i know we cannot answer this, how many are physically in, mentally out (pimo), but i heard an amazing piece of news the other day.. an ex-p.o and ex-elder, a long time regular pioneer, and when i knew him a stalwart believer, went for a drink with another jw who has actually left, but is not df or anything.. in the course of conversation he came out with this bombshell "well, i am actually an atheist now, i just go along to keep my wife happy".. i also heard of a number of youngsters that i know personally who are simply living their life as they want, whilst making sure they don't get df'd for family and social reasons.. if as it seems the pimo's are a huge number, could there be a huge " awakening" where they all realize they are in a huge group, and they all say " eff it, lets call it a day on all the jw s**t ".
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wishful thinking, but.....just possible ?.
I know a very prominent elder friend who is a PIMO.
He is an atheist but still gives district talks when he cant get out of them.
And I know someone else who stepped down as an MS over the Overlapping thing and is PIMO cuz of his wife.
There must be MANY!
just a thought.
would those who are resurrected (if it existed) to the new system have bellybuttons.
Haaaaaaaaaaaa resurrection:)
Now that's funny!!!!
I found $1.25 in his pockets!
"Good boy, now run along."
this months broadcast is presented by losche and he discusses the need for trust in the fds.
the following is transcribed from the 12.30 mark.. satan also has the scheme to spread rumors about our brothers including the faithful slave.
the method of spreading rumors is not new.
WOW - SO its BLAME the Brother or Sister for what the GB does.
Ask yourself, am I prone to believe rumors
And you should trust us because we can prove we are faithful and true, or because we can prove these "rumors" are false? NO Trust us cuz doG has promised ups immortality. WTF?
Shouldn't we then trust the Slave as well? To appreciate the extent of Jehovah's and Jesus' trust in the faithful slave, reflect on what he has promised it's members. He has promised them immortality and incoruption. Soon, just before Armageddon, the remaining members of the Slave will be taken to heaven.
"the way you walked was thorny, through no fault of your own, but as the rain enters the soil, the river enters the sea, so tears run to a predestined end.
now you will have peace for eternity.
" -- maleva, the wolf man.
"I love you" - "I know" - Star Wars
"Snakes, I hate snakes" - Indian Jones
"I have been and always will be your friend" Star Trek Wrath of Khan
"Double dumb ass on you" Star Trek Voyage Home
"I was born in Iowa, I just work in space" Star Trek Voyage Home
"This isnt just a moonburn you know" Close Encounters.
Just some on the lighter side off the top of my head, I am too depressed to want to think of serious quotes.
president trump is definitely a demagogue, a populist, and not a great extemporaneous speaker, just to mention few of his more conspicuous flaws.
however, i was going along because "it's the economy stupid".
now that has changed.
Ha someone didn't like my comment. Talk to ANY economist. They will all say this is BAD for America.
Even Steve the snake Mnuchin advised the Hair Doo in the Oval NOT to do it.
president trump is definitely a demagogue, a populist, and not a great extemporaneous speaker, just to mention few of his more conspicuous flaws.
however, i was going along because "it's the economy stupid".
now that has changed.
The Tariff will cost many more jobs than it will save.
China wont pay - American consumers, in the end, will pay more for everything.
the owner of the used apple store in derry new hampshire has put on his facebook that republicans are evil and they are not welcome in his store.
he has done tv interviews now saying that republicans simply should not try to come in and he can generally tell if someone is a republican.
it is interesting that a business owner can bar someone because of their political opinions but if a business owner conscientiously couldn’t make a cake for a gay couple,they are in legal jeopardy..
I dont belive that for one minute.
so this week's midweek meeting video about stumbling others has lett spouting and gurning rubbish again.. if you can't take the whole 9 minutes go from 5:50 to get the context and 6:45 for the "beard" mention.. https://youtu.be/ezv1ici5cwo.
oh, well - at least they shoot themselves in the foot with this doublespeak.
single.
I tried to view it - just could not get through it.
it struck me that the society has created a culture of lazy jw parenting.. rather than parents being there to guide and direct and help their children through all stages of life, the gb / society has become the "go-too" for everything.. if the child has an issue, there is a wt article for that.. does the child need help with something else?
ah, there is a caleb and sophia cartoon for that.. what about that other topic?
ah, there is a book for that.. so rather than being present parents, the average jw parent simply outsources their parenting to the organization!
stuckinarut
Ttdtt! Your comment is very interesting too!
It became a painful, very painful realization of fact for me.
