Posts by Splash

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women should go back to the kitchen

by never a jw in

i found on another thread a quote from awake 1967 aug 22,page 27-28. it's from an article where the wt proves that women should acquiesce to their husbands.

within the article i found something that suggests more intellectual dishonesty from the wt writers.. that it is in the best interests of both.

sexes for man to take the lead is also supported.

Splash

I'm always surprised at how the Soc will quote certain external sources, giving them weight and credence, but then demonise other outside sources.

One moment we're told not to believe scientists, then we read wt quotes from scientists.

So which is it? Are jw's allowed to read outside sources or not?

The answer, of course, is
1. Only when they are GB sanctioned sources
2. Only while the GB consider the statements to be valid.

At any time either of those two conditions can change, then suddenly any use of those sources makes us apostate.

Splash

41

My apologies to everyone.

by DATA-DOG in

jw
friends

i just wanted to openly apologize to anyone that i have ever offended on this website.

i have been thinking about this lately.

we all seem to go through the same various stages of learning ttatt, anger, sorrow, frustration, bible champion, agnostic, atheist, ect.

Splash

It's a healing process - I'm pleased you're getting it out of your system.

Splash

6

When you were

by JustVisting in

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friends

Splash

Our elders try to 'keep the peace' in the congregation.

If a local gossip starts a rumour, the elders investigate the one being accused and even if there's no evidence they ask them to make adjustments "for the sake of the congregation". It's created lots of problems.

They frequently use their own judgement instead of following the rules.
One day they will do this and expose themselves to some serious comeback.

Splash.

24

This new donation direction and true selfishness!

by stuckinarut2 in

so we all know about this new donation arrangement.?.

every cong is supposed to send in all their savings to the society for them to allocate or use however they see fit worldwide.. but here is where true "selfishness" has become apparent!

(remember just this last weekend the wt study was all about not being "selfish" or self willed??!!).

Splash

kaik They also have to support CO, pay his gas and travel expenses, provide cooking, laundry, etc

Don't forget the iPads they were all given, that's going to bump up the costs.

Splash

27

New Job

by LouBelle in

jw
friends

i was fortunate to be recommended for a sales position by a former colleague.

the company phoned me and we set up an interview.

i accepted their offer - it is nearly double what i earn at the moment.

Splash

Well done LouBelle, you're one of the most tenacious persons I've ever come across.

It's all down to your determination and focus.
You don't put up with nonsense, you don't let yourself be taken advantage of.
You're smart, you know how things work, you so deserve this new opportunity!

Yay LouBelle!!

Splash

35

The GB are really going out on a limb with this DF decision

by Quarterback in

this is how a do explained the family business policy re relatives of df/da members.. he said that the expression, "necessary family business," is really not a scriptural term.

it is nowhere found in the bible.

but, out of the kindness of the gb's hearts, they have gone beyond what is written and allowed association among families for necessary business.

Splash

Quarterback The GB are not sure if this viewpoint was the right thing to do, but, they hope that Jehovah will be merciful with them and understand.

God will give them mercy in accordance to the mercy and understanding they show others.

Splash

28

New Arrangement for Donations: What should it be called?

by Da.Furious in

following from a post by neverendingjourney.

we should come up with a new name for this arrangement.

feel free to post your ideas!.

Splash

Well it's for the Worldwide Work And New Kingdom Halls.

No, I don't know what should be written on the box.

Splash

57

Had an argument with my wife about tinkerbell :(

by BU2B in

one of my co workers mother made my 4 year old a blanket with the disney character tinkerbell on it.

as soon as i got it i knew trouble lay ahead.

i wanted to reason with her before my daughter saw it so as not to cause a disruption, but it didn't work out that way.

Splash

Didn't you know that there are fairies in the Bible?

(Zechariah 5:9)
Then I raised my eyes and saw, and here there were two women coming forth, and wind was in their wings. And they had wings like the wings of the stork.

Splash

21

Today's watchtower admits they appoint people who are sinners

by hoser in

from paragraph 12. one brother began viewing pornography at the age of 12, and he continued to do so in secret for over a decade.

he relates: it was very hard to admit to my wife and to the el- ders what id been doing.

but now that i have admitted it, i feel that a huge weight has been taken off my shoulders.

Splash

Supposing the porn you're watching is a home movie of you and the wife?

Splash

24

This new donation direction and true selfishness!

by stuckinarut2 in

so we all know about this new donation arrangement.?.

every cong is supposed to send in all their savings to the society for them to allocate or use however they see fit worldwide.. but here is where true "selfishness" has become apparent!

(remember just this last weekend the wt study was all about not being "selfish" or self willed??!!).

Splash

That's so funny - we're doing exactly the same!!

Splash