Its like they are big kids saying...."I know you are but what am I"
:p
Lizard
this jw (like so many do) avoids discussing the real issues at hand and instead opts for: .
do jehovah's witnesses have pedophiles in their mists?.
yes but look at everyone else that does too and they're much worse.. i'm not even going to mention how badly he defends the un scandal, i'll let you read it yourself.. this guy has your typical "holier-than-thou" attitude.
Its like they are big kids saying...."I know you are but what am I"
:p
Lizard
I guess that makes drinkin' out of the milk carton....
...not so bad huh?
Lizard
.....have already died.. they have given over any semblance of a normal life to a kult korporation that just continues to feed on their fears.
they might as well be dead.. many of the millions who were alive when that statement was made *did* die, waiting in vain to get the don lapre shortcut to financial prosperity and happiness.
they mistakenly thought if they just put in a little more time here, host another co there, they would get the house of their dreams in the real soon now paradise that is perpetually "just around the corner.".
The bOrg has a lot of recruiting to do....to get "Millions" of 82 year olds to make this prophecy feasible....
Then they have to keep them alive ;)
Lizard
`last of the elijah class would experience transition to heaven'c.1920.
source;cofc.
simon,u couldn't arrange for an ad about cofc to appear with my posts
That's old light ;)
Lizard
http://ww.jwmatch.com/welcome.php .
wouldn't this be against jw regulation?
6'1
230 lbs.
hazel eyes
brn/gry hair
soul patch
clean cut
smokes occasionally
drinks if someone is buying
annointed
Turn ons: Latex...massage oil...spiked collars...Sponge Bob square pants
Turn offs: mean people...unwashed hair...full time jobs
I like to take long scooter rides...dance...and eat until I cant walk, sit or get into any comfortable position.
Currently between jobs and listening to all the Tony Robbins tapes I can get my hands on.
If you think you might be interested in me...well..uhmmm...let me know.
just got back from an awesome weekend in san diego.
went to a conference work-related and had an fuckin great time..feels good to be back on the board tho..i think that this has been the longest i have gone without checkin or postin on the board.
life is good.... lisa-we gotta hook up sometime soon..have much to talk about.. -z-
Welcome back
hello all...well i am very new to this site.
i have recently been contemplating of fiding out more about the jehovah's witness religion.
i have done some research, have talked and am friends with witnesses, and am ready to take it a step further.
Please visit www.freeminds.org. Then come back and talk to us.
Lizard
http://www.saunalahti.fi/~garon2/bombgame/.
what has the world come to when such games exsist!
my record is 5 dead 1 injured.. (prepares to get yelled at for dark humor)
sick....<g>
Lizard
elder concerned called me last night.
we talked about a few of my concerns and why i haven't been to meetings/service in the last few months.
he has set up an appointment with my husband and i for next monday.
The following is a rough draft letter that I would send if I felt the need to get out of the bOrg.
Here is what I would write...
To Whom It May Concern:
For various reasons I have chosen not to be disfellowshipped by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.
In addition to this I have also decided to not disassociate myself from your organization because, I desire to maintain my current loving relationships with friends and family.
If my friends and family, as a result of this letter, decide not to associate with me anymore, I know in my heart that this is not my fault and that I have done everything within my self-respecting means to keep that from happening.
This letter is not for the purpose of debate. No one ever wins an argument.
It is my opinion, however, after evaluating my own experiences and my careful study of the history of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, that they are not worthy of the title “God’s Earthly Organization”, therefore I am not subject to them.
In the business world...the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society would be considered in "Breach of Contract" because of their failed prophecies and cover-ups.
Since the WTBS has not held up their end of the bargain, one doesn’t have to be subject to them...end of contract.
Any organization that has contradicted their own beliefs by means of their own published periodicals should not have the auspicious position of claiming to be led by an almighty and perfect God.
As far as I’m concerned, your organization doesn’t exist.
I’m not scared of you (Deut. 18:22) and you have no power over me.
Lizard
well i had a visit today from an elder (related through marriage) about my non-meeting attendance.
he let me know that the circuit overseer is due in for a visit in 2 weeks and the elders in my congregation felt that it would be good for them to pay me a visit.
i have already declined other such offers.. he asked me why i was not attending the meetings (didn't reply to that) and that if i had a problem that i could talk about it.
Noidea,
If you find yourself in front of a judicial committee, I suggest that you do the following annoying things:
*Dress up and do your hair like June Cleaver from "Leave it to Beaver".
Kill them with kindness...maybe offer them something to drink.
*Knit or crochet while they are asking you questions.
As much as possible try to have them repeat the questions that they ask you...(just for clarity) ;)
*Agree with everything that they say.
Once in a while say, "ah ha!" then pick up your "Smurf" notebook and scrawl some notes in it and say, "ok...got it".
Answer every phone call that comes in...if your phone doesnt normally ring alot....enlist the help of friends and family.
*Before the hearing...eat garlic and things that make your stomach growl.
When the brothers throw scriptures your way...throw one back at them that has nothing to do with the conversation...you know like...Matt. 27:5 "So Judas threw the money into the temple and left. Then he went away and hanged himself"
*Stop the brothers in the middle of an important thought and ask them what kind of pizza they like and what they want on it...because you really need something in your stomach before you take what you affectionately call your "grand slam" dose of meds.
Have a full pitcher of water and make sure to fill your glass at the most inappropriate times.
*Laugh when there is no reason to laugh.
Hold up your hand to your head as if talking into a phone and say, "What God...you created another class of Jehovah's Witnesses?...what is that?...oh ok...the Caiaphas class?"
then go on with your conversation as if nothing happened.
*Stop and act serious for a while and listen to what they have to say.
Then just as they are getting comfortable and getting their "groove on"...stand up and announce that the real reason you are having them over is to show them a familiar but new home business that will make them stinking rich. Go on to explain the advantages of Diamond level distributorship.
When something really threatening or stressful is said to you...just put your face in your hands and bawl your eyes out for about 15 seconds...then go from bawling to hysterical laughter.
*Make a quote from the Joker in Batman...."Did you ever dance with the devil in the pale moon light?
With any luck they will pass you off as a mental case and not bother you anymore.
Lizard