i notice the latest yearbook was making a big think about jws being more populous than the country of switzerland.
jws have overtaken a number of small countries in recent years, such as norway, denmark, israel, el salvador, finland, georgia, hong kong and new zealand.
they will be overtaking places like austria, portugal, belgium and greece next.
Good points, Billy.
This made me think of an observation I made while still in. The new ones are all very vulnerable people. Most of them had mental or physical problems. We didn't see any college professors, doctors, lawyers, etc. coming in, even though our hall was located in a highly educated urban community with a big ten school right in the territory.
i read the words of robert king.
he really made me think.
his words were like a water spring.
Should you stay or should you go? Honey, that is a no brainier. That ship isn't "tacking into the wind.". It is adrift and it is unrecoverable.
so i haven't been to a meeting since last december.
the elders recently have come over to my house at random times of day and during the week and one weekends.
just to let you know, i have only had one visit since december.
Simply ignore them. If cornered, act apathetic.
perhaps the most profound moment of my life occurred when i was sat in a car with my dad.
we were travelling home and having a very jw conversation on the paradise, at least, it was until my dad slipped in one of those rare moments of honesty in the watchtower world:.
that moment really hit me hard.
Laika, if ou look up at the top right of tis post, you will see the number of people who viewed your post. It is over 360. I think folks are enjoying your story.
Your story made me think of something. I never wanted to invite newly interested ones to the book study or Watchtower lesson because I felt they would think badly of us, like we were over the top with the scriptural interpretations. I felt they would think we were crazy, but I didn't think we were crazy at the time. Cognitive disonance anyone?
perhaps the most profound moment of my life occurred when i was sat in a car with my dad.
we were travelling home and having a very jw conversation on the paradise, at least, it was until my dad slipped in one of those rare moments of honesty in the watchtower world:.
that moment really hit me hard.
Laika, if ou look up at the top right of tis post, you will see the number of people who viewed your post. It is over 360. I think folks are enjoying your story.
Your story made me think of something. I never wanted to invite newly interested ones to the book study or Watchtower lesson because I felt they would think badly of us, like we were over the top with the scriptural interpretations. I felt they would think we were crazy, but I didn't think we were crazy at the time. Cognitive disonance anyone?
was a phrase in the wtwr study today that really bothered me it said,dont tell them what to beleive but ask questions to get the appropriate response.isnt this basically saying dont tell them how they should beleive,instead ask them leading questions till they say what you want them to say?.
It's a cult!
does anyone know what watchtower that quote comes from?
i am penning a letter to someone and i can't find it anywhere?.
Can you be a bit more precise in your question? I don't know exactly what you are needing.
okay, i just think its kind of funny, but it's also pretty telling as well.
all of my wife's family are pretty deep into the "truth", but they don't mind speaking up either.. here's some of their (not my) comments:.
saturday was waayyyyy to long.
Thanks, hopefully this will wake up those still under the impression these assemblies are meat in due season.
the only reason i am posting this is because i know many of you are going or will be going through something similar and wonder if it is worth it.
i personally feel that it is worth it regardless of what i lose.
my wife is backing me and i have my children.
Oh my...this letter took her so long to compose, so much time to edit and so many thoughts and feelings to include.
She does love you. She has drank the koolaid and believes it is for the best. She is hoping this letter will do the trick, bring you back to "Jehovah," ie. Watchtower Society.
My heart goes out to her and you.
You must do what is right for your family now. You know this is a dangerous cult that you are leaving. Don't perpetuate the false belief system you were raised with. Don't do this to your child.
Best wishes to you and your family.
is it possible to be friends with a woman, text her, call her, etc and not be physically attracted to her?.
I am not a guy, but a 59 yr old woman who has been around a while. Men know it is not appropriate to do what your male friend is doing. He is probably interested in you sexually.
Watch the movie "when Harry met Sally."
