It shows how isolated they are from public opinion to think that this message is appropriate for distribution. Either they are deliberately trying to provoke the community or they are just ignorant.
Posts by nugget
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42Jehovah's Witnesses post 'anti-gay' 'Harness Your Habits' leaflet in North Devon
by OrphanCrow injehovah's witnesses post 'anti-gay' 'harness your habits' leaflet in north devon.
devon and cornwall police have said a leaflet posted through doors in north devon isn't a crime – despite it advising gay people to "control their urges".the leaflet, entitled "how to harness your habits", was distributed in north devon by jehovah's witnesses and contains an article asking "what does the bible say about homosexuality?
"in it, the religious group states that "rejecting homosexuality" is completely different to "rejecting people of a different skin colour" and says their views are the same as people who "view smoking as harmful and even repugnant".it also compares gay people to animals, but says "unlike animals, they can choose not to act on their impulses".the journal was contacted by a reader, who wishes to remain anonymous, who felt "belittled" by the leaflet.
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August 12, 2016 BOE Re: Obtaining Video Equipment for Displaying Spiritual Programs
by wifibandit inaugust 12, 2016 to all bodies of elders in the united states branch territory re: obtaining video equipment for displaying spiritual programs.
spiritual_programs_video_equipment_kits-e.
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nugget
So it is all about the money, although the society will supply the equipment the publishers have to increase their donations to pay for it otherwise they can fund it themselves.
The society took the congregations money under the excuse that the resources would be pooled to help everyone, then they suggest that equipment is bought but it won't be funded with the existing money it has to be paid for with extra contributions. This means the congregation could be paying for this stuff forever when if they hadn't given their resources to the society they would have been able to pay for this outright. Some people must surely be asking where the money went. Repairs aren't funded, refurbs aren't funded, video equipment isn't funded so this pool of money is not being used for anything.
Exploitation described as appreciation.
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Oh the irony!!!!
by notsurewheretogo injust saw this pop up in my facebook...i laughed out loud in the office and people looked at me.. .
is it just me or is it very ironic to post that scripture with a picture of the hq?
because following men at hq is exactly what they do!.
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nugget
funny that you can be df'd for rejecting the GB but not for having doubts about the existence of God.
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Do you recognize?
by Gorbatchov ingorby has had a personal paradigm shift lately.. from one point to an other i "feel" and "think" different about the jw subject.. - no more interest in doctrine.
- no more interest in things that happen 100 years ago into an religion.. - no more taking statements too serious.
it doesn't matter me at all what a generation doctrine change is all about, it doesn't matter me at all that brother elder said "blablabla boe!".
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nugget
I get it and certainly have experienced the same feeling.
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New Field Service Report
by cognac inhas anyone seen this?
when did that happen?.
http://www.jw-archive.org/post/137681838624/new-service-report-jwinspirational.
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nugget
I suppose this reflects the new way of doing field service. They don't have the same booklets, brochures and magazines they used to since most are out of print.
What counts as an electronic placement? I suspect it will be a way of making it look as if there has been progress when in fact there has been none.
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'American Pickers' Star and her Jehovah's Witness upbringing
by jwleaks indanielle colby went from jehovah's witnesses to burlesque dancer to vintage decor goddess.
dallas news | by joy tipping.
january 30, 2014. .
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nugget
I like her on that show. I will watch it with renewed interest.
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Seen smoking a cigarette
by Godsendconspirator ini won't say i got "caught" because that would imply i was keeping my habit hidden.
i'm tired of constantly doing that with these guys.
yesterday, my friend and i were waiting for some people and decided to smoke a cigarette to pass the time.
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nugget
Nice way to reclaim your life. Being free to be yourself is liberating.
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Reading The Bible Again After Leaving
by pale.emperor inat the moment i dont beleive in anything.
im pretty much an open book, but my critical mind is very alert to bullshit.
but anyway i decided to re-read the bible with a non jw filter.. i researched online first which is supposed to be the best translation out there.
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nugget
reading the Bible without doctrine can be an interesting experience. I read the gospels and it was extremely enlightening. I would read with an elderly lady who had been a missionary for the methodist church. It was actually a pleasurable experience. When you are not constrained by reverence and fear of saying the wrong thing you can see some of the contradictions that previously you skipped over.
One example was Jesus saying to the pharasees they would see no more miracles. So I asked the lady whether they missed the miracle of Jesus's resurrection, the opening of the graves at his death, the sky darkening, the curtain to the most holy ripping. Had Jesus told a lie? I did suggest that perhaps they would see these things but fail to appreciate the significance of them. He also told a woman her deeds would be remembered but her name wasn't included in the account. It was refreshing to read critically.
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CLAM Video: Aug 22-28 2016 – “Jehovah Will Care for Our Needs”
by Nicholaus Kopernicus inthis video showed a married brother with three children living in a nice domicile and working full time.
his employer demands that he change his working pattern such that it conflicts with his being able to attend wt meetings at the weekend.
the brother decides not to yield to his employer’s demand and is thus dismissed.. the brother seeks for work very actively over a significant period but without any alternative being found.
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nugget
It seems to peddle the same myths. The contribution box has no benefit for those in the local hall since the money disappears into the societies black hole. If a brother or sister is facing financial difficulty they are very much on their own.
When we started fading we were in dire financial straights we were offered a loan by a brother which was extremely unusual. He was a good friend and we turned it down since we knew that if he was aware of our position he wouldn't have offered so we would be taking his money under false pretenses. He also had a daughter who was df'd and struggling and we felt it was wrong for us to take money when she needed it more. We appreciated the offer especially a it was so rare for people to be generous in this way in the organisation. There is no procedure or policy for helping the needy or unfortunate as any act of charity is seen as a distraction individuals have to be moved to acts of generosity.
However in general the society takes it doesn't give. Money is spent to benefit the organisation it is invested in property. Loss making aspects are scaled down or sold off which is why printed material has been drastically cut and branch offices sold. People are there to serve not to be a drain.
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Can’t cope with being disfellowshipped…..Need some advice
by xxBettyBoopxx inthis site is great, i have been lurking for a while now.
but i can’t get reinstated and have used some of the advice already given.. i was df’d many months ago and go to all the meetings and do all the preparation for the meetings, but the jc committee keep refusing me.
tomorrow at the clam meeting i am puting yet another letter in and will be called for another dreadful jc meeting.. 1. what can i say to the elders to show that i am truly repentant?.
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nugget
I can understand the pressure to return especially if you have family who are believers. The recent assembly has reinforced the message that if you are df'd family members must shun you. What the family rarely appreciates is how hard some people work to get reinstated but forgiveness is withheld. If you have challenged the authority of the elders in some way it will take a lot longer to get reinstated than if you have committed a sin. Holy spirit is not involved in their decision.They are men and will be influenced by many things and are not exempt from petty vindictiveness or loyalty to friends.
I would recommend that you step off the treadmill and take some time out and examine the religion to see if this effort is worthwhile and whether they are worthy of the effort you are making. JWfacts and JWsurvey are good places to start.
We are so conditioned into thinking that they are the route to salvation sometimes we do not question whether this is the case. Be a Borean and check out beliefs and doctrines before putting yourself through contnued mental abuse.