The Searcher

Joined

• started 398 topics
• posted 3,809 times   see topics posted on
• send a message

Posts by The Searcher

• 
  31

  At A Loss

  by azor in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my wife is in the hospital.

  complications of a ruptured appendix.

  she had it removed around 1am friday morning.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  No words can alleviate your anguish. I just hope your wife makes a good recovery and loses the pain quickly.

  Don't waste your mental faculties on the cult-members' attitudes if you can help it. They're not worth the time.
  
• 
  19

  Britain Branch Relocation - Chelmsford, Essex

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i97qudi-jwe.

  .

  a-19-e 10/15.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  The video for "Free Labour", to be followed shortly by the sequel, "Donate More Cash for the New Branch" - because all of the money raked in from Worldwide Work contributions, congregation's monthly excess-cash donations, Kingdom Hall sell-offs, various Branch sell-offs, $1.25 billion from Brooklyn property sell-offs, and the unknown mi££ion$ which the London properties will accrue, will not be enough to finance the construction of a wonderful new house of God on toxic land in Essex, England!

  Dig deeper into your wallets, suckers.
  
• 
  22

  need input: My older son has an interesting theory as to why my wife has her head in a watchtower 90% of the time

  by goingthruthemotions in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am still having issues with my still in wife.

  my two son's and i don't want anything to do with the cult.

  our marriage is a battle ground all the time.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  As a fader, I quickly realised that fellow J.W.'s were recoiling and baulking at my sharing truths with them (telling them about the org's corruptions) and that simply asking them questions about a topic rather than making statements was far more effective.

  FACT: J.W.'s absolutely detest being given any new information which has not originated from Brooklyn.

  Plant little seeds - acorns & tall oaks stuff.
  
• 
  7

  Counterfeit Christians

  by Chook in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  counterfeit christian beliefs can only be discovered with a close look.

  the problem with anything counterfeit is that it looks genuine even under close scrutiny.

  us 100 dollar bill is the most counterfeit currency, some of the best bank staff have trouble sorting genuine from real.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  Matthew 25:31,32 : "When the Son of man comes in his glory,..............and he will separate people one from another, just as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats."

  Jesus needn't bother!!! The org - and by indoctrination, every J.W. - judges everyone as a false Christian if they're not "dedicated to the G.O.D's. in Brooklyn.
• 
  7

  WHAT IS THE MARK AT EZEKIEL 9:5,6?

  by blondie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  what has it been in the past?.

  in fact the wts says that baptism as a jw is the mark mentioned at ezekiel 9:4-6. that people who are not will die forever at armageddon.. quote.

  ***knowledge book chap.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  The self-proclaimed "faithful slave" used to claim that the "anointed remnant" still on earth were doing this marking work.

  w83 12/15 p. 17 par. 6 - "Today there is only a small remnant of the members of the “royal priesthood” yet in the flesh on earth, according to the world report from the celebration of the Lord’s Evening Meal on March 29, 1983. These serve together as the figurative linen-clad man, who does the marking of worthy ones in their foreheads."

  In a very recent Watchtower they abandoned this pathetic doctrine and now give the credit of such marking to Christ himself!

  WT June 2016, pp.16,17 Questions From Readers: "In the modern-day fulfillment, the man with the secretary’s inkhorn represents Jesus Christ, the one behind the scenes who marks those who will survive. The great crowd will receive their mark when they are judged as sheep during the great tribulation. This will put them in line to receive everlasting life here on earth."
• 
  17

  IBSA (Watchtower UK) property portfolio for sale

  by betterdaze in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  behold: ibsaproperty.com“the extensive ibsa property portfolio in north london is now being brought to the market.”ibsa moved to the leafy london suburbs of mill hill in the late 1950’s.

  since then, expansion has required the acquisition of further properties in the immediate area, and in some cases further beyond.

  in recent years, relocation to a single site which would offer greater economy of operation became more than a matter of interest, and in 2014 a suitable site in chelmsford, essex was purchased.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  The biggest elephant in the room which J.W.'s haven't even recognised yet (let alone talk about) is this - the WTBTS now appears to have more cash than any time in its history, coupled with its lowest running costs ever.

