Posts by Buck

Tonight I meet with the Overseer? and another elder. Plus the older gentlemen who I study with. They will ask me some questions out of the Organized to do Jehovahs will book. Then I will be a publisher.

I feel like Iam being forced into doing this because the person I love is already a baptised witness. Iam a little fuzzy on some aspects. I feel really unsure about what Iam about to go through.

Any thoughts?

One question:

Why do witnesses never talk about Russell or Rutherford?

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My Prediction: If You Don't want To Be A Witness----You've Disassociated

by minimus in

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eventually, i believe that if an inactive person refuses to talk to elders, stops all meetings and service and might create any possible problem to the local congregation, that they might be loopholed into showing themselves as having "disassociating" themselves.

it would be an easy way to get rid of deadweights that can cause more harm than good in the congregation.

Buck

What is the name of the book the above quote is from? I would like to read it.

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why no windows in KH?

by Buck in

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is this to save money?

Buck

is this to save money?

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why dont KH have windows?

by Buck in

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is this to save money?

thats the only reason i can think of.

Buck

is this to save money? Thats the only reason I can think of.

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Comments You Will Not Hear At The 2-27-05 WT Study

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the february 27, 2005 wt study (january 15, 2005 issue)

end in 1925. christ completes his conquest.

are jws the only ones who think we are living in the time of the end?.

Buck

where is it printed that you could not have a organ transplant before 1980 but could after 1980?

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 2-13-05 WT Study (Abbreviated)

by blondie in

" (acts 10:38,42).

"the conclusion of the system of things".

we are living in "the conclusion of the system of things.

Buck

But Jesus did not come to earth merely to do a social work. He came to bear witness to the truth?.any material benefits he provided were temporary?.only by bearing witness to the truth could he help some to gain everlasting life (CARROT).

Today, some individuals try to imitate Jesus? good works by opening hospitals or performing other services among the poor. In some cases, they do this at great personal cost, and their sincerity is commendable:

But

Any relief they supply is temporary at best.

Does this quote not burn you up? I couldnt believe this when I read it.

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The continuing saga of being in love with a Witness

by starcrossedpimp in

i don't know how many read my prior post "problems with jw girlfriend and her family", but i feel the need to continue the story as it is very current and is taking quite a toll on both of us.

she and i also work together at a grocery store, so even if she does/did decide to break things off (because of her parents and the religion) we would still see each other (i'll get to this in a minute).

we both know that we still love each other and that we deserve to be together, but can this religion be stronger than true love?????

Buck

starcrossedpimp,

dude, iam in a situation very similar to yours. we've been going out for over 1 1/2 yrs. after about 6 months of going out, I started studying. We are totally in love and dedicated to each other. I cant see myself without her. But Ive painted myself into a corner. The feeling is I cant just tell her I want no part of religion. I would recommend you telling her the way you truly feel. If you dont want any part of religion or their rules tell her. If you will study and maintain a open mind about the material being presented to you and also accept the JWs have the truth, go for it. Iam not critical of either path. This may be the religion for you or maybe not. Its your choice.

Just remember that there are other matters here then just you and her. Its been easy for my to say " I make my own decisions and stand by them". But she still lives at home and has to respect their rules. The one thing that haunts me, and I hope it wont you, is the family/religion dynamic. If she chooses you and leaves religion...then her family kinda cuts off communication, will she grow to resent you later. If you join the religion and later want no part of it, will you resent her for telling you to go in in the first place. Look at the future, kids, meetings, holidays, etc. Take a honest look at yourself in the mirror and where you see yourself in a couple of years. That includes career.

No one on this board or anywhere else can tell you what to do. Just get all the info and make your own decision. Just discuss everything with her career, kids, meetings, field service, holidays, your family and hers, etc. Leave nothing out.

I wish i could do some of these things before things get too painful.

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if gf throws an ultimatum, what should one do? scary question........

by Buck in

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if your very serious about a girl and youve been going out for over a year, but she is waiting on you to get baptized before marriage.

its too hard to leave.

but there are questions i have that i dont even think there are answers too.

Buck

well the unanimous decision here would be to run. I can see everyone's point. I have thought about it. Love may not conquer all, but I had hoped it would. I have feelings so strong for this girl. And no, Iam not some love sick teenager. I guess Ive reached a fork in the road. Iam not sure which direction. The thought of giving another year or 2 of my life for somebody is almost unthinkable. Especially the whole getting to know stage. Ahhhh.....