Posts by puffthedragon

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Could you 'Wake Up Happy' if you were an active Witness, knowing what you know now? (A 2012 Convention invitation)

by ScenicViewer in

a convention invitation.

i came home the other day and found an invitation to the upcoming district convention in my door.

i don't believe these are left in the doors of the general public, so a well-meaning witness must have been thinking of me, even though i have not been to the kh in about 7 years.. the leading question on the front immediately got my attention, and made my jaw drop a bit.. i thought i would ask the forum, .

puffthedragon

Wow that invitation looks longer than the new WT & Awake!

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Has anyone ever put a flyer / note in the donation box

by biometrics in

has anyone ever put a note / flyer in a jw donation box?or has anyone ever found one in a donation box?

what was your reaction?.

i've heard of some putting stickers in literature (before it's published).. i was thinking of dropping a few in the donation box (when i visit my elderly mother i sometimes go to the meeting).. what would be a good note?.

puffthedragon

When I quit being accounts servant because an a@@hole elder moved into the hall and said I was doing it wrong and he was taking over, I put $25 in pennies in one box and $30 in nickles in another. I still had a key so I just got to the hall early and opened the box and put it in instead of putting it through the slot.

And I made sure he knew it was me.

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New York Speaker Claimed "JWs Were The Only Ones Who Provided Comfort To 9-11 Victims"

by Bubblegum Apotheosis in

nobody has touched on this topic, or as far as i can see so.

our circuit had invited a speaker from new york, during his visit, he related some interesting facts about our organization.

brother "new york" shared with a meek audience, that "after the twin tower bombing, eventually the agencies involved with security (military, nsa.

puffthedragon

I was a Brooklyn Bethelite during this time and I can assure you, they locked the doors and instructed us to not let anyone in behind us that we did not recognize. They provided additional "security" at all entrances to double-check ID's.

We were told to not even go out to our meetings (no subway, so it would have been tough anyway). I do know that they donated (or loaned) construction equipment to aid with efforts, but there was NO major movement to send people to the area affected to provide real help. And we were specifically told not to go ourselves, that our work at bethel was more important.

The food and water being passed out was not to victims, but to police and firefighters who were coming across the bridge.

And of course it was whispered around bethel that an event like this could set off the start of hte great tribulation. puke.

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"THE SHUNNING MOVIE" IS AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX INSTANT QUE!

by Bubblegum Apotheosis in

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i might watch this movie this weekend, it looks good!.

puffthedragon

On the Amish girl? Let us know what you think please.

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Lots of JWs out at tables this morning!

by AuntBee in

so, i actually stopped at two different tables that i saw.

the first was 2 elderly men - they were so sweet and open to discuss.

i brought up the topic of the divine name and why the wt inserted it into the nt with no evidence from greek manuscripts.

puffthedragon

Good for you AuntBee! Amazing how their true colors comoe out if you do anything other than thank them for the magazines and beg for a study. If it is outside of the box from their platform demonstrations most of them freak out and have no idea what to do. I hope others saw her freak out on you and know to avoid this cult.

Where was this if you don't mind my asking?

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Guns And Self Defense??

by Cold Steel in

i know jehovah's witnesses can have firearms for defense, but does the church ever attempt to set guidelines on the use of deadly force?

also, are there jurisdictions in the church where handgun ownership is frowned upon?.

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puffthedragon

I have lots of guns now (didn't have any until I started fading a few years ago. A lot of witnesses in my area frown on them, but I have heard several say something to the effect of "If things get bad and we get attacked I'm going to puff's house" Ha! Yes, I will just open up my door and let them in...

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The 70 year old virgin! So tragic!

by serenitynow! in

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friends

did anyone hear about this story?

this lady is 70, and has not done it yet.

now she thinks it's time, but she doesn't believe in premarital marriage.

puffthedragon

Yeah Malice, anyone who wants physical affection without a legal piece of paper from the governement is such a cheap slut! How dare them!

-gimmeabreak

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Any rumors about any releases? - Conventions start in 12 days

by Gayle in

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conventions start may 18 according to jw.org.. hopefully, there will drops in baptisms as reported from 2011. unfortunately, there will be the poor kids..