Posts by tenyearsafter

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Lack of Joy

by Gorb in

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because of some respect for family members, we visited the memorial today.. a moment i always think, could i go back into this religion?

we entered the hall and some said a short hello.

and with short i say short.

I remember taking my non-JW wife to a Memorial, and when it was over I asked her opinion. She said it was the most joy-less "church" service she had ever attended, in fact she likened it to going to a tax seminar! LOL

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Radical shake up

by Mikejw in

imagine if all the governing body resigned and a new set of brothers came in and said we are very very sorry for all those who have been disfellowshipped and disassociated over the years.

we know many mistakes have been made.

we are really genuinely sorry to all those who have been hurt and especially those who have died and been hurt by these mistakes.

tenyearsafter

Doubt highly that would happen...admitting wrongdoing, especially contributing to a death, would open them up to huge liability lawsuits.

24

What have I been doing for the last few years?

by Lee Marsh in

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i used to be here a lot.

every single day almost.

and then i wasn't.. well let's start with a before.

tenyearsafter

Hi Lee...good to see you back! Always appreciated your thoughtful posts.

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Hip replacement on Monday. Wish me luck.

by GrreatTeacher in

as the title says i'm having a total hip replacement on monday.

the pain has grown over the years and now i'm using a cane to walk.

after steroid injections and physical therapy, it was decided that a total hip replacement is appropriate.

tenyearsafter

I have had both my hips replaced and couldn't be happier! After several years of pain, I immediately felt better after both surgeries. My recovery time was not bad...I was hiking Machu Picchu 3 months after my last replacement.

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Doctrines and Bible Interpretations

by IWant2Know in

i would like to know if ex's and formers who are not church christians, believe that many of jws' doctrines and bible interpretations are correct, or do you feel that they aren't?

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tenyearsafter

Even a broken clock is right twice every 24 hours!

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God cannot lie

by psyco in

the bible does not say that god does not want to lie, but that he cannot lie or it is impossible for god to lie.

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so, if god cannot lie, for what purpose and why did he create creatures (satan, demons, humans) who can lie?.

tenyearsafter

Nicolaou, I was merely offering what most JW's would say in retort to your "allegation".

They absolutely did not die on that literal day...I just see that JW interpretation would provide for several "options" to explain the meaning of "day". It is the same for Adam and Eve being perfect...I could anticipate their response being, "why would God create an imperfect image of himself?". In the JW mind, that perfection was theirs to lose, thus bolstering the "works" requirement of being rewarded eternity.

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God cannot lie

by psyco in

the bible does not say that god does not want to lie, but that he cannot lie or it is impossible for god to lie.

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so, if god cannot lie, for what purpose and why did he create creatures (satan, demons, humans) who can lie?.

tenyearsafter

Hi Nicalaou...the argument could be made that Adam did die within a creative day. Another view is he died the moment he sinned, because prior to that he had everlasting life. Once he sinned, he was dying. All very metaphorical!

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The ''dreaded'' birthday cake

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

the watchtower—study edition | september 2023. study article 39. let mildness be your strength.

11 if a workmate asks, for example, why we do not celebrate birthdays, consider: could he be wondering whether we are allowed to have a good time?

or might he feel that our position will dampen the company’s team spirit?

tenyearsafter

Almost every modern day "holiday" has pagan roots if you dig deeply enough. These holiday "issues" are more a matter of convenience to look different than the rest of the "world". JW's have no problems with wedding rings (definitely pagan) or having a large gathering on Thanksgiving with family and friends (because turkey is cheaper at that time of the year). The answer that the Bible doesn't mention things is a pick and choose answer to justify a specific doctrine...not a matter that is Biblically supported.

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My Most Memorable Circuit & District Overseers

by MillennialDawn in

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i would love to hear from anyone who may have encountered the following the traveling overseers:.

david wesley - an incredibly kind and humble man.

just the most down-to-earth co you'll ever find.

tenyearsafter

I always looked forward to John Paluso's visits...he was a kind, cool man who never made working with him intimidating or threatening. He gave great talks and genuinely liked helping people. I understand he left being a CO to start a family in So. CA.

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So, 60 Years Ago

by titch in

so, folks, 60 years ago, starting on september 1st, i believe, we, local witnesses in southern california, had the "privilege" of attending the "around the world assembly", at, of all places, the rose bowl, in pasadena.

(i think that it was an 8-day assembly) i was 9 years old then, almost ready to start 4th grade.

so, was anyone else, on this site, at that assembly?

tenyearsafter

I do remember it! I was only 12 at the time, but I remember working in the fruit stands and selling lunch items between sessions. If I recall, they had day sessions and night sessions...the one thing that stood out to me was how LONG they were. If memory serves me, that was a 7 day convention. I also recall the big buzz was that Billy Graham had a revival during that timeframe at the Los Angeles Colosseum. The combined attendances were almost 200,000 people. Today's JW's wouldn't recognize the conventions back then!