http://www.nazarene-friends.org/pubs/confessions/000.htm
i haven't read marks story in a while and was looking for the part where he states ted jaracz went out in field service with him and a few other brothers back in the 70's, in newport beach/ balboa island, for another thread here.. if you grew up in southern california as a jw, you might find it a very intriging tale of just how the elite congs were being run.
i know for myself it is like trying to fit pieces of a puzzle.
However, the fantastical nature of a great deal of his tale, calls into question everything he writes. My bullshit meter was pinging pretty loudly, but it went off the charts when I got to the point of his tale where he claims that out of 100 elders, he was the ONLY ONE... blah blah. I just can't buy it.
He's probably just following the example of "loopy" Freddie Franz with his Rhodes Scholarship story.
ever noticed that the most cleverest apostates are the ones that were "brought up in the truth"?
i mean people like little toe, leolaia and narkissos who provide the most intelligent dicsussions on the forum - they never chose the witnesses, but were dragged up in it.
do you think maybe they can't help but look down on the rest of us who were stupid enough to actually choose to become witnesses?
But I have to say that when I researched "the truth", it felt like it was a sin. What I was doing would have been considered "apostasy"...it definitely was not encouraged. I was once brought before the elders who wanted to know if I was "trying to disprove the truth".
Hmmmmmmm.....in the "immortal" words of "Captain Caveman" Knorr from page 391 of the book Living Schools of Religion: "To disagree is not intolerant; to gag those who do disagree with you is intolerant."
good morning!
i found this post on channel c and thought i'd share it with those of you who are interested.
happy new year to all of you!
I e-mailed him a couple of months ago and he seemed a little paranoid. Guess the walls are closin' in.
ever noticed that the most cleverest apostates are the ones that were "brought up in the truth"?
i mean people like little toe, leolaia and narkissos who provide the most intelligent dicsussions on the forum - they never chose the witnesses, but were dragged up in it.
do you think maybe they can't help but look down on the rest of us who were stupid enough to actually choose to become witnesses?
But I must admit, that those who were brought up Witnesses and left tend to be smarter than us dummies who chose to join.
I don't think Dave Reed or Barbara Anderson are dummies.
Too many revisions, translations, copies over hundreds of years to ever remain the pure and unadulterated "word of God", if it ever was. Where is the "Master Copy", protected by cherubs with flaming swords? If God wanted to ensure its veracity, he would surely have done as much for "his word" as he did to keep Adam and Eve away from the tree of life. My 2 cents.
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empty and subjectively misleading phrases in wtbts nonprophet litter-at-ya ...... think of more of them ?
no doubt all honest hearted persons will admit surely you would agree scholars have said let us discuss
"soon" (as previously discussed in another thread)
here's a couple to check out if you can handle it without throwing up in your mouth.
one of these even gives warnings about apostate sites and how to "safeguard" your mind from the attacks of apostates (lies...all lies...).
http://www.strictlygenteel.co.uk/csoon.html.
I was able to click off the last site just before the vomit started its rapid ascent from my stomach.
the watchtower magazine has used the word "soon" on many an occasion to point out to its readership how near armageddon really is.. a word that can mean anything, in effect, actually means nothing.
consequently, let's examine what "soon" actually means by definition and use.. there can only be three stages of time:.
wouldn't you agree with that?
"We're at the 'end' of the end!" "Right around the corner!" "We'll be there before ya know it!" "Any time now!" "Should be any minute!" "In a New York minute!" "Just a sec!" "I can almost taste it!" "My teeth are floating!" Yaddayaddayadda.......probably a lot of soaking wet Attends out there now.
Reports are heard of brothers selling their homes and property and planning to finish out the rest of their days in this old system in the pioneer service. Certainly this is a fine way to spend the short time remaining before the wicked world's end. Circumstances such as poor health or responsibilities in connection with your family may limit what you can do in the field ministry. And, yet, the pioneer ranks include many who have health limitations, as well as some parents with families. --- May '74 KM, p. 3.
Will you be finishing school soon? If so, what have you decided to do after you graduate? Or, are you one who has already finished school? What course of activity are you pursuing? Of course, there may be a tempting offer of higher education or of going into some field of work that promises material rewards. However, Jehovah God holds out to you young folks many marvelous privileges of service in his organization. Which will you decide to take up? In view of the short time left, a decision to pursue a career in this system of things is not only unwise but extremely dangerous. On the other hand, a decision to take advantage of what God offers through his organization opens up excellent opportunities for advancement as well as a rich, meaningful life that will never end.... Many young brothers and sisters were offered scholarships or employment that promised fine pay. However, they turned them down and put spiritual interests first. --- June '69 KM, p. 3.
The influence and spirit of this world is to get ahead, to make a name for oneself. Many schools now have student counselors who encourage one to pursue higher education after high school, to pursue a career with a future in this system of things. Do not be influenced by them. Do not let them 'brainwash' you with the devil's propaganda to get ahead, to make something of yourself in this world. This world has very little time left! Any 'future' this world offers is no future! Wisely, then, let God's Word influence you in selecting a course that will result in your protection and blessing. Make pioneer service, the full-time ministry, with the possibility of Bethel or missionary service your goal. This is a life that offers an everlasting future. --- 3/15/69 WT, p. 171.
the watchtower magazine has used the word "soon" on many an occasion to point out to its readership how near armageddon really is.. a word that can mean anything, in effect, actually means nothing.
consequently, let's examine what "soon" actually means by definition and use.. there can only be three stages of time:.
wouldn't you agree with that?
How 'bout it's a big joke and he doesn't come at all?
did anybody else receive this or know these nutty buddies?
open letter to all jehovahs witnesses.
the watchtower administration will be physically destroyed in 40 days from the date of this letter.
Has the mass exodus from New York begun yet?
It hasn't been "surrounded by encamped armies" yet.
