i currently have an elder body who, for the most part, seems utterly complacent and disinterested in actually "shepherding" anything.
i can't tell if they are lazy or just oblivious to their responsiblities of being "teachers".
it seems like they are the last to know anything and always procrastinate on everything.
Elders not caring and taking sides in a situation is one of the catalysts for why we left.
My father-in-law is an elder, has been for much of my husband's life, and I think he's one of those who truly cares about the cong. Although, like someone else, because of dealing with the congregational issues, my husband didn't really have a father. They didn't do family study, either.
i believe that the governing body knew very well what would be the consequences of publishing the above article on apostates.
they carefully word every article, not only for the faithful, but for the unfaithful, and for those who have never believed our faith.
the above article and the comments here show me their great wisdom, because they have achieved exactly what they wanted.
And we "mentally diseased" played right into it... Maybe. I'm still thinking on whether we did or not.
They knew exactly what they were saying, exactly the response they'd get. Hmm. I can't quite articulate it.
just posted by vampire665 on facebook.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/28/jehovahs-witness-magazine_n_985479.html.
Eff.... I posted the link to the Independent and got a crappy response from a dub who defended the WT article & my bro-in-law messaged my husband about it.
I'd LOVE to post the HuffPo article, but I'm not ready for the fallout, yet. Besides, most ppl on my FB know already. It's just those few dubs who hang on...
i hated jws that were pushy.
some tried to impose their "bible trained consciences" on everyone.
or the pushy ones would go from house to house and argue with the householder!
I was a wee toddler when, I recall, there was discussion about putting your foot in the door. LOL! Madness. I've never been the type to be pushy. Not interested? Have a nice day!
Cedars, what a neat experience that would be to go back and just TALK and THINK. Really cool. :)
i have been inspired recently by some of the comments on this forum regarding the society having reached a "tipping point".
it's been observed that, despite the overwhelming weight of evidence that the society is nothing more than a damaging cult, the number of witnesses continues to increase, albeit gradually.
the latest figures i have available are those in the 2011 yearbook, showing a global 2.5% increase between 2009 and 2010.. as we all know, the internet is steadily rising in accessibility (or "penetration") around the world, and it provides a wonderful resource for those who are curious about joining the faith, helping such ones to quickly identify precisely how warped the teachings of the watch tower society really are.
Ok, I can't figure out how to send a private message, but Cedars, REALLY awesome posts. Very informative. Thank you!
This scripture has NEVER computed in my brain as logical in any way. I don't get how they make the leap from this scripture to "You're disfellowshipped for the next 3 years until you can PROVE to us that you've changed your ways."
since realising i have been dwelling in a spiritual ghetto, this is the music i have been using to mourn the demise.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwahvbaygv4.
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LOVE Green Day. I will look for that vid, Chemical Emotions.
letter dated 09/16/11 to all boes about city overseers being discontinued effective immediately.. this is from a very reliable jw anonymous source.. .
Wow. I'd like some more info on this!
since realising i have been dwelling in a spiritual ghetto, this is the music i have been using to mourn the demise.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwahvbaygv4.
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Well, I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. I can't paste a youtube link in here. lol HA! Got it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxgEl-LXdcQ
I have recently begun applying the song "No More Sorrow" by Linkin Park to the WT org.
"No More Sorrow"
Are you lost
In your lies
Do you tell yourself I don't realize
Your crusade's a disguise
Replace freedom with fear
You trade money for lives
I'm aware of what you've done
[Chorus:]
No, No more sorrow
I've paid for your mistakes
Your time is borrowed
Your time has come to be replaced
I see pain
I see need
I see liars and thieves
Abuse power with greed
I had hope
I believed
But I'm beginning to think that I've been deceived
You will pay for what you've done
[Chorus]
Thieves and hypocrites
Thieves and hypocrites
Thieves and hypocrites
[Chorus x2]
Your time has come to be replaced
Your time has come to be erased
"hotel california" was considered a major demonic song.
ac/dc stood for anti-christ devils children....{not according to the band} kiss stood for knight s in satans service {not according to the band} anyone else have to toss albums?.
I am actually not an AC/DC fan. Just never really got into that genre of music.
I'll have to google that vid later today.
Oh, heavy metal was considered demonic. The whole genre. Hair bands of the 80s were close behind.
Rap was also bad. I remember making a pretty snotty comment about it at a WT lesson one day, trying to be all spiritual. Ugh.... I was about 14 or so.
