JW_Rogue

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  Don't Feel Like I Have Much In Common With Anyone I Know

  by JW_Rogue in

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  went out with my family and all they talked about was how terrible trump is and how he'll surely bring the great tribulation.

  then they started going on about people supporting trump showing that america is becoming racist.

  i don't consider myself a trump supporter but i disagreed that that was the reason why he won.

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  Went out with my family and all they talked about was how terrible Trump is and how he'll surely bring the great tribulation. Then they started going on about people supporting Trump showing that America is becoming racist. I don't consider myself a trump supporter but I disagreed that that was the reason why he won. I also felt it hypocritical that they would say these things and still consider themselves "politically neutral", what a joke! My own personal belief is that all of this will settle down and life will go on. Right now doesn't seem like anyone wants to hear that.
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  The popularity fad of home-schooling!

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  i know this has been discussed over the years on this forum, but i just had to post this again!.

  it seems that the popular fad amongst the "spiritual" ones in the local circuits is to home school their children instead of sending them to school.. now to clarify, we are in a very nice area of semi rural australia .

  one with very community minded, and strong family values.

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  I was home schooled from a young age and I think the reason for it is that the child will not be put under pressure to do "worldly things" at school. My mom also thought public schools weren't good enough at teaching kids how to read and write. I think what happens is that these kids are in even more of a bubble than normal JW kids. As a kid I never really knew any kids that weren't JWs, so to me everything seemed perfectly normal. I imagine if I had gone to a regular school I may have been exposed to differing views and not gotten baptized at such a young age.

  I must say though that I notice some people think a good education can't be attained through home schooling. This isn't the case there are many alternative schools were most of the work is done at home but teachers and tutors are available when needed. It also depends on how much time the parents devote to it. I went to an alternative school but was still able to go to a four year university. The real problem is you don't learn how to make any friends. Everybody you know is from this little small group of JW kids, those are your friends almost by default.
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  Watchtower and Emoji's - your thoughts

  by Tallon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  on the jw.org website, the watchtower is sending out a strong warning with regard to emoji's & flirting.. my personal view is that the org is now trying to micro-manage just about every aspect of people's lives!.

  https://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/teenagers/worksheets/friendly-or-flirtatious/.

  ps: 'quotes are from julia, ellen and tara.

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  Unreal, I think teens know more about emojis than WT. Anyhow, what is so damn bad about a little flirting? They're teenagers it is going to happen.
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  "Historical" Announcement This Week?

  by headisspinning in

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  2. beliefs

  my daughter asked if anyone has heard anything about a 'big announcement' being made sometime this week in congregations in canada and possibly beyond... in her words "it's like a biggggg long thing, they cut out part of the book study for it and people heard it was a historical thing"... any ideas?

  could it be the mexican branch closing or the theme of the convention?

  or something else?

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  The announcement that I believe is being discussed is that there will be many mergers to better use the KHs. There was even a talk about doing as you are told and accepting changes. Even though they talked about congs merging they never really talked about selling KHs even though that will be the outcome. Also, the may broadcast was never mentioned. LOL
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  Caption This Photo from "God's Kingdom Rules!"

  by JW_Rogue in

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  him: these girls are super weird but maybe i still have a shot at a virgin threesome!.

  them: we must remember to bring brother oldenstein next time, otherwise we could arouse unclean thoughts in this young man..

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  Him: These girls are super weird but maybe I still have a shot at a virgin threesome!

  Them: We must remember to bring Brother Oldenstein next time, otherwise we could arouse unclean thoughts in this young man.
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  How Many Prayed Out Loud whilst they were at a restaurant?

  by LoisLane looking for Superman in

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  not loudly, but just so your table could hear?.

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  Never, just bowed my head and pretended
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  "Casting Lots", How Was It Considered Acceptable?

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. watchtower
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  the jws strongly condemn any form of gambling or decision making that invokes luck or divination.

  however, no where in the bible is the "casting of lots" which basically amounted to gambling specifically condemned.

  also, many jws don't realize that jewish priests (levites) were instructed to make decisions using the urim and thummin which many scholars argue was a divination practice similar to casting lots..

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  The JWs strongly condemn any form of gambling or decision making that invokes luck or divination. However, no where in the bible is the "casting of lots" which basically amounted to gambling specifically condemned. Also, many JWs don't realize that Jewish priests (levites) were instructed to make decisions using the Urim and Thummin which many scholars argue was a divination practice similar to casting lots.
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  My Issue: How To Step Down As A MS Without Getting Noticed

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  so that other thread was fun but now i need some help with something.

  i was born in the truth most of my family is in.

  although they aren't outwardly super spiritual i doubt any of them would ever leave.

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  LOL Not doing anything for a long time did the trick! Now just gotta worry about my family and wife, gonna take it slow but we're getting there. Step one complete.
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  My Issue: How To Step Down As A MS Without Getting Noticed

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. jw
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  so that other thread was fun but now i need some help with something.

  i was born in the truth most of my family is in.

  although they aren't outwardly super spiritual i doubt any of them would ever leave.

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  UPDATE: I've have been taken down from my position for not taking the lead in the field ministry. Family and friends trying to be encouraging (want me to go out in service more). The plan is to make a small showing to look like I care and then continue to fade as soon as possible. May try to move to a new hall so people aren't in our business all the time.
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  Shunning

  by A Believer in

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  you guys do know that if you just leave and never go back you wont be disfellowshiped right?

  i know people who have done exactly this.

  you have to commit a sin and you or someone else has to tell a elder.

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  And if you believe the JW aren't right why not just talk to you're family privately about it.

  There is no privacy in this org, your family would probably think they are helping you by telling the Elders. That way you can be "encouraged" to come back to your senses.