Posts by truthsetsonefree

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6/15 WT- GB More Powerful than Worldwide Anointed- Don't Judge Partaking

by flipper in

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friends

more of the latest from the june 15th " witness only " watchtower.

under the article " the faithful steward and it's governing body " there were some very telling quotes which could indicate how the wt society is tightening the control of it's members - and trying to justify more partaking of the emblems at the memorial since the numbers partaking have gone up from about 8,000 to 10,000 since they no longer feel that the sealing of the anointed ended in 1935.. so first off, notice this quote indicating the importance of elevating the governing body over the rest of the anointed around the earth.

paragraph 16 it states , " are all these anointed ones throughout the earth part of a global network that is somehow involved in revealing new spiritual truths ?

truthsetsonefree

They have been getting so much well thought criticism of the fact that they don't have any network of "anointed" like they implied over the years. Why Ray brought this out over twenty years ago. Its high time that they explained it. Its false logic of course. After all how do you represent a group when you have no clue who they are? Where they live? What their concerns are? But the gullible, controlled dubs will look the other way. Of course there will be the few who will see this for what it is....

Isaac Carmignani

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You would not believe how my JW friends responded to Flippers' comments

by BonaFide in

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friends

so after the meeting yesterday we went for coffee, nice group.

two baptized more than 40 years, one baptized 20 years, one baptized 11 years, and one study that was invited.. someone had picked up the 6/15 wt so i said, "wow, what do you think about new light?

" they said, "what new light?

truthsetsonefree

You know, this sounds so much like one of those old Star Trek episodes where the Captain is around controlled people and he has to be real careful because the slightest comment can set them off. JWs are so conditioned to think a certain way and go after any dissenters, sometimes they can't even recognize when their own leadership are the ones making the changes.

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Jeff Foxworthy on JW's

by Outaservice in

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friends

these are some jokes that this comedian has to say about jehovah's witnesses.

the fact is they are somewhat accurate.

he must have a relative that is a witness.

truthsetsonefree

I don't know if he originated these but they are d**n sure accurate.

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ten plagues....was it real blood in the river?

by homeschool in

do most christians and/or jw's believe it was real blood?.

truthsetsonefree

The Bible says it. It MUST be true.

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WT Society's Skewed View of Speaking Truth - June 15th Witness Only WT

by flipper in

jw
friends

once again our lurking jw friend sent us a copy of the june 15th " witness only " watchtower.

all i can say is that the wt society sure knows how to compartmentalize and pick and choose how they view truth and honesty.

i'll share some of these " golden nuggets " and see what you think.

truthsetsonefree

Well at least this is consistent with what they've said in the past. What is amazing is that they have to be so stinkin' legalistic about everything. Why not just discuss plain old honesty, the need for it and why it is essential for peaceful human relations. You know, the gist of the scripture in the title. Leave all the exceptions to individual issues that come up. And as for trickery and cunning, let us not forget all of their trickery and cunning on a whole host of issues.

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never before 1995...no date or period for the end...we are in uncharted waters

by oompa in

right now.......and since 1995.....wt has no real teaching to show how close we are to the end......none......most dubs prob dont even know......but wt has always been about dates.....and how close the end is to those dates......but now.....since we unplugged the generation of 1914 to the end of the world.......and now that we are still recruiting the anointed for heaven......the last days can last and last and last......duh...that is why they are called the last days!!

!........and so do they still teach it is "very, very near" (only used one time in wt)....or "imminent" ??

?......just a year ago i think?.......so how close do they say we are now and why?.........damm the bible is soooo clear that nobody knows the day or hour...yet i bet they still say is just around the corner (based on what scripture!?!??!?!?!)..........

truthsetsonefree

That was amazing...a QFR. They know how ridiculous this doctrinal change really is. Otherwise what not advertise it.

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Does Psychiatry Truely understand JW Post Traumatic Stress Disorders?

by The Berean in

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friends

the professionals i have visited don't seem to get it.

they believe you can just get over it and move on .... what say you?.

truthsetsonefree

Few do. Steve Hassan discusses this. Therapists need to have some training in this area. Otherwise it can be very frustrating seeing them. They can easily misdiagnose. I'm sure there are exceptions such as in Oompa's case.

Isaac

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Mindful Eating

by rebel8 in

have you read this book?

mindful eating: a guide to rediscovering a healthy and joyful relationship with food (paperback), by jan chozen bays (author).

mr. rebel8 and i are reading it right now to eat healthier.

truthsetsonefree

I will say this on the weight issue, I lost 45 lbs when I left the dubs. The strain, pressure, workload, and lack of real spiritual fulfillment I experienced as a dub were contributing factors to the weight gain. And that weight gain was my warning sign to change quick.

Isaac

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Tell the ''Governing Body'' one thing that you've always wanted them to know!

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

the only reason you have total control over all of your members is your false ''faithful and discreet slave'' scripture.

this scripture was applied only for your benefit.

without this scripture your whole religion would fall..

truthsetsonefree

one more thing, fuck you for not allowing my parents to let me play sports in high school

Oh I love that one. If you only knew how much your foolish rules and unwritten laws have affected me in this area. How I have struggled and am still struggling to find my way to being the kind of fun loving person I would like to be. The kind of person I would have been if I could have played sports and danced and watched TV and movies. The kind of activities that I have a hard time finding time to learn as I am now a Dad and a provider. You have no idea the damage and regrets you have caused in so many people's lives. How we hate you because of that. I only wish there were a burning hell...so you old bast***s could roast in it!

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Can't speak with me, unless they need something

by Stan Conroy in

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friends

after many, many years outside of the jw world, my elderly parents finally decided to give me an ultimatum.

i either rejoin the jw's or they will never speak with me again.

apparently my brother is going to get the same choice.

truthsetsonefree

Let's not forget too that understanding and enforcement of these rules is not consistent throughout the organization, either by the elders or R&F members. One man's "association" is another's "family business" provided that they aren't discussing religious matters, which is what is meant by "spiritual" or "biblical" (as Reniaa puts it) matters. Most if not all elders would agree though that if these elderly parents needed to be taken to the hospital or if estate issues arose those would qualify as "family business".

Because Watchtower says so many conflicting things and the Governing Body has so many tricked into thinking that they are "God's Channel" people want to "be safe" and sometimes go beyond even the Watchtower's rules. Watchtower's Governing Body has truly confused and done much harm to so many families, creating unnatural situations in which communication is sporadic, leading to sometimes catastrophic and always sad consequences.

Isaac Carmignani