Posts by Hold Me-Thrill Me

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Christianity: The most deceptive religion

by opusdei1972 in

jesus was a jew who apparently thought he was the messiah, however, after dying, his disciples began to propagate the lie that he would return from heaven during his generation.

but, his generation passed away, and it was clear that it was a false prophecy, then a dishonest christian wrote the second letter of peter so as to condemn those who realised that the prophecy was a fiasco.

interestingly, and sadly, this religion survived,....why????

Hold Me-Thrill Me

I would like to state that I am a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ in association with Jehovah's Witnesses. That I believe he will return and that after his return a physical resurrection will occur and the earth will be restored from the damage done to it.

I recognize that religion is a divisive topic on this forum and I do not intend to get into religious debates. Been there, done that. ;)

I felt it good though to at least declare my religious beliefs in a small non-confrontational way, if that is acceptable on this thread. If not, then my apologies.

Frank

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Jehovah's Witnesses---From Walking Tall To Living In Shame

by minimus in

jw
friends

i remember the days when jws were proud of their religion, they walked tall and carried their big stick, their bibles, proudly.

now, it's embarrassing for a witness to admit their faith to others.

the average witness can't explain their beliefs, as they have changed so many times.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

There was a time when we would attend District Conventions and come away with a book, books, that at least gave us food for thought. We felt we had been given meat. Today we go to Regional Conventions and come away with baby food unfit for mature consumption. But hey at least they renamed it to Regional rather than District now that is something! ;)

What is it they say about lipstick on a pig? Each time I enter the JW site I remember that line: Lipstick on a pig.

Frank

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The 1919 issue

by confused in

i am not a regular visitor to this site, every now and then then i get twisted up about something i come back lol.

i am sure this has been discussed many times so a link to another thread would be great or if someone has the patience to explain again please?

i have read the july 15 2013 wt many times but i simply don't understand the significance of 1919 from the bible.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

Confused, the Governing Body's attempt to explain 1919 and how they got there is like an ancient temple prostitute in Babylon attempting to figure out which of her lovers fathered her child. She goes back 9 months, give or take a few weeks or days, and decides who among the several lovers she was with during that time may fit the bill.

Sad to say, but that is the way it is. Pick an event, find a scripture to make is so. That's how the Governing Body explains their big belly.

Frank

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No More Money!

by Hold Me-Thrill Me in

jw
friends

as of this june (i've already given my may contributions which are substantial) i am no longer giving money to support useless building projects that serve no good purpose.

i am no longer giving money at conventions or assemblies.

i am no longer giving money toward the circuit overseers upkeep.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

Thanks for the encouragement everyone.

After the May broadcast I found it unconscionable to continue giving to something so false.

It is obvious the men who are taking the lead are in actuality just paper mists being led by someone else. Who that is I do not know. But what I do know is that much damage has been done during the time they have been in charge.

Thanks again for your encouragement.

Frank

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Mark Sanderson Background and Warwick

by TakeOffTheCrown in

mark sanderson - here is some insight on his background taken from this site:.

http://e-watchman.com/congratulations-mark/.

congratulations, mark!.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

My grandniece says that Br. Sanderson reminds her of Tweedledee and Tweedledum in the 2010 Alice in Wonderland movie.

Unkind but true.

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Jehovah's Witnesses---From Walking Tall To Living In Shame

by minimus in

jw
friends

i remember the days when jws were proud of their religion, they walked tall and carried their big stick, their bibles, proudly.

now, it's embarrassing for a witness to admit their faith to others.

the average witness can't explain their beliefs, as they have changed so many times.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

Minimus: I remember the days when JWs were proud of their religion, they walked tall and carried their big stick, their bibles, proudly. Now, it's embarrassing for a Witness to admit their faith to others.

I agree, it is an embarrassment.

Br. Anthony Morris apparently lives to ridicule. Herd is very busy reading the mountains of material handed to him rather than the other way around. Sanderson's plastic smile is becoming hard to look at. And so on....

They like to joke well, brothers, you are a joke.

They are as real as Caleb and Sophia. The difference is Caleb and Sophia have a heart.

Frank

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Mark Sanderson Background and Warwick

by TakeOffTheCrown in

mark sanderson - here is some insight on his background taken from this site:.

http://e-watchman.com/congratulations-mark/.

congratulations, mark!.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

Sanderson is most definitely a Johnny Come LATEly. He's the newbie who is about to be tied to the same boat as the rest- the Titanic. Sorry about that buddy.

They should have heeded Pierce's doubts.

Frank

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No More Money!

by Hold Me-Thrill Me in

jw
friends

as of this june (i've already given my may contributions which are substantial) i am no longer giving money to support useless building projects that serve no good purpose.

i am no longer giving money at conventions or assemblies.

i am no longer giving money toward the circuit overseers upkeep.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

As of this June (I've already given my May contributions which are substantial) I am no longer giving money to support useless building projects that serve no good purpose. I am no longer giving money at conventions or assemblies. I am no longer giving money toward the circuit overseers upkeep. I am no longer giving money period. Yes, that includes the Kingdom Hall upkeep.

I will, though, continue giving money to those in the congregation who are in need. To widows who are in financial difficulty, to brothers and sisters who have lost their job or who can only find part time work.

My money would be better spent at the humane society than in the Watchtower organization.

Frank

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"So you are an atheist. So would you kill me if it were to your advantage?"

by OnTheWayOut in

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friends

i worked a different shift.

i knew the people i worked with, but not as well as i could have.. anyway, religion comes up.

one guy mentions in front of another that i wrote a book about my religious experience.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

DJS: Someone needs to stand up her when all she is doing is being polite and accurate. That someone, starting today, is me.

Good friends are hard to come by. I'm sure she appreciates your efforts to come to her defense.

Frank

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Updated Chronological Timeline of the Great Tribulation -- after the New Light from July Watchtower

by FusionTheism in

the july 15, 2015 study watchtower article entitled "your deliverance is getting near", along with the jw broadcasting video entitled "gerrit losch: fortified by "the prophetic word," and chapter 21 of the god's kingdom rules!

book presented a large amount of new light or clarified understanding of the events of the great tribulation.. here i am presenting it in chronological order -- this is the governing body's updated chronological order of events for the time right before the great tribulation through armageddon:.

the final sealing of the anointed occurs just prior to the outbreak of the tribulation.

Hold Me-Thrill Me

Appreciate the update FusionTheism.

I now understand Br. Splane's continual deer in the headlights look. He knows not where they are going nor where they have been.

Frank