Posts by Crisis of Conscience

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I am finally getting my weekends back!

by iclone in

14 years ago

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14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

That's great iclone! I enjoy my Saturdays very much. I only made it to the rank of MS, but I was like you, very faithful in supporting the Saturday "arrangement".

I haven't been out in service for months now and I don't miss a thing of it. Sleeping in feels great, and at times I enjoy working out also, but mostly spend time with my father. (My wife is still semi-regular in service, but some Saturdays are spent with her which I very much enjoy.) Sometimes, I even work!!! LOL

Enjoy yourself with your family and keep up the good work with your wife!

CoC

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crisis of conscience

by mankkeli in

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

Excellent book! Named myself after it for this site! LOL

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{Sigh}, I could use a hug...

by Billy the Ex-Bethelite in

jw
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14 years ago

my first two exams were this week.

things didn't go well.

the classes are tough -- math and science.

13 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

Billy, you have a PM.

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New Literature Arrangement

by Quarterback in

14 years ago

just recently the org has changed the literature distribution to the congregation members.. the changes are:.

1) publishers are to pick-up their mag's weekly in preparation for what they think they will use that week.

2) group conductors shall now distribute the study article of the wt, and the km.. wonder why they have changed this?.

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

Thanks Doubting Bro. I don't doubt what has been said here. Now it's just obvious that the "arrangement" is not being followed in the congregation I attend. Oh well. No loss.

CoC

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The GB Knew What They Were Doing

by compound complex in

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14 years ago

i believe that the governing body knew very well what would be the consequences of publishing the above article on apostates.

they carefully word every article, not only for the faithful, but for the unfaithful, and for those who have never believed our faith.

the above article and the comments here show me their great wisdom, because they have achieved exactly what they wanted.

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

LOL @ botchtowersociety!! Naughty, naughty! I know what that means! Ha ha!

And I also agree with baltar447. That comment deserves a................

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I got an invitation...

by Dudu in

jw
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14 years ago

from my special pioneers friends to stay over a weekend with them in their house .... we ve been friends since forever and they arent aware that im not attending meetings or fading..... i will really miss my friends inside, should i go to their house?.

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

That's the unfortunate part of this situation. Just do the best you can. I hope that if you go, you can enjoy yourself despite being awakened to the "truth".

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I got an invitation...

by Dudu in

jw
friends

14 years ago

from my special pioneers friends to stay over a weekend with them in their house .... we ve been friends since forever and they arent aware that im not attending meetings or fading..... i will really miss my friends inside, should i go to their house?.

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

......and don't mention the boyfriend! LOL

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I got an invitation...

by Dudu in

jw
friends

14 years ago

from my special pioneers friends to stay over a weekend with them in their house .... we ve been friends since forever and they arent aware that im not attending meetings or fading..... i will really miss my friends inside, should i go to their house?.

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

I do my best to avoid "spiritual" conversations when I'm in that position or I remain vague in my answers.
Overall, my "friends" don't live and breath the "truth".
I think that's why I still stay socially active with many of them.
But special pioneers means they really believe this stuff. Just avoid anything negative about their beliefs. If you do go, I think you'll be alright.

CoC

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I got an invitation...

by Dudu in

jw
friends

14 years ago

from my special pioneers friends to stay over a weekend with them in their house .... we ve been friends since forever and they arent aware that im not attending meetings or fading..... i will really miss my friends inside, should i go to their house?.

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

If you don't mind faking. For me, I still would do it just for the social aspect. Otherwise, whatever.
But think about how you might feel after being asked certain questions. Is it worth it mentally? If you don't care then I say go for it!

CoC

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New Literature Arrangement

by Quarterback in

14 years ago

just recently the org has changed the literature distribution to the congregation members.. the changes are:.

1) publishers are to pick-up their mag's weekly in preparation for what they think they will use that week.

2) group conductors shall now distribute the study article of the wt, and the km.. wonder why they have changed this?.

14 years ago

Crisis of Conscience 14 years ago

I'm aware of picking up the public magazines on your own, depending on what is needed for the week.

But as was stated in the OP, the whole thing about the private edition of the Watchtower being distributed to publishers by the group overseers, does not happen in my hall.

And thus far, no one else is confirming it has or is happening in their hall. So, is the private edition meant to be distributed by the elders only? That is my question.

CoC

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