........... holy spirit or any " fruitages of the spirit " like love, kindness, mildness, meekness , etc.
shown by men considered for elder or ms positions.
qualities or true positive character traits are not that important to the wt society in appointments of these men in jw congregations.. no, the real " qualifications " that a jw man needs to exhibit is being able to report 10 hours a month in knocking on people's doors offering wt and awake magazines !
Nothing loving or spiritual about those "qualifications" eh Mr F........sad, very sad.
Clambering for positions within the organisation is more important than the message they sell......and the smug looks of satisfaction on their faces just relays their inner feelings..."I am better than you"
Best wishes you you and Mrs F x
Paula x
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hiya and... i do not really know where to begin... currently a jw... slightly starting to fade... got a girlfriend baptised... i am baptised also... my head is a mess... i do not know what to believe anymore... never really fully trusted elders as it comes to 'leading the flock'... got burned a few times with their ... decisions etc.
read a few articles in here about their alleged false beliefs... do not really know what to do... wondered if any of you felt like that at any point... when something that you trusted and followed most of your life... does not seem to be what you thought it was... .
A belated welcome Jaxxxx, can only say please keep posting here and asking questions, research, read, think........while life outside the cult is uncertain, life inside the cult is a prison. Id rather die standing than live on my knees, and this forum saved me and my son in more ways than one. Ive made some fantastic friends along the way. We are right behind you.
Paula
it's been over 3 years since the book study in private homes was discontinued and some jws are still scratching their heads over it.
although a letter was read to all congregations explaining that "book study night" would now be "family worship night", there was still much speculation among jws as to the real reason behind this decision (the great tribulation was about to start, jehovah was simplifying the lives of jws, to lessen the burden of poor jws who had no money for gas, etc.)...
but as we all know, decisions like these from the gb invariably have some ulterior motive behind it... and discussion boards such as this one usually finds a way to dig up the truth for all to see... but after reading several threads on this subject, i'm really not sure we've uncovered all the facts yet.... so i have to ask... what do you believe really ended the book study in private homes?
I think they dropped it because Independent Thinking got out of hand....
on this forum, i have carefully read most of the experiences of those who left the jw religion, i have even read experiences that have dated back to 2001, i have read the different circumstances surrounding their exits and what ensued upon leaving.
for the majority, i observed they are better remainning in the religion than leaving.
what benefit is there to strain family relationship because you want to be free?, please tell me, of what value is that freedom?,.
Mank, why dont you answer some of the many questions posters have posed, instead of ignoring them and posing a question everytime you post. It would be the Christian thing to do, dont you think?
shocking information near the bottom of this report from a watchtower lawyer definding the organization in australian courts.focus on the information under the heading: "the faithful and discreet slave".
quite the shocker... the society's lawyer statesthere is no true physical body of people, but only a theological arrangement.
the jws in the crowd gasped.
Barbra Anderson posted this information 2 weeks ago Rick.
just wanted to introduce myself.
i went to the kh for the first time 2 weeks ago...and will go again tomorrow.
i don't believe anything witnessy...(i was raised in the assembly of god church and now the closest thing i "do" with religion is yoga or sometimes the buddhist temple).... but the man i'm in love with is a df'd jw (we've been together for 6 years).... and he wants to get reinstated just to talk to his family again (i can assure you he does not believe it).... and he wants his family to accept me because we are about to get married... so, i'm going to meetings...its very interesting, but only because it shows me more about how he was raised.
Welcome to the forum x
If you are marrying this man, and he intends to be reinstated, know that your married life is going to be like this.....
1. He will put the Jws first in EVERYTHING
2. He is the head of the house and you will be expected to OBEY him
3. He would rather loose YOU than loose THEM
4. The JW will interfere in EVERY aspect of your married life, including sex, how you dress, how you conduct yourself, they are ALWAYS going to be watching you, waiting to pounce.
Please please please dont get the little children involved in anything to do with study, or the KH. Im begging you.
I wish you love and happyness, take care, Paula xxx
i just thought that the question box of the november km was strange the way it was worded.
i tried to scan it but could not get it to come up so i will type it out.. ("who should fill out coupons and internet requests?.
our publications often contain coupons that can be filled out and sent to the branch office to request literature or a visit from jehovah's witnesses.
Hahaha filling out request slips for a home visit for those already witnesses.......love it! making my brain tick a bit wondering if I could get into some trouble very soon *cackles*
in the january 2012 awake, pages 28-29 there is another article about homosexuality.. .
the writers argue that genetics, the environment, and sexual abuse do not justify homosexuality.
the bible clearly states that homosexuality is wrong and is an abhorrent sin.
Timmy is doing fine y'all and is head over heels in love with Jack and I think hes still looking for that special place that he can go and worship where he feels comfortable.
Paula x
im getting rather excited!
its only 8 weeks away!
this year, for the 1st time in 6 years, we are having a proper xmas.
oooo Loz, smoked salmon and bucks fizz in bed...could life get any better? I dont think so xxx
Thanks for all your comments. x
"Sleigh bells ring.......are you listening? down the lane, snow is glistening.........what a wonderful sight, were happy tonight, walking in a Winter wonderland!"
im getting rather excited!
its only 8 weeks away!
this year, for the 1st time in 6 years, we are having a proper xmas.
Hi Elms! Thats a great idea having Thanksgiving in the UK We do have a lot to be thankful for dont we x
We are looking forward to Bonfire night too, isnt it great we can enjoy days like this without all the JW restrictions? I mean, whats Satanic about enjoying a few fireworks and sitting around a bonfire?
I love your NO SHUNNING ALLOWED policy, wonderful!
Its grat to hear what other folk are eat, what fab diverse tastes we all have.....my mouth is still watering, i need a bib hahaha x
