i have been trying to wrap my head around the talk that introduced the slave as our mother?
the brothers at bethel are worried that we are not treating our spiritual mother with respect.
jehovah is our father, the faithful slave (the governing body) is our spiritual mammy.
"If we are to walk in the light of truth we must recognize not only Jehovah God as our Father but his organization as our mother," [Watchtower, May 1, 1957, page 274].
You would think garbage like that they would want buried with the past. Amazing how desperate and the desire to apply the choke hold on the members.
in my home, bleach has been applied on the upper part painted sheetrock wall in the bathroom shower area because of mold 3 times in 4 years.
actually i am tired of it.
i always run the exhaust fan everytime i take a shower.
Bleach or/and isopropyl alcohol away mold (As best as possible).
Apply 2-3 coats of this over the entire bathroom (Non-tiled) ceiling and walls:
http://www.amazon.com/Zinsser-William-Perma-White-Mildew-Proof-Interior/dp/B000LNYBOW/ (Eggshell)
or
http://www.amazon.com/Zinsser-Perma-White-Interior-Perma-Wh-647-2761/dp/B0002YWZUM/ (Semi-Gloss)
(5 years protection with both. More expensive, but semi-gloss would probably be best for bathroom - the price of semi-gloss is for 2 not 1)
Then paint over (if desired) with whatever color(s).
i had been watching jwfairytale's videos recently, and he's been including snippets of this short film about a guy that becomes a jw and then changes to a born again, or so i think.
you can watch it here.
it's very dated, but quite enjoyable:.
i was telling my gf about my mom's removal as a regular pioneer when she was about 80 years old because she went to my daughter's wedding (and she married a non-jw).. my girlfriend couldn't grasp the severity of my mother's sin and as i explained the witnesses' position, it all sounded so absurd!.
have you experienced anything similar?.
Shunning...Anyone on the outside of the Watchtower Society is just appalled by it; especially of parents shunning their children.
"The majority of animals don't even shun their offspring...how could another human being do that to their own child".
That's just one of the many similar type comments I receive on the matter.
I just shake my head now at how I was "okay" with this arrangement and saw it implemented within several families. Mothers and fathers completely shunning their children and actually go around telling others how they have to follow the organization and do as instructed.
Again, can't believe on any humane level I was okay with this at any time. It's just sick.
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"It is half Pharisaic Jewish and half Paulian Christian"
Wizard, that is quite possibly the best, most succinctly and non-offensive way to describe the group...without the "cult" stigma.
Don't get me wrong, I still think they're a cult, but that is a very nice way of describing the organization; well put.
i collect pretty much any figure in the 3.75 scale.
my favorites are marvel universe, star wars, indiana jones, and gi joe.
dc is also coming out with an incredible line pretty soon.
*Double Post*
i collect pretty much any figure in the 3.75 scale.
my favorites are marvel universe, star wars, indiana jones, and gi joe.
dc is also coming out with an incredible line pretty soon.
Due to space, financial constrants, and circumstance I only currently collect for one line...Masters of the Universe Classics.
Sold here:
on my introduction post a few people expressed interest in how the worldwide church of god (wwcg) imploded.
i think maybe in hopes something similar will happen with the jws.
i think the jws will also eventually experience a meltdown but probably not in the same way since the power structure was a bit different.
Thank you for posting, Cog. I enjoyed it. It wasn't long winded at all. It had some details but not too much. Well done.
so anonymous has declared its intentions to utterly destroy the watchtower society.
this will likely include attacking the official websites and trying to obtain the database of 23,000+ pedophiles in the organization.. i have never served at bethel so i would appreciate the input of those who have.
do you think they are taking this threat seriously?.
I would love to see the Watchtower Society crumble and shake at its foundation. I have practically my entire side of the family stuck in this high-level control group/cult.
However, this is *NOT* that way to do. Not impressed.
I want justice served - This isn't the way, and will only fuel their complex and feelings of self-worth and significance believing they are "God's chosen organization".
Stuff like "threats" just makes the Kool-Aid go down quicker and easier.
if so, and it's the type that requires you to switch to 4wd, how often do you use that capability?
i know more than a few people with 4wd capability but never use it.
a couple of these folks don't even know what it's for.
You may drive an AWD, that is, it is always in 4wd drive, such as a Subaru. Do you notice a benefit driving in normal conditions?
My wife has an AWD Honda CRV, I have a Honda Accord. Regarding traction, under normal conditions I experience no benefit with AWD. Under heavy rain, I see a slight difference at times, and under heavy snow a greater difference at times regarding traction control. My wife swears by the CRV and never had any problem with it despite some harsh snow storms.
However, the Accord handles great too.
Tires make all the difference in the world too. AWD with balding or crap tires won't do you any good. I never buy cheap tires and never let them even come close to becoming bald.
