Posts by truthlover

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My feeders are being swarmed by these spectacular birds...

by Gregor in

evening grosbeaks.

sometimes erroneously called yellow finches.

beautiful.

truthlover

There were a lot of grosbeak here but as the clear cutting took their feeding and nesting sites they seem to be heading to feeders for nutrition.

They are known here as a deep woods bird and are truly wonderful with a very pretty melody when wanting their food to be delivered...

Last year had two swooping barn swallows - deep, deep blue, almost black and so graceful wanting to build a nest in my mailbox so I had to tape off the opening and they went -- hope they come back this year -- havent been around for years...

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Jehovah's Witnesses---A Religion That Does Nothing For Anyone

by minimus in

jw
friends

the reality is: jehovah's witnesses benefit no one but themselves!.

they don't contribute to society.

they refuse to get involved in local interests because that would constitute violating their neutrality.. if sexual abuse allegations are made amongst their members, unless two witnesses can attest to the molestation, they refuse to get the "superior authorities" involved.. they claim to be doing their neighbors a "life saving" work but the reality is that they simply are pests to their "householders".. they are a tax free "religion" and they do not pay taxes.. they are judgmental people and regard the "world" as "worldly" and in the "power of the wicked one".. and if the individual members do not conform to the organization's dictates, they might very well be "shunned" and regarded as "dead".. why anyone would want to be a jehovah's witness is beyond me..

truthlover

Moshe:

I dont think u will find anything in th WT lit that tells you to do so OR not to do so -- my only understanding for this was that if it isnt supporting a religious org, then its a conscience matter -- I have seen the names of brothers and sisters listed in hospital ref materials who have donated to them, so this is not a made up scenario...

Recently had a re instated sister, who has a child -- she says everyone in the cong. is asking what she needs -- mostly has her apt complete now with electrical applicances, furniture and food....

Parents sign up as monitors for the school rooms, some of the kids are in plays and the parents help in that area.....

In the cong - there are bros who are constantly working for others to help out - those of little means who have car trouble, taking in food stuffs, giving furniture, etc. one bro has been driving folks to the hall since he was 16 and he is now 65 and never complains.... not to mention phone calls when sickness hits.. so whereever these horror stories are coming from, what did you do to make a difference? There are some elders who NEVER call on those who are having difficulties -- I know that side too - but each person will be judged individually

So as I peruse these hard and fast judgemental conversations, it makes me wonder, what did you and all those passing judgement do to make a difference?? Nothing is easy and yes there are many times I question, but as one says -it sucks the life out of you, well life just sucks anyway, just try to make a difference...

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Don't buy anything at the meat market or yard sales or else you could turn out like me?

by dissed in

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friends

i don't know how this happened and how they met, but a relative, a jw elder and my old po talked about us leaving the wts.

(he said this to my wife).

they reasoned, how could someone, who was a pioneer, bethelite, worked at the rbc, district and circuit level, taught at the pioneer school, helped dozens to baptism, suddenly and inexplicably, leave jehovah's organization?.

truthlover

DISSED: Its unfortunate how being afraid of the truth as to why you left is blamed on demonism..

if thats the case - a heck of a lot of folks in my region would be affected as we have these second hand clothing stores - new and used - that everyone buys out of.... everyone in the congregations that is!! Approximately 15 in the area, so that argument does not hold water....and yard sales... every saturday and sunday ... just face the fact that they cant face the fact of understanding why you left.. there is an elder in our hall going thru the same thing and I just hope he does not decide to go thru with it as he is such a great guy

Just know that your faith in Jehovah and Jesus should not be affected ... if anything is true, and if you believe it still, its your faith and belief in Christs sacrifice that makes you what your are.... not any man

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Jehovah's Witnesses---A Religion That Does Nothing For Anyone

by minimus in

jw
friends

the reality is: jehovah's witnesses benefit no one but themselves!.

they don't contribute to society.

