(i do not take credit for this, i stole a lot of it from somebody online.
) the red is some of what i wrote out, then the black is what happened after... .
i would like us both to feel a sense of freedom to open up and discuss any and all subjects.
Absolutely brilliant, I say! You are definitely on to something here...and I will definitely compare and look this up in my Diaglott, Kingdom Interlinear and the other 17 or so translations I have hanging around...
Anyhow I daresay this should make a good Question from Readers to maybe get some sawdust burning at Bethel. Wonder what spin the spinmeisters would put on it?
Keep up the GOOD WORK!
(i do not take credit for this, i stole a lot of it from somebody online.
) the red is some of what i wrote out, then the black is what happened after... .
i would like us both to feel a sense of freedom to open up and discuss any and all subjects.
That is very very awesome! And I just learned something about the word apostasy from you! Where did you pick up this little nugget? I will have to share this with others as well...thank you so much!
we all know how regular meeting attendance is the ultimate way of measuring the "faith" of those among the religion, other than field service reports.
what do you think would happen with the attendance numbers if you were only encouraged to go as a sort of option, if you weren't hounded for not attending regularly?
Interesting question. I think I would be more inclined to go, because it would be voluntary and not expected. Of course, the meeting content would have to drastically change, but maybe that would automatically happen if attendance wasn't mandatory and a program had to be devised that would actually create interest in people to WANT to attend.
I think you may have hit the nail on the head as to why more and more are leaving. At least for me, the mandatory attendance was beginning to feel like a noose around my neck.
Good question!
Finally Free:
We were planning on doing just that, but still hemming and hawing - I think you've convinced me!
according to the organization with its governing body pronouncements of "truth", the bible was written for and directed to the chosen elite with the heavenly hope and not to the rank and file "other sheep.".
if this were truly so, would that not mean the admonitions to preach the good news of the kingdom would, logically, be directed soley to the chosen elite and not to the the rank and file as well?.
if the governing body possesses that magically spirit-directed message of truth--and they only--it would be irresponsible for non-anointed to take upon themselves work given to the chosen few, would it not?.
This thread is sure an eye-opener. Wish I were privy to this information sooner.
We were always having to endure comments from the PO's wife in our hall to the effect that if any of us weren't out there regularly (read minimum 10 hrs per month) preaching the Kingdom, we could not call ourselves Jehovah's Witnesses. Why she felt the need to constantly make this comment, I will never know. Neither she nor her PO husband obviously had a clue as to the true state of who were commissioned to preach and I am sure they are not the only ones. This info should be shared front and centre with any others of the rank and file who find their so-called 'commission' less than exciting.
THIS IS NEWS! GOOD NEWS!
(note: i originally intended this to be a pm, but then i decided.
i would also like to hear from other bible defenders on the .
board.
Snowbird:
I really understand you. But like funkyderek, I have to say that a little bit of historical and analytical reading wouldn't hurt. TESTAMENT by John Romer might be something you'd like - it's meaty, eye-opening and interesting all at the same time. For starters!
i found this an got a kick out of it...
http://crlwk.com/aboutme.aspx
This had to be the absolutely funniest thing I have ever seen or read here, tears streaming down my cheeks, howling at the desk!
LMAO at the thread title - 'interwebs'! Hysterical!
we have seen that they are cracking down on skipping boasting sessions.
i have seen that thread stating the three f's (fever, fracture, funeral) as the only valid excuses for missing one.
and there are reports that the book study hounder will hound people for missing one.
No stockings that didn't have runs in them...
Burger Time, that was LOL!
i've never done this before, but i wanted to be involved with the informal campaign to call the headquarters on or around the first day of each month.
i haven't even spoken to a witness since i da'd.
i had very modest goals for this call.
You're on to something here, DT, and I applaud you! You did great. Same goes for you too, Shawn. Wish I had the b$*#(s to do the same...thanks for posting your experience and keep us posted as to your ongoing efforts. Eventually I may join in.
