Posts by NotFormer

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Norway didn't fall for it
by Jalisco in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
la norvegia non è caduta nella trappola della torre di guardia di agosto.. https://files.accessjw.org/s/sdzfgcgk4bi48jb.
NotFormer

"I've been wondering..
"There will be more strange WT studies coming up in the next few months. Strange to the PIMIs that is."
Time to keep an eye on the Watchtower issues.
Watchtower Watchers: Assemble!! 🦸🧟🧙🧝🕵️
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Norway didn't fall for it
by Jalisco in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
la norvegia non è caduta nella trappola della torre di guardia di agosto.. https://files.accessjw.org/s/sdzfgcgk4bi48jb.
NotFormer

"But my tie matches your flag?!?!?
"Kiss the ass lest Norway be angry and the funds perish in the way!"
NGL, I like the tie. It has the "old school tie" feel to it.
All those years of reading the Awake! has given him the right to wear a tie equivalent to his equivalent college education. 🙄🤮
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Did Tony Morris Get Sideways with His Bros.?
by Sea Breeze in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
interesting video connects the dots.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ff1ibybfe4&t=205s&pp=2ahnazacaq%3d%3d.
NotFormer

I still find it amusing* and ironic that we are using their new buzz word "removed" to refer to Tony's status.
* I may be old, but I never made any claims about attaining maturity 🙄
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What is Your Favorite WT Lie?
by Sea Breeze in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i would like to start a thread on lies that the watchtower and their reps have told.

surely we all have one or two that truly sticks out in our memories, no matter how much we would like to forget.

my favorite wt lie: the reason they don't want to release the name of the "scholars" who worked on the new world translation is because they do not want to accept "glory and honor" from others.
NotFormer

"We are a spiritual paradise".
"Free Bible Course"
Anything said about protecting children from abuse.
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Did Tony Morris Get Sideways with His Bros.?
by Sea Breeze in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
interesting video connects the dots.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ff1ibybfe4&t=205s&pp=2ahnazacaq%3d%3d.
NotFormer

"It's amusing if the GB have contrived to bring about the worst of all worlds for themselves where they have failed to convince governments that their policy on shunning has actually changed (because technically it hasn’t) but ordinary JWs have perceived the new wording as permission to end shunning if they wish."
GB: No, wait! You weren't actually supposed to adopt our "official" stance and show kindness and compassion! 😱
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The case from Denmark - setttled in The European Court
by AndersonsInfo in
1. watchtower
2. medical
beninu andersen.

denmark.

i am not aware of how many of you are familiar with the danish case of a jehovah's witness who was hospitalized after a tragic accident where he fell several floors from a scaffolding where he was working.. the patient was admitted to the intensive care unit and was conscious (albeit somewhat confused) for the first three weeks.
NotFormer

"Jeezus, it seems like every fight they pick these days makes ‘em look worse."
'Tis your good self who often posits that picking unnecessary fights, stirring up unnecessary trouble and getting a black eye accordingly, doesn't give you the right to claim "persecution".
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Did Tony Morris Get Sideways with His Bros.?
by Sea Breeze in
1. watchtower
2. scandals
interesting video connects the dots.

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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3ff1ibybfe4&t=205s&pp=2ahnazacaq%3d%3d.
NotFormer

It makes me feel ill to watch them realise that they need to change, but they implement the tiniest amount of change that they think they can get away with, and then brag about their merciful approach. They wouldn't know mercy if it bit them on the proverbial. Matthew 5:7  “Happy are the merciful, since they will be shown mercy". That verse has proven to be true, since Tony was shown the same amount of mercy as he was willing to give the R&F JWs*.
* All speculation, of course. The reason for Tony's removal (isn't that use of the word an amusing coincidence? 😂) is the WT's best kept secret. The above paragraph by me is correct, if the maker of the quoted video is correct in his assumptions. It's as good a theory as any.
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The case from Denmark - setttled in The European Court
by AndersonsInfo in
1. watchtower
2. medical
beninu andersen.

denmark.

i am not aware of how many of you are familiar with the danish case of a jehovah's witness who was hospitalized after a tragic accident where he fell several floors from a scaffolding where he was working.. the patient was admitted to the intensive care unit and was conscious (albeit somewhat confused) for the first three weeks.
NotFormer

I have a real problem with this JW attitude of suing someone who's tried to save your life. Glad to see that the European court somewhat agrees with me.
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The case from Denmark - setttled in The European Court
by AndersonsInfo in
1. watchtower
2. medical
beninu andersen.

denmark.

i am not aware of how many of you are familiar with the danish case of a jehovah's witness who was hospitalized after a tragic accident where he fell several floors from a scaffolding where he was working.. the patient was admitted to the intensive care unit and was conscious (albeit somewhat confused) for the first three weeks.
NotFormer

"The WTS thinks that you should not sue a JW who defrauds you"
If JWs really must deal with JW owned businesses, they should cover their butts by only dealing with incorporated entities owned by other JWs, not with the other JWs directly. That way they can say: "I'm not suing Brother Jones, but Brother Jones LLC*!" Even better if you have your own company. Always deal through that, then you have a lawsuit between two companies.
* In Australia (and I think South Africa), it would be Pty. Ltd. In the UK I believe it would be LTD.
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Tis the season
by garyneal in
1. jw
2. friends
seems like i just pop in here every now and then to see what everyone is up to.

just like the previous years, i check in during the holidays to let everyone know about the annual christmas card exchange.. blondie used to lead this several years ago and i was involved for about 3 to 4 years before it began to fall off.

for those of you who participated back then, i still have your addresses and have just sent off this year's christmas cards to everyone.
NotFormer

This board had a lot of social stuff going on in its early days. Apostafests being organised left and right, these secret Santa events and so on. It's kind of sad to see it all fizzle out, but people have moved on, or passed away, and those who might make up the new blood can find plenty of info and support elsewhere.
That doesn't diminish the importance of this board. It is still a helpful tool against the WT* and hopefully will remain so long as Simon has the patience to maintain it. 🙏🤞
* And a useful archive of information and discussion.