the issue of whether beards are acceptable or not is addressed in the september 2016 watchtower - well sort of.
it is as clear as mud as to whether they are allowed in places like australia, usa and britain.. 17. what are some factors that may affect whether a brother wears a beard?17 what about the propriety of brothers wearing a beard?
the mosaic law required men to wear a beard.
When I grew a beard while still active, I noticed the following...
1) Many publishers said it looked good and didn't understand why it wasn't allowed.
2) All of my school assignments seemed to be in the 3rd school (basement)
3) Every time I tried to make arrangements to go out in the ministry with an elder they would pawn me off on a MS so as not to take the heat or give off the impression that they approved of the facial hair.
the last talk at the assembly made an interesting statement, "we can show faith by following direction if we're asked to move to another kingdom hall for better use of dedicated christian funds".
this statement has everyone talking.
i spoke to multiple individuals and they heard the same thing at different assembly's.. i know they have been "evaluating" all kingdom halls the last year or two.
"'Zion's Watch Tower' has, we believe, JEHOVAH for its backer, and while this is the case it will never beg nor petition men for support. When He who says: 'All the gold and silver of the mountains are mine,' fails to provide necessary funds, we will understand it to be time to suspend the publication."
Zion's Watchtower in 1879
if he get pass this, america deserve him...... conversation 10 years ago..
Trump's ego is so big, when he is banging a supermodel he closes his eyes and thinks of himself masterbating.
yes my holy anionted mom who has cancer is concerned that the loving god jehovah may ask her in heaven to destroy here non believer family including her 5 year old grandchild during armagedon....how messed up are these crazy people!!?
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She just needs to put more faith that Jehovah will make her feel good about murdering her family just like he does.
Jesus to Grandma: "They are already spiritually dead... just go ahead and finish them off grandma, its for their own good!"
october 3, 2016 to the bodies of elders re: minors.
3 de octubre de 2016 a los cuerpos de ancianos asunto: menores de edad.
The organization can't afford to loose any pedophilia elders until they can get more of the younger generation to step up and qualify to serve..... by not wearing tight pants and haircuts they don't like.
They have priorities you know.
yes my holy anionted mom who has cancer is concerned that the loving god jehovah may ask her in heaven to destroy here non believer family including her 5 year old grandchild during armagedon....how messed up are these crazy people!!?
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Stupid death cult!
this is my first time posting on here so i’m not sure where to start.
i’m trying to keep it as short as possible since i could expand much more.
i’ve been in the process of waking up in the last year and a half.
Welcome Untruth,
Good advice from Greybeard and others. Take it slow.
I think there is a very fine line between getting a spouse mentally free and divorce.
For many, myself included, breaking that 3 fold cord, inevitably leads to divorce.
i have never understood this.
was it because of legal reasons?
i cant think of any other reason why it wouldn't be allowed, but i know the elders ask you repeatedly that you are not taping.
Just get one of these... Don't just record them, record them in HD!
https://culteducation.com/group/1289-general-information/8227-disclaimer-regarding-steve-hassan.html.
I don't see a problem with his fee.
First, if he is in a 25% tax bracket that $400 just became $300. I work in the IT field and it is common for consultants with a specific skill set can get $250 to $300 per hour.
I would assume that he just does not go into his Skype call cold. There is more than likely some amount of time spent to get background from the family, and likely a follow up call.
I was a juror recently and it came out in the trial that a Dr. who gave a deposition charged $750 per hour for his time because it was taking him away from his practice where he earned his living.
I would have much more concern if Hassan wanted to sell a course or program that could drain a person financially over a longer period of time. i.e. fortune tellers, Scientology etc.
when you finally and officially exited the cult, whether it be by disfellowshipping, disassociating or fading - what was the first things you did that are considered "worldly"?.
for me, it was like crash landing on another planet that looked like earth but was completely different to the earth i knew.
i wanted to learn everything that i thought i already knew.. first things i did:.
Got a 2 door car.
Watched an R rated movie.
Went for a swim at the YMCA.
Went for coffee with with someone without a chaperone.
Registered to vote.
Volunteered my time at the food bank.
Wore some tight pants.
Grew some facial hair.
Got a tattoo.
