Posts by Cthulhu

because i work and am a full time student, i do not often have time to welcome each of you individually, but i want to take this opportunity to say "greetings" and that you are most encouraging.. .

By how many new names I see here. It seems like there are newbies every day. Because I work and am a full time student, I do not often have time to welcome each of you individually, but I want to take this opportunity to say "Greetings" and that you are most encouraging.

Cthulhu

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I'm not sure how long I can stay married to the Witnesses

by wifeofjw in

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i don't post often, but i lurk a lot.

i have fonund the information to be helpful and encouraging.. however, i'm not sure how much longer i can take being married to the jw's.. i have a wonderful husband, but he believes everything this cult tells him.

most recently he has decided that because the end is near we don't have to worry about our bills.

Cthulhu

I'm sure this is a silly question, but have you talked to him about your concerns?

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What TV shows do you like to watch?

by mamalove in

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now that it is winter, i am staying in a little....got a new tv for christmas so it's rather nice.

i never used to watch tv much.. what do you like to watch?.

i do like modern family on wed night on abc.

Cthulhu

Weeds

Southpark

Breaking Bad

Seinfeld

Big Love

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Reminder to the faithful slave

by bobld in

wt 2000. six convincing lines of evidence.. sixth-number of anointed disciples of christ is dwindling,some will still be on earth when the great tribulation begins.most of the remnant are quite elderly..........................the number has been getting smaller.they are now 10 years older or quite elderly.. b. .

Cthulhu

I, for one, find itsacult's comments wonderful in their simplicity, as it really does often boil down to that statement. However, on the note of the thread itself, it does seem rather amusing that this particular line of evidence that had so often been used in meeting after meeting can no longer be forced down the throats of those in attendance.

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Introduction

by dontplaceliterature in

before i begin my introductory post, i would like to mention that a number of my initial comments here may be viewed by several of you as watchtower apologist or as sympathetic to the views of the jehovahs witnesses.

the last thing i want to do is incite a flame war regarding my legitimacy or intentions in joining this forum.

mostly, i would describe myself as on the fence.

Cthulhu

Welcome,

Shortly before I left, within a year of it anyhow, my entire focus was on "the love," as this was about the only thing left to hang on to. After all, "all you need is love." But then I had a very, you may say, life changing thought. If I stuck around and played along, I would be supporting a number of things I didn't agree with and a few that I simply COULD NOT any longer advocate. For instance, the blood issue. Were I to stick around, going door-to-door and not even placing any literature, but just sharing generic encouraging thoughts from the Bible itself, I could still attract people who may one day be baptised and eventually allow their spouse or child(ren) to die over a ridiculous doctrine. What if I didn't go out in service at all, but still felt obligated to contribute to the worldwide work? That support could lead to the same outcome. What if I just went inactive and showed up at most meetings with a Bible and a smile? Seeing another "happy" person there might be just enough to keep someone else locked in. You see, I simply couldn't lend any support to an organization that has been responsible for the deaths of so many people. Debatable doctrine aside (Trinity, hellfire, 144,000, Paradise, etc.) this one IS of life and death importance.

As for reading material, were I to suggest anything, I would urge you to read Combatting Cult Mind Control by S. Hassan and 1984 by G. Orwell. Of all the things I read before exiting, 1984 hit me the hardest. In that book lies very powerful illustration which, irronically, is so highly recommended as a teaching tool among the Witnesses.

Again, welcome. I hope you find your time here interesting, informative, and enjoyable.

Cthulhu

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EXCELLENT interview on Satanism!

by Cthulhu in

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http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/krcl/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1728684/radioactive/radioactive!.nov.19.church.of.satan.

Cthulhu

It's a long interview, running just shy of an hour, but very informational and its source is none other than the High Priest of the Church of Satan, Peter Gilmore.

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EXCELLENT interview on Satanism!

by Cthulhu in

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http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/krcl/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1728684/radioactive/radioactive!.nov.19.church.of.satan.

Cthulhu

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/krcl/news.newsmain/article/1/0/1728684/RadioActive/RadioActive!.Nov.19.Church.of.Satan

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Long distance relationships sucks :(

by Newborn in

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longing for boyfriend and feeling sad today .

and not sure we can see each other for the holidays.... .

Cthulhu

I understand. Mine is about 1700 miles away.