Posts by blisterfeet

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Old Magazine, New Perspective

by neat blue dog in

going through old junk and came across a 22 year old study watchtower, february 1996. looking at all my underlining and marking it was just nauseating how meaningless it all was.

this "study" wasn't study at all, just a by rote exercise, an old jw custom one of the primary motivations of which is to stop others from judging you as "weak" if they don't see it all desecrated, which must surely indicate a vigorous study session.

moving on to other articles i was confronted with more evidence of a cult that i was blind to the first time around, including an article praising those who died for refusing blood such as a pregnant mother and a boy pictured here.. .

blisterfeet

When you put it that way....... lol it was a trick they made us read it twice! Jerks!

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why the watchtower is so short of money

by pepperheart in

the watchtower is so short of money because they have to pay for all the upkeep of so many branch offices around the world.because so many of the branch offices are in very poor countries and they are not balancing the budgets.

blisterfeet

While I do think this is a contributing factor I don't think that is the ONLY reason.

If a publicly traded company saw that their stocks were stagnant or dropping, most smart business-people would sell sell sell.

Similarly membership numbers are stagnant at best, so they are ditching property they can still make some money off of before they completely lose their investments.

sometimes this activity in business is called a "smash and grab"

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Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

by blisterfeet in

i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

they were kind and approachable.

blisterfeet

My intention is not to argue. With the witnesses or anyone else. I aspire to be a kind, and understanding person of what people are and what they want and need. I don't want them to rebuke Jehovah on my doorstep. I want them to be exposed to information they may have never had the opportunity to see, if they are truly convicted anything I say will bring them right back to where they were. Teaching ME on MY doorstep.

Sounds like you have much more experience and success with anti-witnessing! Many other things were talked about on the doorstep that morning. I usually find it difficult to tell someone how they should have behaved, when they are telling me a story of something that actually happened, that person is simply sharing something that meant something to them!

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Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

by blisterfeet in

i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

they were kind and approachable.

blisterfeet

@ jws

I appreciate your feedback! This was my first attempt at anti-witnessing, I for SURE need some practice! I think for my first attempt I didn't do too bad!

I don't understanding why it is such a shock that I have their bible. They give them away, why wouldn't people have them?

One thing about this site that I appreciate is that we are all on different parts of our journey and we are all supportive and understanding of the struggles we all face! I am thankful I have found a community that is there to listen!

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Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

by blisterfeet in

i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

they were kind and approachable.

blisterfeet

OrphanCrow RE: How did you manage to get a "silver sword"?

My mom gave it to me the year they came out. I have many different bibles and the book of Mormon. I enjoy them!

@WingCommander RE: Let me get this straight:

JW's show up on your porch, unannounced, then when you start to ask them questions, state that they've got people in the car and are running short on time and that YOU should make an appointment?

I did say something about that! I said "you came to my house to talk to me about this! I was about to take a nap!" lol she didn't think i was funny though!

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Jehovah's Witness now more exciting than Imagine Dragons!

by blisterfeet in

i was able to meet imagine dragons, it just kinda happened!

during my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant!

they were kind and approachable.

blisterfeet

I was able to meet Imagine Dragons, it just kinda happened! During my normal day to day activities, and they were very pleasant! They were kind and approachable. I was calm and able to assist them with the things they needed

The next day the witnesses came to my door. I answered and stepped out onto the porch. I was a nervous bumbling mess! I couldn't find the right words I couldn't think clearly. Like a fan girl!

I managed to get it together somewhat. The Sister looked to be 35-45 years old and she had a daughter with her maybe 14-17 years old. They began by speaking about marriage and how husbands should be respectful of their wives. I eventually asked if I could share a scripture with them as they had shown one to me. She said "okay" but she didn't have a lot of time and I should set up an appointment. She also wouldn't look it up for me which I thought was odd.

I ran in the house to grab my bible and i grabbed my "silver sword" and was looking for a scripture in deut. but I was unable to find it. She said she had people in the car and I could set up an appointment for them to come back. I asked her "what scripture is the governing body mentioned?, I can't remember off the top of my head." She said well actually the governing body was set up by Jesus with the first century Christians. I said "Yeah! That one! What scripture is it mentioned that Jesus established the governing body?" She said she would look into it and get back to me. They left quickly.

I was proud of my seeds of apostasy I was able to share! I was very nervous at first but I think I was able to get through a little bit! I really do not think they will return but I kept my integrity, I was patient, kind, and gentle. I was respectful that they have the right to worship in ways I choose not to.

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introducing * drum roll* me

by gabcol in

jw
friends

i'm a long time lurker, first time writer on this site.

years and years ago, i was on another ex-jw message board though i'm not sure if it's still around or not.

i really enjoy reading all of your stories.

blisterfeet

I appreciate your story, I find many similarities to mine.

When you finally let go of something, the universe delivers.

I wish for you whatever your heart desires!

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2018 Convention movie: Jonah.... oh my god it's bad......!

by stuckinarut2 in

so, once again the society has produced a cringe-worthy, spew-inducing piece of "cinema".. i don't recognise this religion anymore...... enjoy this review:.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f0tovqkfem.

blisterfeet

There were so many things about this video that i hated. I did find myself laughing at inappropriate times though, that was fun!

I just feel like with ALL these videos no matter the "topic" they are always saying "do whatever we tell you, even when it sounds crazy". Its to the point I actually fear for my families lives.

All this prep work the GB is doing on these people is preparing them for something bigger.

Like Jonestown bigger. I think of my sisters and my parents and a very real fear in my life is that the GB will tell them "ok, everyone dies on xxDate" I know MANY people that would follow this direction and it is SO SCARY!

this video was just another example of them pushing their higher message.

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New documentary on March 24, 2018 7 PM on CTV W5

by yalbmert99 in

march 24, 2018 at 7 pm, ctv channel in canada, the show w5 will air a new report on jehovah's witnesses.

ex-jws and others involved.

set your pvr..

blisterfeet

Looks like Christian and Katja from youtube! They have tons of videos that are very informative!

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Belly button

by moley in

just a thought.

would those who are resurrected (if it existed) to the new system have bellybuttons.

blisterfeet

LOL I remember this question being such a big deal! I always would argue that bellybuttons are scars. In the "new system" all imperfections including scars on the body would be healed.