Posts by sparky1

Welcome, Stella. The journey away from Jehovah's Witnesses is easy for some and most difficult for others. Be gentle and kind to your relatives and above all else be patient. Some will respond favorably and some will 'fight you to the bitter end.' Remember that in the final analysis each one of us 'must travel his own road.' Good luck to you and I wish you all the best!

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The Big House Forced Exodus

by ttdtt in

long video i guess addressing the many hard feelings of people getting the axe at brooklyn and other facilities.. the gist is - thanks for your help, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

or scripturally saying - "keep warm and well fed"p.s.

they are admitting that the are letting older ones go.. http://tv.jw.org/#en/video/vodprogramsevents/pub-jwbrd_201605_5_video.

sparky1

JEHOVAH thanks you for your years of loyal service. Now don't let 'the door hit you on the way out'!

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Anti-Gay Cartoon Still Making Rounds: George Takei weighs in

by freemindfade in

i also heard the video was being discussed on howard stern today.

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sparky1

We upset George Takei...................who cares! I liked STAR TREK:THE NEXT GENERATION much better anyway.

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RC 2016 Leaks & Releases

by wifibandit in

in an effort to reduce the number of posts, this year i will try to add links to this post.

now, on with the leaks & releases!

first up.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nzvwhflss4.

sparky1

"I was going to say it is like a Twilight Zone episode." - Millie 210

Great catch Millie! The Twilight Zone aired an episode on September 29, 1961 entitled, THE SHELTER. However, as you have rightly observed, the Twilight Zone is far more creative and thought provoking than anything that the Governing Body(tm) could possibly produce.

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Suffering and existence of God

by elbib in

many people find it difficult to reconcile suffering and existence of god.

it seems they feel that it is god’s obligation to shield humans from ill-effects of their short-sighted acts..

people’s hobby has something to do with this kind of reasoning!

sparky1

Thank you, Cofty. I was searching for that website and couldn't find it.

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Are the anointed really "lovely people"?

by purrpurr in

i've personally never met any of those who claim to be anointed but the other jw's who have are always unanimous in their praise of how lovely and what wonderful people they are.

and i don't mean the gb i mean common or garden anointed.

i was told that when they speak about being in heaven that they almost "seem to glow".. is this right?

sparky1

It seems as though many from the first half of the 'overlapping generation' of anointed ones were much more sincere, humble, hard working and kind compared to the second half of the 'overlapping generation' of so-called anointed ones. As a young boy in the early '60's and into my teenaged years in the early '70's I was acquainted with 6 very old members of the so-called 'anointed class'. Gordon Walker and his wife were very old and kind and generous to my mother. Elizabeth 'Bessie' Graham and her aunt were of strong New England stock. They were no-nonsense people and very down to earth and humble. The mother of Russell McPhee, the Circuit Overseer, was a nice, thoughtful person. And Edith Brenneisen , the widow of E.W. Brenneisen was kind and generous to a fault. Of course, my observations were through the eyes of youth and could be distorted by my inexperience. As far as the members of the second half of the 'overlapping generation' are concerned, if the men on the Governing Body (tm) are a reflection of the quality of the current so-called anointed remnant, than what a sad commentary indeed on the state of affairs in 'Jehovah's Organization'.

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Suffering and existence of God

by elbib in

many people find it difficult to reconcile suffering and existence of god.

it seems they feel that it is god’s obligation to shield humans from ill-effects of their short-sighted acts..

people’s hobby has something to do with this kind of reasoning!

sparky1

"Please note, man set the pattern first and animals just followed humans."- elbib

You are so right, elbib. Animals are always following the patterns humans set:

I have a job...my cat has a job.

I have a bank account...my cat has a bank account.

I pay my bills...my cat pays her bills.

I drive a car...my cat drives a car.

I go on vacation...my cat goes on vacation.

I phone my brother now and again...my cat phones her relatives now and again.

I like to read...my cat likes to read.

Yes, the entire animal kingdom is certainly patterning itself after the behavior of humans.

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RC 2016 Leaks & Releases

by wifibandit in

in an effort to reduce the number of posts, this year i will try to add links to this post.

now, on with the leaks & releases!

first up.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nzvwhflss4.

sparky1

These people better hope that if this scenario is true that it won't last very long. Trapped in a basement, where will they get the medications that they have become used to? Elavil, Wellbutrin, Celexa, Anafranil, Pristiq, Sinequan, Cymbalta, Lexapro, Prozac, Luvox, Marplan, Serazone, Pamelor, Paxil, Nardil, Zoloft, Effexor, Atarax, Ativan, Compazine, Valium and Xanax. Never mind prescription medication. How will the Elder calm himself without easy access to Bourbon, Gin, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Beer or Wine? What happens if the others find his pornography stash while they are rooting around in his basement? Will he be disqualified from being a substitute Circuit Overseer and have to prove that he hasn't looked at his pornography for about 2 years time? And the middle aged women? How will they cope without being able to gossip endlessly out in service about everyone else in the congregation, since really their own lives are a failure? Two, three, four, five or more weeks in a basement without soap, deodorant, toothpaste, mouthwash, a shower, clean clothes or even any privacy. They better hope that Jehovah's Spirit is real or they are 'screwed'.