i was just wondering what everyone's username meant.
i have my own guesses (sixofnine, silentlambs, slayerlayer-i'm almost afraid :o), amazing-enough said!,mommy, fredhall-is that your name?, ozziepost-from downunder, and the list goes on!
please share!!
noidea-
The feeling of having no direction after learning the truth about the "truth". It is like learning there is no Santa Clause. The rug pulled out completely. What direction to take? What to believe? Who to believe? It means that it is time to grow up and be responsible for my spiritual direction and not putting my trust in nobles to supply it for me. When I think about where do I start to pick up the pieces. My answer, "I have (no idea)".
the drama for 2001 was a retake of the drama of 1981,. in regards to speaking out against jehovah's mouthpiece.
those who mummered against moses vs those that mummer against the org.
i was wondering if the 1981 drama was because of the happenings of ray franz?
The drama for 2001 was a retake of the drama of 1981,
In regards to speaking out against Jehovah's mouthpiece. Those who mummered against Moses vs those that mummer against the org. I was wondering if the 1981 Drama was because of the happenings of Ray Franz? Does anyone have any insider information on this?
Of course, those who mummered against Moses all ended up in death. It was put more or less that if we mummer against the org. guess what will happen. How about that for keeping the JW's in line, nothing like the arm behind the back routine. It really made me second guess my doubts (the fear of death and all) so I thought I would come and check in for a little apostate R&R. Does anyone remember the drama of 1981?
Another point that was brought out was that Jehovah will take care of all situations in his due time. So if we know about any wrongdoing of elders not to worry about trying to bring it forward Jehovah will take care of it. Funny, I always thought that if we know of wrongdoing that it was our responsibility to come forward. That our service to Jehovah would be rendered a bad sacrifice to him if we cover over a wrongdoing. I forgot about the double standard. I must make a mental note of this.
i sat at the dc today (yawn!
) trying to keep myself entertained i looked around and was wondering to myself how many that were there today were lurkers, trolls & fred halls.
what were the possibilities that some may have even read some of my comments.
Anchor, LOL!!!
No, but they did line us up in 4's in front of the stall doors.
i sat at the dc today (yawn!
) trying to keep myself entertained i looked around and was wondering to myself how many that were there today were lurkers, trolls & fred halls.
what were the possibilities that some may have even read some of my comments.
nytlecom1,
You hit the nail on the head, a judgement call, just like everything else. Thanks for clearing things up!
bad attitude and judgement, life of a jw goes on.
the watchtower society has for years written that demons might attach themselves.
to inanimate objects, which an unwary jw might bring home.
the demons then.
AGuest,
Well done!
I had not thought about them needing a life form. (or should I say that I had not been allowed to think that). I guess that is why they asked Jesus to send them into the bodies of the swine. Matt. 8:31
the watchtower society has for years written that demons might attach themselves.
to inanimate objects, which an unwary jw might bring home.
the demons then.
To keep the JW's out in service on Saturday's instead of going to yard sales. LOL
I don't know if it is true, the brother of Pope John Paul is a JW. No, I'm not kidding. My mother said, "Maybe The Pope will learn the truth"
Just think Prince and the Pope, Maybe we are living in the last days. LOL!
i sat at the dc today (yawn!
) trying to keep myself entertained i looked around and was wondering to myself how many that were there today were lurkers, trolls & fred halls.
what were the possibilities that some may have even read some of my comments.
nytelecom1,
.if we let everyone take all they want ..there would clearly not be enough...chances are that all 8 or 4 of these books would not be read overnight...so lets give everyone a chance...........................
I can understand that they wanted to make sure that everyone had a book. The power play showed when he had just given my mother 4 books when she clearly stated that 3 of them were for some that had not attended.
It wasn't a matter of the brother just wanting 8 books he clearly stated that he was picking up for 8 baptized publishers. If it was a matter of him wanting to be a bookhog he could have requested 16 books (2 per publisher). As I had mentioned he had several bookbags and lunch coolers, it was plain to see that he was not just getting them for himself. I feel that the brother giving out the books was clearly out of line when he requested he bring someone back with him in order to get more books. If it was a child requesting the books I could see it but this was a middle aged brother.
