Posts by scratchme1010

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Younger Witnesses less fanatical or fundamental

by optimisticskeptic in

i am a born in jw for over 30 years now and have been in various positions in the organization.

now i'm guessing most of us recognize that older generations tend to be more fundamental and less reasonable when it comes to their outlook and beliefs.

i find this to mirror the differences you see outside of the organization as well (older people less tolerant of other religions, newer technology, lgbt, etc.).

scratchme1010

Likewise, I find that younger ones in the organization, say 40 and under, also seem to be more rational and reasonable.

Not really. Here we go again with people trying to convince that the younger generation is more this, less that. Nonsense. FACTS: brainwashing is still brainwashing at any age. Spiritual abuse is still spiritual abuse at any age, shunning is still shunning at any age. The WT has not changes their lust for exercising power over other people since day one up until today.

There are CULTURAL differences in the younger generation; that's all, nothing more, nothing less.

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NY City Meet-Up on Saturday, March 31st; 6:00 - 9:00 PM

by patlynnw in

jw
friends

my name is patricia warmack, a ny city ex-jw.

javin michael and i are hosting an ex-jw meet-up on saturday, march 31st, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

address is 520 eighth avenue, room 16t, new york, ny.

scratchme1010

Those are some fabulous ex-JWs in that picture! Thanks. I'm afraid I'll miss it as I have a previous commitment for that night.

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Please explain!

by Freedom rocks in

hi please can someone explain this in laymans terms for me coz i be ever got it as a jw and still don't.

it doesn't make sense to me.

bible chronology indicates that god’s kingdom was established in heaven in 1914. this is shown by a prophecy recorded in chapter 4 of the bible book of daniel.. overview of the prophecy.

scratchme1010

Please explain!

Dis the bible.

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Cookthebooks--Here is your Leaked Elder Videos!

by Atlantis in

cookthebooks:.

there are several leaked elder videos in the zipped file.

use 7-zip or whatever program you use to unzip the folder.. https://we.tl/p41inlwgxa.

scratchme1010

Thanks, atlantis. I know that helps some people.

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Akward moment.

by poopie in

jw
friends

have a buddy that's disgellowshi and an uber driver and he is shunned like crazy.

recently he picked up jw that was forced to say hello and greet him akward..

scratchme1010

Oh well.

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A Book About Cults.

by Lost in the fog in

i've been told that this book is a good read.

has anyone on here read it and can say what's in it or what's it about?

it is quite expensive to buy.

scratchme1010

Like with everything else, judge it for yourself. Take what you like and leave the rest. I read the book, and know people who not only know the author, but got sued by him for reasons regarding some of the things he claims and teaches. He lost the law suit. It's not a bad read.

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A spy's life is a lonely one

by LevelThePlayingField in

so i have been awake since about this time in 2013, so about 5 years.

and the craziest thing about it is that now, no one, and i mean no one know's i am an apostate.

meaning, that i don't believe the jw minds set/beliefs at all, and no one knows it.

scratchme1010

But somehow it's all worth it. Some how.

I hope so. Actually, I'm not sure you are completely alone. I know there are other people in the exact same position, maybe not in your congregation, but others. You are certainly not alone, even if it feels lonely.

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Priming the Pump

by days of future passed in

the definition of priming the pump, is put to water manually into the casing of the pump so that it will create a seal and draw the water up.

it's a term used for economics but i like to use it when i am trying to hopefully help a jw, escape.

i view it as a long term endeavor.. whenever there are videos for upcoming conventions, i'll try to work the main theme into a conversation with them.

scratchme1010

Has anyone else tried this?

No, but my question is, what exactly do you want to accomplish with that? What's in it for you? Why do you have a need to convince others?

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They are all dead!

by Sour Grapes in

the watchtower company and the jdubs talk so nonchalantly about the year 1914, the year they say jesus became king in the heavenly kingdom.

they talk about the year like it was just a short time ago.

the invisible king began ruling in the invisible kingdom.

scratchme1010

You will not hear the Watchtower drones say that every man, women, and child who were alive when Jesus became king are now dead. They are all dead.

...including the ones who said it.

Reminds me of a bunch of people who in the 90s became "AIDS Denialists" and refused to treat their HIV infection claiming that HIV doesn't exist. They all died of AIDS.

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Marriage Proposal in the Kingdom Hall

by Listener in

just when you think you've seen it all comes another interesting use of a kingdom hall.a young man serenades his girlfriend with a song (possibly a watchtower song) from the stage through a microphone and backed by recorded music.

then he steps off the stage and gets down on one knee and proposes as he pulls out a ring from his coat pocket.

the large projector screen flashes up behind them with a picture of a sapphire and diamond ring.cameras capture the joyous moment as she accepts and they lock together in a loving hug.

scratchme1010

How romantic.