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  Specific Comments By R&F About May Broadcast

  by freemindfade in

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  i know there are many posts discussing the may money requesting televangalism...er... broadcast i mean!

  but i wanted to start one where anyone can put what they have heard any non-exjw, non-apostate witnesses say good or bad about the broadcast.

  i don't see how it can't rattle followers... but then again i might be surprised how they can twist things (2+2=5).

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  FayeDunaway

  My husband has done better out of the witness fold. He was really stressed out, tightly wound up, constantly yelling at the kids, throwing things. It was awful. I often considered leaving him because I didn't think it was a healthy environment. He followed me out of the religion and is much happier now and yells a lot less. He does more of what he wants and less of what he feels pressured to do, which has improved his happiness level and lowered his stress level. So, for him, leaving the religion has improved his personality!

  Driving force, I'm really sorry it's turning out for you like this. I wish I knew what to say. She seems particularly bitter.
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  On the subject of Child Baptism - Video

  by cappytan in

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  so, the latest "kids" kingdom melody video is out.. here are some screenshots:.

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  yep, that's right, they showed a kid with a teddy bear getting baptized.. here's the video in full for documentation, if you can stomach it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ellrtyj_maq.

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  FayeDunaway

  As a child, I remember feeling torn about being born into a witness family. On the one hand, i didn't fully believe all the mumbo jumbo and I wished i had been born into just a regular family so we could all just be normal. On the other hand, I felt so lucky to be born a witness, because had I not been, I knew I would have never believed them if they came to my door, and I would die at Armageddon if it was all true.

  So, growing up a partial believer as I did, I got baptized to be good kid and make my parents happy. But doing it for that reason is going to come back and bite you. These kids who watch this video and are manipulated and feel they have to...it won't turn out well for them or their families.
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  'Anointeds' Do you know any and if so what are they like ?

  by Introvert 2 in

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  2. experiences

  would like to hear about any experiences anyone has had with the so called ' anointed ' .

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  FayeDunaway

  Hardtobeme, I'm right there with you, in all aspects. It's something I never take for granted. I partake monthly at church and even administered communion at a senior care home last Sunday.

  I haven't known many witness partakers. One sister from another hall came to our hall for the memorial--because she was about 40 and considered too young to be anointed and the brothers in her hall pressured her to stop, but she didn't believe she should. The p.o. in our hall told the ushers to not count her as partaking. She was really nice tho and I don't think she was crazy.
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  Average Age of this Forum?

  by Garrett in

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  2. friends

  heyo!.

  i'm quite interested in knowing the average age of those of us who use this forum.

  i made a quick strawpoll that you can find at the following link: http://strawpoll.me/4340636 just pick an age and click "vote" if you wish to participate.. admins: if this breaks any rules, i apologize in advance..

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  FayeDunaway

  Heck yeah! More people getting out early, going to get to live their lives.
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  On the subject of Child Baptism - Video

  by cappytan in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so, the latest "kids" kingdom melody video is out.. here are some screenshots:.

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  yep, that's right, they showed a kid with a teddy bear getting baptized.. here's the video in full for documentation, if you can stomach it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ellrtyj_maq.

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  FayeDunaway

  One thing my new church does that I don't agree with is that it offers infant baptism if parents request it. But heck, at least if the kid changes their mind someday, or never takes to it, they aren't going to lose their frickin family!!
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  How many of you went to your Class Reunion when you were a JW??

  by James Mixon in

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  2. experiences

  how did it go for you?

  i have a 50 year reunion coming up and.

  i am looking forward to it.. they all know i was a jw, it should be interesting.. i figure we won't have many more (reunions) so i must attend, the last round up..

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  FayeDunaway

  Rebel! It would totally just make their day for you to tell them the news. They would be so happy for you. A bird let out of her cage. Don't be embarrassed, shout it out, woman!!!
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  The Divine Name in the NT: Some Reflections

  by Let go of fear in

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  2. beliefs

  i've been fascinated with this topic for some time now, almost to the point of obsession.

  after researching the issue for several years, i have come to a conclusion/theory that i would love to receive some feedback on.

  this theory of mine is one that will be somewhat unsettling to both those who believe the divine name was used in the original nt scripts as well as those who believe it wasn't.

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  FayeDunaway

  Check out this link: Misleading Revisions in the NWT by Andy Bjorklund

  http://caic.org.au/jws/theology/misleadi.htm

  i have studied all of these NT scriptures using the Kingdom Interlinear. It's obvious the witnesses had a very defined agenda when they 'translated' for their Bible.

  I need to find a list of all uses of Jehovah in the NWT NT, and for that matter I need to find my old copy of the NWT! Also I never got one of the new 'silver swords.'
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  How many of you went to your Class Reunion when you were a JW??

  by James Mixon in

  1. jw
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  how did it go for you?

  i have a 50 year reunion coming up and.

  i am looking forward to it.. they all know i was a jw, it should be interesting.. i figure we won't have many more (reunions) so i must attend, the last round up..

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  FayeDunaway

  Yeah I think the 10 year and 20 year is all about status and showing off your achievements, and then by the 40th, people just want to dance and have fun. I've heard that from an older relative, anyway. Dance your socks off james!
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  On the subject of Child Baptism - Video

  by cappytan in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so, the latest "kids" kingdom melody video is out.. here are some screenshots:.

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  yep, that's right, they showed a kid with a teddy bear getting baptized.. here's the video in full for documentation, if you can stomach it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ellrtyj_maq.

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  FayeDunaway

  There's a reason you aren't allowed to vote until you're into your teens. You can not even think abstractly until you are at least 12.

  Re: the snowman, that was cunning. I always felt guilty about making snow angels...as silly as that was. Now kids get to feel guilty about making snowmen instead of more service time! Great.
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  Need Help

  by ThisFellowCheap in

  1. jw
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  i'm in dire need of assitance, and i have decided to humbly come here.... first, let me reintroduce myself.

  my name is kolabomi, a nigerian and a proud one too.

  i am a graduate student in one of my country's leading university.

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  FayeDunaway

  I am glad you have some help now from one of your professors. I hope it comes through for you. The Nigerian thing has just become a huge punchline to jokes...but we have to remember it also seems like racism toward that particular country to judge every Nigerian as a scammer. However Kola, the classiest thing was probably not asking for funds here from people who don't know you. I know you felt desperate when you did it. You have worked so hard to get where you are, and then you lost much of that work recently which sets you back a few frustrating steps in your life plan. I am sorry we were collectively mean. Please continue to post here and tell us how you are doing.