Posts by monkeyshine

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A Jehovah's Witness is walking past a telephone box when...

by Gilberto in

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friends

...the phone rings.

the witness answers it and someone is on the other end, but they are speaking in french.

luckily the witness speaks french.

monkeyshine

And I believed the one about the sister who knocked on the door of a violent rapist/murderer who has just raped/murdered/canibalised the occupant of the house but who did not attack the sister because as he told the police later of the two burly men (

That's why I love this site!

Just when I thought I've seen it all, there it is. I remember this story and I also remember thinking "wooooow".

It's amazing the things I've forgotten over the years. And what's more amazing is how those "normal" things are now so strange.

It's addicting to here that stuff because I can't wait to be reminded of some other rule, story, or "scientific fact'" that I forgot about.

It is almost like talking to a hypnotist who is unlocking memories long tucked away.

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What if you could have your JW membership annulled?

by moshe in

jw
friends

i was thinking what a stampede there would be to do that-what if they made a special announcement at the kh next month, that anyone who felt they had made a mistake in getting baptised could request an annullment.

their name would be removed from the wt records and they would be treated like someone who had never been a baptised witness.. this offer is good for one month only, hurry in to your local kh while this offer is still available.- remember the deadline for this special program is october 31st!.

i think maybe, i've been watching too many end of the year 2006 model new car clearance commercials!.

monkeyshine

'Relax,' said the night man.........

That's demonistic!--lol

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Although that sounds ridiculous, it really is not. It's actually the right thing to do for us, the loving thing to do.

But that's asking to much, I guess.

Plus it would be like surrendering to them.--imo They'd watch us coming in to "sign out" with their arms folded like we are starving to death and they are showing us pity.

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JW gets saved at the flea market.

by lisavegas420 in

this video is about 12 minutes long.

a young woman that says in the very beginning that she is a jw, is stopped at the flea market and witnessed to by someone that is encourging her to be 'born again'.

at the end of the video he prays with her and she accepts jesus as her savior.. the video says they are in raleigh nc maybe someone will reconize her.

monkeyshine

Maybe, just maybe it's a God thing and He's just using the born agains as His vessels like He did Peter and Paul and those other guys in Acts.

They have changed their tactics in last 5 years.

Not trying to brag, but I am very at ease now with witnessing, having been saved by the Lord over six years ago. I hated to 'witness' as a witness, sharing my religion as I am now sharing Jesus under the power of the Holy Spirit. Friends in ministry recognized the boldness after it came upon me suddenly following a particulary amazing prayer session with a fellow believer.

When you see a group claiming to be the 'only true Christians' or they harbor heretical doctrines that is the tip off that they are cults hiding behind the Bible.

I'm not trying to dog anyones beliefs, but this sounds all too familiar. JMHO

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JW gets saved at the flea market.

by lisavegas420 in

this video is about 12 minutes long.

a young woman that says in the very beginning that she is a jw, is stopped at the flea market and witnessed to by someone that is encourging her to be 'born again'.

at the end of the video he prays with her and she accepts jesus as her savior.. the video says they are in raleigh nc maybe someone will reconize her.

monkeyshine

it sounds to me like you traded one set of jargon for another.

There is a couple of biased opinions here. NEVER forget what happened last time...

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Letter to my family. Retyped

by monkeyshine in

i have not made the best decisions most of the time.

no good reason anyway.

it is beyond restriction.. this is the most important point.

monkeyshine

I'm sure they already have....many times. And I'm certain it's been discussed within the family.

One can only hope. Now maybe I can work on watering that seed.

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What do the endless debates with ThirdWitness etc prove?

by jwfacts in

there are currently long debates going on with 3w about the subtle meaning of words and how they are supposed to prove the wts has the correct doctrine.

even as a jw i always noticed that it was impossible to prove a doctrine to people in the field.

the fact that 2 christians can discuss topics endlessly without any conclusion shows me that god can not possibly be going to destroy every non jw simply because they could not be convinced of watchtower doctrine.. the bible says very little about doctrine, besides pauls discussions to show jesus is our ransomer and means for everlasting heavenly life.

monkeyshine

Personally, I think it's good for someone like 3W to be here because it is a reminder of what that one sided mindset smells like.

When I read 3W's post it sets my ideas into concrete. Something strange is going on when there is that kind of blind faith in man.

