Posts by EyesOpenHeartBroken

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Died Due To Refusing Blood Transfusion

by rrb2016 in

well, last monday my mother, a jehovah's witness since her baptism in 1968 died last week because she would not accept a blood transfusion.

she was 76 and had lung and skin cancer.

i know that the cancer would have gotten her anyway, but she was bleeding internally, and was told that she needs a blood transfusion, as her blood count went all the way down to 3.2 (should be 12-14.

EyesOpenHeartBroken

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs. 🌹

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REAL Miracles!!

by pale.emperor in

you all like miracles?

wanna hear some real miracles that have happened?

this is all true folks!

EyesOpenHeartBroken

Funny how, no matter where in the world we are, we've all heard the exact same miracle stories, yet nobody actually knew these people. I call BS--JW version of urban legends.

I've always found it intriguing that Jehovah is so concerned with the pioneers vehicles and finances. But somehow didn't care if children die horrible deaths due to disease, starvation, war, abuse, etc.

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Why do witnesses feel the need to put JW ORG on all their social media sites?

by stuckinarut2 in

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have you all noticed the obsession witnesses have of putting jw.org on all their social media sites like facebook, twitter, instagram etc?.

so many put it in their bio section...like some sort of loud proclamation to other witnesses that they are righteous and spreading the message.. it's also very lazy.

now with no personal effort at all, they can just say jw.org and be "witnessing".

EyesOpenHeartBroken

Grown Midget--it's the real deal. In the cong I go to I've seen book/ipad covers, tie tacks, lapel pins, stickers, necklaces, earrings.

They do the jw dot org or Sophia/Caleb cartoon stuff. It's really weird.

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Did The Witnesses Predict the United Nations in Advance?

by TD in

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it's been reported on this forum that bethel speakers at this summer's conventions are asserting that the establishment of the united nations in 1945 was predicted in advance by the witnesses.

this is being presented as validation of the claim that the witnesses are god's one true organization directed by holy spirit.. .

the basis for this claim originates with a public address entitled, peace - can it last given by n.h. knorr at the new world theocratic assembly, on september 20 of 1942. .

EyesOpenHeartBroken

Hey Splash--You're back!

You were one of my favorite posters while I lurked during my waking process. Looking forward to reading more from you.

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New Bible, In Spanish.... Why taking so long?!

by Doubtfully Yours in

is it possible it's not like they initially said, that it was just having god's name added in places where it had been deleted, and that perhaps they're making more adjustments to it in order to fit our doctrine?.

come out with the freakin' new bible in spanish already!!!.

dy .

EyesOpenHeartBroken

I would not be surprised if there's no Spanish RNWT planned. I don't believe anything is as the GB present it, i.e. want people to understand Bible better, easier use of language, blah,blah,blah. I think was purely a tool of manipulation and cash flow. Demographically speaking, it may not be necessary for them to spend the time and money on a Spanish RNWT. In other threads, you have said in the U.S. Spanish congregations being a JW is mostly about being in a social club and people don't question as much the doctrine, so why would the GB bother with adjustments to the text? Additionally, the majority of Spanish speaking JWs live in third world countries and would have very little to contribute for their new silver sword.

Follow the $$$.

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I'm getting baptized

by BlackWolf in

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i know i've started similar topics before but this time i'm serious.

my parents have been constantly pressuring me and after yesterday's watchtower study they asked me if i was going to be baptized this summer... and i said yes.

i probably should have thought about it more before making a final decision, but they're pretty much forcing me to do it anyway.

EyesOpenHeartBroken

Hi Blackwolf-I've been following your story on this thread. And WOW! I am so impressed. You are doing great.

I hope you are able to continue to resist the pressure to get baptized, but if not it's completely understandable to all us born-ins. It could be a lot less grief in the future for you, though.

Just keep putting the "burden of proof" on your dad, continue to not understand his explanations. If he's reasonable at all, he will see that you are not ready.

We are all rooting for you!

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Try Being Kind...It Actually Feels Good!

by EyesOpenHeartBroken in

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let me start by saying that this forum has been helpful to me in many ways.

i haven't gotten involved in much commenting and i am not very assertive by nature so i've steered away from participating in debates.

but i have read threads often and had a sense of community.

EyesOpenHeartBroken

Thanks y'all for adding in some great thoughts. Really appreciated reading the comments.

Zeb-That was a beautiful thing you did. The tears are rolling here. Feels awesome,huh? My kids and I have been doing a random kindness "project" and we have been having some amazing moments.

Nathan- I gave you a "like" in your comment so you didn't feel bad.

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1st Year not attending RC

by BeautifulMind in

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i feel relieved to spend that time doing anything else but sitting in a stadium for 8 hours with only an hour break listening to the same talks i've been hearing since i was a child.

not to mention trying to keep my young boys quiet so i wouldnt get the evil looks in my section😂😂.

lot of walking was going on for us to try and tire them out.

EyesOpenHeartBroken

Good for you, Beautiful! I'm so jealous.

I am dreading it. Hoping this will be our last. Last year we split it up and missed one morning, and it still felt oppressive. Even when I was a true JW believer, conventions were tough. We have never lived close by the site, so always expensive or a lot of travel time. And being introverted, the crowdedness was overwhelming. Growing up we attended an arena that actually had comfortable padded theater seating. But as time has gone on, the convention venues have been really uncomfortable and old, dirty places. I wonder if WT has burned bridges with the nicer venues or the just don't want to shell out the cash for something more comfortable.

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Try Being Kind...It Actually Feels Good!

by EyesOpenHeartBroken in

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let me start by saying that this forum has been helpful to me in many ways.

i haven't gotten involved in much commenting and i am not very assertive by nature so i've steered away from participating in debates.

but i have read threads often and had a sense of community.

EyesOpenHeartBroken

Let me start by saying that this forum has been helpful to me in many ways. I haven't gotten involved in much commenting and I am not very assertive by nature so I've steered away from participating in debates. But I have read threads often and had a sense of community. Whether I agree or not, I do enjoy hearing different POVs and have learned much.

That being said, on the forum, in the last couple months there seems to have been many instances of disrespect, name calling, and flat out hatefulness. I'm a mature adult with some strong opinions and a sense of humor. But I feel compelled to point out that not all who post here are in a place of safety physically or emotionally.

I understand that some of you have it all figured out and that's great! 👍🏻

I know some of you are pissed and I totally get that--wanted to put my fist through the wall a few times!😡

Many of you are hurting and I'm so sorry you are in pain--hugs and love to you!💔❤️

There are many supportive and kind posters--thank you. I feel the love!

I realize that many here have nothing in common except having our lives interfered by WBTS. And even then, we all have a different story to tell. Everyone is at a different point in dealing with that.

So I thought it could be really cool if we could all just have a little empathy or at least basic respect for one another. Keep your strong opinions and convictions--and, guess what, other people can have theirs. And if someone lays out their hurt, it is no one's right to invalidate that feeling.

Bottom line, obviously people of the forum can and will do what they want. But if I may suggest, try some kindness--it feels good!

And that concludes this evening's local needs...lol

Take care good people of the forum.

Peace out.

EOHB

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shutting down topics now?

by disposable hero of hypocrisy in

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5744214272901120/suicide-idea?page=3&size=10.

i can't comment on this topic on either of my devices or multiple browsers.. so we're shutting down topics now are we?

i'm assuming you've disabled commenting due to your feeling that it's a troll.

EyesOpenHeartBroken

I agree that the thread should not be ignored. I also went back and read the previous posts by this person, and there is a lot of desperate language in many of the posts.

People of the forum please do not close your hearts!