Posts by laverite

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Who really is to blame for the marriage breakdowns?

by Quarterback in

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another young couple has bit the dust, in our congregation.

that's close to 20.. we'll probably hear a special needs talk, and of course the couple will be counselled to get back together, and they are not scripturally free to marry.. comments will be made that it's is the fault of the younger ones, today.

apparently younger ones are selfish, but, are they?.

laverite

We do, Julia. We really do. When people talk about the gay lifestyle, I never understand what they mean.What does my lifestyle entail? I get up in the morning. Put the dog out. Make my tea. Brush my teeth. Shower. Get ready. Wake the kids up (I have three). Get them ready for school, fed, and then the school commute starts. Get myself to work. Work all day. Pick them up after school. Home. Make sure homework is done. Dinner. Clean up. Herd everyone upstairs for bathtime. Get ready for bed. Go to sleep. Next day: Repeat.

I can't see how my life is any different than anyone else's. And, if I get married someday, how that impacts others. But so many others have some pretty crazy thoughts about what being gay is all about.

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Experience regarding Elders being spirit appointed

by Comatose in

i was told recently about a situation where an elder did not get recommended to serve upon moving to a new hall.

i think he left for a job.

but, something internal politics happened in the old hall and he was not recommended.

laverite

Evidently, Jehovah is directing the elders from the old congregation. They are not working against the spirit. No! They are directed by the spirit to call the new congregation. And, if ever there is an error caused by our imperfections, it's important to wait on Jehovah and all will be made right eventually.

No problemo! It's all good.

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Every so often I receive a very uncomplimentary email thru my website from a JW. Want to read it?

by AndersonsInfo in

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their email address is: xxxxx.

and their message is:.

you probably would say, 'i didn't abandon him, i can still serve him on my own.

laverite

A wonderful reminder of where we came from. It's so good to be free from the chains of Watchtower Corp.

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JW couple die 1 day apart after being married for 75 years!

by ohiocowboy in

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plus, they were born on the same day in 1918!.

jw or not, it's nice to read about how much people can love each other for so many years!!!.

http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_23733256/long-time-long-beach-couple-die-day-apart?source=rss_viewed.

laverite

It's wonderful that they had each other for so long. It's a lovely story and very heart warming.

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Who really is to blame for the marriage breakdowns?

by Quarterback in

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friends

another young couple has bit the dust, in our congregation.

that's close to 20.. we'll probably hear a special needs talk, and of course the couple will be counselled to get back together, and they are not scripturally free to marry.. comments will be made that it's is the fault of the younger ones, today.

apparently younger ones are selfish, but, are they?.

laverite

I was listening to Pat Robertson, and apparently, gays and gay marriage are to blame for anything and everything bad that happens at the moment. That's got to be it. Right?

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Being pressured and getting increasingly stressed.

by NBird in

hello, i'm a 17 year old born in and i'm done with this religion.

one hundred percent.

i came to the conclusion a year ago that i wanted to leave.

laverite

Do NOT get baptised. Save yourself and your family a lot of grief by NOT doing it. Who cares if the person studying with you will feel that time was wasted. They are counting their time with you, giving them brownie points. They benefit from "your arrangement" far more than you ever will.

As far as the goals, simply decline to accept those as your goals. State clearly that you do not feel that his goals for you are your goals. You want to take your time to read and study. This isn't something you take lightly and will not be rushed based on someone else's idea of an appropriate timeline. Say thanks, but no thanks. A study is fine for now, but no other goals, please.

And regardless of goals or no goals, just don't get dunked. Period. You are surely able to stall for time. And if everyone is pushing hard, when you have conversations with the elders, you can state this isn't what you feel is appropriate for now, and you feel that others are forcing you into this. Put it back on them.

Finally, even if someone has driven you to the assembly and escorted you in, don't get in the damn pool.

Stay dry,

Lav

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JWs AT YOUR DOOR - A Sample Dialogue

by Vanderhoven7 in

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after listing to their message.

thank you for sharing, but i must say that it seems to me that much of your religion is not in harmony with the bible..

well for example, many of your organization's policies and practices related to baptism are not in keeping with the example set by the apostles..

laverite

Oubliette-

The answer is: for their passports.

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Danish book now in English: Judgment Day Must Wait: JWs-A Sect Between Idealism and Deceit, Poul Bregninge

by AndersonsInfo in

judgment day must wait: jehovah's witnesses- a sect between idealism and deceit [paperback]poul bregninge (author)publication date: july 16, 2013fear of the apocalypse that never comes!

it is what holds a jehovah's witness power-bound by the watch tower society in brooklyn.

armageddon is always just a little way around the corner.. .

laverite

Looks interesting. I wonder why 2034 figures so large on the cover design, though? I understand where 2034 comes from and why it's of interest here but I don't think most JWs are thinking of 2034 as especially significant. I understand where in the literature the groundwork for this has been set up (120 years from 1914) but I think most JWs who see this cover would immediately think 2034 is NOT being held out as a date of signficance. Hmmm...

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Do you ever look back and cringe...

by laverite in

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do you ever look back and cringe thinking of things you said or how you acted in the door-to-door ministry?.

i recently had two jws at my door and posted about that here: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/210246/1/jws-at-my-door.

they were gracious and polite.

laverite

Muddy W! Wow, what a story! I love the reaction: " "Oh my god, get out off here! Get away from us!" That must have startled you a bit. I mean, with a reaction like that, it would make most people stop and wonder what they had said to merit such a reaction. Sadly, there are many JWs who would just put it down to the wickedness of "Worldly TM " people.

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100% pure unadulterated speculation - what changes would a "New New World Tranlsation" contain?

by sir82 in

on this thread:.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/257481/1/i-cant-find-any-bibles-seems-to-be-a-shortage.

some (well, me, mostly) are speculating that the wts is planning to distribute a "new new world translation" some time soon.. if that is true, what changes do you think they would include?.

laverite

The following change will appear in the newest edition:

Psalms 83: 18

That people may know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth.
Be it further known that they, who are Governing Body Members Are the Most High on the Earth, as personal Representatives
of the Almighty God Jehovah who is Most High over all the earth.
They must be obeyed without question.
A Most High Representative will be recognized by his song:

They need to adore me!!
so Christian Dior me!!
from my head to my toes!!
I need to be worshiped!!!!!!
I want to be Rainbow High!
They must have excitement!
and so must I!!!!!!