Posts by xjwsrock

They have painted themselves into a corner. When you proclaim that the almighty of the universe is backing you and you only, then "downsizing" (which is exactly what the organization is doing) is impossible to explain. Why the hell would God downsize? Because of their money and legal problems they are getting more criticism than ever. And lets face it, just about anybody can see the problems at this point. You don't have to drag out old books from a century ago to make an "apostate" point or win a debate. And all signs are that the problems are only going to get worse.

Less than a year ago we had a quick elders school (one day) and one of the main points was for elders to disfellowship quicker and reinstate slower. That is to get rid of dissent quickly and instill more fear by keeping the people that dared to disagree out even longer.

So they are doubling down on the bully tactics to preserve their hold on the flock. I don't think there is any stopping the downward spiral they are in at this point, though. But unfortunately they will try.... with medieval crap like this WT describes. In the foreseeable future they will increasingly act like a cult and thus will increasingly face criticism for being one.

Oh, what a tangled web we weave....

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Dissenters in Watchtower History: Differing Departures

by slimboyfat in

i'm reading an excellent book about defectors from the mormon church called differing visions: dissenters in mormon history.

through a collection of essays from many academic authors it looks at the life stories of dissenters and reasons for departure, as well as analysing the impact of their dissent on the church itself.

fascinating stuff and makes me wish there was a similar volume looking at the key dissenters from jws/watchtower and the impact they had.

xjwsrock

SBF is being sarcastic about Cedars.

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Faith in the Flood,-- a Dud.

by prologos in

for the next two weeks, wt will attempt to lay the basis for their imitation "faith" by discussing the "imitate their faith" book, chapter on the flood.

a golden opportunity to share faith strengthening details with your believing friends.

do not miss it!.

xjwsrock

They should be waking up in their droves when they think about this subject. - Half banana

What's wrong with the above sentence? Lol....

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Mid - Week Meeting This Week

by xjwsrock in

millie210 posted this on another thread - i thought it deserved it's own op:.

i took an elderly friend to the meeting last night.

the study is in the "imitate their faith" book which is merely a compilation of previous short stories about bible characters that were featured in a series of watchtower articles.. they waste no time beginning their spinning and supposition with the cain/abel story.

xjwsrock

If the story were true then Jehovah invented swords. Thanks Jehovah! - Simon

Lol... Jehovah has always been about the war thing...doncha know.

The flame has gone out at HQ. No money in the bank therefore no holy spirit! No sparkle in the writing, just the same old tired re-heated and stale food from yesterday. - Half banana

So true - especially the stale food part. It's ugly out here in JWland.

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My experience with religion

by Cota Samuel in

hello, i am sam(samuel).

i am 18 and i live in romania.

my english is not that good and i find it hard to express myself even in my language xd.. i'm not an open person and i would've probaly never talked so open of my life but this "event" had so much impact on my life and it damaged me so deeply that i do now write this.. i came to this site to help myself fight the problem that destroyed my life for the past 2 years.

xjwsrock

You can generate your own happiness, without relying on handouts from religious abusers.

great line sparrow

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My experience with religion

by Cota Samuel in

hello, i am sam(samuel).

i am 18 and i live in romania.

my english is not that good and i find it hard to express myself even in my language xd.. i'm not an open person and i would've probaly never talked so open of my life but this "event" had so much impact on my life and it damaged me so deeply that i do now write this.. i came to this site to help myself fight the problem that destroyed my life for the past 2 years.

xjwsrock

Hey Sam I enjoyed your story as well. Good luck on your journey.

Be easy on yourself. The healing comes, but sometimes it comes slowly.

Here are a couple of youtubers you can search that have helped me lately.

freedominveritas

theramintrees

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Personal experience rant

by Crazyguy in

so i was reading over new member hollywood 20s experience and thinking of using it when i'm going to talk with my son that their trying to get baptized.

so that with all the other things through my mind i decided to say some things to him about what's going on with my daughter.

so this is what happening with her.

xjwsrock

I hope your daughter gets well.

If they thank Jehovah, just tell them they shouldn't call you that. Lol...