Posts by Dagney

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1969 "fact": You will never grow old in this present system of things

by Ding in

awake!

"if you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that you will never grow old in this present system of things.

because all the evidence in fulfillment of bible prophecy indicates that this corrupt system is due to end in a few years... therefore, as a young person, you will never fulfill any career that this system offers.

Dagney

Watchtower 1989 January 1 p.12 "He was laying a foundation for a work that would be completed in our 20th century."
(The 1989 Watchtower used the term "in our 20th century" in the magazine, but this was changed to "in our day" for the bound volume and the CD ROM library).

I vividly remember Freddie giving a talk at a special convention at Dodger stadium, early 90's I think, and from his mouth to my ears, he said that this system would not last the end of the century...in that voice. The US was at war, and I bought into the doomsday message from the WTBS, and I thought..."it could go any day now!"

Then 1995 generation change happened and my brain switched. I could see they were starting to change the story. When the world made it through 12/31/1999, I knew it was all BS and it was over for me.

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A Video Series about 607 BC vs 587 BC

by Londo111 in

this is the main series playlist:.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=plynx0om_bmgbfmnapjr_v5fe9_pf8sqa1.

this is the accompanying video appendix:.

Dagney

LOL @ Ann, "King Nevvawaza." I'm usin' it.

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An official Jw.org YouTube channel.

by His Excellency in

jw
friends

an official jw.org youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/user/jehovahswitnessesen/videos,

Dagney

Wow. Actually I think it's a smart move. I wonder if they brought in a marketing firm to advise them on the new strategy. Take Jah's name out, make the videos look like 'Toy Story"... Why don't we know the scoop I wonder.

Really really geared toward little kids. They can find YouTube up on smart TV's/ipads/computers, and kids can listen to the shiny happifying videos anytime they want...like a favorite cartoon. Interesting only focused on little kids...nothing yet out for kids 6yrs or so and up.

The "obey" message is loud and clear. It wasn't that way when I was a little kids. Yuck. But it's smart to keep up with the times and not put out more dreadful 192 pg books.

The message is shallow, and won't stick. Toy Story and Cars etc. have layers of excellent writing that all ages enjoy watching over and over. These WT videos are so simple they won't keep the attention span for more than a couple of viewings, I suspect.

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How Do You Know If You Are "Marked"?

by Thoughtless in

yeah, this has been a question that has been on my mind for a while, but how do one know if he has been "marked" by the congregation?

do they announce it?

i have expressed doubt last year about the org, but i still have responsibilities within the kh.

Dagney

We had a couple in the congo that was marked the way it is explained in the "Flock" sited here. I think it was the first time I think anybody in the hall ever experienced this "formal" marking announced from the platform. A couple had moved into the hall and they were just a mess. They fought, they were constantly going around the congregation in need, and basically, in hind sight, they craved the attention. But the PO did everything by the book...don't remember if he announced the names, but there was no question who he was talking about. Skip forward to today, 20 years. I was marked by a older elder, loong time (former) friend of the family. He told his family and my JW relative privately that I was marked for not going to meetings and there was to be no association whatsoever. My JW relative told my sister this, and she told me. We decided I should carry a Sharpie at all times so I could tell everybody I'm marked.

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1969 "fact": You will never grow old in this present system of things

by Ding in

awake!

"if you are a young person, you also need to face the fact that you will never grow old in this present system of things.

because all the evidence in fulfillment of bible prophecy indicates that this corrupt system is due to end in a few years... therefore, as a young person, you will never fulfill any career that this system offers.

Dagney

** sigh**

Does that bring back memories.

What kills me is that I believed them. I hardly believe anybody...but I believed them! They never got a f****n thing right, yet I believed them. I really try not to carry the anger about it...but it is the one thing that still makes me feel like I've been punched in the stomach.

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I lost my pet today...

by tooktheredpill in

she was a 12 year old maltese.

the best pet in the world.

my wife and i never had kids, so she was our only daughter.

Dagney

So sorry for your loss.

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In Case You Had Any Doubts About Dinosaurs

by metatron in

jw
friends

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/15/tyrannosaurus-rex-really-was-a-ferocious-hunter-new-finding-confirms/.

nature red in tooth and claw.

if jehovah is the creator of all, he made some very vicious, nasty stuff.

Dagney

Seeing a traveling exhibit of Sue the T-Rex was one of the redwoods that broke the camels back for me and the JW explanation of dinosaurs. Standing under that massive head and looking at that body about did it for me...and being able to hold actual dinosaur eggs. I went with another "sister" (who is now out), and we just looked at each other and knew we were lied to. It was sobering, and i think I actually cried.

Nice article. Those T-Rex's, very odd creatures...that head, those arms, that tail.

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JWStruggle post: Bethel Layoffs Reveal a Kingdom without Clothes

by Londo111 in

http://www.jwstruggle.com/2013/07/bethel-layoffs-reveal-a-kingdom-without-clothes/.

despite everything, i still have a lingering admiration toward those who serve or have served in bethel.

it is not that i believe it is gods organization in any way, shape, or form.

Dagney

The end not coming yet has really thrown a wrench in WBTS plans hasn't it. (As well as everybody else's!) We all trusted them to tell us the truth for some strange reason until the went off. Now they have to revamp their plans and have bruised and bloodied loyal volunteers left out in the cold.

I've heard some sad sad stories from some of these loyal, trusting volunteers.

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