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  OMG!!! Special Ass Day was so Watchtarded!!!!

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have to go to bed, but i will post some highlights asap... so watchtarded.... .

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  Whel brother Mack is a good speaker but a true company man. What do you mean by vicky the porn star??
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  What is definition of a true friend, once outside the cult?

  by suavojr in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  after leaving the cult of jw's or waking up to ttatt, it is a struggle to trust people again.

  i am personally starting from scratch although i am still in.

  each moment i spend with my current jw friends, i know they are all smiles and loving towards me because of my good status with the wt.. outside a cult you still find fake people and it is also a struggle to find true friends and it is even worst when we've been hit hard from people we used to trust and care for.. .

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  Lol Terry. Funny and true
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  What is definition of a true friend, once outside the cult?

  by suavojr in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  after leaving the cult of jw's or waking up to ttatt, it is a struggle to trust people again.

  i am personally starting from scratch although i am still in.

  each moment i spend with my current jw friends, i know they are all smiles and loving towards me because of my good status with the wt.. outside a cult you still find fake people and it is also a struggle to find true friends and it is even worst when we've been hit hard from people we used to trust and care for.. .

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  Oh this is nice! Now the FDS is answering my question, lol

  http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201406/what-makes-good-friend/

  ON December 25, 2010, a 42-year-old woman in Britain posted a suicide note on a well-known social networking site. Her message sounded like a desperate plea for attention. Although the woman had more than a thousand social network “friends” online, not one came to her aid. The police found her body a day later. She had taken a fatal overdose. (I wonder how many JW's have died this same way)

  Today, modern technology allows us to make hundreds, or even thousands, of social network “friends” by merely adding their names to our list of computer contacts. And when we wish to end one of these “friendships,” we simply delete that person’s name from our list. (sound familiar EX-JW's) However, the tragic incident involving the woman in Britain underscores a startling reality—true friendship still eludes many. In fact, one recent survey revealed that although we are socializing more, the number of our truly close friends has decreased.

  Like most people, you probably agree that good friends are important. You may also recognize that there is more to being a friend than simply clicking links on a computer screen or a smartphone. What do you look for in a friend? How can you be a good friend? What does it take to forge a lasting friendship?

  Consider the following four guiding principles, and note how the Bible’s practical advice can help you to be the kind of person others would want as a friend.

  1. Show That You Really Care

  True friendship involves commitment. In other words, a good friend feels a responsibility toward you, and he really cares about you. Of course, such commitment is two-way, and it requires hard work and sacrifice on both sides. But the rewards are worth the effort. Ask yourself, ‘Am I willing to give of myself, my time, and my resources for my friend?’ Remember, to have a good friend, you first need to be a good friend.

  WHAT PEOPLE LOOK FOR IN A FRIEND

  Irene: “Like cultivating a beautiful garden, building a friendship requires a lot of time and care. Start by wanting to be a good friend yourself. Be generous in showing affection and personal interest. And be willing to sacrifice your time when you are needed.”

  Luis Alfonso: “Modern-day society encourages egotism rather than altruism. So it means a lot when someone takes a sincere interest in you without necessarily expecting anything in return.”

  WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

  “Just as you want men to do to you, do the same way to them. Practice giving, and people will give to you.” (Luke 6:31, 38) Here Jesus recommends true unselfishness and generosity. Such generosity nurtures good friendships. If you expend yourself in behalf of your friends without expecting anything in return, they will naturally feel drawn to you.

  2. Be a Good Communicator

  A true friendship cannot flourish without regular communication. So talk together about the interests you share. Listen to what your friend has to say, and respect his opinions.(I love this part, respect his opinions. But if they think different from the WT then they are mentally sick) Whenever possible, commend and encourage him. At times, a friend may need advice or even correction, and that may not always be easy to give. However, a loyal friend will have the courage to point out a serious fault and offer tactful guidance.

  WHAT PEOPLE LOOK FOR IN A FRIEND

  Juan: “A true friend should be able to express his opinions freely but not get upset if you don’t agree.” (Great statement but this is only words within the WT)

  Eunice: “What I value most are friends who are willing to spend time with me and listen to me, especially when I have problems.”

  Silvina: “True friends will tell you the truth—even if they know it will hurt—because they have your best interests at heart.”

  WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

  “Everyone must be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.”(James 1:19) Good friends always appreciate a listening ear. Monopolizing the conversation, however, conveys the message that we feel our opinions are more important than theirs. So be attentive when a friend wishes to share his innermost thoughts and concerns. And do not get offended if he is honest with you. “The wounds inflicted by a friend are faithful,” says Proverbs 27:6.

  3. Have Realistic Expectations

  The closer we get to a friend, the more likely we are to see his flaws. Our friends are not perfect, but neither are we. Therefore, we should never expect or demand perfection from the people we befriend. Rather, it is good to cherish their virtues and to make allowances for their mistakes.

