"Many forms of Christianity use the carrot and stick""
"JWs just use a different carrot and stick to control their believers".
Just different forms of control. Methods. Instilling fear in them ,,, infantilizing & the demands of the organization.
"Many forms of Christianity use the carrot and stick""
"JWs just use a different carrot and stick to control their believers".
Just different forms of control. Methods. Instilling fear in them ,,, infantilizing & the demands of the organization.
uh, i wonder if that is true... hearing this from friends within bethel... gonna laugh my ass of if they change this....
This is because we alllllll know.
In such high regard they hold down to that two witnesses rule. Right?
There has to be ''two present".
uh, i wonder if that is true... hearing this from friends within bethel... gonna laugh my ass of if they change this....
Balaamsass2;
""When mom went to the hospital last time, we simply didn't tell anyone.".
Excellent.
But just a heads up. To my knowledge two local elders who serve on HLCs,,, from what I understand are known to go to hospitals and check lists of recently admitted patients to the hospital.
They do this on weekends, or evenings or whenever they can. To track down recently admitted JW patients to hospitals.
Not telling anybody might work. But I know elders do this to form HLCs then JC's to get you.
Just a heads up.
Great thread.
Its all " carrot and stick" mentality
For the "we are all in a race"... Which will never END!!!
Just move those goalposts!!
it's been a long time since i last posted here.
however in light of recent changes i have thought a bit about things and have come to the conclusion that the society might.
.. use the "evil slave" argument.
Edlogan:
"The question remains, who gave them the authority? Nobody did".
Actually, they did.
it's been a long time since i last posted here.
however in light of recent changes i have thought a bit about things and have come to the conclusion that the society might.
.. use the "evil slave" argument.
Because the $heeples are under mind control.
And as long as the Borg can do that,,the society can make them believe anything.
I agree 100% with the others on this thread.
uh, i wonder if that is true... hearing this from friends within bethel... gonna laugh my ass of if they change this....
Um,, its not for the benefit of the relative of a friend or family.
Its what's at stake for the Borg.
People's lives and feelings take a back seat and are an afterthought.
" no apology is necessary"
Remember?
uh, i wonder if that is true... hearing this from friends within bethel... gonna laugh my ass of if they change this....
Vidiot just nailed it!!!!
""""....depend on which course of action will give them the most ( or least) legal and financial trouble.""
Thats what I keep talking about.
hello, i’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice.
i was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).. i recently returned and have a bible study.
was reinstated about a year ago.
But then again NOT everyone out ''there" wants to like you either or befriend you either.
The jws claim that there is this international " Christian brother hood". Not really so,,,its by their actions. Shunning policy,,, cliqueyness. You know what I mean. The same things exist out "there" too.
Making friends takes courage,. effort and time.
Please be patient. It will happen. It takes time.
Plan ahead. Plan & plan!!!
hello, i’ve just joined here and am hoping for some advice.
i was baptised a long time ago but left soon after (da).. i recently returned and have a bible study.
was reinstated about a year ago.
Plan. Plan. Plan. Plan,,, plan & plan.
Reach out to workmates,, neighbors. Go to a gym hang out with people at random at the shopping mall. Go to Starbucks!!
Sometimes,,, to have friends ,, you have to reach out and be a "friend".
I know., especially those who are born on the borg may lack social skills. But just socialize with neighbors or workmates. Spontaneous conversations,,friendships. Find a common ground & go from there.