Posts by DesirousOfChange

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New Armageddon date?

by neat blue dog in

looking at the most recent wt the study article focuses on the jubilees.

the made a separate box in the article to highlight the math behind jubilees, and i'm wondering if they're trying to get people thinking and stir up the pot without actually making a false prophecy.

for instance: jubilees happened every 7 times 7 years.

DesirousOfChange

Armageddon will always be "Right Around the Corner"!

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one picture too far ( fetched)

by waton in

july 2019 wt mag.

study article 27, to sept 8 (last weak) sic intended.

page 5. .

Do You Think People Have Forgotten About 9/11?

by minimus in

jw
friends

after all these years, it seems to me that people do not properly take note of what happened on this date in 2001. for some, it’s like nothing major happened.

for me it is a day of reflection..

DesirousOfChange

I don't think it's forgotten any more than Pearl Harbor Day.

Life goes on. Business continues. (This is Capitalism.) But any one of age then, will never forget.

Doc

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oh boy, the meetings lined up for december are culty.. it all starts with a 5 minute talk someone has to give on the topic "why should we not be troubled by the increase of memorial partakers in recent years?".

the next week again inserts jws into bible prophecy, first with "the earth swallowed up the river", which claims that court victories for the org are really god's doing.

there is no mention on who is responsible for the many judgements against the org.. then there's this chart to be discussed that same night:.

DesirousOfChange

I think it's very interesting how WTS is tackling controversial issues head on.

100 years since 1914 -- CELEBRATE

100 years since 1918 -- The Kingdom Has accomplished more in the past 100 years than any government in history!

Child Abuse -- We Abhor Child Abuse -- All media reports of JW Child Abuse are Fake News!

Increase in Anointed -- Yeah! Why we should not be concerned.

If you thought they'd just try to let let these things "fade away" (like us haha), you're wrong. HEAD ON! DOUBLE DOWN!

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The impact and consequences of being born into the jehovahs witness cult.

by RayoFlight2014 in

hi from new south wales australia.

fyi , it's tuesday 10th september 2:36am here.. i am categorically not going to blame the cult for every poor choice.

i am conscious of the fact that i was at a genetically determined disadvantage academically; i was never going to be outstanding in my achievements, no matter how hard i tried.

DesirousOfChange

Stopped being a yes man.
And I learnt the power of.... no!

That will for sure get you into deep shit in WT Land.

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Emergency 'grab bag' campaign accused of scaremongering

by pleaseresearch in

a police campaign to get the public to prepare a "grab-and-go" bag in case of emergencies has been both criticised and mocked by social media users.. a police scotland tweet urged people to pack essentials such as a first aid kit, radio, torch, and food and water.. its recommendations were part of an annual preparedness month, which is being promoted by local authorities and emergency services across the uk.. however, the police force has been accused of scaremongering.. the tweet read: "september is preparedness month.

emergencies can happen at any time and it's recommended to have a #grabbag ready containing essential items including medication, copies of important documents, food/water, torch, radio and other personal items.".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-49631455.

DesirousOfChange

Anything that the WTS suggests does NOT make it "wrong" just be cause WTS suggests it.

Emergency Preparedness is a good idea that is recommended by many agencies.

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How to avoid getting disfellowshipped for having a wordly girlfriend?

by cookiemaster in

hey guys, i've been pimo going on full inactive for a very long time, 5+ years.

pretty happy with the current situation.

over the years, i've gotten lots of grief from the local elders and cos for my inactivity, attending wordly public events and social media posts.

DesirousOfChange

Former elder here.

As long as you are not observed (by two witnesses) to spending the night with her, you should be able to avoid DFing. You will have to "really" not be intimate (f*cking) her, or you will have to be really discreet and not be caught.

The secondary risk is "dating an unbeliever". In the past this could be considered "loose conduct". I would fear that it might be construed as "Brazen Conduct" if you are counseled about it but blatanty (brazenly) ignore that counsel. This new "brazen conduct" is a "blanket cover all" for anything the elders want to use it for. If they are "after you", they could twist it to use against you. If they "want" to turn a blind eye to your relationship, they can do so.

Actually marrying the gal will get them off of your ass.

Good luck!

The greatest revenge is living a happy and successful life!

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GB’s WIGGLE

by Hairtrigger in

https://youtu.be/gpd453rzdzu.

if this has been posted before i apologize.

this about sums up what the grovelling body is looking to do!

DesirousOfChange

Anyone who has the 23 minutes to view this, kindly give a 1-minute summation.

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Money! How much did you "Contribute" To The WTB@TS When You Were A Member

by The Bethelite in

jw
friends

i was in full time service for six years including bethel.

once i got out of bethel, i figured i had already given them six of the best years of my life (ages 18-24) working as a slave/drone in their factory, so i rationalized that i had given them enough... so over the next 27 years i would say maybe $200 bucks is it.

i think their whole "voluntary contributions" idea is biting them in the ass, because over all jehovah's witnesses are a cheap group people with a few exceptions.

DesirousOfChange

WOW! I'm a bit surprised at the replies.

We made regular contributions even before we really had the financial means to do so. Once we achieved some financial independence, we contributed generously. I thought it was the "right thing to do". I was convinced WTS used the donations frugally and to promote good things. I was a "believer". That gradually changed.

I first stopped all "green handshakes" when it was evident that the CO was living a better lifestyle than we were.

I next stopped all donations at Circus Assms when I saw how they wasted donated funds (after being appointed an elder and sitting in on the "business meetings"). They couldn't give a flying f**k about how they spent the donations of the "widows". Send all excess donations to NY so we look good!

I then stopped donations to the WorldWideWork and limited it to Kingdom Hall Building Fund and when our local Cong needed extra funds.

When it became evident (as I am clearly a "slow learner") that it was all a money scam and they could NEVER GET ENOUGH, I cut 'em off completely and concentrated on helping individuals that were less fortunate and in a financial bind (not because of their own stupid asset management). Tires and battery for an elderly widow's car. Airline ticket for an widowed, pioneer sister who had decided she needed to renew the relationship with her DFd son, who she had shunned because he was gay. A car for a single mom of 3 kids whose hubby abandoned her.

I saw such "causes" as things that deserved financial assistance much more than the greedy WTS and I felt like I could really make a difference in these people's lives.

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Is Global Warming One of the Most Important Issues To You!

by minimus in

jw
friends

just curious..

DesirousOfChange

rubber- encasement in any worthwhile endeavour takes away the pure pleasure~ Waton

Are you sure this is about the environment?

Maybe my mind just naturally wonders to the gutter? Did anyone else go there with me?