Maybe 3W has doubts and wants to make sure by playing the crusader when he's really the inquisitor. This way he can 'check up' on the witnesses without feeling guilty.

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What do the endless debates with ThirdWitness etc prove?

by jwfacts in

there are currently long debates going on with 3w about the subtle meaning of words and how they are supposed to prove the wts has the correct doctrine.

even as a jw i always noticed that it was impossible to prove a doctrine to people in the field.

the fact that 2 christians can discuss topics endlessly without any conclusion shows me that god can not possibly be going to destroy every non jw simply because they could not be convinced of watchtower doctrine.. the bible says very little about doctrine, besides pauls discussions to show jesus is our ransomer and means for everlasting heavenly life.

monkeyshine

AMEN Happy Birthday JWFACTS!!! edited for lack of birthday greeting

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Earthquakes and rumors of war or whatever ;o)

by Hellrider in

i was so inspired by the ridicolousness of thirdwitnoid in that other thread ("the gentile times reconsidered again...but this time i am using the bible"), in which he actually dared bring up the old "increase in earthquakes"-fairytale from the wt and asleep.

it really had nothing to do in that thread, which was about 607 vs 587 (oh no, not that again.... datelocationdeathsmagnitude.

jan. 23, 1556. shansi, china .

monkeyshine

They weren't recorded like they are now. In the middle ages they didn't know if there was an earthquake outside of there immediate area.

American Indians didn't record earthquake statistics.

The Vikings didn't record earthquake statistics.

The FACT is, now, EVERY earthquake is recorded. If it happens in Timbuktu, we know. If it happens at the South Pole, we know.

It is SO obvious there will be more earthquakes on record because now there IS a record.

Before 1914 how many earthquakes went unrecorded?

How about from 1914 to 2006?

Would it not be an honest opinion that with the new technology, way less go undetected?

It is very simple. Let me say that I am not a JW basher. I respect anyone's beliefs. I was born and raised a JW and have no need to shoot down anything. I'm fine. I'm not laying in an alley with a whiskey bottle shouting anti JW sentiments. The fact is, when researching a scientific fact, one must seek info from a wide array of sources. Researching material given out by an organization who's ideas are pointed in one direction is not enough. Just like if you only researched so called 'Apostate' sources. It works both ways. Research EVERYTHING and EVERY scenario. The 'blinders' MUST be removed to observe the surroundings. Only then can the truth be found.

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Earthquakes and rumors of war or whatever ;o)

by Hellrider in

i was so inspired by the ridicolousness of thirdwitnoid in that other thread ("the gentile times reconsidered again...but this time i am using the bible"), in which he actually dared bring up the old "increase in earthquakes"-fairytale from the wt and asleep.

it really had nothing to do in that thread, which was about 607 vs 587 (oh no, not that again.... datelocationdeathsmagnitude.

jan. 23, 1556. shansi, china .

monkeyshine

If an 7.0 earthquake happened in New York city today 2006, how many would die?

What if it happened in 1006? How many would die?

And CNN wouldn't be there to broadcast it. (obviously)

To say the 'JW's wrong about earthquakes' THEORY is to be put to rest is pretty scary. When obvious science and common sense tells you something and you argue it to the bone, maybe something is wrong. Maybe your info is biased. Just consider MAYBE.

If you grew up in The Middle East, you'd be arguing for their beliefs.

I am not picking on anyone, but as a friend and fellow imperfect man I am only saying that there is always maybe. That's all--maybe

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Letter to my family. Retyped

by monkeyshine in

i have not made the best decisions most of the time.

no good reason anyway.

it is beyond restriction.. this is the most important point.

monkeyshine

Thank you ggif.

And yes earthtone I see your point. I have actually already given it to everyone though, few months ago.

It was ignored by some but my father, I think, really took it in. He replied with some scriptures and that was that. But I've noticed a big change in attitude from him. We even went golfing about a month ago! That was great. Even though it shouldn't be such a big deal to go golfing w/ my dad, it was. He was an elder for the longest time and still never misses a meeting or field service. He's very old school about it.

My intention was to not debate the letter or even talk about it ever again. What I wanted was what I pretty much got---a silent compromise and to plant a seed in him.

Only time will tell now but I am grateful for what I have. Many here will attest that it could be way worse.

The other family members read it and forgot it I guess. Hopefully they'll pull it out one day and give it another read. Stranger things have happened.