Posts by Brocephus

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I'm going back!!!

by badseed in

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well, kinda.

i'll be moving across country in a few weeks and i want to get a different perspective on this religion.

so i'm playing the theocratic warfare card, rather than let them know i was once a witness and now disfellowshipped, i'll just pretend to be interested and maybe accept a bible study..lol.

My first experience at a Christian church--for what it's worth

by bluecanary in

i am dating an advent christian (very similar to baptist).

i went to church with him for the first time yesterday.

i was pleased that he wanted me there because it's nice to be included in things that are meaningful to him.

BlueCanary- I think that is awesome. I call what the witnesses to do us as "spiritual poisioning". They rather see us flounder and die spiritually than move on. It's like an abusive spouse that says go ahead and leave no one else wants you. I got to a great non-denom church and we see our selves as part of a larger body of christ that includes all believers even if we have minor doctrinal differences. This is actually biblical, it advises against being quarellsome and divisive. The best advice I was given was by a friend that said to visit 20 churches if I must. It's always a great experience to find a place where you fit the best.

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what would you do on a bethel tour?

by agent zero in

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if you went on a bethel tour right now, what would you do/look for/ask/say there?.

Brocephus

Thank you brothers for showing me what a miserable life you have making books and literature-crap for free. I wanted nothing more than to go to Bethel tell I saw how miserable you looked on a tour when I was 12. I was changed forever, was the beginning of the end for me. I even got to see your rooms and eat in your dining hall. I could not believe how "supervised" everything was. If I wanted to be in the military I would just join the army.

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What is the Christian Militia?

by cameo-d in

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i don't get it.. a couple of months ago i saw a video (rachael maddow) with all these people in senate, or congress, or whatever they were....praying with all the whoop-tee-do hand-holding, hand waving, head nodding, foot stomping, body rocking motions of out of control pentecostals.

so it seems apparent that the "religious right" is alive and well and totally infiltrating in high government positions.. but then, at the same time, there seems to be a consensus that there is a christian militia with intention of disrupting everything and hollering about the government taking away their rights.. i have seen videos with christians wearing their guns to church.

years ago, something like this would not be allowed.

Brocephus

Cameo, where has any religious group or leader endorsed these guys. They are just a handful of whack jobs. If we can believe not all muslims want to be terrorist when the most mosques refuse to take a hard stand against terrorism. Why can't we believe that these guys are just a wheel's off group when every conservative and religous leader I have heard today has condemend these guys?

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Had a date with a 7th day adventist last night

by Brocephus in

i had a date with a seventh day adventist, was interesting to compare childhood traumas.

the best was her stories about the day she let the jw's in the house and her dad whipped out his bible and had a "discussion".

i told her imagine having to dress up like a funeral director and walk around with the dubs... i got a sympathy kiss out of it... lol.

Brocephus

Ha ha.... she said it still jacks with her cuz on Saturday they could not watch TV or do anything but stare at the walls and argue with JW's that banged on the door.....

Funny you should mention Mormon. I had a young chap come into the pub last week I was at. He was real trendy with long hair, piercings, tattoes and all. He was a real critical, sarcastic asshole. I was just about ready to punch him when I said. What is your problem, if anyone would be accepting of different people I would think it would be you. He said, "Sorry maybe it's cuz I was raise a Mormom" I said, "Jehovah's Witness" We high fived and stayed up till 2 AM buying eachother shots before we got in a fight with some guy messing with his girl... It was a neat experience. Yes I won the fight and got the bastard banned that was jacking with my new buddy.

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Losing the war on Facebook

by Brocephus in

ok this is weird i am noticing more and more jw's on facebook.

even an elder i know has started an account.

at first it seemed like it was just the "spiritually weak" who really don't care or do much field service.

Brocephus

I think that's what they are afraid of Undercover is people being able to complain with out the shepherds to qaush it.... Could you imagine.. Become a fan of "Field Service Sucks" or Become a Fan of "I wish I could date or go to college".... The anarchy!

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Had a date with a 7th day adventist last night

by Brocephus in

i had a date with a seventh day adventist, was interesting to compare childhood traumas.

the best was her stories about the day she let the jw's in the house and her dad whipped out his bible and had a "discussion".

i told her imagine having to dress up like a funeral director and walk around with the dubs... i got a sympathy kiss out of it... lol.

Brocephus

I had a date with a Seventh Day Adventist, was interesting to compare childhood traumas. The best was her stories about the day she let the JW's in the house and her Dad whipped out his bible and had a "discussion". I told her imagine having to dress up like a funeral director and walk around with the dubs... I got a sympathy kiss out of it... LOL

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Losing the war on Facebook

by Brocephus in

ok this is weird i am noticing more and more jw's on facebook.

even an elder i know has started an account.

at first it seemed like it was just the "spiritually weak" who really don't care or do much field service.

Brocephus

How long will it be before the Borg launches their own social networking site? That would be the logical thing and then they could tell everyone to shutdown their facebook accounts because the faithful and discreet slave had lovingly provided a way for Jehovah's people to stay in touch.

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Losing the war on Facebook

by Brocephus in

ok this is weird i am noticing more and more jw's on facebook.

even an elder i know has started an account.

at first it seemed like it was just the "spiritually weak" who really don't care or do much field service.

Brocephus

Ok this is weird I am noticing more and more JW's on Facebook. Even an Elder I know has started an account. At first it seemed like it was just the "spiritually weak" who really don't care or do much field service. Now it is seems other more stonger JW's are joining Face book. I ask them about it and they are like...well I just want to stay in touch with Family or someother excuse... Anyone else noticing any trending?

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Does anyone know about JW's in Africa

by Brocephus in

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i am seriously considering taking a leave of absence to travel to east africa, kenya, sudan or maybe tanzania.

i may be there volunteering with a secular organization or with a non-denomination christian ministry.

i got my story down here pat, raised a jw, told other christians evil hypocrites out for my blood, wandered the earth ingesting every drug i could find, had a moment and realized most christians are just like anyone else doing the best they can.

Brocephus

My question is do the JW's enjoy a better perception in Africa generally than here. Are the JW's considered like a Baptist or Methodist is here? Just kind of a different part of the chrisitian community or are they considered as being kind of out there like they are here?

Thanks Maputo for the info, can I ask did you go to East Africa at all?

Thanks Purps for the letter interesting.