Posts by ttdtt

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Reasons for Stagnation in Growth. AKA YearBook Numbers!

by ttdtt in

so why has the growth flatlined?

why is less time spent in the ministry?

why have aux pios droped by 1/3rd?.

Divergent

2014 - 100 years of "kingdom rule". Many were in expectation for something big to happen

We had drummed into us before the BIG CONVENTION that this was going to be the most important event of our lives (guess baptism, marriage, first kid, didnt cut the mustard). And we spend countless hrs making tchotchke to give away to the international visitors. Then It came and went. HMMM my life didn't change much, did yours? Did anyones? The HISTORIC event was just like the conventions when we went to stadiums, just with more people.

We also had the NEW BIBLE! THE GAME CHANGER! Did anything change? No. The cry wolf effect has kicked in I think.

P.S. The tactic of we have to keep the R&F busy all the time with new crap so they don't notice 2014 has come and gone, is not working for everyone apparently.

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Anthony Morris Says The Governing Body Is Not Dogmatic, But Simply Must Be Obeyed If You Want Jehovah's Blessing

by Brokeback Watchtower in

warning lots of compartmentalization going on, with huge leaps in logic and a whole lot of just beleive me because i say so.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhyfm-zikbq.

ttdtt

What a kind and loving face though:)

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Anthony Morris Says The Governing Body Is Not Dogmatic, But Simply Must Be Obeyed If You Want Jehovah's Blessing

by Brokeback Watchtower in

warning lots of compartmentalization going on, with huge leaps in logic and a whole lot of just beleive me because i say so.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhyfm-zikbq.

ttdtt

What, you see a conflict in that?

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Elders, oh my God what a bunch of losers!

by Crazyguy in

ok i don't mean to put all of them into just one box so to speak, their are some that are smart successful etc.

but my god most of them are just wasted space, ignorant, no drive, horrible jobs, make nothing for income and the only thing in life they have going for them is this title.

no wonder so many will not wake up and hold on to this stupid cult, it's all they have.

ttdtt

Saying Elders are losers is Redundant.

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Jephthah's atrocity

by opusdei1972 in

in judges chapter 11 we read that jephthah committed an atrocity by offering his daughter in sacrifice.

however, the watchtower, study edition of april 2016, reads:pages 6 and 7:not only was jephthah a mighty warrior but he was a student of gods dealings with his people.

jephthahs thorough grasp of israels history gave him a clear picture of what was right and what was wrong in jehovahs eyes.

ttdtt

Incredible topic for a WT study. NUTS!

If you look at that whole WT - its all about circling the wagons, trying to keep people in.

"Are you using your imagination wisely?"
"Why should we meet together for worship?"

and on and on.

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Sorry to bust anyone's bubble but the "bible" was written by misogynist desert nomads attempting to explain life

by park ave boy in

i remember growing up preparing for the number 2 talk and reading over the verses.

one time i had a chapter in joshua to read.

i started reading and i was like "wtf?

ttdtt

Those are the funniest videos EVER!
Should be required for Family Worship!

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Witness wedding questions

by snugglebunny in

just wondering about witness weddings and what is and isn't acceptable these days.

i know that toasts are a no-no, but i'm wondering about other things, such as:.

is it ok to have a best man?.

ttdtt

YES
YES
YES ( the elders might want to get some details as to how the non-virgin lost it. more details the better, video is preferable. :)
YES
NO!!!!!! ARE YOU CRAZY!!!!!!! YOU MIGHT AS WELL INVITE SATAN ON THE HONEY MOON!

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Do our loved pets come back when we do?

by Nichole in

i have recently started studying and im really enjoying learning all about the truth!

i am a huge animal lover and have my dog trixie for 11 years now, i got her when i was 12 years old and she has been the best friend and companion, i am so lucky and grateful to have her at my side every single day!

i get worried a lot about what will happen when the time comes that she has to leave me, anytime i even think about it i start to cry because it would break my heart not to have her with me anymore!

ttdtt

I really hope my Pet Gold Fish is resurrected! I could not live without Sharky!

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Reasons for Stagnation in Growth. AKA YearBook Numbers!

by ttdtt in

so why has the growth flatlined?

why is less time spent in the ministry?

why have aux pios droped by 1/3rd?.

ttdtt

Also the Sex Abuse stuff must be cooling people in general in Europe. Look at the the numbers in Britain.

57

Reasons for Stagnation in Growth. AKA YearBook Numbers!

by ttdtt in

so why has the growth flatlined?

why is less time spent in the ministry?

why have aux pios droped by 1/3rd?.

ttdtt

slimboyfat

Plus it's all becoming just a bit too unbelievable these days.

Oh yea - that too!!!

Don't you love the push for "Simplified Magazines and Tracts" As if the WT writes in Shakespearian English.

It's like saying, yea the people who read our stuff are illiterate, and any new one probably will have English as a 2nd language.

From all the assembly parts - I thought we were the most educated people in the world?