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  Some real gems from the KH!

  by DATA-DOG in

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  well, i went to the kh.... why?

  i had my reasons, but i had a real nice cocktail before hand.

  anyway, the talk was "why does god permit suffering?

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  "I was a really flaky guy, but my winning personality had a lot of people fooled, er, convinced I was a good guy. It's not I was a jerk. I pioneered, I answered at meetings, I scrubbed toilets. I was really humble. Marriage material? No, but marriage and grand kids (not immediately) were expected of a young servant-to-be.

  "My mate and I prayed and asked Jehovah's direction on all matters and many spiritually searching and confused young couples came to us for help and encouragement. It worked. We felt blessed.

  "Nonetheless, something went wrong in this theocratic household. I'm largely to blame because being strong spiritually -- whatever the heck that means -- was no cure for my emotional illness. My poor wife. She really did try.

  "Still crazy after all these years . . ."
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  Nicolas King: JW celebrity and example of hypocrisy

  by neat blue dog in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  nicolas king frequently sings with the watchtower chorus and had a supporting role in the dvd released at the 2014 convention.

  (he's on the bottom row, second from the right.).

  but he also is a jazz singer, traveling constantly performing at concerts, casinos, charity events, even a brief appearance on the tonight show.

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  I left the music conservatory and continued my career in music at Bethel. My first job was feeding the pink song book onto a hand stitcher.

  Music to my ears!
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  Did your congregation rehearse service meeting parts?

  by compound complex in

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  i was just thinking back to some parts i conducted.

  when other publishers were involved in the part, its success often depended on how well rehearsed the participants were.

  timing, proper interplay of dialogue, dramatic impact, etc.. as the one giving the part or as one drafted to do a demo, did your elders require rehearsals?.

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  GREETINGS:

  I was just thinking back to some parts I conducted. When other publishers were involved in the part, its success often depended on how well rehearsed the participants were. Timing, proper interplay of dialogue, dramatic impact, etc.

  As the one giving the part or as one drafted to do a demo, did your elders require rehearsals?

  It wasn't enough we had all those meetings, field service, hall cleaning . . .

  After a while, my family stopped saying yes to Br. Never Prepared, who called 2 hours before meeting time and asked us to do a presentation or whatever.

  Kindly share your memories. THANKS!
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  At A Loss

  by azor in

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  my wife is in the hospital.

  complications of a ruptured appendix.

  she had it removed around 1am friday morning.

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  Adding to the loving support and concern, dear azor!

  Wishing you and yours healing and peace.

  
  
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  The Sadness of the Poet

  by compound complex in

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  i feel a sadness so deep that friends wonder why my art and my blinds remain undrawn.. gone is the muse who promised me solacewhile guys played ball and climbed tall trees.. a blank canvas before me says, "here's your life, where has it gone?".

  is it too late to become what imight have become .

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  Greetings, Gargamel:

  It's good hearing from you. Your comments are much appreciated.

  Wishing you well on your own personal journey.

  Yes, honesty is good.
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  The Sadness of the Poet

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
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  i feel a sadness so deep that friends wonder why my art and my blinds remain undrawn.. gone is the muse who promised me solacewhile guys played ball and climbed tall trees.. a blank canvas before me says, "here's your life, where has it gone?".

  is it too late to become what imight have become .

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  OUR LOVE WAS BEYOND TIME AND DEATH. The promise of true love kept me alive despite every reason to bid this angst-filled world goodbye.

  Have I set my sights too high? I hold you dear, more so now than ever before. Yet, your inattention to my torn heart plunges me into a despair that has no boundaries. Does a flawed man merit the reassurance that the deepest of wounds shall be healed?
  

  There was a time when you heard my plaintive cries and offered such succor as calmed my disquieting mood. Yes, ever at my side to console and to lift from the fathomless pit.
  

  There is no question that I am needy, that I do admit. Surely, it pains me that I am a weak and ignoble excuse of a man. Nonetheless, we were a perfect match: you, the strong and giving, I, the devoted and worshipful.
  

  Unworthy, yes, but needing true love as I require the air that I breathe . . .
  
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  Major congregational quake in Southern California

  by Hecce in

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  2. beliefs

  this notice is not official yet and it should be confidential until released thru the proper channels.

  a friend of mine told me about a huge elders meeting in southern california.

  the subject was the relocation and dissolution of some congregations; it seems that this is the result of some project that has been going on for some time and is going to be implemented right now.. please let me know if this is happening all over the country?.

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  YEARS AGO, AT CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES, there were interviews of faithful married couples with children who complied with Jehovah's loving provisions, despite hardship and inconvenience. Even if another meeting time in another congregation were better for them personally, they went where they were assigned. They told the audience they had made the right choice and were blessed . . .

  Oh, well -- it seemed right at the time!
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  CBC: Jehovah's Witness shunning court case shines spotlight on rare practice

  by Simon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  jehovah's witness shunning court case shines spotlight on rare practice.

  hutterites, first nations among groups that have used shunning and banishment.

  by dave dormer, cbc news posted: sep 19, 2016 6:30 pm mt .

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  Thanks, Simon.
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  Using the term "Watchtower" when talking to a JW

  by Sanchy in

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  has anyone else noticed how alarm bells go off inside a jw mind as soon as they hear someone that "is out" refer to the leaders of this org as "watchtower"?

  i've chatted with a few friends now about my doubts and each and every time i've started using phrases such as "watchtower said this" or "watchtower did that", i can almost see their heads about to explode in anger, as if they've just realized they are talking to the lucifer himself.

  some have even interrupted and corrected me by reminding me that it's not "watchtower", it's "god's organization".

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  From somebody, 13 years ago:

  • w98 3/15 p. 19 Living Up to Christian Dedication in Freedom *** 4 In order to avoid misunderstandings, Jehovah?s Witnesses try to be careful about how they express themselves. Instead of saying, ?the Society teaches,? many Witnesses prefer to use such expressions as, ?the Bible says? or, ?I understand the Bible to teach.? In this way they emphasize the personal decision that each Witness has made in accepting Bible teachings and also avoid giving the false impression that Witnesses are somehow bound to the dictates of some religious sect. Do elders call "the Society" to see what their latest teachings are when a JW who does not carry the title of elder comes to them and confesses that they committed a "serious sin"? Or do they read the Holy Bible to see what it when that happens? Do Elders follow the SAME procedure when an elder or MS or any other JWs who carry prominent titles come to them confessing the SAME sin as when a JW who carries no title comes to them with the same confession? peace, somebody

    https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/67132/society-teaches

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  How to start....

  by The Rebel in

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  2. friends

  i think it would be a good idea to start a thread with suggestions on how to start a journey away from the w.t.

  obviously circumstances are different for each individual.. my advice is:-.

  a) fade gently but with the objective never to return.. b) my opinion on beliefs and theology is that if they are not verifiable and relevant to your everyday life then set them aside for now.. c) if you have spent your life sincerly believing your ministry was helping in the most important work beiing done on the earth, then i would would suggest simply by being ethical in speech and action, will effect others in a positive way evangelizing as a j.w never could.. d.) as for armeggedon, that's simply control by fear.

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  Excellent points, The Rebel.

  After all these years, I have just now gotten an even clearer perspective.

  THANKS!