when i was baptized as a child i remember quite well that there were six steps that one must take before getting baptized.
i recently looked up some articles on this subject on jw.org and the latest article says there are 9 steps.
they now include field service and going to the meetings as steps.
If it is the most important, getting married is most likely a close second, if a kid isn't old enough to contemplate marriage seriously, how can they be ready for baptism?
No, you've got it all wrong getting Married is no big deal but getting a driver's license is a very important decision.
when i was baptized as a child i remember quite well that there were six steps that one must take before getting baptized.
i recently looked up some articles on this subject on jw.org and the latest article says there are 9 steps.
they now include field service and going to the meetings as steps.
When I was baptized as a child I remember quite well that there were six steps that one must take before getting baptized. I recently looked up some articles on this subject on jw.org and the latest article says there are 9 steps. They now include field service and going to the meetings as steps. Which is odd the biblical account of the Ethiopian eunuch never mentions that he did any of those things before his baptism. That is a side point I found interesting.
The real point is that many of these steps cannot reasonably be made by a child.
For these reasons I believe child baptisms made before the age of maturity (whatever that is for each country) are invalid and it is cruel to hold someone hostage to a choice made so early and often for the wrong reasons.
after mentally awakening to the idea that jws don't have the truth i strangely found myself delving into all encompassing conspiracy theories.
not that i believed them but something about them seemed quite fascinating.
i was especially drawn to the idea of a new world order/one world government.
the music is somewhat different than in traditional jw-video clips.. https://sammankomst.org/#/video/tirsdag.mp4/forberedelser%20-%20tisdag.
how many times did we have to hear this?
just another way to make you feel guilty for wanting to spend time improving yourself or enjoying life outside the organization.
to think of all the people that died waiting for the "real life" that is not coming is actually very sad and depressing.
Well the media is pretty intense, but being in a cult, wow, the assault on your cognitive ability is relentless.
I would always wonder "Why do we need so many books?" now I get it. I was never one for reading all of them though I figured if it was important we would study it eventually. LOL
If the believers wanted the normal things bad enough they would pursue them. That's the sad truth also. It is easier and less painful to stay.
Maybe it's also a fear of failure to avoid taking any real risks in life. Let's face it the definition of success in the org is pretty easy just show up and do what you're told.
how many times did we have to hear this?
just another way to make you feel guilty for wanting to spend time improving yourself or enjoying life outside the organization.
to think of all the people that died waiting for the "real life" that is not coming is actually very sad and depressing.
because of the may broadcast about how funds are down, our elders have been in their talks "encouraging" or pressuring everyone to donate more to the world wide work.. it freaks me out how we already give them a set amount of $600 a month, plus what is contributed by the congregation(usually $400 to $500 a month).
heck, our local congregation bank account even got below $500 for the first time this past may since i have been doing the accounts(4 years now).
for june, we raised a whopping $2400 to send into the branch.. the most amazing part, is that only a select few contribute on a regular basis every month.
after mentally awakening to the idea that jws don't have the truth i strangely found myself delving into all encompassing conspiracy theories.
not that i believed them but something about them seemed quite fascinating.
i was especially drawn to the idea of a new world order/one world government.
Sometimes you read conspiracy theories and think, there could be some truth in that, but most are probably greatly exaggerated...
one thing I'm convinced of is that we don't know a fraction of what really goes on between politics and big business, and how they are controlling a lot of events, world conflicts and regime change, financial markets etc
Yes, some strange things are going on many of which are being ignored by the media. Even if it is just a few powerful people with these ideas it's odd that the media never calls them out on it.
after mentally awakening to the idea that jws don't have the truth i strangely found myself delving into all encompassing conspiracy theories.
not that i believed them but something about them seemed quite fascinating.
i was especially drawn to the idea of a new world order/one world government.
there are literally about thirty young single very good looking sisters in this one kingdom hall under the age of 30. that is just one kingdom hall.
in the circuit there are literally hundreds of young beautiful jw girls under 30 who are single and anxious to get married.
about two years ago, this one single good looking brother who is about 30 years old and who is an elder married this plain looking sister who is 59 years old.
Maybe the brothers aren't sure the younger sisters are spiritual enough but the older sisters have proven themselves
The older sisters probably have "proven themselves" but in other ways.
This way they get a cushy life, sex hungry wife and the ability to flirt with the young pioneer sisters all day - all approved by god.
As long as no Elders are around, I can imagine it now "Excuse me young brother don't you know only Elders get a free pass on flirting with young sisters". LOL
