Posts by sparky1

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Another thing that woke me up

by nowawake14 in

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well, the typical person doesn't have to worry about field service and reporting time.

so why should i have to?.

sparky1

I remember that sir82. That was the last regional convention I ever attended. I could not believe the hubris and down right arrogance in using 'poetic license' to create such a stupid scenario.

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Convention 2019: Children told don't form emotional attachment to pets!

by Nathan R. Koppe in

i have just heard from a visitor to the jehovah's witnesses convention for 2019, that they have been told; 'not to form an emotional attachment to their pets, as animals don't have feelings anyway'.. well, that should break a few children hearts!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🥴 😭 💔.

my orignal topics are at.

further info:.

sparky1

Here you go tiki. You are so right. Those ignorant fools on the Governing Body 'give' with one hand and 'take away' with the other. The poor children in this religion get 'mind f@cked' on a daily basis.

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Convention 2019: Children told don't form emotional attachment to pets!

by Nathan R. Koppe in

i have just heard from a visitor to the jehovah's witnesses convention for 2019, that they have been told; 'not to form an emotional attachment to their pets, as animals don't have feelings anyway'.. well, that should break a few children hearts!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🥴 😭 💔.

my orignal topics are at.

further info:.

sparky1

Sorry Governing Body...my cat has more love and affection for me than all of you 'rat b@st@rds' combined. She has been a faithful and loyal companion through thick and thin and I would not give her up for all the money in the world.

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Remember when we lodged in private homes at conventions?

by FatFreek 2005 in

i bring this up now because i haven't seen any postings about that practice because i got out in 1977. when did wt quit soliciting private homes for accomodations?

or have they stopped?.

i hated it, but it was the only way we could afford to go.

sparky1

Interesting experience FatFreek. I'm glad you came away unscathed. Your story sounds like the reverse version of the Joe Buck/Mr. O'Daniel encounter in the movie MIDNIGHT COWBOY.

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Fifty years ago today: One quote to demolish the Watchtower

by JeffT in

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i did not have any connection to jw's when they published this, about two weeks before i graduated from high school.

i'm now on medicare and collecting social security.

so much for their ability to see into the future.

sparky1

You gave great advice, fastJehu! I had something similar happen to me when I was a Bethelite back in 1976. I took an older gentleman and his small family on tour. At the end of the tour, he asked if he could give me some advice. I said sure. He told me that he was a Bethelite back in the late 30's and early 40's and that they were preaching Armageddon to the Bethel family 'any day now'. He figured out that it was a lot of hot air and left Bethel and established himself in a good job. He advised me to do the same. I followed his advice, eventually became a full partner in a business and semi-retired at 47 years old. In two years I will be fully retired and have an excellent Social Security benefit plus all my investments and cash. One of my very good friends from my Bethel days is coming up on 70 years old without a penny to his name because he chose to be a Circuit Overseer. (Which incidentally was the road I was supposed to take) Interestingly enough, he advised me against going into any type of business since it would just be destroyed in the soon to be coming Armageddon and I shouldn't waste my time on worldly pursuits. I hope that young Bethelite appreciates the time you took to help him 'see the light'. Kudos to you!

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Inside The Lost Tunnels Under Brooklyn Heights

by Tahoe in

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https://youtu.be/l9e7nkzhyt4.

from this article:.

http://gothamist.com/2019/05/22/brooklyn_heights_tunnels_jehovahs_witnesses.php#photo-1.

sparky1

I first walked those tunnels on Saturday June 15, 1974 the day I arrived at Brooklyn as a 'New Boy'. In a few weeks it will have been 45 years ago. We ARE in the New System now, aren't we?

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Owners of Noah's Ark replica file lawsuit....

by TD in

...over rain damage.. i guess they don't make them like they used to.

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https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/25/us/noahs-ark-replica-park-sues-for-rain-damage/index.html.

sparky1

Lawyers for the insurance company had a 'watertight' defense:

"We certainly feel for the owners of the Ark. However, since the plaintiff could not produce 'two witnesses' to prove that the rain had caused a landslide and indeed 'molested' the road leading up to the Ark, we are unable to provide monetary compensation. Our hearts go out to all our clients that have been affected by rain and we 'abhor' any damage that rain may cause. Because of the confidential nature of our conversation between the Ark owners and our insurance agents we must claim 'client confidentiality' and will not produce any documents relating to our handling of this and other rain damage cases. The insuring agent is a private contractor and sells insurance for our company on a voluntary basis and in no way represents the parent company in a fiduciary nature. We ask that the court dismiss this case without prejudice."

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What do you do when you're home alone on a meeting night?

by nowawake14 in

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go on.

name it.🤣.

sparky1

'the meetings were put on Friday nights.' - blondie

Witness kids today don't realize how good they have it compared to when we were young. The Ministry school and Service meetings were held on Friday night and ran until 9:30 pm. We would get up on Saturday and go in field service until exactly 12:00 pm. The afternoon we had a breather. Then Sunday morning it was back out in field service until 12:00 pm , a quick lunch and then we had to get ready for the Public Talk and Watchtower Study at 3:00 pm. The Public Talk was an hour back then not including opening song, plus we had an intermission and then we had the Watchtower study which was at least an hour long not including songs. So that brought you up to at least 5:30 pm after which you went home for a quick supper, you did your homework and then went to bed so that you could have a fresh start to the week.

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