Posts by mrquik

6

Personal reflections

by Freeof1914 in

hello all and happy new year!.

i don't post here often,but as the new year just started and my birthday is tomorrow, i am feeling extra reflective.

it has been several years since i was willingly disfellowshipped, and i say willingly because when the judicial committee asked me my thoughts on the organization i told them i thought it was not a god directed organization.

mrquik

Hi FO1914;

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!. I know how you feel. After 50 yrs. in & 34 yrs. in an unhappy marriage, I divorced to marry the love of my life. Got DF'd of course & was planning to return. Happily the committee decided to make an example of me & dragged their feet on my reinstatement. After 3 yrs. I got fed up & started my research leading me out for good. I know many here are just starting the journey out & yes, it's painful. We all will have different experiences leaving. I hope all have at least some measure of contentment. As for me, it's now been 8 yrs. out. I enjoy Christmas, birthdays, riding a Harley, getting tattoos, my loving wife, my one daughter out & my grandkids, drinking to excess on special occasions. ( Recently mooned a 1,000 people) Live Well...Enjoy Life !!!!

1

Changed my Avatar

by mrquik in

jw
friends

yep, that's me.

in one of my favorite places; key west.

i'll be down there on a cruise 3/31 in the am.

mrquik

Yep, that's me. In one of my favorite places; Key West. I'll be down there on a cruise 3/31 in the AM. If anyone's down at the same time; let me know.

19

New Understanding of Slave Class

by mrquik in

jw
friends

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?

mrquik

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?

54

How do you overcome this JW excuse?

by EdenOne in

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?".

mrquik

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.

68

If Your JW Parent Died Would YOU Go To The Kingdom Hall For The Talk?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i would like your thoughts, please..

mrquik

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 !!!!!!!!

57

Couple questions....like if JW's not the right way then what is?

by world in

jw
friends

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?.

mrquik

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.

7

We Are A "Vast Army"

by mrquik in

jw
friends

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.

mrquik

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!!!

58

Window-washer is the cover of Feb 2015 WT, "How to enjoy your work!" Hahaha!!

by EndofMysteries in

.

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?.

mrquik

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.

36

Any Guitar Players Out there?

by WillowTrees in

jw
friends

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* |.

mrquik

I own a guitar & baby grand piano. I can dust both of them really good. Does that count?

24

I just had fun giving a talk!

by OneEyedJoe in

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.

mrquik

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...