good morning all (good evening to those on the wrong side of the world);.
could someone explain the new arrangement with the "anointed"?
is anyone other than the gb in this class anymore?
Good Morning All (Good Evening to Those on the Wrong Side of the World);
Could someone explain the new arrangement with the "anointed"? Is anyone other than the GB in this class anymore? Is there any feedback from those who consider themselves in this class? Is there a WT article explaining this arrangement & how they're feeding this crap to the rank & file?
during one of those meetings that took place before my jc, one of the elders, who was a good friend of mine back then and used to come up with a few outlandish personal views about some teachings, attempted to counter one of my arguments like this:.
eden - "well, if the truth doesn't change, why is it that what we teach as 'truth' has changed over the years (several examples given)?
how can we dogmatically claim at any given moment that we have 'the truth' if our teachings keep changing?".
That argument flies in the face of Jehovah's cardinal quality of love. Jah could in no way allow any variation that would result in harm or death to his sheep. So, as we know that neither Jah or Jesus (who stated love would be the identifying quality of the one true religion) could be responsible for these doctrinal disasters, the only conclusion is that the came from men not directed by them. As opinions & not principles, no one is obligated to obey or die for.
i would like your thoughts, please..
My mother was a wonderful person. She truly believed it was the "Truth" yet never shunned me nor any of her children DF'd or not. She even attended my wedding & loved my wife even though she knew we were never getting involved in that cult again. At her memorial, the speaker was one of the JC that DF'd me. I had a few true friends come up to me, but far & away the majority kept their distance. I make it a point to attend all the memorials of those I knew. I want them to see me alive & well. And, as for the JC members, I make it a special point to be there. Only 2 left. Oh and Frank I know where you will be buried. Expect me to piss on your grave....... Ha Ha Ha Ha !!!!!!!!
new member here so don't attack :d here is a couple questions i have been contemplating lately.. .
if jw isn't the right religion, then which one is?
or is it basically believe in god, the bible and you'll be fine?.
Welcome;
I think the answer you & many other Witnesses is looking for is not which religion is the " one true religion" but rather is it here at all. According to Witness doctrine, the one true religion would not appear until the "last generation". The evidence that 1914 wasn't the beginning or ending of anything is overwhelming. (See jwfacts.com & other sources.) That being said, according to Witness doctrine, all who die in this time period are coming back. Both Jesus & the Apostle Paul reiterate this. So, worship God in your own way. (There is no wrong way.) Or worship no God. It really doesn't matter. The only exceptions were those that pissed off God directly such as the Scribes & Pharisees. Hard for the average person to do. Hopefully, this takes a least one mental burden off your shoulders. Keep this in mind: Live Well....Enjoy Life.
i know many have suffered to varying degrees at the hands of this cult.
one of the first casualties is our self- esteem.
our awakening takes us all on different paths.
I know many have suffered to varying degrees at the hands of this cult. One of the first casualties is our self- esteem. Our awakening takes us all on different paths. Some have resolved there is no God. Others believe. Having wasted a half a century of my life letting others tell me what is true, I would not for a second challenge any members' personal beliefs. And that's part of what unites us. We outnumber them. We know TTAT. We have left behind the mental shackles holding us back from enjoying life. Yes, we still suffer but, in the end, we become confident, stronger, more content & happier. I personally pity them. So, keep looking forward. Find your own joy. We have become strong. And, as always; Live Well....Enjoy Life!!!
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after all the jokes and satire on this website about jw's only being able to amount to window washers and house cleaners, the cover page of "how to enjoy your work" showing a window washer and cleaner in the back ground.
i almost wonder if some awakened, still-in, from this site is part of the writing department or illustrations and put that in there as an inside joke for us?.
Do well enough to pass the local hall Sunday mornings on the way to the ski slopes. I also lay on the horn in the summer when I pass by on the Harley. Just want all the brain dead inside to know that life is passing them by. I also smile at all my former aquaintences huddled at the coffee shop on Saturday mornings as I'm taking the boat out. It's a hassle to get the boat & trailer in the coffee shop parking lot, but well worth the looks I get.
i'm trying to understand which chords these are, in terms of piano.
it's off helmets song "blacktop".
|-------------------------------------------|---------------------| |-------------------------------------------|---------------------| |-------------------------------------------|---------------------| |-7--7--7-7-3--3--3-3-5--5--5-5-5-0-0-0-0-0-|-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-| |-7--7--7-7-3--3--3-3-5--5--5-5-5-0-0-0-0-0-|-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-| |-7--7--7-7-3--3--3-3-5--5--5-5-5-0-0-0-0-0-|-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-5-| play x 3 | pm................................................... play x 4 outro |-------------------------|-----------------| |-------------------------|-----------------| |-------------------------|-----------------| |-0-0-0-/7--3-3-0-3-4-5~~-|-6-5-3-0-3-5-3-0-| |-0-0-0-/7--3-3-0-3-4-5~~-|-6-5-3-0-3-5-3-0-| |-0-0-0-/7--3-3-0-3-4-5~~-|-6-5-3-0-3-5-3-0-| play x 12* |.
I own a guitar & baby grand piano. I can dust both of them really good. Does that count?
so, unfortunately, i'm still on the tms and had a talk tonight (in front of a co, no less) and the talk was on the subject of adultery.
in the source material there's reference to "spiritual adultery" i.e.
idolotry or when israel had alliances with pagan nations.
I had to cover the MS one night. The guy who had the instruction talk forgot he had that assignment. The way it worked was if a student forgot, the guy conducting had to fill in. The material that night was fairly deep & I hadn't looked at it as this brother always was prepared. As the song began Bill says to me he'll handle it. He had like 4 minutes to come up with 20 minutes of material. To this day I'll never forget Bill walking on the stage & delivering a flawless presentation. He even went over time. No one knew but me. This was the same guy who fell asleep in first row at the elders' schools. Way too smart. Of course, he's gone now with so many others. Miss you Bill...
i never get tired of these youtube videos.. this one is called 'hitler leaves the jehovah's witnesses'.. he wakes up to ttatt when he cannot accept the 'overlapping generation' teaching.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvhhy62toy4.
tf1.
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Ha,ha,ha....I LMAO.
the date: july 3-6th, 1986.
(a hot 4th of july weekend) this was the "divine peace" district convention.. location: the capital centre, landover, maryland.
usa.. my age at the time: 6 yrs old.. the wt representative giving the keynote address: none other than vp of watchtower, milton g. henschel.
Sure miss those district assemblies. Always got a good hour nap time after lunch.
