from paragraph 10. in keeping with jesus pattern of feeding many through the hands of a few.
...once or twice is a proven pattern that's relatable 2000 years later?
are they being serious.
Once or twice is a pattern are you serious? Do they take away the dictionaries when they start writing for the Watchtower Society.
The Dictionary definition is : Consistent and recurring characteristic or trait that helps in the identification of a phenomenon or problem.
One occurance is not consistent rather it is an abberation or break from the normal pattern of behaviour.
2014 theocratic ministry school workbook!
(158 pages).
.send space (click the link by the blue arrow.
It makes sense to put all the relevent material together rather than get the congregation to bring 4 or 5 books to the meeting. It also means they can rewrite material so it is in line with new doctrine rather than risk people bringing old books to the meeting with old light.
It also means that the faithful are less inclined to go off on a tangent and do their own research.
The expression workbook also gives the impression of something compulsory that must be completed the underlying message is "we have made it easier for you to find the material you need, there is no excuse for not completing the asigned tasks."
They could have called it a guide or study aid but they have called it a work book. That says everything you need to know about this religion.
i went with some coworkers to a bar and got very wasted.
has anybody else experienced blacked out drunkess..
never but then I never saw the point. However everyone is different I hope you had good time.
i went to meeting sunday with the family to sit thru drivel of public talk and wt.
i actually held a wt and followed along!
like most here was able to pick out all the lies, deceptions and utter rediculousness of wt trying to say..."we didn't have it right before and we admitt it, but boy, we sure got it right now, even though we never have had anything right before".....you know....so fast forward to dinner with my sadly very mentally ill mother, who for lack of any intellect in the past was a very emotionally, mentally and physically abusive to me and my siblings, and a mental specimen of exactly what wt wants out of its adherents, leans to me and says, "the wt lately has been admitting how they have had things wrong in the past, it really is refreshing to see the changes which tell us how close we are.
It is almost impossible to reason with someone who is indoctrinated. They never listen and they can't process the logical argument that contradicts with their world view. My mum is a prime example, you think you are getting somewhere and then she says "Jehovah will sort it out in his own time."
The society has programmed their drones so well it is sad to watch.
attention all uk congregations: .
the december 15th 2013 study edition contains a study article which will be used to 'prime' the sheep for fleecing in 2014 - in order to finance the new uk branch complex.. for those who are prepared to speak up on behalf of their hard pressed brothers and sisters, raise your hand and ask one relevant question before the elders' probable resolution/s - either to send a chunk of your congregation's bank balance to mill hill, or for each publisher to 'pledge' as much as they can;.
"can the body of elders explain to the congregation why the new branch isn't being self- financed by the miions gained from the sale of all the london properties?
The Watchtower Society sits on millions but has a callous disregard for the millions of people it keeps impoversihed. It could self fund the buildiing but they would prefer to take more money from the congregations.
They have to keep Mill Hill running and printing whilst they build they will then transfer the equipment across and then sell the London buildings. The build will need to be funded first. The society could take out a short term loan but why should they when there are people willing to throw money at them no questions asked. As they are only paying for materials not labour the new facilities will be built for a fraction of the cost of any commercial build.
The sickening thing is that they are not asking to borrow from the congregations they are taking from them and when the London properties are sold they will not be giving anything back they will be rubbing their hands and making pure profit.
i never was a jw, and in many ways my interest was academic.
i have known, and know, some jws and ex-iws and know something of (but not personally) the effects that wtbts has on people.
the effects, imho, are not positive.
If a religion demands certain sacrifices from it's followers even to the point that they die for the cause then it has to be worthy of that sacrifice. If it is unwilling to be challenged and tested then it has no right to demand alliegence or respect.
one of the families in the hall called me last night and let another piece of the puzzle out.
apparently there was another family that we don't even know who had gotton a phone call from these jerk off elders down here questioning them about us and what they knew.
(anything negative).
This is like the Salem Witch trials where a small number of people revel in their authority and use it to abuse others. They move from one victim to another and like a dog with a bone they will not give up until they get what they want.
The fact that the JC was unsuccessful does not mean that they won't keep harassing others in an attempt to get what they want.
You either have to accept that this is not a level playing field and fight the inevitable causing you stress and anguish or walk away show them how irrelevent they are to you and your life. These men live in a small world where they are able to bully other people and puff themselves up because the organisation enables them to do so. They have an inflated view of their own importance and are out of control like petty bullies in school. The biggest power you have is to demonstrate that their opinion is of no interest to you, that they have no power over you. If they try to talk to you or invite you to a JC say no I have better things to do. If they threaten then advise them that this is now a legal matter and they should under no circumstances contact you or continue to harrass you or they may be financially liable for distress caused.
I still remember the stunned silence when the elder called me to tell me the outcome of my JC (which I didn't attend) He said I need to speak to you. My response was "No you don't" and I put the phone down. It was great taking back the power and control.
i think as things get real tuff for the governing body that the build up of stress from dealing with a corporation founded on lies and manipulation of people that is comming to a head and all the lawsuits and possible criminal prosecution and the day today pressure of having all your decision back fire on you.. the final stage of wishful thinking is the nightmare stage where the whole delusion falls apart.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/wishful_thinking.
i'm thinking just like hitler killed himself rather than face life anymore, that some on the gb may reach that stage..
You have to feel a level of empathy and remorse for all the suffering you cause. These people have a swinging brick instead of a heart they really don't care at all.
should a female publisher wear a headcovering if she is accompanied by a male publisher at a door step bible study?
when a female publisher conducts a regular ,scheduled bible study and a male kingdom publisher is present, she should wear a head covering.(1cor.
11:3-10)the july 15, 2002 issue of the watchtower, page 27, explains: this is a pre arranged session of teaching where the one conducting the study actually presides.
Stupid, this is when a rule becomes ridiculous and self fulfilling. I have seen sisters put a tea towel on their head to say a prayer because a young brother was in attendance at a mid week meeting for field service. Does God really think that it is more respectful to say a prayer with a cleaning cloth, hanky or random piece cloth on your head?
I used to find this the most annoying rule even more annoying than the stand up or sit down for the National anthem.
i know there are exceptions to this (by good-hearted jws), but has anyone else noticed how some jws (even those who are pios, elders, etc.
) neglect the needs of their elderly parents?
(what i have seen is some jws hiding behind the fact that they are very busy in spiritual matters, too busy, to help their elderly parents with chores around their house, yet they find plenty of time for their own selfish pursuits.
One elderly sister was in hospital for an extended period and despite pleas from the platform she had few visitors. She was practically blind and was in a side room at the hospital. She had no company, couldn't watch telly and only saw nursing staff when they brought meals and did routine care. It was like being in prison. I was truly shocked when I visited and realised that this poor woman was spending days on her own with no entertainment and no company.
My mum is not attending meetings as she can barely make it from her bed to her day chair, she has no visitors although plenty of family to boss around.
Once someone is no longer fit and active they are put to one side and forgotten. Witnesses have so much pointless work to do they don't want to take on any additional responsibilities. People are not seen as people but as how spiritual they are and how much they contribute to the work etc. This is a religion that strips people of their humanity.
