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  2018 Courage Convention video invitation

  by Listener in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the video invitation for the 2018 convention is just creepy.

  i thought it was some parody at first as it seems 'dark'.it begins with a young man being pushed whilst standing at his locker and the voice over says that 'in critical times we need courage more than ever'.

  next, comes a clip of a male putting his hand on the shoulder of a female worker, the look she gives him would be enough to give him nightmares for the next year.

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  Few things here. First of all, they're doing exactly what the Mormons did back in the 90s. I used to see adverts on TV inviting us to call for a free DVD or Book of Mormon. Seems they're that desperate for converts now.

  Secondly, is it just me or has the society been featuring primarily non-white actors now? The Remember The Wife Of Lot video focused on an Asian family, this video features all but Caucasian members, and lately the literature is featuring a lot of Asian people.

  Don't get me wrong, it's all good they're mixing it up - but it looks deliberate to me. Could it be that they're focusing on minority groups or immigrants now?
  
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  Are the 8 superstar Popes planning a purge?

  by Sour Grapes in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  there are over 8 million jdubs and i would venture a guess that at least 20% to 30% are pimo.

  in my opinion, the kingdom hauls are only half full for two reasons....many have left but the majority are pimo and any little excuse will keep them home and they will report their token ghost hours in service.

  all it takes to stay home is being tired, too much school homework or i will go next week, no doubt many have taken part-time jobs and the fear of working the second shift and the guilt of missing meetings is gone.

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  I think they're planning some new shite light that will cause a stir. But it will be accepted as "wonderful" by the drones. What it is i don't know.
  

  “At that time, the lifesaving direction that we receive from Jehovah’s organization may not appear practical from a human standpoint. All of us must be ready to obey any instructions we may receive, whether these appear sound from a strategic or human standpoint or not.” - Watchtower November 15 2013, page 20 par. 17
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  Endure or Enjoy??

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  have we ever noticed how witnesses are constantly being told that life is something that needs to be "endured", rather that "enjoyed"?.

  life is always so tough, so hard, so difficult in "these last days".

  "persecution and trials abound".

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  How many times have we heard that "we're looking forward to when we can enjoy the real life!" ?

  It's a shame. Since leaving i've lived so much more in just 2 years than i ever did in 31 years!
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  My old congregation Auckland New Zealand

  by karter in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  in 1991 we build a 250 seat hall and had 125 publishers so about 175 in attendance and filing fast.. just spoke to someone from my old congregation they now have 50 to 60 publishers and 100 in attendance on a good day.. very few pioneers.. seems this is happening everywhere.. karter..

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  SBF I think if t they reversed the shunning policy and completely dropped the the blood ban it would give a little increase and they'd be back to the norm in a couple of years

  I dont see that ever happening. The blood policy sets them out as "unique" and the shunning policy keeps them controlled with fear and guilt.

  A cult needs fear and guilt to keep control. Just ask any of the Hateful 8 in In Warwick.
  
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  You Know You're Starting To Wake Up When...

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  you start listening to music deemed "unsuitable for christians".

  you pretend to knock on the doors.

  you explain a jw teaching to someone and realize how ridiculous it sounds.

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  When the elders ask "can we come by your place this Sunday after the meeting for a chat?"

  And you say no! :)
  
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  Song: The Life Of A Pioneer

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it struck me today how the lyrics to kingdom song 81 "the life of a pioneer" sound almost like a slave song from a plantation or something.

  what's also sad is, if you read, you'll notice that they sound not only like slaves, but slaves that are admittedly tired and worn out yet grateful to serve their governing body overseers master to prove their devotion to him.. very sad indeed..

  at the start of the day, with the sun yet to rise,.

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  Also, did you notice the lyrics seem to be specifically for cart witnessing?:

  We are there with a smile for the people we meet.

  Some may stop for a while,

  some pass by on the street, but we stay.

  No mention of approaching anyone or calling on their homes
  
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  Song: The Life Of A Pioneer

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it struck me today how the lyrics to kingdom song 81 "the life of a pioneer" sound almost like a slave song from a plantation or something.

  what's also sad is, if you read, you'll notice that they sound not only like slaves, but slaves that are admittedly tired and worn out yet grateful to serve their governing body overseers master to prove their devotion to him.. very sad indeed..

  at the start of the day, with the sun yet to rise,.

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  pale.emperor

  It struck me today how the lyrics to Kingdom Song 81 "The Life Of A Pioneer" sound almost like a slave song from a plantation or something. What's also sad is, if you read, you'll notice that they sound not only like slaves, but slaves that are admittedly tired and worn out yet grateful to serve their Governing Body overseers master to prove their devotion to him.

  Very sad indeed.
  

  1. At the start of the day, with the sun yet to rise,

     We are making our way

     with the sleep in our eyes, and we pray.

     We are there with a smile for the people we meet.

     Some may stop for a while,

     some pass by on the street, but we stay.

     It’s the life that we choose;

     For Jehovah we live.

     And whatever he asks, we will do.

     In the work we endure,

     Whether sunshine or rain.

     It’s a way we can say ev’ry day: “I love you.”

  2. At the end of the day, with the sun sinking low,

     Feeling happy and tired,

     in our heart there’s a glow, and we pray.

     It’s a life that we love, always giving our best.

     And Jehovah we thank,

     for by him we are blessed ev’ry day.

     For Jehovah we live.

     And whatever he asks, we will do.

     In the work we endure,

     Whether sunshine or rain.

     It’s a way we can say ev’ry day: “I love you.”

     
     
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  You Know You're Starting To Wake Up When...

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  you start listening to music deemed "unsuitable for christians".

  you pretend to knock on the doors.

  you explain a jw teaching to someone and realize how ridiculous it sounds.

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  • When you see and hear Stephen Lett and start to think Jehovah made a mistake
  • When you finally throw away that stockpile of old Watchtowers you couldn't place over the years. Yes, we all had a closet full of mags!
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  You Know You're Starting To Wake Up When...

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  you start listening to music deemed "unsuitable for christians".

  you pretend to knock on the doors.

  you explain a jw teaching to someone and realize how ridiculous it sounds.

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  You stop contributing to the "WorldWide Work" first, then stop contributing any money at all.

  Im glad that I never contributed a penny in all my time as a JW. It cost me £80 a month in taxis and buses to get there in the first place
  
  
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  You Know You're Starting To Wake Up When...

  by pale.emperor in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  you start listening to music deemed "unsuitable for christians".

  you pretend to knock on the doors.

  you explain a jw teaching to someone and realize how ridiculous it sounds.

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  pale.emperor

  • You start listening to music deemed "unsuitable for Christians"
  • You pretend to knock on the doors
  • You explain a JW teaching to someone and realize how ridiculous it sounds
  • You visit an apostate site and your heart is pounding, then you apologize to god... then go back to it
  • You use the KH wifi to visit eBay, Amazon or even this website
  • You stop explaining yourself to elders or nosey elders wives
  • You buy a birthday gift for one of your friends in secret
  • You get angry when someone criticizes the org, then angrier still when you cant defend it.
    

  Any more?