It's good news for all those waiting to take over their neighbourhood big houses. Once they've buried the bodies. Of course there'll be no power, water or plumbing but a miracle or two will fix that surely.
Xanthippe
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Set ptermber AT study article: "Armaggedon Is Good News!
by Room 215 inomg, is this the apotheosis of bat-shit craziness or not?
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On the Subject of Demons, I Have a Story to Tell.
by snugglebunny ini have posted the full story on a fb site.
so my apologies to anyone who's already read it.
some of what i've written is what was told to me by my father.
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Xanthippe
What a lovely photo snugglebunny. It sounds like you're having a great time travelling and enjoying your family. What a great result for an evil apostate!
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The Evolution Of The Watchtower Cult
by pale.emperor insince waking up from the cult i've been curious about where the cult is going and how will it end up?
will it fizzle out or become a little fringe "religion" like plymouth bretheren or the shakers?.
we've already seen the cult evolve from:.
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Xanthippe
My somewhat jaundiced vision of the JW future is in JWTV evangelism.
I agree with Half banana this is the way the wts is going, tv evangelism and selling salvation for donations. They're grabbing KHs for money and JWs sit at home watching their leaders on video already.
They said for years when they have to beg for money it's time to stop because the God of the universe doesn't need to beg. They now never stop begging for money and the GB already live in gated communities and have a rock star life style.
Compare them to Jimmy Swaggart who is only worth ten million which is peanuts to the wts. They got that just for the buildings in DUMBO.
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Who knew that Halloween could be so much fun!
by HiddenPimo intoday is my first time celebrating halloween.
and it is just plain fun!
each new thing, birthdays, halloween, next thanksgiving and xmas are all proof that we were held back and restricted from enjoying life.. .
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Oh WTWizard you're just a bundle of laughs aren't you!
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Who knew that Halloween could be so much fun!
by HiddenPimo intoday is my first time celebrating halloween.
and it is just plain fun!
each new thing, birthdays, halloween, next thanksgiving and xmas are all proof that we were held back and restricted from enjoying life.. .
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Xanthippe
Yeah my little daughter went to the Halloween party at school and won first prize for her witch outfit and I was so proud of her. It's just fun isn't it? We love fantasy and stories, so what? It's how we evolved! Just enjoy it!
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Good memories of full-time service?
by fulano inperhaps not a topic for everybody... mine.. in both sp service in a foreign field in europe , the freedom and helping people to read and write in spanish .
doing a lot of work in the congregations.. in missionary-service.. helping congregations in a third-world country and see good results in family relations.
and the siestas from 13:00 to 15:00..... who has good memories of bethel?
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RBC?
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Good memories of full-time service?
by fulano inperhaps not a topic for everybody... mine.. in both sp service in a foreign field in europe , the freedom and helping people to read and write in spanish .
doing a lot of work in the congregations.. in missionary-service.. helping congregations in a third-world country and see good results in family relations.
and the siestas from 13:00 to 15:00..... who has good memories of bethel?
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Xanthippe
Good memories of the congregation I moved to when I left home to pioneer at nineteen. They were very kind to me, looked after me, inviting me for meals. For the first time I felt like I mattered to someone.
The day I left home my brother and sister went out for the day, didn't see me off. I guess I was glad to get away from my crazy dysfunctional family. I wonder about that lovely congregation, did some of them leave, I hope so.
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Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development - did you miss a stage?
by Butterfly607 inerikson's stages of psychosocial development include this fifth stage:.
"the fifth stage of erik erikson's theory of psychosocial development is identity vs. role confusion, and it occurs during adolescence, from about 12-18 years.
during this stage, adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, through an intense exploration of personal values, beliefs, and goals.".
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from about 12-18 years. During this stage, adolescents search for a sense of self and personal identity, through an intense exploration of personal values, beliefs, and goals
I remember this stage in my daughter, obsessed with cult tv programs, cult films, heroes, books and ideas. So much energy and enthusiasm given over to just trying out stuff to see if she liked it, if it felt right for her.
Very true, Butterfly607, whenever are born in JWs allowed to explore their likes and dislikes in that way?
I do think I missed this stage and I've been slowly catching up but I'm not there yet. Very helpful thanks.
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First Xmas? Or older traditions? 🎄
by Theonlyoneleft inis anyone here doing their first xmas this year?🎄🎄.
i love xmas!
almost around the corner and i’ve started thinking of all the prep needed for family time.
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Xanthippe
I like the pagan evergreens at Christmas. A real tree smelling gorgeous, holly on my front door.
Our first time celebrating we bought each other very cheap presents, lots of second hand books now we could read whatever we liked! I've tried to stick to that, expensive presents just burden people.
One memory I have, walking home from my daughter's school play, warmed by sherry and mince pies. She looked so beautiful dressed as an angel with her long blonde hair.
I'm not religious but I loved that she could do what I could never do as a child and just join in! The frost was sparkling like diamonds on the pavements, the stars were so bright. A memory I will always treasure.
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I realize that this is kind of personal, but
by stillin inwhat does being a "spiritual person" mean to you?
the religion would have had us to believe that our place in the organization is definitive of that.
or how often we pray.
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Xanthippe
To me recognising we have spiritual needs means there is more to life than filling our physical needs for water, food, shelter and sex. We also need music, art, literature, creativity, love, friendship, travel and curiosity about how the universe works.
From prehistoric times when we painted on cave walls and made music with our voices and danced for the joy of it we knew there was more to life than physical needs.
I think we also need a purpose but that should be personal to each person. Whether we live for saving lives as a doctor, raising children to be happy and healthy or following our sports team, we need a passion and a reason to be alive. We shouldn't let anyone dictate our life's purpose, that's our decision. No one in silly robes quoting an ancient book should decide for us.