yet another visit from jw's at our door, demanding to speak to only my husband and claiming to be friends of "his family".
it has reached the point that i contacted the sherriff's department and was informed to sent a certified letter to the local kingdom hall.. dh hasn't been a "witness" since his teen years.
i had a falling out with the in-laws (avid jw's) over them hitting our daughter while we were on vacation visiting them.
He's claiming she is not behind these visits
I can't help wondering if he isn't behind the visits. He's acting like he's mentally in the Kingdom Hall, even if he isn't physically there. I can't say for sure this is the case with your DH, but there's a saying among volunteer firemen: "When the going gets rough, you revert to your training." His training was at the Kingdom Hall. Keep that in mind.
julian started his freshman year at jenison high school this year.
he has played trumpet in their highly awarded band programs since 6th grade.
he was going to go home to live with his mother, when he changed his mind and begged to stay and participate in their marching band.. jenison marching band is widely recognized and has won many awards over the years.
Wow, that's great! Tell Julian congratulations for the fine performance and hard work.
i received this and am passing it on email.
(nyc) area by jehovah's witnesses.
god in this project, too.. .
Ummm ... and who, actually, is going to pay for this literature, and these Bibles?
An excellent question! (even if rhetorical)
blogger l. d. ablo (say that out loud) appreciates the watchtower's preaching work:.
"but what about jehovahs witnesses, or jws as they are called?
it seems like i would hate them too, right?
Blogger L. D. Ablo (say that out loud) appreciates the Watchtower's preaching work:
"But what about Jehovah’s Witnesses, or “JW’s” as they are called? It seems like I would hate them too, right?
Don’t I hate Jehovah? And don’t they witness for Jehovah?
Yes, and, well, no. Not really."
** Please note: This is the humor category. If you don't appreciate satire and sarcasm, don't read the link (or anything else beelzeblogger posts). **
the other driver turned left in front of me and i hit him hard.
my car is a total mess.
i'm not sure if they are going to total it.
I'm glad that you're safe! I'm sorry your car is totalled, but glad you're still around to get another one.
it's time to stop saying that jehovah's witnesses do not accept blood transfusions.
it just isn't true any longer.
i have posted documentary evidence of jws world wide accepting whole platelets , whole plasma, whole white blood cells, their own whole blood after it being stored up to six hours, and evidence of them saying they are "very happy" that the courts ordered the transfusion of their children saving their lives.
TheofficialWatchtowerwebsitehasmanyarticles that show the blood policy remains in place. It's noteworthy that on their "medical care" page (the first link), blood is the most prominent issue. While they speak disingenously about blood being a "conscience matter", the articles leave no doubt about what conclusion your "trained christian conscience" should make. They have changed the wording to create "plausible deniability"; they have not changed the teaching, and the Hospital Laision Committee is still in business.
i just came across this on another thread with pictures/photos ,is this for real ?
i couldnt beleive my eyes or ears?.
the control that this organization has over it`s members... is ..is ... well it`s a cult !!
Why can the African dude wear a dress to Bethel?
Would they turn Prince Charles away for improper attire?
taken from a closed jw facebook group:.
"the kingdom hall is my university, jehovah is my professor, jesus is my instructor, the holy spirit is my protector, the angels are my support system, the worldwide brotherhood are my class mates, the bible is my text book, trials & temptations are my exams, finding lost sheep is my assignment, prayer is my attendance, life in paradise is my future degree, and doing jehovah's will is my motto.
enroll today!!!
(finishing up for N.drew)
There was only room for 144,000 and ALL THE SPOTS ARE TAKEN, and no matter how much tuiton you pay YOU STILL AREN'T GIVING ENOUGH!
this has been nagging at me a little bit; i left 10 years ago, but am not df'd as far as i know.
i recognize the fact that this organization has no authority over me so would not bother with a letter just for them to clean up their records.. but to obey the bible command, is it enough to no longer be a part of it, or is it important to show god where you stand with a formal act of withdrawal from the organization?
what are your thoughts?.
But to obey the Bible command, is it enough to no longer be a part of it, or is it important to show God where you stand with a formal act of withdrawal from the organization?
You show God what you are and aren't a part of by how you live, not by sending a letter that will sit in a file folder. "If, you love me, you will keep my commandments" (John 24:15). That tells God where you stand.
hi all, i've posted here before about my daughter's desire to get baptized as a jw and me attempting to prevent that, and the worst has happened: she's fallen in love and going full steam ahead with this thing.
i won't bore you with my feelings on the matter, if she's happy, i'm happy (and i really hope she's happy) but it just crossed my mind: if my daughter and her husband are jw's, will her family be able to go to the wedding?
what about socializing in general?
I've been to a half dozen or so, while I was married to a JW.
It would be nice if they had more than one script for the "wedding talk".
Most of the receptions were "dry"; the only exception I remember was one held at home instead of the Kingdom Hall.
Wardrobe expectations are the same as Conventions and meetings during the CO visit: suits and ties for the gents, modest dresses or skirts complete with hose for ladies, children dressed like miniature adults, and dress shoes for everybody.
