Posts by Quarterback

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Acceptable and unacceptable dress for visiting Bethel

by smiddy in

i just came across this on another thread with pictures/photos ,is this for real ?

i couldnt beleive my eyes or ears?.

the control that this organization has over it`s members... is ..is ... well it`s a cult !!

Quarterback

Well, I do deal with the public, and work in an office. I get to wear my genes,, and I haven't worn a tie in over twenty years at work. People who see me shopping after I wear my meeting clothes don't recognize me, and are shocked to see the change.

I find it so uncomfortable to sit in a Bus, and travel over 9 hrs, and to tour through a factory in my meeting clothes. I believe I'm not the only one that feels that way. Mind you, you don't have to wear a tie, when visiting the Bethels in the Carribean. I got away with that.

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The Reach Out WT Article, I don't know whether to scream or to laugh

by Quarterback in

jw
friends

i held off long enough in reading the wt article for the study in january.

there is was, two articles about reaching out for the office of elder.. after finishing the article my reaction to it was anger.

they made it seem that there is something wrong with you if you don't reach out in this way.. our congregation has more deleted elders than active elders.

Quarterback

Thinking about your account, WT Wizard. Made me think about being assigned to taking out the FS group on days that no one normal would go out.

I remember this one...it was early morning, New Year's day. The forcast and weather was severe. We had this elderly brother that never went out.

But, for some crazy reason, and it must have been freezing down in Hell at that time, and the Blue moon was probably in that sky, wouldn't you know it? He showed up. Frickin New Years day, in the Frickin cold snow, unshovelled everywhere, people everwhere hung over, and too sleepy to wake up at that time in the morning. Guess who had to take this guy? Your right...it was me. (but, it didn't count, it never happened)

I found out later that at the Elder's home where I was at for the arrangement, the Elder and Wife were chuckling at the poor sap that had that assignment. That's one experience that I laugh at right now, but it was a painful, and unthankful job like many other tasks that have come and gone unappreciated. I think from that time on, the arrangement was cancelled for that holiday, and I was surprised that the CO never called us up on that decision.

But, what's wrong with me? Wasn't it an honor to do this? Why wouldn't I want to do this again? Why wouldn't I want to serve and reach out for this fine office?

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The Reach Out WT Article, I don't know whether to scream or to laugh

by Quarterback in

jw
friends

i held off long enough in reading the wt article for the study in january.

there is was, two articles about reaching out for the office of elder.. after finishing the article my reaction to it was anger.

they made it seem that there is something wrong with you if you don't reach out in this way.. our congregation has more deleted elders than active elders.

Quarterback

Hey, thanks buddies.

Enjoyed your feed back on this one.

QB

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Eurozone crisis- the jw's are crowing about it like mad!

by highdose in

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friends

over the past few weeks i've been told that the eurozone will go into melt down and that this will be the start of armargeddon because the goverments will then turn on religon to get their money instead.. i have been told that the greek pm almost rejecting the greek bailout plan would lead to armargeddon.

of course much to the jw's disapointment the greek pm resigned and the greeks did accept the bail out.

thus saving the greek banks from collapse and thus the rest of the european banks.. i have been told that italys debt will mean they will plunder the vatican for its wealth!

Quarterback

Well, where do I start? You see, this Armaggedon coming is very tricky. Yes, Babylon the Great has to be destroyed, but that one is also tricky.

Then it's that cry of "Peace and Security", that's the trickiest one of all. Hindsight is really good you know. We will be in a better position to tell you when it came, after it came. But, for now, you have to know that it is really, really, really close.

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Any updates on the SPY network at the I.R.S., F.B.I., and other agencies for Watchtower Bible and Tract Society?

by Balaamsass in

curious, with almost 25,000 members here.

network of j.w.

does anyone have any up to date info on the status of the volunteer "spies"?.

Quarterback

Aussie, Hello mate,

There are many JW's that work in goverment, hosp's, record keeping, and many other types of jobs.

I know many that respect the privacy of everyone, and will not disclose such information, regardless of what that WT article says.

I am not aware of anyone, personally that has disclosed confidential information.

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The Reach Out WT Article, I don't know whether to scream or to laugh

by Quarterback in

jw
friends

i held off long enough in reading the wt article for the study in january.

there is was, two articles about reaching out for the office of elder.. after finishing the article my reaction to it was anger.

they made it seem that there is something wrong with you if you don't reach out in this way.. our congregation has more deleted elders than active elders.

Quarterback

I held off long enough in reading the WT article for the study in January. There is was, two articles about reaching out for the office of Elder.

After finishing the article my reaction to it was anger. They made it seem that there is something wrong with you if you don't reach out in this way.

Our congregation has more deleted Elders than active Elders. Many of the deleted Elders have stepped down due to very good noble reasons, such as health, time with family, burn out, disagreements of procedures, and some valid but not extreme problems. Very few have attempted to pursue that office again.

I have yet to see this ORG recognize such men for their years of dedication, service, sacrifices, hard work throughout many years. It's like the field service rule....so you did that much last month, what are you doing now? Forget the past, it didn't happen.

Just venting here, sorry

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 11-13-2011 WT Study (RUN RACE)

by blondie in

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friends

that the runners in a race all run, but only.

in the christian race, all who finish win that.

you do to finish and thus win that race?.

Quarterback

Good points Blondie. You made me think in a way that never came to mind while I attended this WT study at our meeting. I have been running with this stuff for over 50 years. That's the crazy race that I've been in.

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New Position - Flashlight holder - Are you qualified?

by Quarterback in

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friends

just got the word that we have a third theocratic ministry school.

this will be in a part of the kh that has poor lighting.

i know that many will need the assistance of additional lighting.

Quarterback

Finally some pride, that is a great idea. I never thought of it that way. We could patent this New, "Flashlight" position.

But how would we determine the position? I don't want to be sued, here.

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Any updates on the SPY network at the I.R.S., F.B.I., and other agencies for Watchtower Bible and Tract Society?

by Balaamsass in

curious, with almost 25,000 members here.

network of j.w.

does anyone have any up to date info on the status of the volunteer "spies"?.

Quarterback

I'm known as Agent 666. I'm not a double Agent, I'm a triple Agent...triple for emphasis. I have a licence to squeal.

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New Position - Flashlight holder - Are you qualified?

by Quarterback in

jw
friends

just got the word that we have a third theocratic ministry school.

this will be in a part of the kh that has poor lighting.

i know that many will need the assistance of additional lighting.

Quarterback

Lamallcool, you can't entrust this sacred duty to just anyone who would bring their own flashlights. This a a real important duty. It is in the KH.

It is a part of the instruction we receive on the school. If we just allow the friends to bring their own flashligts, what will it be next? Cell phones? Iphones? IPAD's that light up? Lanterns with oil, Balsom oil?