ive wondered this from time to time, especially in trying to figure out how i finally broke free and in looking at the stories of others.
if you asked me a few years ago, i probably would have said either seeing too much hypocrisy or suffering the last straw of spiritual and/or emotional abuse.
but i know in my case and others, even that wasnt enough to break the mental shackles.
The key is a thorough examination of facts from numerous sources just like a study on given subject in collage
once all the information has been gathered over a period of time the realization of what the organization is about
will become apparent, it might be a little shocking and somewhat disturbing so do take baby steps as abit of advise .
i often read various attempts at explanations of whatever changes the watchtower society comes up.
with that suggest a collective intelligence greater than anything i've actually observed.
when i left bethel, many years ago, i believed that jehovah was guiding this organization because i. didn't see much depth of intelligence in the governing body.
The art of the GB is to make a perception of believability, it their duty to spin the table of knowledge as needed when it's required
there is allot at stake as this is their livelihood and privileged stature in the organization, so don't be too surprised that they are going to hang around for awhile yet.
I personally farted out their mindset ideologies 30 years ago and I've never felt better.
Watchtowers always gave me indigestion, anyways !
this apparent change to the "generation" is pretty major i think.. when we consider all of the changes in understanding (i mean flashes of light!.
the 1995 change extended this old system by detaching the generation from 1914.. then the may 2007 wt qfr detached the gathering of the anointed from 1935.. now the latest change detaches the generation from all mankind except the small group of anointed.. and because of the 1935 detachment this could run for quite sometime.. most r & f jws will embrace this with both hands.
for me that is my greatest concern - millions will not even stop to think that we only had a flash of light about.
The spin doctors in Brooklyn are at work again
The manipulation of the bible to make their their gain continues.......and again......and again
i often read various attempts at explanations of whatever changes the watchtower society comes up.
with that suggest a collective intelligence greater than anything i've actually observed.
when i left bethel, many years ago, i believed that jehovah was guiding this organization because i. didn't see much depth of intelligence in the governing body.
Good point collective intelligence now thats funny more like collective ignorance
you don't have to be intelligent to be a crook
all the talk of legal ramifications got me thinking about this one.
your thoughts?.
Well said Isaac
with the dollar devaluing, the real estate market in the usa tanking and the biggest growth in jws coming from the lower income areas, i'll bet they are in financial hurt.
bigger hurt than the protestants down the street, or the bottomless coffers of the roman catholics.. as the r and f ages, they realize that they must take any measures they can to provide for their "golden years" and are probably reducing donations.
and as the children leave the fold, they will be less likely to support mom and dad giving their estate to the fds.
I would guess the opposite, their long running propaganda was "we are badly in financial despair" can you contribute to the society ? ,
was all bullshit to the extreme ! Prior to them selling off some of their property holdings in Brooklyn which grossed over 300 million they had over 900 million in assets
so to date they have never been richer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=486093&in_page_id=1879&ico=femail&icl=topart.
what planet is she living on?
""when some people wonder how my faith sits with me having worked as a dancer or naomi being a model, i tell them that this is not a religion that judges people.
Jehovah's Witnesses are not judgmental did read that right or do I need to get glasses ?
all the talk of legal ramifications got me thinking about this one.
your thoughts?.
Not much support there for the slaves but there seems to be something good for the masters / GB
all the talk of legal ramifications got me thinking about this one.
your thoughts?.
Why yes Journey and they have medical and a dental plan with a good retirement pension too
please, please remember i am asking a question, not stating a fact.. .
there appears to be many advantages to fading out of the 'truth' as opposed to a full blown "i don't believe it and i'm out of here regardless of consequences'' policy.. reading others postings and experiences here and my own local experiences i can truly see why many do so.
i remember during the later stages of my still attending meetings talking to a couple who had stopped going to meetings a few years before.
Not at all I think it's a step up and off the ladder of deceit and corruption like so many other religions too
it unveils the opportunity to step on over to wisdom and knowledge something that proven to be much more
beneficial for mankind as well as the individual.