  I say "appears" because I'm still convinced (until shown differently) that the org's global fleecing was forced on them, and is based on need, not greed. All that money is going somewhere - but not into "preaching the good news."
  
• 
  14

  Oct 2021 Time Capsule

  by LevelThePlayingField in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what do you think the jw religion will be like in oct 2021?

  if we go back five years from oct 2016 you get 2011. there was no jw.org, really pretty much no tablets, most people were using paper copies for everything.

  now that's all changed.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  Since the WTBTS is primarily about money, expect to see them create new revenue streams to compensate for the very many J.W.'s who cease contributing cash due to their religion being exposed as a money grabbing, pedophile protecting, real estate empire which portrays itself as "the true religion."

  They'll have to recommend to the sheeple a "direct donation arrangement" whereby they will know who is financially contributing and who is not. They do it for field service hours - money is more important!
  
• 
  24

  Oh the irony! The elder, a car accident, and me....

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  oh this is just worth sharing!.

  so , as many know, it has been two years since i have attended any meetings, conventions, etc....nothing...cold turkey.. the hassles and problems the elders threw our way were monumental....so many details i could share, but suffice it to say, we stood firm and kept our dignity and poise and reminded them of "appropriate boundaries ".

  one elder in particular has since spared no effort in ensuring that malicious gossip and slander has been spread so that witnesses have avoided us like the plague!.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  Excellent example to give to someone who's supposed to "take the lead".

  You forcefully proved to him and his family what Jesus himself said would be the identifying characteristic of a true Christian - showing love for one another.

  It was never about preaching the good news of the kingdom - despite what J.W.'s generally believe.
• 
  28

  Farewell

  by WITNESS-FOR-WATCHTOWER-REFORM in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  due to unforeseen circumstances, i need to say goodbye.

  proverbs 14:16 nlt.

  i have every faith that the governing body of jehovah's witnesses will bring about needed change very soon given the continuous pressure they face.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  @ Witness For Watchtower Reform - you don't reveal what the catalyst is for your revived trust in the WTBTS, but I'm certain that your need for an "organised" religion - any religion - with a visible, revered hierarchy is an emotion felt by many.

  You think that the G.B. will effect the changes which you desire very soon; I have the same confidence that Mormons, the Vatican, and all of the thousands of Protestant religions will do the same - not!

  Your faith in men to change their business model is wasted . Your org yoke is going to get heavier. Sorry.
  
• 
  6

  Interfaith relations

  by StarTrekAngel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so as i recall from my years of bible studies and countless meetings, jws teach that jehovah does not accept interfaith relationships.

  the idea of sharing on a prayer for world peace with other religions, as i was told, was not acceptable in the eyes of jehovah.

  now i am not here to say that now they are sharing in the way above mentioned, but certainly it seems like the wt has no issues in sharing their propaganda along with other religions and under the "pretense" that they mingle with the other religions of babylon the great.

  1. 
  2. 
  3. 
• 

  The Searcher

  UPDATE: Just received a translation -

  “La Nit de les Religions de Barcelona” és una jornada de portes obertes dels centres de culte i d’entitats vinculades a diferents tradicions religioses o espirituals, en la qual es duran a terme diverses activitats. Aquesta proposta sorgeix del Grup Jove de Diàleg Interreligiós i Interconviccional d’AUDIR (http://audir.org/grup-jove/) i s’emmiralla en “La Nit de les Religions de Berlín” i, com aquesta, vol aproximar la ciutadania a les comunitats religioses perquè les coneguin millor."
  

  "The Barcelona Nest of Religions is an open-day for cultural centres and organizations linked with various religious or spiritual traditions, where various activities will take place. This proposal arose out of the AUDIR Interreligion and Interfaith Dialogue Youth Group and is based on the Berlin Nest of Religions and is aimed at bringing the people closer to religious communities, closer so that they can get to know them better."
  According to the program this open-day includes all kinds of religions from Catholic and protestant churches and orthodox churches to Wicca, or witchcraft.