Posts by sweet tee

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Kill the Kid, Now That's Justice! (WT 5/15/05 QFR)

by ezekiel3 in

this in it's entirety from the watchtower may 15, 2005, page 31. you might find the reasoning a bit hollow.

questions from readers.

why were david and bath-sheba not put to death for committing adultery, whereas their newborn son died?.

sweet tee

I don't know if this has been said 'cause I am so boiling mad that I haven't read all the posts yet (and I do need to do some work today) but; if we who are created in God's image and likeness (as the dubbers like to say - and/or the Bible if you wish) even in our 'imperfect state' would not consider for a moment killing a child for the sins of the father then how could a 'loving' God do something that is so reprehensible to us 'lowly', 'imperfect' humans?

For example; If my husband/boyfriend had an affair and got another woman pregnant, I would be mad as he** at HIM and depending on the circumstance I might be mad at her as well. BUT - NEVER would I want to take vengeance upon the child. The child is the only innocent person in the equation.

Furthermore, as an grown woman who's experienced a lot in life, If Jehoba, or whomever else told me he'd take one of my kids because of something I did, I'd offer myself in their place so that they can live and experience life. Why didn't David or Bath-takin-she-ho do that?

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What happens after.......

by Survive1999 in

so i'm interested for all you folks that have come out of the watch tower society, are any of you still religious, believe in god or the bible?

interestingly enough, i picked up a origianl copy of "studies in the scriptures" published 1915 with reprinted tracts in the back that talk about armegedon in 1914. big funny!

i keep it handy near the front door.

sweet tee

I'd classify myself as a "hopeful agnostic" (grew up in the org.). I no longer believe in the bible as the "literal" word of any entity but more as a collection of literature and myths. I prefer the idea of an all-powerful God interested in me personally but this is a mystery mankind has yet to figure out

That sums it up for me right now ... but I'm still searching for the 'truth' (not to be confused with the 'troof')

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admit it

by tijkmo in

you get annoyed when one of your threads peters out...or you make a comment on someone elses thread and it goes unacknowledged....but isnt it great when an old thread you'd forgotten about gets ressurected

sweet tee

I'm used to it I was the middle child, always ignored-----so I post for my reasons, I feel maybe someone is reading a respose or expierience I shared and could relate or just have a laugh or two, I lurked for so long, but read everything you all wrote, so I know there might be another middle child like me reading this and saying "hey that sounds like me, I think I will join JWD

Shania ... that sounds so much like me. I lurked for months ... now I post and feel like a stranger but it's OK. I read a lot of comments I like and don't cut and paste for lack of time.

So if I do try and start a thread now I won't feel so bad when it dies out ... I'll be in good company

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New here...

by smorgle in

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hello everyone... this is my first post.

i stumbled upon this board a few hours ago, so i trolled for a bit and i like the discussions..

smorgle

sweet tee

Hi Smorgle ... Welcome a-board.

You'll find this forum to be a healing place ... lots of varying views and opinions and lots of respect for the most part. Quite a few scholarly folks and extensive research available on the 'org. commonly referred to as the BORG (resistance is futile ... you will be assimilated ... or destroyed at Armageddon ... bwwhhhaaa hahaaaaa)

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Does anyone know how members of GB are chosen?

by cyborgVision in

does anyone know how members of gb are chosen?

i mean to me it sounds extraordinary that there?s no one from minorities.

no offence to our dear american friends in this forum but i wonder if there is anyone on governing body who wasn?t born in us and is not white.

sweet tee

My experience is that race is not an issue in the WT hierarchy. I live in the Deep South in the USA and there seem to as many black elders, circuit overseers, etc as whites. The lack of racism in the WTS is one of the things that initially drew me to it.

Fairmind ... putting people of color in positions of power OVER people of color is nothing new. It is practised in corporations/franchises in urban areas all the time (I am from Detroit ... I also work in Supplier Diversity). The issue with the governing body is that the people who have the POWER and CONTROL in the organization are all white! Even though they have an African American on the body now, don't believe that he is necessarily representing the 'black perspective' on the body. More than likely, it's no different than when a black officer rises through the ranks of the military (as I've seen reported on 60 minutes). They learn to walk the walk, and talk the talk in order to be accepted ... ie. golf, country music, , skiing, hunting etc. Things many people of color aren't into or never get to do. I may sound like I am generalizing here, but I've been black all my life, was bused to white schools and have been the first person of color hired at 3 corporations. I know my stuff. Racism is rampant though not always obvious to those who haven't experienced it.

Another problem with the GB is that they are so far removed from reality they think we are all alike, regardless of personal experience, upbringning, environment, education, race, nationality and so forth. Very small minded, uniformed, unconcerned men controlling the lives of millions around the world. And you can't tell them nothing!!!

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The idol of 'accurate knowledge'

by Noumenon in

jws certainly do bang on a lot about 'accurate knowledge'.

for most christians john 3:16 is the most important verse in the bible, but to jw's john 17:3 is.

jw's are so enamored with this concept of 'accurate knowledge' above all else that they have basically made an idol out of it.

sweet tee

most of us actually began to break free from "accurate knowledge"(TM) when we realised, not that it was wrong, but that we just didn't like it (even if it were true

Here! Here NSSE

Bottom line is their knowledge is errant and should be plain to see to all jdubs. They hear the flip-flopping of prophesy but they still go along with the FDS ... actually believing there is no where else to turn. I'm glad to hear there is an exodus in the US and elsewhere. It's a very good thing !!!

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Anyone have 'new light' on US vs Russia?

by love2Bworldly in

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hi--i was wondering if anyone knew what the watchtower says about the superpowers destroying babylon the great?

i have been out for many years, and i know they used to teach that russia and the us were going to have the great war and then destroy all religions except the witnesses.

any takers?

sweet tee

I agree with you iiz2cool, I remember being scared s***less that Russia would conquer the US (according to thier interpretation of Daniels prophecy). When the Soviet Union fell they pretty much said, 'oh we kinda messed that one up, but Jehover ... blah blah blah .... light gets brighter ..zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Then when they f'kd with the generation prophesy I was done.

They might as well shut up about all of it 'cause they dont know WTF they're talking about - about anything!

Just my piece ... I'm not bitter though ... perhaps just a tinchy little bit.

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It's Proof! Why We Can Trust the FDS (The OD Book Chap 3)

by ezekiel3 in

from the new organized to do jehovah?s will (od) pages 18, 19. this is from a new chapter (3) in the book ?trusting the faithful and discreet slave?.

why trust "the faithful and discreet slave".

there are many reasons to have complete trust in the slave class.

sweet tee

I can't believe they continue to say these things... (shaking head in disbelief)

I can't believe JW's still believe that crap! (shaking head and blowing air trough nose in exasperation)

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It's Proof! Why We Can Trust the FDS (The OD Book Chap 3)

by ezekiel3 in

from the new organized to do jehovah?s will (od) pages 18, 19. this is from a new chapter (3) in the book ?trusting the faithful and discreet slave?.

why trust "the faithful and discreet slave".

there are many reasons to have complete trust in the slave class.

sweet tee

... and rolling eyes very hard!

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How Many Of You "Bumped" Your Field Service Hours?

by EvilForce in

how many of you bumped up your field service hours so you could keep the elders off your back?

our congo had a 10 hour "soft" target for guys.

however, if you didn't meet the 10 hours you got your "privledges" reduced or revoked.

sweet tee

I was an Idiot; I always did do things the hard way.

Same here ... I guess I really was "honesthearted" ... I used to save the extra minutes for the next month until I told a pioneer sister I was doing that and I thought she was going to stone me to death!