I remember in the 70s doing this in philly. They used to reserve part of one of the mornings for this activity. We were supposed to distribute locally.
TardNFeatheredJW
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Handbill for 2010 District Conventions
by dozy inthe wts has announced the usual handbill invitation "campaign" for the conventions this year.
i haven't seen a copy but i assume that it will be similar to the one for congregation meetings and from previous years.
the usual 30 per publisher allocation.. i seriously wonder about the efficacy of these campaigns.
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JW disrupt a funeral service (Watch and Comment)
by sacolton inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jutihhsoou8.
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TardNFeatheredJW
I apologize if I seem abrupt, but the weasel wording of "suggestions" then hearing from JW or even some not-yet-deprogrammed xdub that "let's be honest there's no df-ing for this or that" line. That's the key to the subtle mind control cult. They don't have to write "YOU WILL BE DF FOR THIS OFFENSE", they just need to suggest that it's not favored by JW Borg, and say "conscience" matter, which will imply to others that your conscience is not yet developed if you decide to go against the grain. Then, if you "stumbled" some mindless tool, and you grab the attention of the elders and don't kiss their a$$ properly, you will eventually get marked, then sooner or later the day will come.
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JW disrupt a funeral service (Watch and Comment)
by sacolton inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jutihhsoou8.
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TardNFeatheredJW
@ TheOldHippie -
Let's keep this honest, shall we? A "suggestion" that it is "not recommended" leaves a person open for being considered spiritually sick, weak, or otherwise compromised. It will end up being a matter for the BOE's conscience if a single person complains. Could it lead to DF? Absolutely, if the person rubs the BOE the wrong way during a "counseling" session. To be very strict, a JW shall NOT involve themselves with interfaith movements or other church religious services.
See below, do they mandate DF? NO. Is it possible? Certainly. You, sir, should keep it honest.
Watchtower 2002 15th May Questions from Readers "Would it be advisable for a true Christian to attend a funeral or a wedding in a church?"
'Our taking part in any form of false religion is displeasing to Jehovah and must be avoided. A church funeral is a religious service.... How unwise to expose oneself to such pressure!'
Each individual Jehovah's Witness when deciding for themselves would 'respond to the directions of the slave as we would to the voice of God' (W57 15th June p370).
"If the occasion involves a close fleshly relative, there may be additional family pressures. In any case, a Christian must carefully weigh all the factors involved. Under certain circumstances he or she may conclude that no difficulties would arise from attending a church funeral or wedding as an observer. However, the circumstances may be such that by attending, the likely injury to one's own conscience or to that of others would outweigh the possible benefits of being present. Whatever the situation, the Christian should make sure that the decision will not interfere with his preserving a good conscience before God and men."
EDIT: I do know of one man who was inactive for years, then got married at a church of "christendom". He was DF'd for doing that.
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What They Tell a CO
by WalkTall indid it ever bother any of you that you and your family were talked about to the co during the elders meeting with him?
and for those who have been elders, my question is: how much do they tell him?
for some reason, it has always bothered me that this man, who is a complete stranger really, is informed of family or personal situations through the lense of elder's opinions.
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TardNFeatheredJW
Oh! P.S. the color combination of yellow and black was once considered to be the "liveries" of the Devil... ["The Complete Book of The Devil's Disciples" by Leonard R. N. Ashley, page 253]...
So much for highlighting the WT.
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JW disrupt a funeral service (Watch and Comment)
by sacolton inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jutihhsoou8.
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TardNFeatheredJW
My ex's grandmother (a pioneer for many years) died, and her husband (non-believer) held the funeral during a district convention. No one from the hall showed up. Just one family from another hall. Very sad.
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JW disrupt a funeral service (Watch and Comment)
by sacolton inhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jutihhsoou8.
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TardNFeatheredJW
How sad.
I am going to put the "fun" in funeral. I think, a keg and some damn good stories would be appropriate when I hit the dust.
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How fast can you "prepare" a Watchtower lesson?
by Open mind inover the last 3 years i've gotten much faster at making a wt article look "studied".. .
how fast can you get one ready for inspection by snoopy elders and microphone handlers?.
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TardNFeatheredJW
I used to highlight randomly until my mother got wise to it. Then, I found that if I simply highlight part of the sentence nearest the scripture, I could easily fool her.
The thing that really bummed me out, is what all that preparation and "studying" did to my reading comprehension skills. I was in bad shape by the time I hit the real world. I had to read things so many times to get the point in college.
Just shows what too much garbage reading can do for you.
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Just write something completely goofy!
by awildflower inso this is inspired by my favorite poet edgar allen john doe!
sometimes we just need to say something completely goofy to relieve tension and have fun.
the pineapple king, with a feather in his hat and a spring in his step, finally helped the chicken cross the road!.
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TardNFeatheredJW
How's this for goofy:
"Send your fiance packing, he's not spiritual. Don't worry about the 8 children, Jehovah will provide."
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What's your personality type? Myers-Briggs test
by frankiespeakin intake this 72 yes/no question test to find out.. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp.
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TardNFeatheredJW
I suspect INTJ is due to the culture of being "in". I find it difficult to imagine anyone once involved with the dubs wouldn't be "J" of some sort. "I" could be due to the fact we spent so much time being isolated from others. "NT", well pretty hard to leave a cult if you don't have some "NT".
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What's your personality type? Myers-Briggs test
by frankiespeakin intake this 72 yes/no question test to find out.. http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp.
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TardNFeatheredJW
I N T J
I - 59%
N - 50%
T - 50%
J - 21%