a common thing that jws point to as proof of god's blessing is the supposed cooperation between people of many different backgrounds.
however, i think there should be a distinction drawn between collaborations that are performed through true tolerance and open-mindedness towards another's point of view, and collaborations that are the result of a high level of conformity by its participants.. the former sort can be seen, for example, in the un, which while not perfect, i believe does try its best to foster true cooperation between people of all nations.
the latter of sort of cooperation, however, is more akin to the type found in communist dictatorships or countries controlled predominantly by a single religion which doesn't care to protect the rights of those in the religious minority.
I think it can be more difficult for a group of JWs to work collaboratively with non-JWs.
Your mentioning this made me stop and think. And, I would tend to agree with you that JW's have a sort of conformity based on uniformity that would clash with non-JW mindsets. JWs like to think that they can collaborate with others, but really anything they are encouraged to do will be for the benefit of the 0rganization ultimately and completely.
i've been watching "the handmaid's tale" and while disturbing i found it to be doubly so because i kept thinking "if the jws ever got control of a country is this what it would look like?
" especially when it comes to the treatment of women as mere property.
.
Any fanatical religion seems to always end up looking and behaving alike no matter what God they claim to worship.
(It's so uncannily demonic ;- )
a close friend of mine who is pimo (only staying in for family reasons) in a neighboring congregation called me in tears tonight saying her dad (elder) is telling her he is seriously considering reporting her to her local elders and she could get disfellowshipped.. the reason?
because she is complicit in a gross sin, according to him, by going with her best friend (not a j.w.
) when the friend had an abortion.
Just to note in on this XJW argot word PIMO;
it means Physically In, Mentally Out,
does it not?
so yesterday was the wt on vows.. it spoke, in part about two vows.
the vow you make in dedication and the vow of marriage.
here's how it describes them.. the most important vow that a christian can make is the one with which he dedicates his life to jehovah.
Double standards are part and parcel of a WT controlled life.
Excellent topic, K99!
hello, all you damn dirty apostates!
please, allow me to join this community of diseased minds.
i have been lurking here for over 2 years and tonight i decided it's time to come out of the shadows.
Welcome SK!
Your experience resonates with mine on many points.
There will be good and bad days, but you are in a struggle that leads to freedom.
Best wishees!
hello every body!.
it's my thirst time here.
i'm verry glad to tell you my resignation as an elder in my local congregation.
It was liberating when I resigned, although it also brought a lot of changes in my relationships and interactions with other JWs. You really get to see what sort of friends you have developed over decades.
It is all about high status within the organization for some and this becomes quite obvious when you step down from responsibilities. Wherever the carcass is, there the vultures will gather.
hello there.. i just ordered the book coc, and will son recieve it.
does anyone have anything you want to mention about the book - perhaps some things you stumbled upon that might help me understand something more?
or maybe you have any thoughts you want to share regarding the book?
Can you tell us where you are ordering it from?
most churches can be thought of as social meeting places, a structure where congregations come together and share a common bond.
a “church” in tennessee, though, has taken togetherness to a whole new level.
nashville authorities say a building registered as a church has actually been hosting late-night swingers parties, where lewd acts have been taking place,.
Most churches can be thought of as social meeting places, a structure where congregations come together and share a common bond. A “church” in Tennessee, though, has taken togetherness to a whole new level. Nashville authorities say a building registered as a church has actually been hosting late-night swingers parties, where lewd acts have been taking place,
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/environment/article151962557.html.
a little girl sat on the edge of a dock in canada, and watched a sea lion who popped his head out of the water to take a look at the tourists.
seconds later, the sea lion pulled her into the water.
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/environment/article151962557.html
A little girl sat on the edge of a dock in Canada, and watched a sea lion who popped his head out of the water to take a look at the tourists. Seconds later, the sea lion pulled her into the water. A man immediately jumped in to rescue the girl. Both walked away unharmed. Junkin Media via AP
"fixe os olhos no premio" = "keep your eyes on the prize".
large screen tv in the background.. reading the bible from a mobile phone.. hand in pocket.. shoes unshined.. pants unhemmed and way too long.. "ontem foi minha primeira parte pela organizacao de jeova" =.
"yesterday was my first part for jehovah's organization".
"Fixe os olhos no premio" = "Keep your eyes on the prize"
Large screen TV in the background.
Reading the Bible from a mobile phone.
Hand in pocket.
Shoes unshined.
Pants unhemmed and way too long.
"Ontem foi minha primeira parte pela organizacao de Jeova" =
"Yesterday was my first part for Jehovah's Organization"
This is not your grandpa's organization any more.
