oh, yes those wonderful meetings for service.
for some reason, they are so long and disorganized and boring.
seems no one wants to get out there in the territory.. i remember in one hall when i was a teenager, a ministerial servant, about 50 years old, would conduct the midweek meeting for service at the kh at 9 am.
renaiii - The enjoyment of actually preaching about the God you love and believe in
Just think how much more enjoyment you could get preaching if you weren't spending so much time getting enjoyment from being here - which you obviously prefer. I find JWs are hypocrites when it comes to preaching - they'd rather be doing something else - even flirting with apostates is better than preaching.
the experience that follows contains some details that some might find graphic.
so be warned.. the body of elders received word that an unmarried ministerial servant, age 20, had been seen fondling a younger male bible student, age 14. the ministerial servant himself had been studying with the boy.
the ministerial servant was a quiet, timid brother.
He very obviously had a questionaire on his desk, we could tell he was reading the questions he was asking us.
Which sounds as though it isn't an uncommon occurence if they're that prepared for it.
Then they made sure what State we were in. We told them again, California. They told us we had to contact the Police to make a report
I realise there are different Laws for different States - so I'm thinking that the advice would be different had it been a different State, ie - not obliged to inform police..?
can it truly be said that it's possible to understand something you can't explain?.
if faith is belief in some thing or some oneother than onesself.... .
then what does this say about fidelity or infidelity, faith in or apostasy from any thing or any one?.
Oh yes - but what is bizarre is that JWs CHANGE what they believe every time they're told to, lol.
for the uk it was 275 (that they're willing to declare anyway).
i don't know how that compares with last year.. how about in your country?.
Education/CredentialsExtensive Study of Religions and the Scriptures I am able to answer questions few people know about or can even answer.
Blimey - he thinks a lot about himself - is he for real?
the following chart of real partaker numbers during the jw memorial show not just an increase but that the rate of increase is increasing.
that is no surprise to anyone.. year.
partakers.
I'm somewhat confused over 'fakers' - as if there are genuine 'partakers'. In my mind, they are all fakers.
i know i have been through all those stages, i denied it, then i got angry, definitely sad.
months and months of this, and i still am in for my family and friends.. but sometimes i just feel stupid.
why did i ignore basic common sense for so long?
I want a more detailed profile, so I can judge you.
Morning Dogz...I've just had a flashback, lol. (Will PM )
i have read today this quote from one member on facebook going by the name of ruth eeker.. .
based on her quote, she states that "as well in regards to the un, the society has various name versions registered still in the un.
so they are still not completely out of the supposed beast!".
The name ... (T)RUTH (S)EEKER ?
is this the real reason that the watchtower has stopped all group studies?.
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread467527/pg1.
did they have advance warning that this was about to start happening in the usa?.
Gill - a friend of mine BOUGHT a flat (England), and, as you know, flats are leasehold - and included in the terms of the lease agreement was restricting the owner in 'religious gatherings' (from what I recall, no more than eight or ten members could attend a religious meeting at property).
Perhaps freeholders are tightening up on gatherings? I wonder what the terms of council properties are (a lot of the JWs I know tend to be 'council')?
i know i have been through all those stages, i denied it, then i got angry, definitely sad.
months and months of this, and i still am in for my family and friends.. but sometimes i just feel stupid.
why did i ignore basic common sense for so long?
The way I see it, as children we believe what we're taught by our parents. 'Worldly' kids believe in Father Christmas/Tooth Fairy etc until they reach a certain age (it's ok Ninja, just kidding - Father Christmas DOES exist!!) - but they don't feel stupid for believing, it's just (once a year) harmless fantasy. WT is dangerous fantasy, and kids born into it are subjected all year round in nearly every aspect of their lives. They're not allowed to develop normally to cope with the 'childhood lie'
...to my son leo:.
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born on the 11th of may, a healthy 7lb 8oz (3.4kg).. just thought you'd all like to know!
Many Congratulations - he's gorgeous !
