangerous monsters at a social gathering organized by a witness in good, medium, or even bad standing in the congregation because, why would you?!

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Lifeisfun

  In most of Latin America, and particularly in Mexico, piñatas are a NO NO for JWs. Normally used for kids birthdays and Christmas parties, piñatas are simply known to be inapropiate among JWs and associated with paganism. As result you would never expect to see any of those spiritually dangerous monsters at a social gathering organized by a Witness in good, medium, or even bad standing in the congregation because, WHY WOULD YOU?! Don't you know JWs don't use them?! This is still strong among JWs up to this day. You simply DO NOT buy them or play with them.
  

  Yet, surprisingly, in the September 22, 2003 Awake! magazine there is a three-page article about them. It does recognize the piñatas' connection with paganism and even satanism but oddly painted these colorful targets as spiritually INNOFENSIVE. There is even a picture of what seems to be a Christian gathering with kids hitting a piñata. It's all fun! Even the pictures are colorful. Yet hundreds of thousands of JW kids never had the chance to do just that! And still don't. How do they explain that?
  Well, this article clearly made many Witnesses (mostly Hispanic/Latin) go "WTF?!" What was the reaction? A letter was sent to the U.S. branch (among many others, I'm sure) as result of that article and their question appeared on the July 8, 2004 Questions From Readers:

  "I read with interest the article “The Piñata—An Ancient Tradition.” (September 22, 2003) It left me with some questions. The ties to false religion are well-documented. But the article seemed to take the position that as long as it doesn’t bother someone’s conscience, it is OK. What about birthdays and holidays such as Christmas?

  S. W., United States

  “Awake!” responds: Christians refrain from any celebrations or customs that continue to involve false religious beliefs or activities that violate Bible principles. For example, the Bible definitely puts birthday celebrations in a bad light. (Genesis 40:20; Matthew 14:6-10) However, if it is very obvious that a custom has no current false religious significance and involves no violation of Bible principles, each Christian must make a personal decision as to whether he will follow such a custom."

  To me, this is the ONLY time the Slave has publicly stated that if a custom or activity that WAS pagan in the past but now has no "current false religious significance" it is up to the individual to make a personal decision to participate or not. In that line of thought, this logic can be used for many other things. Yet, Witnesses continue to feel STRONGLY against piñatas and most are unaware of the 2003 article and 2004 QFR. Show it to Hispanic/Latin Witnesses and you will see their reaction of "WHAT?!"
• 
  25

  Cheers to all! I'm in the house now! Finally signed up.

  by Lifeisfun in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hi readers and lurkers, .

  i decided it was time to register to the site.

  after all these years, it was just a matter of time.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Lifeisfun

  Thanks for the replies. I wish nothing but the very best to all of you in your "new" lives outside of the wt world. I have been completely confident with non-jws as a short term aquaintence. Most of them would be extremely (and by extremely, I mean BAAM) surprised to know I'm one of those annoying religious fanatics at their door in the morning (or used to, for the most part). But building a relationship stronger and more meaningful than an acquaintenship is and has been been difficult with non-jws because in my mind I was like, "in the long run they will probably ruin my good habits, or those I have left anyways". So they are just for temporary fun. It's kind of weird, I know, but I'm sure some of you might understand me. Rest assured, I'm working on it. Plus I pretty much don't have any witness friends now so... And those I have, know what's up with me and are in the same process.

  Thanks again, and cheers!

  (I can't stop saying "cheers" and "bless you" every time I can in front of jws).
  
• 
  25

  Cheers to all! I'm in the house now! Finally signed up.

  by Lifeisfun in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hi readers and lurkers, .

  i decided it was time to register to the site.

  after all these years, it was just a matter of time.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Lifeisfun

  Clarity - "Something more in this woman's world would be support, a pat on the ...........back, , hot coffee & fresh apple pie! Sweety, accept help where ever you find it. You are set free now and will find unconditional love from all kinds, of all ages who will help you find a wonderful 'something more'. So from this "old enough to be your Granma" person, I wish you well and admire your smarts for waking up while you still have a lifetime ahead of you. Good Luck!"
  

  Yeah well, when I said "if you're a girl, maybe something more" I meant to say more than a friend. No, not a best friend or a super best friend (I know those tricks). See where that goes. But, I'd take one of your pies any time! Ha
• 
  25

  Cheers to all! I'm in the house now! Finally signed up.

  by Lifeisfun in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hi readers and lurkers, .

  i decided it was time to register to the site.

  after all these years, it was just a matter of time.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  Lifeisfun

  Hi readers and lurkers,

  I decided it was time to register to the site. After all these years, it was just a matter of time. I'm a born-in 27 yr old guy and have been fading for some months. It's been almost 7 years that I came in contact with TTAT and since a teenager I was known for being different and a bit of a rebel when it came to jw policies and doctrine. For example I didn't feel the need to sign a paper to promise I would do 50 or 30 hours of service if the vow was to God. Plus I could make those hours without the need of being a pioneer. I did go to college. I had no problem saying I go to nightclubs and would go out with girls without chaperones. But always with other Jws (I guess part-timers too, lol). Throwing parties, drinking alcohol, wearing a beard, etc. Among many other things that are commonly frowned upon. So in theory I have always been used to be looked at differently, but things were getting out of hand and some damage control was required.

  The reason I was able to do all the jw-edgy stuff was because I was seen as very spiritual and active in the congregation (ever since I was a teenager). An exemplary brother, if you may. Yes, of course some people were a bit confused as to how this young spiritual brother would do these things and seemed to not care. And the elders seemed to no do anything. But I got away with it for many years. I was even some-what popular (for the wrong and right reasons) among the young in the area. Not that I'm proud of it now. But I honestly felt a bit hypocritical after a while. Jump to these past two years, and I became more public and open about my "questions" and discomfort with policies and rules, though I have had them for a very very long time. That didn't fly with some and I felt forced to make some changes.

  
  After TTAT the internal battle I had caused me, and still does, depression and suicidal thoughts. I felt completely alone, and for the most part still do. I have less than a handful of people I still talk to but pretty much everybody else started to treat me as an apostate and rebel, but without the tittle. I felt the cold treatment and realized this would only end one way at the end. I know I had had some influence on others and they're going thru their struggle as well.

  Anyways, that's a bit about me. I would like to meet other people. I have always been around jws and honestly have a hard time building a long lasting relationship with non-jws (I was always against using the "wordly" adjective). I'm from the Southwest Coast, USA. Hit me up. I'm pretty funny and outgoing, or so I've heard.

  I seriously need some support and make new friends that offer true and unconditioned friendship. And if you're a girl, maybe something more. Haha.