having been out 5 yrs.
& attending numerous christmas parties & family get togethers, i can't tell you how disappointed i am.
i was led to believe wild debauchery, drinking & fighting was the norm.
MrQuik et al:
I sincerely apologize for our failure to live up to the WTBTS's statements but there's hope. I bought TWO bottles of Roscato wine for Christmas dinner and there's only 5 of us that will be here.
Maybe we'll do some debauchery after that!
I'll let you know. :)
well its been since i was around 5 years young that i last went to church.
so today i went to a church of a friend and it was very nice.
they sang some songs with a band, good songs unlike jw's.
It's really good to hear that you left feeling great! I'm denominationally unaffiliated and absolutely love my freedom. My contribution to a church is ALWAYS proportionate to the level of care a church shows towards the community. As a non-member, I suspect some of the churches I've attended got huge surprises some weekends.
You know what's nice about going to the KH? I walk in with an Ipad and a cell phone for the hotspot. Knowing I won't need it, I leave my purse at home.
Welcome home. :)
on another thread, i read that a few adherents may be traveling (cough-cough) to other cities and wouldn't be able to make field service on christmas day.. what is the likelihood that going out on christmas will be encouraged at the weekend services at the khs?
...or do most halls stay neutral on this?
given what i've read on this forum, i have the impression that disrespecting a day of other's celebration wouldn't be discouraged which annoys the heck out of me..
I have to admit, I believe that everyone in the congregation knows I'm a "visitor" despite my going quite a few times. I'm also not shy when it comes to expressing my disdain for speaking disrespectfully about other denominations to any within hearing range. I wondered if they'd speak of an intentional disrespect given my statements to various members.
Christmas wasn't mentioned once.
on another thread, i read that a few adherents may be traveling (cough-cough) to other cities and wouldn't be able to make field service on christmas day.. what is the likelihood that going out on christmas will be encouraged at the weekend services at the khs?
...or do most halls stay neutral on this?
given what i've read on this forum, i have the impression that disrespecting a day of other's celebration wouldn't be discouraged which annoys the heck out of me..
Update:
Nothing was said about Christmas Field Service.
I did note the letter that was read out loud. You can't be handicapped or in a wheelchair so in other words medically able, over a certain age, baptised and superior to other baptized, financially capable and possibly your kids have to be over a certain age to get an invitation to go to some get-together (Hawaii, maybe?).
Criteria like that would be considered politically incorrect in my world. WTH
on another thread, i read that a few adherents may be traveling (cough-cough) to other cities and wouldn't be able to make field service on christmas day.. what is the likelihood that going out on christmas will be encouraged at the weekend services at the khs?
...or do most halls stay neutral on this?
given what i've read on this forum, i have the impression that disrespecting a day of other's celebration wouldn't be discouraged which annoys the heck out of me..
I need to know if you were bullied from the platform about going the weekend before.
I'm thinking about going to the Hall with my JW friends. My friends seem to become more cognizant of the nastiness that the elders spew during the presentations when I'm sitting there. I can feel their discomfort as insults are hurled my way. Knowing TTATT, the vile hatred bounces off of me. I actually feel sorry for the adherents. It can't be easy walking around with so much contempt and fear.
Just wondering what the chances are that I'll hear/not hear them speak of Christmas Day Field Service. 50/50?
on another thread, i read that a few adherents may be traveling (cough-cough) to other cities and wouldn't be able to make field service on christmas day.. what is the likelihood that going out on christmas will be encouraged at the weekend services at the khs?
...or do most halls stay neutral on this?
given what i've read on this forum, i have the impression that disrespecting a day of other's celebration wouldn't be discouraged which annoys the heck out of me..
On another thread, I read that a few adherents may be traveling (cough-cough) to other cities and wouldn't be able to make field service on Christmas day.
What is the likelihood that going out on Christmas will be encouraged at the weekend services at the KHs?
...or do most halls stay neutral on this? Given what I've read on this forum, I have the impression that disrespecting a day of other's celebration wouldn't be DIScouraged which annoys the heck out of me.
though he is a typical wt slave, we are like david and jonathan.. in my most intimate conversation with him, i asked him:.
how do you manage serving an organization built on inherent contradictions?.
he said: organization helps people to grow spiritual, like any other religious organizations do.
Humbled,
Finding oneself in a church where you no longer believe, say, what others believe about the bible will get you in trouble or else ..silent in the church.
I've got 45+ years of church experience. None every imposed their creed on me and with a Judaic background, I think I would have noticed. :) I never "got in trouble" for my non-traditional thinking for my thinking was based on my experiences.
I give credit to my Catholic school educators for teaching me how and therefore giving me permission to think critically about the Bible.
henry 51bs 12 oz,eve 51bs 14 oz...phil my grnason by marriage just called.. ashley the new mum) my granddaughter who herself was a twin,from my melanie who died when she was 42(cancer).
they are doing well born by ceaserian at 2.40p.m today!!!!!
!.
5 pounders! That's a healthy weight. Congratulations, Grace!
i have some guests coming over to spend xmas with me for a couple of days.
they are my friends family and i have a larger place than them and am playing host.. dilemma.
they are christians and i have some postcards in my bathroom that are slightly naughty.
You're seriously asking this?
Me? If I came over to stay with my children and saw things like this publicly displayed, I can't say I'd trust your judgement afterwards.
...and as for the kids, I've got a teenager. If you were her age, you'd come off as cool. If you're over 25, you'd come off as a perv.
it has been nice talking with you.but i seem to upset a few because of my faith.. so have a great christmas.... & be good, i wont be here to send you to your rooms .
i have grown close to many of you.... if i have ever said anything to hurt you sorry!!!!.
when i kick the bucket i am sure "mary" who ssometimes post will let you know.. mouthy grace gough.
YAAAA
She's checking on us!
We're bickering as usual but I think everyone loves each other... in an unconditional kinda way... sorta. Kinda... :)