NotBlind,
One of the few things about conventions that annoys me more is those guys standing in the halls with those "PLEASE KEEP MOVING" signs when they're so congested that nobody can move!
LOL! Even more annoying is when they go through the halls with the signs and there is hardly anyone out there.
Moxy,
The brother did mention that he was picking up for 8 other publishers. The icing on the cake is when they released the brochure my husband requested 10 and they just handed them over.
i sat at the dc today (yawn!
) trying to keep myself entertained i looked around and was wondering to myself how many that were there today were lurkers, trolls & fred halls.
what were the possibilities that some may have even read some of my comments.
I sat at the DC today (yawn!) trying to keep myself entertained I looked around and was wondering to myself how many that were there today were lurkers, trolls & Fred Halls. What were the possibilities that some may have even read some of my comments. What fun! (OK, I know it doesn't take much for me, and it was better than sitting there taking notes)
It wasn't a total loss I did get to see some childhood friends that I grew up with that I hadn't seen for years.
As we were leaving out they were passing out the new Isaiah book. I was standing off to the side thinking we had 5300 people there today, I wondered how much they would take in donations for just the books. Naturally, they had the contribution boxes right there as they picked up the books. (how convenient, we wouldn't want our brothers and sisters to have to go out of their way to stuff money (donations) in the boxes).
But, as I was getting ready to leave I really got pissed off! Why?
My mother had just picked up 4 books. 3 were for other people that were not able to attend.
Then a brother loaded down with all kinds of book bags & lunch boxes asked the brother for 8 books all for baptized publishers. The one handing out the books looked at him and said, "8 books!".
The brother said, "yes, I need 8".
The one handing out the books said, "that is allot for one, maybe you should wait for tomorrow or maybe you can bring someone with you to request more (like he was trying to rip off the org. and was going to sell the books for profit Yeah, right!)
I looked at the brother as he then requested 4 books with the hope of getting the rest tomorrow. The one handing out the books said, "how about two" (what power he had to determine who got what, remember my mother had just picked up 4 books)
That poor brother all loaded down looked as if he had the wind knocked out of him. I touched him on the elbow in front of the (powerful man giving out the books) I said, "Here brother you can take one of my books I can get another one tomorrow".
Not meaning to toot my own horn, The question is who was the true Christian? the one giving out (I mean not giving out) the books or the border line apostate.
If there are two categories,
(1) JW's or (2) Apostate's with genuine love and concern for people of all faiths, I say "sign me up for the Apostate's.
What a sad thing, Even more sad, that brother really wanted those books!
Before someone gets their panties in a wad about my comments, I would like to clarify that I know not all JW's are like that, and I hope that one day they too will see the light.
i recently picked up the nasty habit of smoking.
i have been hiding it from my wife for about a month now,(she is still a witness) to make a long story short i only smoke when i drink and go to the casino.
in lake charles well she busted me and was actually nice about it and said it would be our secret as long as i did not bring them in the house are ever smoke around the kids.. sounds like she might be comming around maybe, i only hope.. anyway i had to tell someone.
Hey Big J,
I am sorry about your tug-of-war.
A couple of years ago I found out that my inactive husband liked to use chewing tobacco (yuck) He said it was for his sinus LOL!
When I found out it made me feel that because I knew about it that I was just as guilty as he was. I got over it with time it was his own personal choice.
This is so new to her. She has probably been hoping you would one day change your mind and start back to the meetings. (living in dub wonderland)
With this new revelation of your smoking she may feel that all is hopeless, she may be pushing you away because she may feel that she has already lost you.
It may have also made her feel that if you will go as far as smoking that you would do anything. She has been conditioned that way. She could also in her own way be trying to punish you. (We women know how to hurt a guy, insist on him wearing a rubber that always does it)
Just let her know that even though you don't feel the same as she does about the org. that it has never changed the way you feel about her. If at all possible and it means that much to her think about quitting.
Whatever happens please don't use you kids as a pawn by telling them about the "untruth" it will only hurt you in the end and make you look bitter. All you can do for them is be there for them.
Best of luck! We will be thinking of you and hope all goes well.
