Posts by John Aquila

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Remember the two elderly sisters?

by John Aquila in

about a month ago i posted what had happened to two elderly sisters who were reprimanded by a couple of elders for crying because the jw broadcasting was going to be stopped at the kingdom hall and it was up to each publisher to learn how to use the internet.

if you recall the sisters got together with my mom and talked about it and it resulted in all of them declining to make meals for the pioneers.

here is the link.

John Aquila

Dumplin

John - please keep us updated when this actually happens. You've got our hopes up and we're awaiting confirmation!

Will do!

Zoos

Wonder how many times this scenario plays out all over the world. This CAN NOT be an isolated incident and only adds to the growing body of evidence pointing to Watchtower's cash crisis.

I wondered the same thing. In this case, the Watchtower will never know they lost at least 175,000 to 200,000 dollars. Are those waking up changing their wills to exclude the Watchtower ? I did.

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I believe that the greater percentage of JWs-You Will Not Be Able to Help, no Matter What Facts You Show Them.

by John Aquila in

so i ran into this brother whom ive known for a while and the conversation led into me being invited to come back to the kingdom hall.

we talked for about an hour during which time i explained to him 607 being the wrong date and a lot of other stuff including the child abuse cases in australia.

but what i wanted to relate was the last few minutes of our conversation.

John Aquila

done4good
You cannot force them, but don't give up on them.

I know that's true, but right now I'm having a hard time wanting to help them. Yet I know I must.

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Remember the two elderly sisters?

by John Aquila in

about a month ago i posted what had happened to two elderly sisters who were reprimanded by a couple of elders for crying because the jw broadcasting was going to be stopped at the kingdom hall and it was up to each publisher to learn how to use the internet.

if you recall the sisters got together with my mom and talked about it and it resulted in all of them declining to make meals for the pioneers.

here is the link.

John Aquila

We can thank JW TV Broadcasting and the wise elders with their wise counsel.

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Remember the two elderly sisters?

by John Aquila in

about a month ago i posted what had happened to two elderly sisters who were reprimanded by a couple of elders for crying because the jw broadcasting was going to be stopped at the kingdom hall and it was up to each publisher to learn how to use the internet.

if you recall the sisters got together with my mom and talked about it and it resulted in all of them declining to make meals for the pioneers.

here is the link.

John Aquila

About a month ago I posted what had happened to two elderly sisters who were reprimanded by a couple of elders for crying because the JW broadcasting was going to be stopped at the kingdom hall and it was up to each publisher to learn how to use the internet.

If you recall the sisters got together with my mom and talked about it and it resulted in all of them declining to make meals for the pioneers. Here is the link

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/393030003/jw-broadcasting-dying?size=20&page=1

Well a little while ago my mom called and asked me if I could do her and the two sisters a favor but I had to promise I would keep it confidential.

So I promised.

Next week I’m supposed to drive them all to their lawyer. Why?

They are all going to change their wills and remove the Watchtower as beneficiary. They don’t have a lot but I know for a fact that their houses are paid off and they were willed to the Watchtower Society.

NOT ANYMORE!!!!

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I believe that the greater percentage of JWs-You Will Not Be Able to Help, no Matter What Facts You Show Them.

by John Aquila in

so i ran into this brother whom ive known for a while and the conversation led into me being invited to come back to the kingdom hall.

we talked for about an hour during which time i explained to him 607 being the wrong date and a lot of other stuff including the child abuse cases in australia.

but what i wanted to relate was the last few minutes of our conversation.

John Aquila

OUTLAW

I'm not sure why, but I broke up laughing and couldn't stop when I saw this pic.

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I believe that the greater percentage of JWs-You Will Not Be Able to Help, no Matter What Facts You Show Them.

by John Aquila in

so i ran into this brother whom ive known for a while and the conversation led into me being invited to come back to the kingdom hall.

we talked for about an hour during which time i explained to him 607 being the wrong date and a lot of other stuff including the child abuse cases in australia.

but what i wanted to relate was the last few minutes of our conversation.

John Aquila

Cadellin

Hope is a powerful force and for many JWs, their religion supplies them that in spades.

Facts vs Hope

Facts

Facts that the Watchtower is not God’s channel of communication

Facts that every prophesy the WT has made has failed

Facts that the 607 date is false and Jesus did not start ruling in 1914

Facts that the Governing Body is a group of delusional, old men

Facts that you as a JW have wasted years of your life following these delusional, old men.

Hope

Hope that you will live forever in a paradise earth.

Hope that you will get young and stay that way forever

Hope that you can be with your family forever.

Hope that the “END” is just around the corner.

Hope is some powerful stuff.

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The Romans did not crucify robbers

by purrpurr in

i've been reading a book called nonsense from the bible.

in it it makes the point that the romans did not crucify robbers.

having since researched this it seems this is true.

John Aquila

CalebInFloroda

The JWs missed the logical step of remembering that Greek is merely a translation of the events and that the words used were archaic or at least not always compatible with what was happening in the first century. Anyone can look up anything in a book, but that doesn't make you a scholar unless you can use it like a scholar.

Thanks Caleb. That is the best explanation I have ever seen. This information will go into my library.

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I believe that the greater percentage of JWs-You Will Not Be Able to Help, no Matter What Facts You Show Them.

by John Aquila in

so i ran into this brother whom ive known for a while and the conversation led into me being invited to come back to the kingdom hall.

we talked for about an hour during which time i explained to him 607 being the wrong date and a lot of other stuff including the child abuse cases in australia.

but what i wanted to relate was the last few minutes of our conversation.

John Aquila

SecretSlaveClass

Excellent thread. It has not only provided us with a great topic of discussion, but also ultimately allowed for definitive conclusions to be reached. Thanks!

Thanks! To be honest, the whole experience caught me off guard. I’m without words as to why most people in the organization are not willing to leave the Organization.

I think it’s just fear. Fear is the biggest obstacle that is holding back individuals JWs from facing reality. Whether it is fear of the unknown, fear of losing family, fear of losing their social network that took a life time to build, or fear of disrupting the status quo, “FEAR” is the biggest obstacle that Jehovah’s Witnesses have to overcome in order to escape the Cult.

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I believe that the greater percentage of JWs-You Will Not Be Able to Help, no Matter What Facts You Show Them.

by John Aquila in

so i ran into this brother whom ive known for a while and the conversation led into me being invited to come back to the kingdom hall.

we talked for about an hour during which time i explained to him 607 being the wrong date and a lot of other stuff including the child abuse cases in australia.

but what i wanted to relate was the last few minutes of our conversation.

John Aquila

defender of truth
What leads him to believe that a loving God would only reward with everlasting life.. those that preach false doctrines and are willing to cut their own family members out of their lives completely? How would an all knowing God who supposedly requires worship in truth, and to love your neighbor feel about such people?

Good Point!

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I believe that the greater percentage of JWs-You Will Not Be Able to Help, no Matter What Facts You Show Them.

by John Aquila in

so i ran into this brother whom ive known for a while and the conversation led into me being invited to come back to the kingdom hall.

we talked for about an hour during which time i explained to him 607 being the wrong date and a lot of other stuff including the child abuse cases in australia.

but what i wanted to relate was the last few minutes of our conversation.

John Aquila

blondie

How often can someone slap you in the face before you realize that you have to get out of slapping range?

That's so true!