Posts by saki2fifty

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A bit reluctant

by saki2fifty in

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i'm a bit reluctant in writing this post, for i dont feel i should be here.

even a bit nervous... .

i've never officially dedicated myself to jehovah, but i was brought up in the truth, very strong, and at times when getting older, there were lulls in my attendance... yet to this day i still attend.

saki2fifty

It can only appeal to the retarded or the brainwashed. I'm not sure which I used to be, lol

Ha!

No one should ever accept circular reasoning.

I dont know. The Watchtower and other publications are riddled with quotes from the bible (and other sources), of which they rely soley on their answers. Seems like after every sentence, there is a reference to the Bible. However some of the older publications dont reveal their sources quite as much.

The WTS being the faithful and discreet slave may sound ridiculous to some, but it fits together perfectly for me... and is scripturally supported.

I know, I know, I need to do my research.

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A Testimony of Filth?

by Perry in

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at age 23 i became a witness after being raised in it from infancy.

that made me a 4th genreation witness.

the first hall i went to was the airport congregation in houston.

saki2fifty

I'd say its been a year since certain things were revealed to me by my dad. We were all strong at once, but he just went Lutheran for the reasons above. Even during that year, I didn't want to hear it. Then just recently a friend decided to leave the org. due to being disfellowshipped for about a year (relatively recent i guess), and I learned of the new disfellowshipping phrase. So I finally googled it a few nights ago, and this site popped up. The initial shock was outright horrible.

So... I guess I'll see your points in more light as I research.... whether I agree or not.. ha!

148

A bit reluctant

by saki2fifty in

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friends

i'm a bit reluctant in writing this post, for i dont feel i should be here.

even a bit nervous... .

i've never officially dedicated myself to jehovah, but i was brought up in the truth, very strong, and at times when getting older, there were lulls in my attendance... yet to this day i still attend.

saki2fifty

My kids love going, enjoy it tremendously and show pure love... a pure and true love of Jehovah himself

The beauty and innocence of childhood. That is truely unconditional and pure love. I also have three children. The love that they have taught me is nothing short of miraculous. Being a parent is a tremendous blessing. It's great to hear how much you and your children enjoy the time you spend together.

My kids are everything, and I want a sure foundation for them. They are still kids, innocent, and only want whats best and of course, the right path.

I respect you...

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A bit reluctant

by saki2fifty in

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friends

i'm a bit reluctant in writing this post, for i dont feel i should be here.

even a bit nervous... .

i've never officially dedicated myself to jehovah, but i was brought up in the truth, very strong, and at times when getting older, there were lulls in my attendance... yet to this day i still attend.

saki2fifty

You assume wrong. Making assumptions is such a bad habit. Take our advice, do your research.

Right, and advise well taken. I based the above on doing just a little research on this board, and 2 things were seen. One, the phrase "I think" is used quite extensively and next, a lot of "facts" were not backed up by anything more that comments on a thread... so thats how I concluded it. Of course, a lot were well documented and backed from what appeared to be ligitimate.

But yes, research is key... so agreed.

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A bit reluctant

by saki2fifty in

jw
friends

i'm a bit reluctant in writing this post, for i dont feel i should be here.

even a bit nervous... .

i've never officially dedicated myself to jehovah, but i was brought up in the truth, very strong, and at times when getting older, there were lulls in my attendance... yet to this day i still attend.

saki2fifty

Right, and thats why I'm here. But until I have proved it myself, have seen the actual facts for myself, I cannot accept it.

But I'm researching. I have my insight books next to me as I write this, bible, keyboard/internet, etc. The above comment that you quoted from me was based on a thread on this board... boths sides tried to prove their point, and it appeared as though your side had the last word. And I would assume that a lot of people on this board left due to this board alone "proving" the lies of the WTS... which one cannot take as proof.

I guess we'll see.

Respectfully,

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A Testimony of Filth?

by Perry in

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at age 23 i became a witness after being raised in it from infancy.

that made me a 4th genreation witness.

the first hall i went to was the airport congregation in houston.

saki2fifty

I agree that to characterize 6 million individuals in a negative light due to the actions of a few is irrational.

And I thought I was going to be slammed... well put comment.

But yes, "outoftheorg", agreed. When one puts themselves above others, claims to be the happiest, moral, etc. people out there, it is a bit disgusting. But are they really doing that? Does the WTS publicy state those claims, do they state they are these things? No. The organization (as well as other orgs) has to set guildlines regarding morality for their followers and those followers try to adhere to the best of their ability. Unfortuneately in the minds of some, the JW followers adhere to those guildlines with utmost devotion... which in return gives the false image of this filth thats being talked about when something wrong happens.

... but am rather impressed with the strong community here.

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What does a JW look like?

by JH in

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i remember many years ago, a sister in her 40's who just joined, told me that i looked like a jw.

she said i have the face of a jw.... .

i've never been so insulted in my life.....

saki2fifty

I still side with the JW's, but... as i've told my wife many, many times... witnesses DO have a certain look to them, at times even irritating, and the above pics do a good job at portraying it.

Still love em though...

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A Testimony of Filth?

by Perry in

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at age 23 i became a witness after being raised in it from infancy.

that made me a 4th genreation witness.

the first hall i went to was the airport congregation in houston.

saki2fifty

No offense people, but how can you classify and entire organization or congregation as filth when only talking about relatively few incidents. Sad story however, for i've seen the same.

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Hello, new here.

by Rob Lenski in

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just trying out my id.. what denomination do you enjoy sharing with most?

which do you enjoy sharing with least?.

rob

saki2fifty

that they felt they were neither truly loved nor cared for in their JW congregations

I'm very new, still going to meetings with wife and kids, recently learned some truths about our doctrines, your typical non-informed and ignorant witness. After searching through a lot of threads on this board, I'd agree on the above statement. Practically all of my family has left, and now a good close friend has made a decision that she will not be coming back either. She was disfellowshipped about a year ago, has 2 kids, and no calls whatsoever. That disturbs me, however, I cannot say that I know the circumstancs of the elders... which most people overlook. I know, how much effort does it take to make a call. At least for the sake of the kids... make a call.

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A Testimony of Filth?

by Perry in

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friends

at age 23 i became a witness after being raised in it from infancy.

that made me a 4th genreation witness.

the first hall i went to was the airport congregation in houston.

saki2fifty

A testimony of Filth? Absolutely... A testimony of Filth, for those involved... not the congregation/s. Otherwise, all religeous organizations are Filth.