Posts by punkofnice

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Bring on the YOUNG elders

by enoughisenough in

there seems to be a push to fast track the younger men to become elders.

beings jesus was 30 when he took up his ministry, i would think that would sort of be an age gauge...the older men were to have their children in subjection, so some were old enough to have children that were old enough to want to rebel.

( that's my slant ) how will the ones who have been jw for years respond to being counseled by those younger than some of their grandchildren?

punkofnice

Hopefully, the numbers of Jobots is decreasing as many wake up.

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A new generation of anointed that will not pass away.

by Fisherman in

obviously, the older “ anointed ” from 1914 died.

and because they were anointed, they hopefully went to heaven.

in the first century though, a newer generation did not replace the old.

punkofnice

FM - Given all the other fulfilled parts the the prophecy, the passing away can only refer to the overlap.

That's a bold statement.

Nothing has been fulfilled that can be actually evidenced.

'overlap(tm)'?

I am convinced more than ever that FM is having a laugh with us. Not to be taken seriously.

Spoof!

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2022 convention stand-outs, clift notes, comments?? the good, the bad, the ugly...

by enoughisenough in

here is the thing: i tried several times to watch the convention...i just couldn't seem to forge ahead with it.

the reason i wanted to was to be able to engage in conversation about it with some of my old friends that communicate by phone that don't know i have disassociated.

i want to be able to slip in seeds of doubt, but at the same time i have to seem a bit current...) so i welcome to know any take outs, commentary, good or bad, or the video plots, etc.

punkofnice

I'd rather die of terminal constipation that watch any of this tripe.

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Did you ever meet someone born in the 1800’s?

by Fisherman in

i met freddie franz who was born in the 1880’s and many others from the 1880’s.

but as a very small child i remember someone very old aged 106 and that person was born around 1856 which means that he was around people from the 1700’s..

punkofnice

Biahi - Punky, do you know the queen? Lol

I know lots of queens but not the one you're thinking of.

I did a DNA test, some very long and complicated research and don't want to brag about anything......**(Cough) Robert the Bruce (Cough)**

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2 outrageous quotes from The WT Society

by GabeAthouse in

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friends

"can the ethiopian change his skin?

", feb. 15, 1904 watch tower.

we answer, no.

punkofnice

w58 8/1 p.460 "Irish people do very little independent thinking. They are victims of the clergy and fear"

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Bring on the YOUNG elders

by enoughisenough in

there seems to be a push to fast track the younger men to become elders.

beings jesus was 30 when he took up his ministry, i would think that would sort of be an age gauge...the older men were to have their children in subjection, so some were old enough to have children that were old enough to want to rebel.

( that's my slant ) how will the ones who have been jw for years respond to being counseled by those younger than some of their grandchildren?

punkofnice

ARE THERE ENOUGH ELDERS?

NO - w15 4/15 p. 4 par. 3 Elders, How Do You Feel About Training Others?
more brothers are needed to keep existing congregations spiritually strong and to allow new congregations to be formed.

YES - es15 p. 94 September
Jehovah certainly has provided an abundance of spiritual men

NO - w14 9/15 p. 3 Are You “Reaching Out”?
there is a need for more brothers to reach out

YES - w13 11/15 p. 20 par. 16 Seven Shepherds, Eight Dukes—What They Mean for Us Today
Today, Jehovah certainly has provided an abundance of spiritual men to shepherd his precious sheep

NO - w11 11/15 p. 2 Table of Contents
There is a need for men who can take the lead in spiritual matters

NO - p. 28 par. 2 Train Others to Reach Out
there continues to be a need for men to take the lead in spiritual matters. For instance, Christian elders are greatly needed.

NO - p. 32 par. 17 Train Others to Reach Out
consider the fact that there is a great need for mature men to accept privileges of service in God’s organization

NO - w10 5/15 p. 24 par. 3 Brothers—Sow to the Spirit and Reach Out!
there is a great need for ministerial servants and elders today

NO - w06 11/15 p. 13 A School Whose Graduates Benefit People Worldwide
there is an ever-increasing need for dedicated men to reach out for greater responsibility

NO - w01 1/1 p. 9 par. 7 Be Built Up by Love
there is a great need for more elders

NO - w93 1/1 p. 21 par. 14 Shepherding With Our Grand Creator
There is an outstanding need for all baptized male Witnesses to reach out for further privileges

NO - w90 4/15 p. 25 ‘Fishing for Men’ in Belize
There is a great need for mature brothers to take the lead in the congregations.

YES - w80 9/1 p. 21 par. 1 Overseers—Be Fine Examples to “the Flock”
This fact is recognized by thousands of dedicated, spiritual men who are entrusted with this privilege today

.......then I couldn't be bothered with the flip flops anymore............

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Have you driven in a country that drives on the opposite side of the road?

by FondaCox in

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did you drive?

if so, how nerve wracking was it for you?

i'd be terrified i'd stop concentrating for a moment and out of habit make a right turn at a red light into oncoming traffic.

punkofnice

I live in one.

I've never driven in a country outside the UK. I've been in a bus and car in Canada. It was weird being on the opposite side to a degree but not a bad experience.

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Did you ever meet someone born in the 1800’s?

by Fisherman in

i met freddie franz who was born in the 1880’s and many others from the 1880’s.

but as a very small child i remember someone very old aged 106 and that person was born around 1856 which means that he was around people from the 1700’s..

punkofnice

Yes. My Great Grandmother who was the daughter of the Rt Hon. Mrs Rawlings of Warwickshire. Born on 1 September 1879 in Brentford, Middlesex. Died aged 90 (I'm showing my snobby side now).

Her life 'overlapped(tm)' mine.

I will have met others, but they're all dead now so it doesn't matter. I'm glad I didn't meet Bro (tm) Franz, he was a nut job.

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New and improved?

by tenyearsafter in

i have a family member who had been df'ed for 15 years or so...recently they reinstated as a jw.

when i asked what motivated them to make that decision, the response was to be able to see family and old friends.

they insisted that things were different now.

punkofnice

HT - If organisation has become more loving and less judgemental, why is Tony Morris still a GB member and haven't been kicked out yet?

This!

Your family member is a bit starry eyed I'm sorry to say. I'd like to see the evidence of this.

JWs and Love are not two things I associate with each other. If there is love, then why do they protect paedophiles?

Love in the Organisation(tm) = Oxymoron.

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New and improved?

by tenyearsafter in

i have a family member who had been df'ed for 15 years or so...recently they reinstated as a jw.

when i asked what motivated them to make that decision, the response was to be able to see family and old friends.

they insisted that things were different now.

punkofnice

TYA - The organization is all about love for one another, and that the judgmental elders have been removed or no longer in their positions.

My Maths teacher is Colin Hodgkinson's wife. He played with TYA not so long ago. He used to play in a jazzy band called Back Door.