...or so the latest wt claims.
(may 15th pages 28-30).
it truly blows my mind that they can be this clueless about thier own pharisaical bent.. my favorite bit:.
It seems to be a sort of Freudian thing to do this, I noticed at the K.Hall that the ones with particular personal problems would answer giving advice on those very problems, or worse, give a talk on the subject.
Phizzy, this is so true!!!
TD, interesting points about the Jewish system - I hadn't thought of the punishment aspect of the Law requiring a more detailed interpretation.
...or so the latest wt claims.
(may 15th pages 28-30).
it truly blows my mind that they can be this clueless about thier own pharisaical bent.. my favorite bit:.
Hey 00Dad - feel free to add anything I've missed
While a JW may not be reproved or disfellowshipped for the following list of written or implied rules, should they do any of the following they will be viewed as 'weak' or 'bad association' in the congregation.
Extracurricular school activities
Joining any organization other than theirs
Bringing a recording device or taking notes during a judicial committee
Education beyond high school unless it’s for the WT’s purposes
Getting a piercing anywhere other than the earlobes
Tattoos
Accepting a blood transfusion
Giving blood
Eating foods with ‘by-products’ in the ingredients, esp. hot dogs
Celebrating any holiday or birthday, including Thanksgiving and Mother’s/Father’s Day
Yoga
Masturbation
Certain sexual acts even with your spouse
Mentioning a disfellowshipped person in a prayer – even in private
Having your palm read
Serving in military service of any kind
Having a job at the UN
Reciting the pledge of allegiance, or local equivalent
Children must abstain from anything involving any holiday at school or elsewhere
Voting
Running for class President
Carrying a firearm, even as a policeman or security guard (some areas are OK with hunting, however)
Dating or marrying a non-Witness
Dating before the age of 18
Breaking off an engagement
Divorcing your spouse if they’ve committed adultery but you’ve had sex with them after they’ve confessed
Attending another church
Hang gliding
Sky diving
Bungee jumping
Paint ball
Smoking or chewing tobacco
Owning a cross, whether as decoration or as a piece of jewellery
Maintaining friendships with non-JWs
Studying the Bible or Watchtower literature in small groups in someone’s home If you're getting married in a Kingdom Hall, only WT music is permitted (no classical pieces allowed to walk down the aisle)
Wearing trousers to bethel, a meeting or an assembly if you’re a woman
Wearing short skirts at any time (anything above the kneecap)
Wearing ankle length skirts to JW functions
Wearing a skirt made of denim to JW functions (including a bethel visit)
Growing a beard if you’re a man
Sideburns for men must be kept short
Wearing anything other than a white shirt if you’re a man giving a talk
Men giving talks must wear suits – no sport jackets
Women giving talks can only be in twos and speak to one another, never from a lectern
The length of men’s hair must not grow past the top of their shirt collar
Reading anything deemed to be ‘apostate’ Owning a Ouija board
Hypnosis - whether as a therapy tool or for entertainment
Dying your hair if you’re a man
Wearing makeup of any kind if you’re a man, unless you’re ‘acting’ in a drama at a convention
Attending a congregation other than the one assigned to you based on where you live without approval
Stringing lights on your residence for decoration
Costume parties – even if only JW’s are present
Hiring a magician to perform at a wedding
Saying hello to a disfellowshipped person
Questioning doctrine
Not turning in a spouse, family member or friend to the elders if any of the above is violated
one thing that i have always noticed even when i was a jw is that the jw org has lots and lots and lots of rules for allsorts of stupid petty rules which make no difference.
when you read the bible you see how they are clearly in the wrong here and are acting like the pharisees themselves, who imposed so much pressure on others to conform to the law.
am i missing something here!?!?
You are essentially balking at what is the custom here in North America
lol...what century are you in, Eggy?
...or so the latest wt claims.
(may 15th pages 28-30).
it truly blows my mind that they can be this clueless about thier own pharisaical bent.. my favorite bit:.
one thing that i have always noticed even when i was a jw is that the jw org has lots and lots and lots of rules for allsorts of stupid petty rules which make no difference.
when you read the bible you see how they are clearly in the wrong here and are acting like the pharisees themselves, who imposed so much pressure on others to conform to the law.
am i missing something here!?!?
oh and I almost forgot...
The elders in the congregation are being led by God's spirit
Really? Are you sure about that? Does that fall into the 'spirit inspired' or 'spirit directed' category? Either way, if what you say is true then there shouldn't be any errors made whatsoever when it comes to how judicial matters are handled. They should 'know' without debate or disagreement among themselves the way to act and if a mistake is made, then the elder making it should be immediately removed because clearly this one is not being 'led by God's spirit'. By extension, any CO who appointed this one should also be removed for the same reason. It's a slippery slope, yes?
one thing that i have always noticed even when i was a jw is that the jw org has lots and lots and lots of rules for allsorts of stupid petty rules which make no difference.
when you read the bible you see how they are clearly in the wrong here and are acting like the pharisees themselves, who imposed so much pressure on others to conform to the law.
am i missing something here!?!?
Oh Eggykins, you're so cute when your head is up your butt. No rule on beards? Any brother who has a beard can't give a part on the platform or even pass mikes - this happened to my ex husband. And yes, a sister can show up at the occasional meeting wearing slacks and probably nothing will be said but she certainly can't do one of the little skits that they relegate women to (because a scripted conversation spoken into microphones isn't teaching after all). Let that same sister wear slacks more than a few meetings in a row however, and she will be approached and reminded of how sisters should dress. And kneecaps are apparently very seductive because that kind of skirt will make a woman look 'worldly'.
Come on, just admit that it's all about appearances with the religion you hold so dear to your heart. Come on, admit it already.
...or so the latest wt claims.
(may 15th pages 28-30).
it truly blows my mind that they can be this clueless about thier own pharisaical bent.. my favorite bit:.
Too right, 00Daddio. Somewhere on a thread around here I compiled a (probably incomplete) list of all of the rules, whether written or implied and it's frightening when you see them all in a row...yeesh how did I ever not see that this was a cult for so long?
...or so the latest wt claims.
(may 15th pages 28-30).
it truly blows my mind that they can be this clueless about thier own pharisaical bent.. my favorite bit:.
...or so the latest wt claims.
(may 15th pages 28-30).
it truly blows my mind that they can be this clueless about thier own pharisaical bent.. my favorite bit:.
Total BS, Taterdoll.
And the conclusion of the article poses this question:
"Reflect on the contrast between Jesus’ teaching and that of the Pharisees. Do you see ways in which you could improve? If so, why not resolve to do so?"
How about calling on the GB being resolved to improve on letting men grow beards if they want to or women wearing trousers to the KH or using a recording device at a committee meeting? (I could go on and on because the rules are plenty and diverse)
...or so the latest wt claims.
(may 15th pages 28-30).
it truly blows my mind that they can be this clueless about thier own pharisaical bent.. my favorite bit:.
