i remember very few of the details, of when, where and exactly what took place, however a few years ago i was told the story about three elders that were walking together and the middle.
elder was struck and killed by lightning.
the other two elders went to his house to help out his wife and discovered 'apostate' material in their home.
i loved smurfs, until they told me they were demonic and they would run around halls... that was traumatizing to an eight year old... i had a giant one in my basement and was scared shitless of the thing...the infamous one
I heard a a child bringing a smurf doll to the KH and halfway through the meeting the smurf got up and ran out!
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with the recent wt articles stressing how "new light" has appeared over the decades, this article is geared towards making sure individuals are active within the organization in order to ensure their survival.. this article is taken from e-watchman's discussion board, this is not my article.. .
http://e-jehovahs-witnesses.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=1019&st=0.
just got a hold of the new may 15, 2006 watchtower containing the study article, "are you prepared for survival?
The point the WTS in particular and JWs in general seem to be oblivious to is that Jehovah can withdraw his approval from an organization that is not living up to righteous requirements.
That is gold.
i'm sure some of you have thought about this before.... i've been thinking... you know the part in the matrix where neo is offered the red pill or the blue... well you can see where im getting.. inside the org most of the brothers and sisters are oblivious to the .
real truth.. .
if you had the chance not to know the real truth .. would u stay that way ?
Thanks for replying!
I never thought i would feel the way i did last night in bed...
I awoke in the middle of the night feeling high anxiety, fear and a whole mix of other feelings that i cant describe..
I was SCARED .. I jumped out of bed and started pacing up and down the house for 10 min
.. So many things going through my head..
I came to the conclusion that i really dont want to go out in the Field Service anymore..
It was strange because up until a few months ago I really enjoyed it! ..
( I'm in my twenties )
I feel abit better this morning, and not as empty as i felt last night.
I feel like I need to stay in the " Matrix " ( org ) for the time being though .. there are things i need to sort out.
Thank you all again!
( I read everything that's written to me and value the advice! )
i'm sure some of you have thought about this before.... i've been thinking... you know the part in the matrix where neo is offered the red pill or the blue... well you can see where im getting.. inside the org most of the brothers and sisters are oblivious to the .
real truth.. .
if you had the chance not to know the real truth .. would u stay that way ?
Hi Everyone,
I'm sure some of you have thought about this before...
I've been thinking... you know the part in the matrix where neo is offered the red pill or the blue..
well you can see where im getting.. inside the org most of the brothers and sisters are oblivious to the
real truth..
If you had the chance not to know the real truth .. would u stay that way ? not knowing any different??
I think the reason im asking this is because i am feeling quite torn at the moment and its eating me inside !!
I have some really great friends in the " truth " and im afraid i will lose them .. it is a kind of security..
It's like the guy in the Matrix movie who wants to get back in so he makes a deal with the enemy..
he says " as long as i dont remember anything "... I wish at times that i never came to this site ... . but now that im learning
i know i cant really go back from here.. i cant forget what ive seen..
I feel that im going through different stages.. and i may need a psych help.. or something
I feel that im really cynical abut everyone and everything.. and abit bitter.. ( is this part of the process?? )
Please share some of your advice and experiences!
Thanks in advance !!
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my husband and myself have not been to a meeting for over 4 years now.. we learnt last night from my sister that our names are still pinned on a list of inactive publishers on the notice board at the back of the kh along with about 15 others!!!!!.
i'm totally gobsmacked having considered ourselves successful faders!!!!.
what the hell do they think they're playing at?!!
Hi Gill,
So your name is on the notice board.
Why are you so bitter about it ? its not the end of the world ...
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i was reading some of the first " topics " on this db and i noticed that a few former elders and publishers .
were stumbled by this date.... i was born after 1975 and i'd really appreciate any comments from brothers and sisters who were around .
what i've noticed from personal experience is that many brothers and sisters feel that only " a few " were stumbeled .
Reading a few of " beep,beep"s posts and speaking with those in my area.. i've noticed that not all believed that the end would come in 1975.. could you say that this was a test of faith? The hard thing is ... that i don't know what are the real motives of some here.. the scripture in Acts 1:6 comes to mind ... even those with Jesus didn't have full comprehension at that time.. I'm sure many of you have heard this arguement before and i would appreciate your throughts..? ' the '
i was reading some of the first " topics " on this db and i noticed that a few former elders and publishers .
were stumbled by this date.... i was born after 1975 and i'd really appreciate any comments from brothers and sisters who were around .
what i've noticed from personal experience is that many brothers and sisters feel that only " a few " were stumbeled .
Thank you all for replying to my questions
i read the .pdf on Crisis of Conscience regarding 1975
it really makes one think when reading what Brother Ray Franz wrote..
I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive!
It saddens me the way the matter was dealt with and how Jesus'words were waterd down..
I remember how strongly Jehovah felt when Moses took undue credit for himself when striking the crag for water..
It makes me wonder if it's any different now when someone misleads the brothers and claims t prophesy in the name of
Jehovah .. and yet the prophecy turns out to be wrong!
My faith is being tested.
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i was reading some of the first " topics " on this db and i noticed that a few former elders and publishers .
were stumbled by this date.... i was born after 1975 and i'd really appreciate any comments from brothers and sisters who were around .
what i've noticed from personal experience is that many brothers and sisters feel that only " a few " were stumbeled .
Hi again
I was reading some of the first " Topics " on this DB and i noticed that a few former elders and publishers
were stumbled by this date...
I was born after 1975 and i'd really appreciate any comments from brothers and sisters who were around
at this time.
What i've noticed from personal experience is that many brothers and sisters feel that only " a few " were stumbeled
due to the expectation that the end would come in or around 1975... In you opinion/s is this view correct?
Do you think some who are serving now ... wouldnt admit to believing that the end would come in 1975?
I remember up until the 90's .. alot of witnesses still talked about the 6000 years .. this seems to have died down now... Wh?
Thanks for your time ..
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hey everyone, as the subject might sugest... im new here!
they say first impressions last and i hope i make.
this a good one.. .
Thanks for making me feel welcome guys!
Im glad I've introduced myself. I just want the truth ... that's all.
I appreciate your advice.For the time being i will continue " lurking " ..
I enjoy reading your comments.
Thanks again!
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hey everyone, as the subject might sugest... im new here!
they say first impressions last and i hope i make.
this a good one.. .
Hey everyone, as the subject might sugest... im new here! They say first impressions last and i hope i make
this a good one.
I've been " lurking " for the past couple of years on and off ... and I've finally musterd up the courage to post!
I feel this is a big step for me (as many of you can surley understand ) .. Just wanted to make myself known.
I'm a Baptised active Pubisher... And im starting to question my faith in the society.
My familly is in the truth my friends are in the truth ... ive recently gone back to the meetings in the last few years after going out into
the world... I came back because I started reading the bible and felt closer to Jehovah.. But i dont feel my spirituality has improved by attending meetings and going out in the field or studying... infact.. it's gone down! One factor is that i've been having doubts about 1914 and also how the history is usually sugar coated..
What makes a False prophet?
Anyway... This is a big step for me and I've had fear to read this stuff at first.. I now think of the scripture " test the inspired expressions"
My thoughts are muddled at this stage ..
Hi
