Posts by iwasblind

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Biblical Proof that JW Elders can not have Jehovah's or Jesus Spirit

by GodZoo in

something just occured to me.. like a lightening bolt in fact.

matthew 10:19 just popped into my head... new american standard bible 18 and you will even be brought before governors and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them and to the gentiles.

19 "but when they hand you over, do not worry about how or what you are to say; for it will be given you in that hour what you are to say.

iwasblind

Nice points again Data Dog and Godzoo.

It's funny that they blame the victims of child abuse for dragging Jah's name through the mud, but really it is they who are doing it!

If they:

1.properly protect victims and were submission to the authorities

2. tried everything in their power to help victims in the first place

3. compensate the victims who did suffer (even with the best policies) and provide "professional" "worldly" counselling

I doubt whether anyone would go to court or this would even hit the news.

Ahhh, but I forget - they would never do that because they are not Christ's brothers.

It's funny how many times I slip back into the "if only" :-)

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Clip of shocking testimony from Day 2 of the Royal Commission hearing

by cappytan in

i posted this as a reply to another thread, but thought it deserved it's own thread to draw attention to this important moment in the day 2 testimony.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl4fobrocc8.

iwasblind

Poor bastard!! I feel sorry for him, I really do! He's a poor, ignorant man. He's a victim of abuse and doesn't know it. He's been thrown under the bus by his gurus!

Hi Data-Dog

This is the tricky thing. Most JW's are victims - there are really nasty elders, but for the most I find them blinded and unaware they are doing damage. It's not until we awaken that we realise the absolute craziness of the JW processes.

BUT even though these guys highlight the inadequacy of the elder arrangement, they are taking the blame for the GB. Come on GB where are you - would Jesus hide away while his poor foot soldiers got the blame for his actions? Would Jesus leave victims hanging with no support or love?

I considered myself to be a well read elder always reading "worldly" information about the brain, coaching / helping people, self help books, etc - but this commission has helped me see how grossly under qualified all elders are.

For any lurkers here, please look at the teachings from an outside perspective and see how ridiculous they are.

Here is another link on the Royal Commission

by iwasblind in

this is so sad - their reasonings are twisted.. let's pray for justice for all victims.. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-27/jehovahs-witnesses-child-sexual-abuse-royal-commission/6649340.

iwasblind

This is so sad - their reasonings are twisted.

Let's pray for justice for all victims.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-27/jehovahs-witnesses-child-sexual-abuse-royal-commission/6649340

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The Australian Royal Commission hearings on the JWs handling of child abuse begins here in the US later today. It will be streamed.

by AndersonsInfo in

the royal commission hearing starting on monday, july 27, 2015 - australian day and date - (and it could go on until august 7th depending on how many witnesses testify) regarding jehovah's witnesses handling of child abuse is supposed to be streamed.. it could be that the hearing will only be audio not video although we were informed it will be streamed.

we'll find out in a few hours.. i live in the central time zone of the us and right now here it is sunday, 3: 45 pm.

in sydney, australia, it is 15 hours ahead of us.

iwasblind

Here is another link -praying for justice for all of these victims.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-07-27/jehovahs-witnesses-child-sexual-abuse-royal-commission/6649340

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Just found out my older brother has passed away

by stuckinarut2 in

jw
friends

i have just found out that my brother (who was one of a bunch that shared this login) has died.. he and his wife were living in another country where they once pioneered.

i didn't see him that often.. such an empty feeling.....

iwasblind

Saying a prayer for you right now buddy.

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JW's came to my door 6 weeks ago. I told them I was inactive.......

by Alchemist in

6 weeks ago some jws came to my door.

i've been inactive for 8 years.

after they gave their presentation i told them i was inactive.

iwasblind

Hi Alchemist,

Please don't return. Don't think there is nothing out there, so many churches have great teaching where you will feel good about your connection to God and not feel guilty all of the time. Enjoy re-learning the Bible without being told was to believe.

This fear we have been brainwashed with is not real. This religion has changed for the worse in the last 8 years. You will waste more of your life if you do it.

Happy to communicate more by PM if you need some support.

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Geoffrey Jackson compares waiting for Armageddon to waiting for Brazil to score a goal against Argentina!

by GodZoo in

wtf!https://vid.me/8tuy

iwasblind

I wonder if that Brazilian soccer player would stop before the goal and start a massive building project instead of "kicking the ball".

I wonder if they even open the Bible these days

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Matt. 20;16 Your understanding 'The last shall be first

by James Mixon in

back the dead ( family member, jw love one, ex wife, ex husband and etc) you must know.

their personality..ok it sound logical when you are a jw.lol.

back from the grave 250 years later.

iwasblind

Hey James

Yes, all of the resurrection never made sense to me until I ditched everything they have taught us and read the scriptures with an open mind, especially in light of what normal Christians believe.

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Been away overseas! What's been going on here?

by stuckinarut2 in

hey all!.

ive been away overseas for the last few weeks seeing family etc.

also met some great old friends.. ive missed this forum.. whats new here?.

iwasblind

Hope you had a great time stuck. I have not been online much but we are very excited about the Royal Commission into Child Abuse and the JW's are hitting the media.

I hope it gathers speed.

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Fun at The WT This Morning

by OneFingerSalute in

so ofs was at the wt this morning, and on par.

14 the question was, "what trust can a faithful christian whose relative is disfellowshipped have?".

after awhile when no one else raised their hands ofs did, and was called on.. ofs commented, "one of jw can have the trust that god will lovingly give them the ability to uphold the disfellowshipping arrangement by totally shunning family members.".

iwasblind

Well done, you have caught them in their circular reasoning.