Posts by tryingtounderstandjws

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What is it with these conventions?

by tryingtounderstandjws in

my friend that is a jw spent the last week doing all kinds of things that go against everything i've been reading about jw's.

for example, drinking, hanging out with "worldly" people, gambling, having sex outside marriage and just basically living it up and doing whatever they wanted.

now, they're at this convention for the last two days and they're acting like a robot, spewing bible verses and talking about how evil the world is with all it's problems and immorality.

tryingtounderstandjws

I thought about going into that convention center, but I don't think I could fake it like that.

I've never been too good at that. I would probably seek out my friend and try to help them or just be there for them.

Having me go into that situation would probably cause them a lot more headache in front of their family and I couldn't do that to them.

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What is it with these conventions?

by tryingtounderstandjws in

my friend that is a jw spent the last week doing all kinds of things that go against everything i've been reading about jw's.

for example, drinking, hanging out with "worldly" people, gambling, having sex outside marriage and just basically living it up and doing whatever they wanted.

now, they're at this convention for the last two days and they're acting like a robot, spewing bible verses and talking about how evil the world is with all it's problems and immorality.

tryingtounderstandjws

I told my friend a thousand times how wonderful I think they are. The problem is, they don't think they're wonderful. I've know them for over 15 years and it's heartbreaking for me to see them live like that.

Very unhappy, but unable to do anything about it for themselves.

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What is it with these conventions?

by tryingtounderstandjws in

my friend that is a jw spent the last week doing all kinds of things that go against everything i've been reading about jw's.

for example, drinking, hanging out with "worldly" people, gambling, having sex outside marriage and just basically living it up and doing whatever they wanted.

now, they're at this convention for the last two days and they're acting like a robot, spewing bible verses and talking about how evil the world is with all it's problems and immorality.

tryingtounderstandjws

I would not fit in or be welcomed. Long hair and beard. I've been told I look a lot like Jesus.

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What is it with these conventions?

by tryingtounderstandjws in

my friend that is a jw spent the last week doing all kinds of things that go against everything i've been reading about jw's.

for example, drinking, hanging out with "worldly" people, gambling, having sex outside marriage and just basically living it up and doing whatever they wanted.

now, they're at this convention for the last two days and they're acting like a robot, spewing bible verses and talking about how evil the world is with all it's problems and immorality.

tryingtounderstandjws

My friend that is a JW spent the last week doing all kinds of things that go against everything I've been reading about JW's. For example, drinking, hanging out with "worldly" people, gambling, having sex outside marriage and just basically living it up and doing whatever they wanted. Now, they're at this convention for the last two days and they're acting like a robot, spewing bible verses and talking about how evil the world is with all it's problems and immorality.

What is it about these conventions that does this to the JW's. I've seen this happen to this person specifically over the last few years and each time it's the same exact pattern of behavior. Right before the convention starts, usually about a week or two they get really "worldly". I don't know any other word to use in this example. And then, as soon as they get in the door to the convention, it's like they morph into another being.

What is the deal with the convention? Does it effect a lot of people like this? or is my friend just an isolated incident?

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If you want to leave the truth, just walk away!

by moomanchu in

a close relative recently called me verbatim, "a bad, bad, bad apostate and a sinner against the holy spirit" .. the apostate remark didn't bother me, actually it's a compliment when you think about it.. saying i was a "sinner against the holy spirit" that did bother me.

this got me to wondering about all the names, accusations and labels given to people who don't want to be a jw anymore.. doing a quick search in the insight books i came up with a list.. apostates pg.126, antichrist pg.116, man of lawlessnes pg.

310, resurrection - sinning against the holy spirit pg.

tryingtounderstandjws

If you practice enough, you get really good at it, it's a good thing that you stopped.

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Another convention - What should my sign have written on it?

by tryingtounderstandjws in

jw
friends

another convention is taking place in my neighborhood this weekend.

i see them from my office lining up to get in.

what should the sign say?

tryingtounderstandjws

I like the 1-800-WHY-1914

It's easy to read, write and remember.

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Another convention - What should my sign have written on it?

by tryingtounderstandjws in

jw
friends

another convention is taking place in my neighborhood this weekend.

i see them from my office lining up to get in.

what should the sign say?

tryingtounderstandjws

Another convention is taking place in my neighborhood this weekend.

I see them from my office lining up to get in.

What should the sign say?

The one I hold as I walk up and down the sidewalk around them.

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If you

by John Doe in

jw
friends

could trade a couple of fingers for an extra hand, would you do it?

tryingtounderstandjws

It depends on where are the extra fingers attached?

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Is it just me?

by tryingtounderstandjws in

or does this seem a little hypocritical of the jw organization?

page 25 of the elder manual .

"in case of natural disaster .

tryingtounderstandjws

Or does this seem a little hypocritical of the JW organization?

Page 25 Of the Elder Manual

"In case of natural disaster . . . " "Check to see what government aid may be available"

This statement comes from an organization that won't salute the flag, vote, or defend freedom, but has the nerve to seek assistance from that same government?

I've read a lot about the lack of education in the JW organization which causes an economic challenge to its members in their personal lives. Considering the attitude towards government aid, are there many JW's that use or participate in the Welfare system, Food Stamps or other government support programs?

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Can somebody explain the time sheet process

by tryingtounderstandjws in

is it an actual form that you fill out and submit to the main office?

do you break down the hours and what you did?

did anyone find it fun or help encourage them to do more, or was more time just spent getting creative with it?

tryingtounderstandjws

WHAAAATTTT THEEEEE FFF........KKKKKK !!!!!!!

I BELIEVE NOW !!!

I HAVE SEEN IT WITH MY OWN EYES !!!!

GOD BLESS ANYONE WHO FILLED IN THOSE TIME CARDS, OUT OF LOVE AND DEVOTION TO GOD AND HAD THE BEST AND PURE INTENTIONS ON HONORING GOD.

GOD DAMN THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THEM DO IT.