Posts by Bob Loblaw

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Brothers - Reach Out for a Fine Work!

by cappytan in

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c1ixarr31y.

they must really be having issues finding brothers to slave for the org..

Bob Loblaw

To summarize:

...and let us reiterate, obedience to the WT WILL truly make you happy. There is so much joy in serving Jehovah (a.k.a. doing all the works the WT requires to remain in "good standing"). If you would just realize that nothing else can make you happy, so please stop doing that thing that you are passionate about, that thing that contributes to your individuality, that thing that actually makes you happy, and do as WE say. WE promise you will be happy. Look, "the friends" are doing it, and look at them, they are sooo happy!

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Control - Whose worse, the JWs or the traditional churches?

by fulltimestudent in

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friends

we once experienced, the "you'll die at armegeddon," fear instilled into us as jw's.. was that worse or better than the fear of eternal torment instilled by more conventional religions?.

john spong gives his view.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkah3hemv3m.

Bob Loblaw

From personal experience, I have been involved with the JWs, a few different "non-denominational" churches, and the RCC. Doctrinal fears aside, I can say the biggest difference I've experienced between the JWs and other christian churches is that I haven't experienced mind control, guilt, shunning, or conditional love in other churches. Although the churches do believe in hell, I've never been to any "fire and brimstone" podium pounding services like the JWs want to believe happen every Sunday in other churches. I'm sure those elements exist in certain christian sects besides the JWs, but I haven't personally experienced it.

The JWs are a legalistic "works" based religion and your level of spirituality or guilt is based upon how much you do, and thus, your salvation is based not upon belief in Jehovah, but how much you do for Jehovah. A JW's spirituality, no matter how genuine, is still an outward showing to constantly prove to everyone around you and Jehovah, that you are, in fact, spiritual. The constant "end time" theme of this religion is always pronounced and at the forefront in their beliefs because this is just another control tactic.

The RCC, again from my perspective, is a sort of belief in Jesus mixed with some church legalism and control. Their salvation equals, half believing in Jesus, and half believing in the RCC tradition. However, I haven't seen any mind control in the RCC that is so apparent in the JWs. I also have not experienced any form of shunning of individuals who have decided to leave. Although they do believe in the Bible, and thus believe in armageddon, it is never a hot topic or rarely even mentioned. A rank and file member's spirituality, is just that, their spirituality, personal and inward.

"Nondenomination" churches that I've visited, are simply, believe in Jesus and scripture alone, and salvation only lies in that, for there is nothing that a person can work at to gain it. I also haven't experienced any form of mind control, guilt, or shunning. "Levels of spirituality" are not pronounced like the JW religion and there are no back room reprimands or losing of duties. Again, like a rank and file RC member, a person's spirituality is personal and inward.

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Gas Pump "Witnessing"....Is this a thing?

by Bob Loblaw in

i've seen this twice now within a month.

a car group hanging out at a gas station.

one of the cult members jumps outs of their car and runs up to a "worldly" gas pumper, arm stretched out, tract in hand, and here comes the juvenile at best question.

Bob Loblaw

I've seen this twice now within a month. A car group hanging out at a gas station. One of the cult members jumps outs of their car and runs up to a "worldly" gas pumper, arm stretched out, tract in hand, and here comes the juvenile at best question.

It's really a smart way to go on their end because they know they have to get in and get out. People are in a hurry and there isn't much time for debate or scripture flipping. It's like tract bombing a public space. Is this a "society" encouraged thing?

I encourage approaching these car groups and letting them know that people are aware, unhappy, and devastated with the atrocities of the "two witness rule" and the "no blood" rule. Maybe explaining to them that they are involved with a criminal organization will at least scare them off of public turf.

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Witness Punk and Metal Band Names

by Luther bertrand in

here is what i would name my band(s) let see if you can list some funny ones as well.

here is my list:.

local needs.

Bob Loblaw

Punk/Metal Bands

Demonic Smurf

Theocratic Misery School

Russell's Pyramid

Truer than True

Millions Were Living

Judicial Carnage

Holier Than Thou

Indie Rock Bands

Jehovah and the Cool Kids

The Truthers

The Meekest

The Most Righteous

The Newest Light

The Brighter Lights

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bethelite kills self because of guilt 10/31/73

by new boy in

jw
friends

i was working on my car in the factory {bld.

1} on friday oct. 31 1973, when all hell broke loose, the fire alarm in bld.

4 went off at about 9:30. the night watchman could find nothing.

Bob Loblaw

So sad.

To Jimmy Olson and all the lives that the WT corporation has taken, may they rest in peace.

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The Elders are Coming Help!

by LaurenM in

so the elders keep bugging me and pestering me about having a meeting with them to "introduce me to my new congregation" for some reason (do any ex elders know what that even means??).

i keep postponing and making excuses and they are getting more and more aggressive.

i finally agreed for them to come over today, but really don't want to..should i hide from them again?

Bob Loblaw

Offer them coffee or tea and slip a high powered laxative in the drink. They should be out of there in no time.

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Hypothetical question. There is no more guns on our streets, would the crime rate go down?

by James Mixon in

jw
friends

it would eliminate drive by's (gangs).

bank robbery.

( handing the bank teller a note, this is stick up without a gun).

Bob Loblaw

Just look at human history prior to the existence of guns and you should have your answer.

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I found this moving so I wanted to pass it on...

by Bob Loblaw in

jw
friends

there can be so much shit in this world.

groups like jw's and other cults who can tear apart families and inflict mental and emotional harm to radical groups like isil who murder innocent people.

it just all seems like such utter bullshit.. then their are special people in this world that help inspire and bring hope.. i don't know if this is true or not, but i feel like this person's act of kindness is more powerful than anything the jw religion has done in it's entire existence.. http://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/the-gnomist.

Bob Loblaw

There can be so much shit in this world. Groups like JW's and other cults who can tear apart families and inflict mental and emotional harm to radical groups like ISIL who murder innocent people. It just all seems like such utter bullshit.

Then their are special people in this world that help inspire and bring hope.

I don't know if this is true or not, but I feel like this person's act of kindness is more powerful than anything the JW religion has done in it's entire existence.

http://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/the-gnomist

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Jehovah's Witnesses want to invite you to their newly refurbished hall!

by username in

i just seen this on goggle news.

a report into a hall actually being refurbished!.

http://www.thecomet.net/news/stevenage_s_jehovah_s_witnesses_celebrate_worship_hall_s_makeover_and_invite_public_to_come_along_1_4228859.

Bob Loblaw

Impressive. It really rivals the great architecture and interior design of the world. Bravo WT, great job.

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Nearly Killing My Mother Wasn't Enough !

by cookiemaster in

as some of you might have read last week, my mother had extremely low hemoglobin and without it, she would have died.

i have somehow managed to bring her to reason and accept the transfusion.

it saved her life.

Bob Loblaw

If you reside in the US look into HIPAA (the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and PHI (protected heath information). There may be an angle you can look into here. US healthcare institutions take this stuff super seriously. If they have some sort of lapse they can be fined or lose credentials.

If those Bastards came into the hospital and coerced or threatened your mom, in her patient room, to explain her PHI, you may have a real case on your hands.

If they did the same thing at your mom's house, I would at least contact someone associated with HIPAA and start asking some questions.