they refuse to get involved in local interests because that would constitute violating their neutrality.. if sexual abuse allegations are made amongst their members, unless two witnesses can attest to the molestation, they refuse to get the "superior authorities" involved.. they claim to be doing their neighbors a "life saving" work but the reality is that they simply are pests to their "householders".. they are a tax free "religion" and they do not pay taxes.. they are judgmental people and regard the "world" as "worldly" and in the "power of the wicked one".. and if the individual members do not conform to the organization's dictates, they might very well be "shunned" and regarded as "dead".. why anyone would want to be a jehovah's witness is beyond me..

truthlover

I dont know much about what others do -- I do know Jw's in my area contribute to the hospital, fire hall, police donation for underprivledged kids , myself -- to all the above plus the Alzheimers society, a second hospital , SPCA - as a matter of fact, I have to put a budget together for the yearly onslaught of phone calls and give what I can

During blizzards, contacted all the neighbours to see if they were ok - took food to others,

Dont paint everyone with a brush, its not nice

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Believers: Does Jesus Personally Talk to You?

by leavingwt in

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friends

some of my christian co-workers have related to me how jesus has spoken to them.

one of the comments that i remember specifically, was this:.

"jesus put it on my heart to [take a certain course of action].

truthlover

Nothing tangible other than when going thru various problems and needing a lift, prayer was always a part of my life .. and it seemed that the issues became of no consequence and helped in times of distress. What you want to call it is up to you, what I call it is an indirect way my prayers were answered.....

TL

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Should a Christian see the movie "AVATAR"?

by skeeter1 in

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friends

i give the movie a 6.5 score.

the scenery was wonderful, but the plot was not zipped up well.

it sort of follows the story-line of "dances with wolves", but in space.. .

truthlover

Saw Avatar, Stargate - SG1 and Atlantis series, Star Wars, Star Trek - series and movies, just ordered the last season of Stargate Atlantis on DVD and looking forward to their theatre release sometime in 2010...

Loved Avatar and did get the same message -- from a spanish elder --- and who is he? will he be in the truth in 2 years?? Tying the Navi and the story line in with demonism and false worship is over the top.. wonder if he saw the movie?

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Zone Overseer Brother Amor visited Haiti

by asilentone in

it was reported that no kingdom halls were damaged in haiti.

i just do not know how to paste the report here from the email that i just received..

truthlover

there are 28 pictures posted at http://p.thomazeau.org/2010/2010 earthquake

Shows three halls ok, using as regional relief centres, relief convoy, taking out injured, etc

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child molester reinstated

by EmptyInside in

i'm rather sick inside right now.

i just found out the sicko that molested my friend, his daughters, grand-daughter, and others just got reinstated.

he's been disfellowshipped for awhile now.

truthlover

Empty: What country do you live in?

In Canada, when someone who has escaped, been put on the sex offenders list, etc. there is a photo placed in the paper with name and background of that individual so the town, city, neighbourhood, will keep an eye out for that one and keep their children close..

why dont you print up some posters and put them up at night in the neighbourhood?? Wear latex gloves when you do so they wont be able to track any prints?? If any society doesnt want to annouce it, there are other ways

Just a thought

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How Do Jehovah's Witnesses Feel About Handgun Ownership?

by Cold Steel in

is there anything that keeps a jw from buying a gun for personal protection?.

has the watchtower issued any edicts on this?

just curious.. .

truthlover

gotta rifle, never use it.. its registered and I have my FAC

Most farmers in the area do own guns-- lots of coyotes here and they are stealth killers of the cattle and sheep..

Also there are a lot of deer hunters during the hunting season for deer, moose and rabbit... all legal kills --- therefore... guns

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Disfellowshipped and Armageddon

by IMHO in

will a disfellowshipped person survive armageddon?.

will a disassociated person......?.

will an inactive person.....?.

truthlover

Shepherd:

great explanation of all situations --- bottom line Jehovah is the Judge - no matter what org says -- however, I do agree with the examples given of those who refused to take heed after many warnings.. even the nation of Israel was to be cast off many, many times to the point where Moses had to talk Jehovah out of destroying them for their bad ways.. his speech in Deuteronomy is eye opening. See Deuteronomy 7:7 9:14 especially

9:25 where Moses interceeded for the nation and Jehovah listened to him.. I hope someone - Jesus will be there to interceed for me