Posts by FadeToBlack

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Awake! 2013 - They finally dropped 'That' statement!

by Splash in

it's been widely reported on jwn and other places about the change to the caption in the inside front page of awake!.

from 1982 - 1995 it stated:.

"most importantly, this magazine builds confidence in the creator's promise of a peaceful and secure new order before the generation that saw the events of 1914 c.e.

FadeToBlack

Thanks for that Splash. I'm going to ask my wife what she thinks it means... I love just using their own publications!

I will ask with sort of a: I'm confused, could you explain this to me? loo. And then ask: what's going on?

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Are you sure you have not spoken to someone about Jehovah or the Bible for at least 15 minutes?

by Calebs Airplane in

how many here have had this conversation before (especially just before the week-long visit by the circuit overseer)?:.

brother irregular, i don't believe we've received your report for last month.

did you turn it in yet?.

What about if we talk about bible related topics here? Can we count the time? As mentioned in other threads, a lot of the readers here are more aware of what is in the next study article than the witnesses.

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Armageddon is coming! New Dates Predicted (satire)

by 00DAD in

kudos to jwn roving correspondent sd-7 for his insightful comments in a recent thread.

as a result of his inspired utterance, i received a flash of insight that has allowed me to predict with uncanny accuracy the exact date for armageddon's arrival.

what follows are sd-7's comments and my calculations.

FadeToBlack

00DAD said:

I'm a big fan of symmetry, yet I fail to see the symmetry of 2,370?

Now if you'd said "2,332" then I'd understand; but you did not and so I do not.

Could you please explain? And while you're at it I'd love to see your "careful calculations" too!

My response: You don't get it. With the WTS we start from the conclusion and work our ways back disregrading all contrary evidence. Get it? First world ended in 2370. Like first Adam/last Adam. Symmetry. Evidently, the big A will be in 2370. You were close. I could go into more detail but it would involve a lot of handwaving and youtube videos. Trust me.

It is like accepting that babylon was overthrown in 537, but not accepting 607.

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Armageddon is coming! New Dates Predicted (satire)

by 00DAD in

kudos to jwn roving correspondent sd-7 for his insightful comments in a recent thread.

as a result of his inspired utterance, i received a flash of insight that has allowed me to predict with uncanny accuracy the exact date for armageddon's arrival.

what follows are sd-7's comments and my calculations.

FadeToBlack

sd-7 said: This is insane. But I like it, LOL.

That is not the same as (see Splane thread) 'love this idea', therefore it can not be true. I know specualtion is heresy, but I would have to say that it must be symmetrical. Thus, while 00DAD was in the ball park, the actual date (by my careful calculations) must be 2370 (AD/CE your choice).

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The internet as a means of circulating "spiritual food"?

by cedars in

i've just finished adding an article to my blog entitled "jehovah now uses the internet to dispense new spiritual food!".

here is the link.... http://jwsurvey.org/cedars-blog/jehovah-now-uses-the-internet-to-dispense-new-spiritual-food.

my article briefly explores some of the reasons why the "new light" on the faithful slave and the manner in which it was circulated marked a radical departure from how spiritual food is normally circulated to the rank and file.

FadeToBlack

Cedars, great article, nice site. First time visit today. I'll be back... Keep up the good work.

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When You Were Sitting During The Meetings What Were You Really Thinkng About?

by minimus in

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friends

i used to listen to all the stupid comments and wonder if i could sneak out of there and scram!

even after i resigned as an elder, i went for a while and eventually began missing more and more meetings.

but while i was there, i'd listen to comments, chuckle to myself how dumb it all was and then go home with the knowledge that my days were numbered there..

FadeToBlack

Two more hours of my life wasted (and I don't have that many left!)... I could be out walking the dogs, working in the garden. Even painting the fence would be better than 'read an repeat'. Sometimes I would fantasize about how cool it would be to float up to the ceiling at the assembly hall during the public talk and do a burning bush kinda thing, and then return to my seat like nothing happened. That would be an assembly they wouldn't forget. I like to hold my hands up during the songs like the picture of the people on the cover of the new song book. I figured that is what we are supposed to do since we always discuss every picture in the WT for 10 minutes and use them (when positive) for how we should act or dress. Parking lot duty was always nice, even in the winter.

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talked to wife about new light!

by unstopableravens in

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friends

i showed my wife the new light, it did not go over good.

i started with all the publications and asked her three questions 1 who is the fds 2when did they start 3 when did they get appointed over "all the belongings"?

using the recent publications she said 1 the fds is 144000 2 they started in the 1st centry 3 they were over all belongings in 1919. then i showed her the annual meeting report on the jw.org and went over each point.

FadeToBlack

Sorry to hear how that turned out. I have to thank you though for taking one for the team! I was tempted to try something similar. At least we can learn from each others mistakes. Hang in there. I'm trying the: be less angry and more warm and helpful approach. My wife has enough other BS on her hands to deal with at the moment. The last thing she needs is me bitching and moaning about logic and truth.

I think the advice about not discussing doctrine is the best.

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The Stones are touring...........kinda

by dinah in

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friends

i'm not paying more than our house payment for vince and i to see a show.

i will buy the video and watch it nekkid.. the last time i saw them was in 1994 at legion field with my best friend.

we still say after all these years it was one of the best nights of our lives.. .

FadeToBlack

If you are at all curious about what the Stones were really capable of back in the day, find a copy of Ladies and Gentlemen: The Rolling Stones (a concert movie featuring the British rock band The Rolling Stones that was first released in 1974.)

Watch it on a good home theater system. Loud. I'd still go see them in a small venue if I had the chance.

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So Do You Think The Economy Will Change For The Better, Remain The Same Or Get Worse?

by minimus in

what's your prediction?.

FadeToBlack

For most of us, the next few decades will resemble falling down several flights of stairs. When we hit the landing from the current flight, things might seem like they are leveling out (we've hit bottom!) and then we will start our trip down the next flight ( as we are about to start soon). There is always the possibility that since there are no railings on these stairs (unless you are too big too fall) that at any moment you could also just pitch over the side and that will be the end of it. If you are not in the 1% group, location will make a big difference as to how well you fair in the short term. Long term, a very real option is that this this experiment (think yeast in petri dish) doesn't turn out so well for mankind. Reset.

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Has anyone else seen this?

by OneDayillBeFree in

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friends

i don't know how to paste images from my smartphone but take a look on page 11 from today's watchtower (study edition) september 15, 2012.... .

is it just me or does jesus look like mitt romney???.

haha i have to read so i have no more time to talk but please let me know what you think!

FadeToBlack

At least you don't apparently need to wear a tie anymore in the new system! That is the first thing I always look for in the paradise pics.