i always think about the thousands of jw's who have lost thier lives over the years by refusing blood transfusions, but sometimes i forget about all those poor witnesses who died in concentration camps during ww2.
when i was a jw i would comfort myself with the thought that although those brothers suffered, they were doing it for jehovah.
now i realise what a needless, tragic waste of precious human life that really was it makes me so sad.
That's a really interesting excerpt bluecanary, he certainly makes a good point IMO. I like the part where he says 'For i feel sure our Good Shepherd does not take kindly to martyrs and looks on their sacrifice as a mockery of His gift for life.' That is the same point many of us often make on this forum in regard to the blood doctrine.
BorgHater x
i always think about the thousands of jw's who have lost thier lives over the years by refusing blood transfusions, but sometimes i forget about all those poor witnesses who died in concentration camps during ww2.
when i was a jw i would comfort myself with the thought that although those brothers suffered, they were doing it for jehovah.
now i realise what a needless, tragic waste of precious human life that really was it makes me so sad.
I get so mad at the thought of all those wasted lives, i can't imagine how i would feel if i had lost a loved one through this disgusting policy.
Humanist - you were indeed very lucky to have had such a skilled and sympathetic surgen, the outcome could easily have been different. I agree completely with with your thoughts on the way the WT is probably heading towards phasing out the blood ban and then wriggling out of any responsibility. For the sake of all the ordinary jw's still trapped in this cult i hope they do lift the ban, but i also hope the decision will come back to bite the WBTS in the backside when they start getting sued left right and centre.
BorgHater x
i always think about the thousands of jw's who have lost thier lives over the years by refusing blood transfusions, but sometimes i forget about all those poor witnesses who died in concentration camps during ww2.
when i was a jw i would comfort myself with the thought that although those brothers suffered, they were doing it for jehovah.
now i realise what a needless, tragic waste of precious human life that really was it makes me so sad.
I always think about the thousands of jw's who have lost thier lives over the years by refusing blood transfusions, but sometimes i forget about all those poor witnesses who died in concentration camps during WW2. When i was a jw i would comfort myself with the thought that although those brothers suffered, they were doing it for Jehovah. Now i realise what a needless, tragic waste of precious human life that really was it makes me so sad. There is so much blood on the hands of the WBTS that if there is a God i really wouldn't want to be in their shoes on judgement day!
BorgHater x
I hate it when elders take it upon themselves to start making up rules. In one cong my mum was in years ago a CO told the sisters they shouldn't wear trousers at all, ever, even when not at meetings! What a twat! Apparently people complained and he did get reprimanded. I should think so too.
BorgHater x
firstly, thank god i found this forum!
i've spent the better part of today while my kids were in school reading many threads.. some background...i am in my mid 30s, married, 2 kids.
i was born and raised a jw...came from "good" stock...elders, pioneers, etc.
Oh and my dad recently bought me the New International Version of the bible as a present. I've had a flick through and it's really clear and very nice to read (and that's coming from an agnostic lol). I don't have a lot of theological knowledge as regards translations so that's all i can say really.
BorgHater x
firstly, thank god i found this forum!
i've spent the better part of today while my kids were in school reading many threads.. some background...i am in my mid 30s, married, 2 kids.
i was born and raised a jw...came from "good" stock...elders, pioneers, etc.
Hi and welcome, it's good to have you here. It's great you found this forum, you will find a lot of support
My mum is in a silmilar situation where she still believes in God and the bible and wanted to go to a church. She found a local Baptist church and went there for the first time last week. She loved it. The people were very kind without being in the least pushy. They do loads of charity work and have lots of social events and she has made a few friends already. I'm agnostic myself, but i totally support her in this because she deserves to be around people who treat her with kindness and respect. The jw's want you to believe there is nowhere else to go, but that's bull...there is life after the Watchtower. However, it's not good to rush things when you first leave the jw's as your head will be all over the place. Chill out and give yourself a break from all things religious for a bit and in time you will find somewhere you belong.
I know you may lose many of your friends and it's a scary thought, but you can't put a price on freedom. The fact that your hubby has expressed doubts in the past bodes well for you, just give him some time. I don't usually have much to give in the way of advice to people, but i hope it helps a little :)
BorgHater x
happified is a real watchtower word(tm), by the way!.
if you want to give the wts credit for anything, then at least give them credit for their remarkably simple solution to every ill suffered by mankind.. it is a "one size fits all" solution and might be part of the appeal the wts has attracting people who have a hard time with reason and common sense.. they won't specifically tell you what that solution is, though.
if they did, they would even get less converts than they get now, and currently they ain't gettin' many.
Oh Farkel, I laughed so much, now my tummy hurts!
BorgHater x
another gem from the same edition - article to be studied december 28 - january 3 (which most will miss lol coz of summer vacation) entitled "what do your prayers say about you?
" page 6 para 19 reads:.
19 when we are being represented in public prayer, we need to display reverential "fear of god.
It doesn't matter how they act during a prayer, if God is out there he's not listening to them anyway, stupid bastards. Their prayers are going straight to Satan i reckon...ironic ain't it?
BorgHater
thought this one was quite creepy - the article to be studied january 11-17 "treasure your place in the congregation", page 13 para 5 reads (italics mine):.
"the spirit that now operates in the sons of disobedience" is so widespread that it is like the air we breathe.
(eph.
Yes this is creepy. But it shows the internet has got them rattled...there seems to be a lot of articles like this recently. Now i'm out of the cult this kind of blatant manipulation and mind control jumps off the page...still can't believe i didn't see it before.
BorgHater x
on the handy ladies thread, i noticed that loubelle mentioned changing tyres..
it's t-i-r-e.. also, a car has a hood - not bonnet.. and, it's organization - not organisation.. sheesh!.
sylvia.
the worlds first edible femidom? eeuw! hehe
BorgHater x
