Posts by smiddy

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What is the purpose of life?

by slimboyfat in

while reading the magazines the other day it occurred to me that jws never really had a very good answer to that question.

because it was aimed at young people and it said something along the lines, "if you believe in god you have a purpose, but if you don't believe in god your life has no purpose or meaning".

i think that is a faulty analysis of the situation.

smiddy

I`m sorry if I duplicate somebody elses answers here ,I could not go through all those pages tonight,

The OP question ?

What is the purpose of life ? A good , fair enough question !

For starters , who said "Life has to have a purpose" ? Imperfect humans relying on their own limited understanding.of the world and the Cosmos.

It is quite possible , probable even , that life does not have a purpose.

The average "Witness" has no comprehension of the size , scale , vastness , of the Universe ,

Life is just what it is , life , stop trying to find a meaning to it .

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It's a sign! It's a sign I tell you!

by darkspilver in

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but where is the sign?

maybe it should have a third sign?

don't worry, the lovely brothers and sisters at the deauville congregation want to say hello to caleb and sophia.

smiddy

Where is google translate when you need it

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Where was Jesus (or YHWH) when little children needed them?

by fulltimestudent in

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it is claimed by christians that jesus cares deeply for children, for the gospel says:.

15now people were even bringing their babies to jesus for him to place his hands on them.

and when the disciples saw this, they rebuked them.

smiddy

And not to diminish or take away from your post fulltimestudent , thank you for highlighting it ,this case against Risdale and Co,here in Australia is only the tip, of the tip, of the iceberg .

Its apparently endemic around the world , and not just from what we would normally call low-lifes ,but includes people in high places in society , politicians , Judges in law enforcement ,well documented religious hierearchy individuals,sporting clubs officials,coaches and trainers ,the list goes on and on .

So it does beg the question : Was jesus just spouting off at the mouth ? Does he really care ?

Its been 2000 years since Jesus was on earth , the plight of children has never been so bad in all human history as it is today .

Abuse of children around the world is pandemic ,and their is no GOD no JESUS to protect them .

They havent for the past 2000 years , so why would you believe they will do so now.?

It is up to us to stick up for the young children by at least speaking out against these abuses where we can.

Thank you for starting this post fts

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Oops, I did it again! Flag placed in the KH: Chile 2016

by ILoveTTATT2 in

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my friends,.

what has become now a yearly tradition for me: getting the videos/photos of the flag in chile for their national holidays.. this is the 2016 version, i believe the clearest example yet:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b94j3lmqx_w&feature=youtu.be.

smiddy

Seriously ,

When you think about what happened in Malawi for not carrying a "card" , the persecution that ensued , rape , beatings , death ,and the displacement of thousands of people fleeing to neighbouring lands , all because of Watchtower policy then in existence , and now seeing this in Chile and the pathetic excuse the organization makes for condoning it , is nothing short of criminal.

And lets not forget in the same time frame as to what was happening in Malawi , the brothers in Mexico were paying a bribe to the Mexican authorities to say they had fullfilled their obligation to alternative military service when they had not done so.

And the Governing Body of JW`s knew what was happening in both countries and did nothing either to alleviate the suffering of the Malawi brothers and sisters , and nothing to chastise or condemn what was happening in Mexico.

The Governing Body /Jehovah`s Witnesses /the WTB&TS / all have blood on their hands for their policys.

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What Must One Do To Get Baptized?

by Cold Steel in

the scriptures teach one must be baptized i the name of the father, son and holy spirit.

how do the jws baptize and what must one do to receive it?

also, if all baptized members become ordained ministers, does that mean they can baptize their own converts?

smiddy

Cold Steel ,your a bit of a character ,I just re-read your bio.LOL

However you raise a few interesting points , a couple I will try to answer , and if I make a boo boo , I`m sure someone will correct me.

Where do I start , OK,

1. I dont think JW`s now baptise in the name of the Father,Son ,and Holy Spirit.,that should raise a red flag shouldnt it ?

2.Every body who is baptised is considered a Minister of God ,even a 10 or 12 year old child .Ludicrous isnt it ?

3.And no , not anybody can baptise another person , only appointed Elders can do so mainly at conventions or Assemblys ,unless special circumstances arise for individuals.

And no way can a parent baptise their own children.

