Posts by laverite

they don't want to think about their past, present or future.. they ignore any obvious weakness in "the truth".. they won't question their leader's viewpoints.. they will follow what the governing body (the faithful & discreet slave) says even if they flipflop a hundred times.. it's embarrassing to see millions of people refuse to think.. the only silver lining is that many of us were just like the witnesses of today.

there is hope!.

laverite

And if you point any of this out to them, you will either get a blank stare or a reaction to your "apostacy." Sigh.

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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

Data-Dog, good point.

Also, I really appreciate that Barbara shared news of this book with us. I need to order this.

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So very confused and scared!

by MissConfused in

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i am so nervous and waited for long to speak to someone on my faiths and beliefs!

i am from a non-christian background, a hindu.

i got to know 'the truth' (or myth) from my hubby while we were working.

laverite

Welcome, MissC. You are not alone. Not by a long shot.

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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

EXACTLY Julia. We are so on the same wavelength!

But back to the OP....As Quarterback said, there are many burdens on marriages today. I feel very sorry for people who might be able to make a marriage work somehow not make it due to a variety of factors. So many marriages end in divorce today. That makes me very sad.

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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

Good one, zeb.

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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

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.