Posts by Crisis of Conscience

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The Concept of "Increasing Light" Scenario

by ziddina in

a re-posting of cedar's hi-jacked thread.... cedars:.

i just thought i'd share something if you don't mind.. my conviction in the legitimacy of the society was slowy eroded over a number of years simply by reading the publications and becoming increasingly frustrated at how little the interpretations of prophecy and scripture made sense, added to the complete ineptitude of senior figures in the organisation.. for me, the "glue" that kept everything roughly held together into something that can be called a "faith" was the concept of "increasing light", which as you all know is the principle employed by the society to excuse any mistakes or backtracks that are made.

they routinely flog proverbs 4:18, which as we all know has nothing to do with gradual refinements in understanding when read in context.

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Oh yes, and I forgot to say thank you Ziddina for reposting this subject.

CoC

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The Concept of "Increasing Light" Scenario

by ziddina in

a re-posting of cedar's hi-jacked thread.... cedars:.

i just thought i'd share something if you don't mind.. my conviction in the legitimacy of the society was slowy eroded over a number of years simply by reading the publications and becoming increasingly frustrated at how little the interpretations of prophecy and scripture made sense, added to the complete ineptitude of senior figures in the organisation.. for me, the "glue" that kept everything roughly held together into something that can be called a "faith" was the concept of "increasing light", which as you all know is the principle employed by the society to excuse any mistakes or backtracks that are made.

they routinely flog proverbs 4:18, which as we all know has nothing to do with gradual refinements in understanding when read in context.

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I have actually used a version of the question in the OP but have not had much success.

Why? Well, despite people saying that it was a good question, or that they never really thought about it, they are not in the least bit ready to think independently. I've received replies such as, "Despite that, I still believe the FDS is doing an excellent job, IMO."

How can you possibly reason with that?
Again, going back to an abused woman scenario. You tell her to leave him as well as the reasons why. She says she never thought about it "that way" but still blames herself for provoking him and at the same time even praises what a hard worker and good provider he is.
You can't reason with that.

A person has to be ready to wipe the crust off and allow the critical eye to open. Our efforts are but an eyedrop on that crusty eye. It may penetrate, but the person still has to make the effort to open their eye and see what's the reality. (Sorry for the crazy analogy. LOL)

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Unable to post on my iPostatePad

by breakfast of champions in

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The thread below could be of help. I posted what worked for me there when using an iPhone, but it could work for the iPad also.

It will help to read the 1st page as well as part of the 2nd.

It describes what LWT is showing in his picture.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/forum/tech-support/206152/1/Using-JWN-on-a-smartphone

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180

Earthquake at Bethel...mysterious Bethelite speaks up on significant concerns at world headquarters .

by koolaid-man in

i know this post will bring out all those who love to criticise and rebut.

the following information is timely and very plausible.

in view of recent posts and special announcements to be taking place in the organization i found the following to have credibility.

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All 4 will be on Rick's show. Stay tuned.

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180

Earthquake at Bethel...mysterious Bethelite speaks up on significant concerns at world headquarters .

by koolaid-man in

i know this post will bring out all those who love to criticise and rebut.

the following information is timely and very plausible.

in view of recent posts and special announcements to be taking place in the organization i found the following to have credibility.

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45

Snakes = Married

by SnakesInTheTower in

it has been over a month and a half since i have even been on the board, and that really only to ask about gps units (got a tom-tom) and mention the new job.

way too busy with life - post jw now 4 years.. of course, the new job has benefits, health insurance, etc.

(including unlimited use of the company car for personal use and the company pays for the unlimited gas for about a $25/week out of my check -- huge benefit) and this has enabled toni and i to finally after a two year engagement, to get married.

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Please Help Headisspinning With Her iPhone!

by headisspinning in

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hey guys.... i'm still here and following every day but it's all on my iphone so i can't comment or message or post replies and i'm going crazy!.

little baby boy - darling that he is - pulls my hair, yanks on my shorts, scratches and bites my skin or wails whenever i try to go online... once he's up on my lap.. .well, watch out keyboard!.

(oh how i long to bring him to the kingdom hall - lol!).

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The thread below could be of help. I posted what worked for me there when using an iPhone.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/forum/tech-support/206152/1/Using-JWN-on-a-smartphone

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My Story - Part 4

by Jeremy C in

part 1. part 2. part 3. i submitted my regular pioneer application in late 1993 so that i could officially begin on january 1st.

i knew that my application would get the rubber stamp of approval from the service committee since i had never been involved in any conduct that would prevent my appointment.. i was however slightly rebellious throughout my teens; but it was what i would refer to as a "watchtower rebelliousness".

you see, i believe that there are two forms of rebelliousness among jw youth.

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Wow! A pleasure to read indeed. Thanks for sharing.
But, ah, well,......where is part 5? LOL
Patiently waiting.

CoC

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Interracial Marriage

by Quendi in

here is a question i want to pose because i do not know the correct answer.

i have seen many interracial married couples among jehovah's witnesses--moreso than i have seen in other religions.

however, i have been told that once upon a time, interracial marriage was frowned upon by the wts hierarchy.

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How many meetings does a JW attend in a week?

by jwfacts in

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i always found it a bit deceptive to say we attended five meetings a week, when in reality it was only 3. now that there are meetings only twice a week, do witnesses still claim to attend 5 meetings a week or four?.

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jwfacts, regarding the count that is taken at the meetings, as far as I know, it is only done twice a week now.

I don't recall if there was a letter from the society, but while I was still a MS in the congregation I attend, all the elders and MSs were told that starting last September, on the days of PT and Watchtower study, the count would only be taken during the study. And for the night of the CBS, TMS, and SM, the count would be taken 20 min. after the begining of the CBS.

Supposedly, it was to simplify matters. It would seem now though with the change, that one meeting average can't bring down the whole average attendance for all the meetings because the count is being taken once and after about the time when even the normal late comers have arrived and taken their seats. Higher numbers = higher average.

Can anyone else confirm what I just wrote, via a letter or being told the same thing at their hall?

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