Where in Melbourne r u from? I lived there for a few years when I was a JW
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What are JW's embarrased to say to interested ones
by In_between_days inmy latest addition to my thread "armageddon - jw speculations" got me thinking.
i was talking about jw's, and how they will avoid telling people at the doors that they believe they will be the only ones to survive armageddon.. i know when i was a jw, there was certain things that i was embarrased to tell interested ones about, and prefered to avoid the issue, or prance around it, trying to make it sound less harsh, or make me look like a complete nut.
when i talk to my jw family now, i notice there are certain issues that they will try to deny about the organisation, constantly.
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What are JW's embarrased to say to interested ones
by In_between_days inmy latest addition to my thread "armageddon - jw speculations" got me thinking.
i was talking about jw's, and how they will avoid telling people at the doors that they believe they will be the only ones to survive armageddon.. i know when i was a jw, there was certain things that i was embarrased to tell interested ones about, and prefered to avoid the issue, or prance around it, trying to make it sound less harsh, or make me look like a complete nut.
when i talk to my jw family now, i notice there are certain issues that they will try to deny about the organisation, constantly.
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In_between_days
hey Beck, Nice wolf
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WHAT TYPE OF PERSONALITY DO YOU HAVE?
by minimus inwhat type of personality do you really have?
do you have the same personality in person that you do on-line?
some of us here seem to be rather private and others appear to be very good at communication.
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In_between_days
I am far more reserved here, there are many experiences I could tell on here in relation to the WT, but feel a little guilty in pasting up family experiences for everyone to dissect and criticise. ( not that they are'nt wide open to criticism)
I tend to be far more general and vague on the board then in real life. I prefer to relate my troubles in chat, I guess there, I am far more myself.
IBD
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What are JW's embarrased to say to interested ones
by In_between_days inmy latest addition to my thread "armageddon - jw speculations" got me thinking.
i was talking about jw's, and how they will avoid telling people at the doors that they believe they will be the only ones to survive armageddon.. i know when i was a jw, there was certain things that i was embarrased to tell interested ones about, and prefered to avoid the issue, or prance around it, trying to make it sound less harsh, or make me look like a complete nut.
when i talk to my jw family now, i notice there are certain issues that they will try to deny about the organisation, constantly.
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In_between_days
My latest addition to my thread "Armageddon - JW speculations" got me thinking. I was talking about JW's, and how they will avoid telling people at the doors that they believe they will be the only ones to survive Armageddon.
I know when I was a JW, there was certain things that I was embarrased to tell interested ones about, and prefered to avoid the issue, or prance around it, trying to make it sound less harsh, or make me look like a complete nut.
When I talk to my Jw family now, I notice there are certain issues that they will try to deny about the organisation, constantly. I ask myself why? Is it because deep down they dont believe it themselves, and know it comes out sounding like a cult like mindset? I know that's why I was embarrased to say certain things.
I know from my experience, that the JW's I know will try to make the org sound as mainstream and normal as possible to their house holder. When certain things are brought up, they will avoid the issue, when in fact, they can give a straight answer.
E.G _ Do Jehovahs Witnesses think they will be the only ones saved?
JW: Well, Jehovah can only judge peoples hearts, not us.
My family gets embarrased admitting that JW's put the organisation first over peoples heart conditions, when someone cannot give a talk without a tie. This is because it makes the org sound very cult - like and controlling.
So, I guess my question is, when you were a JW, what were the things you were embarrased to admit to interested ones? And what certain issues do you think JW's would prefer not to discuss now with these ones?
(I think the child abuse issue goes without saying)
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Armaggedon - JW Speculations
by In_between_days inarmaggedon - jehovahs witness speculations
o.k, so we all know that j.w's all have their own ideas on what exactly armaggedon is going to be like.
here are a few of the ideas i have heard from loyal dubs: .
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In_between_days
Ive noticed the older Jw's (around 40 - 60) all seem to think that only JW's will survive, while younger ones (20's - 30's) think other faithful ones will also survive. You are very right Nathan.
Witnesses do avoid telling their house holders that all non - Jdubs are going to die. They do usually use the comments "I cannot judge - only Jehovah can do that".
I do remember, when I was alot younger the dubs had no problem telling everyone that they are the only ones who are going to survive. Now they seem to skirt around the issue.
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Is The World On Notice Due to WTBS?
by Dismembered inwhat is anyones opinion.
do you think the world has been put on notice with the flymsy pages of the watchtower & awake magazines, and the door to door ministry?
dismembered but not dismemberededited by - dismembered on 18 august 2002 9:1:53.
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In_between_days
Not even 1% of the population of the world knows the true "message" of the Dubs
The lnowledge of the average "Worldly" person, from my experience:
"Oh, there that really weird cult that dont allow blood transfusions and knock on peoples doors"
Thats about it.
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WHAT DO YOU THINK WILL BE THE LATEST NEW LIGHT?
by minimus insince the lite gets brighter and brighter and jehovah always reveals his confidential matters to his servants, what new light will we next learn?
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In_between_days
Oh I'm sure blood will be a new light
Do you guys really think so???!! I really cant see this happening at all!! I mean, would'nt all the rank and file just be outraged, I know I would be. I don't know, I guess it's just really hard to wrap my head around such a huge change that could have saved the lives of so many. If this happened, just about every JW would leave. Or would they?
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My Disfellowshipping
by silentlambs inmy disfellowshipping
as with anyone associated with jehovahs witnesses the worst possible news anyone can have is being df.
it means a loss of everyone and everything you have known all your life.
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In_between_days
Bill, I have'nt responded to your posts before, but I always read them, and am marvelled by a man who stands up for what is right.
You are nothing short of an absolute hero and legend. Thank You
IBD
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Publishers' Comments-Bill Bowen
by twain30 inthese are some comments that some have made to me recently:.
at meeting-a brother: "that anderson sister was lying and here's how i know-no sister has access to those files, only brothers in position do.".
in field service-a sister: "look what happens when we don't wait on jehovah and take matters into our own hands.".
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In_between_days
"We expect htis kind of persecution as we near the time of the end"
My JW family
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Armaggedon - JW Speculations
by In_between_days inarmaggedon - jehovahs witness speculations
o.k, so we all know that j.w's all have their own ideas on what exactly armaggedon is going to be like.
here are a few of the ideas i have heard from loyal dubs: .
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I sincerely hope that reasoning upon this matters from Jehovah's standpoint will help some of you.
How do you mean, You Know?