Posts by Tater-T

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False prophets or simply wrong expectations?

by leaving_quietly in

in a talk i heard recently, the brother was talking about how jws had certain expectations about the end, acknowledging 1914, 1925, surely before 1935 and 1975, then we learned that it's not in our jurisdiction to know jehovah's timetable.

then he said, some say that because we made those mistakes, some say jws are false prophets.

he said that was "simplistic thinking".

Tater-T

then why the urgency to place bible base literature.. that saves lives!!! If you don't die in The big one you get resurected..

They really pour it on about the end is near.. then you get baptised.. and they say "now you have to endure".. At least thats what the brother who got the credit for my conversion told me .. right after as matter of fact.. when he said it, he said " that's what the brother told me after I got dunked"

Then I was constantly been Told " I was running head looking at the End to much" you need to serve The WT not and end, they flip real quick on this ..

any one else notice this? They lie to themselves about the end .. all day long as the OP points out it's part of the training.. apocalyptic CULT 101

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How long did you keep rooting for Walter White?

by slimboyfat in

isn't this guy like the greatest anti-hero of all time?.

as the series wears on it is getting more and more difficult to sympathise with the guy.

but i must admit i stuck with him pretty far.

Tater-T

I think when he started abusing his relationship with Jesse.. he expects everything from him and really gives no consideration for him..

I love the show, but I only watched it once so specific details are missing.. but it seems I haven't liked walter for some time.. I think the power went to his head long ago..

I can't wait for the finally.. I need to go rent, or better yet I wish they replay a marathon.. to refresh..

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Do you think Jesus WANTED to be turned into a religion?

by humbled in

stuff that has happened to me and people of other religions that i've met and read about--it makes me wonder if the caretakers of "holy writings" haven't bent us with their theology and pedantry.. i don't think jesus wanted us to make a religion.. he offered an experience of faith that was first and foremost an invitation.

the gospels--even if half diluted with error can't dispel the experiences we feel if we accept these words at face value: john 7:17-18.. i can't stay on- going to doctors today.. thanks.

maeve.

Tater-T

you have to click messages twice .. they don't work on the first click....

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Do you think Jesus WANTED to be turned into a religion?

by humbled in

stuff that has happened to me and people of other religions that i've met and read about--it makes me wonder if the caretakers of "holy writings" haven't bent us with their theology and pedantry.. i don't think jesus wanted us to make a religion.. he offered an experience of faith that was first and foremost an invitation.

the gospels--even if half diluted with error can't dispel the experiences we feel if we accept these words at face value: john 7:17-18.. i can't stay on- going to doctors today.. thanks.

maeve.

Tater-T

Do you think Jesus WANTED any of his parrables to be turned into prophecies..( I'm not the first or last to misquote the bible)

.. so I noticed in the OP you don't think Jesus wanted what he got .. many religions claiming to represent him... and that paul is responsible for this .. did he not appear before and comand him to do so..

If it is not how Jesus wanted it to be, would you say his mission was a failure.. why doesn't he fix it?

Humbled I sent you a pm..

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When did they do the swap at the DC's?

by zed is dead in

jw
friends

i just notice in the 2013 district convention program that:.

the public talk is in the sunday morning seesion.

and the drama is sunday afternoon.

Tater-T

did you say they are doing wife swaps at the DCs now... ?

LOL ,, you said swap.. ok night .. everyone ...time for me to hit it...

Later Tater

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did you ever have one of those days?

by Hortensia in

jw
friends

a day when you just have to have a taco?

and you have to go home and make it yourself because there is no taco like a home-made taco?

i'm running low on salsa, too, so i went to the market and stocked up on tomatoes, jalapenos, onions, cilantro.

Tater-T

I do now ..thanks .. now I'm gonna make tacos tomorrow... I love Home made tacos..

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Do you think Jesus WANTED to be turned into a religion?

by humbled in

stuff that has happened to me and people of other religions that i've met and read about--it makes me wonder if the caretakers of "holy writings" haven't bent us with their theology and pedantry.. i don't think jesus wanted us to make a religion.. he offered an experience of faith that was first and foremost an invitation.

the gospels--even if half diluted with error can't dispel the experiences we feel if we accept these words at face value: john 7:17-18.. i can't stay on- going to doctors today.. thanks.

maeve.

Tater-T

I got the pic off God Of the Weaks FB page looked it up because I never heard of it either it's mis numbered.. here it is

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2019&version=NIV

26 “He replied, ‘I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 27 But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’”

Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King

28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”

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Quickly becoming one of my favorite bands.

by dazed but not confused in

jw
friends

i don't usually like folk bands but i love these guys.

the lumineers.

they were just on snl this last saturday.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvcbsswgtg4.

Tater-T

wanted to post a video .. because I forgot about this song .. and it just poped up during the credits of the movie I was watching

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-wGMlSuX_c

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If you ever heard someone say 'what a tool' but weren't sure what that meant, well now you can know for certain

by cptkirk in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-l2zl85phs.

Tater-T

I hear that all the time about me... you mean it's not a complement?

what a tool??

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How do I as a future "Therapist" help ex-jws that won't move on from the WT?

by booker-t in

i am halfway through my master's program in psychology/sociology and plan on being a therapist/sounselor.

i left jw's in 1988 and i have never looked back.

i enjoy my life so much after getting my aa degree, then my ba degree, and now i will soon get my ma degree.

Tater-T

I see this was covered, but when I thought about it.. had to reply

How are you going to help depressed people that won't get over it and move on?

or OCD people who won't quit counting the times they flush the toilet, repeatedly wash there hands..

I read your Bio.. this has been a pet peave of yours for some time... get over it, move on .. some XJW's hate the org and want to spend more time fighting it..

For me, I find great comfort here, finally amongst people who know what it's like..this is the only place for that.. I don't really know anyone here, but no one feels like a stranger..

But again I ask .. why ask here? don't they cover this in your classes.. or were you just trying to help everyone here..

I also Ask because years ago while in therapy I brought up JW stuff and the therapist kept wanting go deeper, but I refused, I feared he would tell me to go back and I didn't want too..

so please tell me what is the current understanding of XJWs in field in which you say you are seeking a masters? Do the address it ?

I also notice a low post count for some one whos been on the site for several years.. so I won't hold my breath for an answer..

Thanks Tate