Baptism usually occurs after at least 6 months study of JW publications with another JW who decides whether you are a suitable candidate for total immersion. ( in other words you have been brainwashed enough)

4.Women allowed to baptise ? Give me a break ,women are not even recognised in their illustrations of the 144000 heavenly class ,even though a great number of women profess to be of the anointed class here on earth. And dont forget women make up the majority of JW`s living today.

5.As far as I know DF , DA, faders , do not have to undergo baptism again & again as far as I know that does not happen.

6.Baptism among JW`s is a public spectacle of your dedication to Jehovah God ,to be witnessed too.

I hope this answers your questions

take care Cold Steel

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"Coping with Shunning" by Barbara Anderson

by AndersonsInfo in

http://watchtowerdocuments.org/coping-with-shunning/.

by barbara anderson.

when my husband and i left the religion of jehovah’s witnesses (jws), we, like countless others, lost family members and friends because of the witnesses shunning doctrine.

smiddy

I`m sorry that you and your husband have/are going through this Barbara ,and as you are fully aware ,hundreds , if not thousands of others are going through this same crap.

My lovely daughter in law has, and is , still going through this from her parents and siblings for the past 15 years. As previous posters have said , if your son ever wakes up to the TATT , he will never forgive himself for the way he has treated you both , especially if either of you leave this world before hand.

As has happened many times over , his own children may disown the religion , and frankly I hope that will be the case. Maybe he will learn a bit of compassion then and regret the way he has treated you both.

Thanks for the post , & take care, the both of you.

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Oops, I did it again! Flag placed in the KH: Chile 2016

by ILoveTTATT2 in

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my friends,.

what has become now a yearly tradition for me: getting the videos/photos of the flag in chile for their national holidays.. this is the 2016 version, i believe the clearest example yet:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b94j3lmqx_w&feature=youtu.be.

smiddy

If they dont put it up THEY dont get any Chile with their biscuits on THERE memorial day..

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Oh the irony! The elder, a car accident, and me....

by stuckinarut2 in

oh this is just worth sharing!.

so , as many know, it has been two years since i have attended any meetings, conventions, etc....nothing...cold turkey.. the hassles and problems the elders threw our way were monumental....so many details i could share, but suffice it to say, we stood firm and kept our dignity and poise and reminded them of "appropriate boundaries ".

one elder in particular has since spared no effort in ensuring that malicious gossip and slander has been spread so that witnesses have avoided us like the plague!.

smiddy

Well done stuck...good for you , showing you are the better person.

I also agree with Island Mans post ,"Jehovah works in mysterious ways" he will get the credit not you.

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RIP dad, who introduced me to this fairytail of everlastin life and paradise :(

by Frezia in

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less than 5 hours ago my great dad fell asleep the last time :( still in a bit of a shock and sad that i will not see him again...i promised myself that once he is here no more, i will somehow make my move out of this organisation who kept us all captive believing in a fantasy of an everlasting life :( i am in a tricky situation, since raised as jw, still in, married to an active jw, and pretty sure that all in my social and family circle will turn their backs on me if i finally say goodbye to a fairytail ;(.

smiddy

Welcome Frezia , I`m sorry for your loss and send you my condolences .I notice you only joined this site about 10 days ago .

You may notice on the top right hand corner of the page a search option where you can look back on previous posts for a wealth of helpful hints from posters on having a successful fade minimising rifts with family members .

I wish you all the best on your exit from the cult.

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The control of humans

by Chook in

every relationship, every government ,every religion , the application of different control factors always take place.

are we as human adverse to this control factor or is rebellion a part of our make up?

can someone ever be free from some control?

smiddy

As I have grown up and matured (?) I have come to the realization that "control" of one degree or another is always present in any relationship ,whether between a husband & wife , or even same sex couples .

One partner or the other is going to have a stronger personality , either to a greater or lesser degree than the other partner , and they are going to exert their influence

Stronger personality = greater control , Weaker personality = lesser control

Domestic violence in relationships is one obvious result of usually a man controlling , dominating a woman.

Of course the opposite can be true but that is more of a rarity.

This myth of a perfect marriage/ relationship , is just that , a myth , in such relationships either the husband is a doormat or the wife is a doormat bending to the will of the dominant personality , the controlling person.

Compromising all the time for the sake of peace , means you are being controlled.Face it.

Getting all your own way in discussions could mean your the controlling partner.Face that.

When this sort of influence goes on in normal households , imagine what goes on in politics around the world , and not just politics , commerce , and religion .