  WHAT PEOPLE LOOK FOR IN A FRIEND

  Samuel: “We often have higher expectations of others than we have of ourselves. If we recognize our own mistakes and our own need for forgiveness, then we’re more willing to forgive others.”

  Daniel: “Accept the fact that your friends will make mistakes. When problems arise, we do well to resolve them quickly and try hard to forget.”

  WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

  

  Are you willing to forgive?—Colossians 3:13, 14

  “We all stumble many times. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able to bridle also his whole body.” (James 3:2) Recognizing this simple truth can help us to be understanding toward our friends. That, in turn, will allow us to overlook minor faults and shortcomings that may irritate us. The Bible says: “Continue putting up with one another and forgiving one another freely even if anyone has a cause for complaint against another. . . . But besides all these things, clothe yourselves with love, for it is a perfect bond of union.”—Colossians 3:13, 14.

  4. Widen Your Circle of Friends

  True, we need to be selective about the people we befriend. But that does not mean narrowing our choice of friends to those of a certain age or upbringing. Taking an interest in people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and nationalities can truly enrich our lives.

  WHAT PEOPLE LOOK FOR IN A FRIEND

  Unai: “Making friends with only those who are your age and have the same tastes as you is like wearing clothing in your favorite color all the time. No matter how much you like that color, at some point you may end up getting bored with it.”

  Funke: “Widening my circle of friends has given me the opportunity to mature as a person. I’ve learned to get along with people of all ages and backgrounds, and that has made me more outgoing and adaptable. And my friends really appreciate that.”

  

  WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY?

  “So in response—I speak as to my children—you too open your hearts wide.” (2 Corinthians 6:13) The Bible encourages us to reach out to people of all kinds. This inclusive, impartial view of friendship can add variety to your life, as well as endear you to others.
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  I would like to apologize.

  by ThomasCovenant in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  'i would like to apologize'.

  'i need to apologize'.

  'i must apologize'.

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  Then we miss the chance to apologize... but sometimes we apologize and it does not make a difference
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  Jesus had to die? Really?

  by punkofnice in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i admit i no longer believe in god and holy books.. thinking of the made up 'universal sovereignty' thing, surely if god existed in the way the holy books describe him then he could have thought of something better than humankind suffering thousands of years and the slaughter of jesus?.

  couldn't god have said: 'well, satan is a very naughty boy but you all know how great i am so we can end it now.

  i will lovingly kill satan and his mates and that's that.

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  Here we go again... Band on the run, Why did Jesus have to die for me? How does xtian mainstream define and explain this?
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  I dropped TTATT to some door knockers today

  by TheStumbler in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  two jws came to my door today and i dropped a few truths bombs on them.

  i thought i'd share my account of how the conversation went.. .

  i was in the yard doing some weeding when two gentlemen walked through the gate.

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  Great job! I am marking for future reference
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  I Heard A Longtime Elder, Recently Deleted, Announced To Congregation That He Was Publicly Disassociating Himself!

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i heard that it happened a couple of days ago.

  he's in his 60's, was a prominent bethelite from a long line of bible student/jw family.. another one bites the dust..

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  I am looking forward to the day when I can do the same
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  Seriously? 2,000 years of continuously diverging opinion about "interpretation" isn't enough time to sort it out?

  by suavojr in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the current jw's who are inside (the conscience class) will have to endure another year of jw's pretending to please jesus with their bad imitation of the lords supper.

  2000 years of people who could never be sure they had "the truth.

  " what are the chances it'll come out in the next 2000?.

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  The current JW's who are inside (The Conscience Class) will have to endure another year of JW's pretending to please Jesus with their bad imitation of ‘The Lord’s Supper’

  But seriously? 2000 years of people who could never be sure they had "The Truth." What are the chances it'll come out in the next 2000?

  Christians have been debating doctrinal differences for centuries without ever coming to a consensus on them. Scientists, on the other hand, will eventually come to a consensus on the right theory that works based on observable evidence. You could argue that Christianity plus all other religions have had plenty of time to resolve these issues (which they clearly haven't).

  But evolution, for example, has many arguments (selfish gene, epigenetics, cis-regulatory elements, the role of junk DNA, etc) that are currently ongoing. No reputable scientist disputes that evolution is true, but how it exactly works in all situations is hotly debated and continues (for over 100 years). You can say that the underlying fact of evolution is not under debate, just the particulars, but that is what many apologists argue about their beliefs.

  So when you have to either sit in the boring JW memorial, harassed by so called Sheppard’s (elders) and by family members to attend the memorial this year because it might be the last.

  Just ask them, why you believe what you do if it isn't because of the accidents of birth? Move on and stay firm on your journey to freedom!
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  No more WWI veterans... Only 5 people born before Jan 1st 1900

  by ILoveTTATT in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we should keep watching this list: http://www.grg.org/adams/e.htm.

  this list shows the list of verified oldest people alive.

  technically, articles in the 1960's and even in the 1980's indicated that "this generation" meant people born before 1900.. 5 more people, and we can officially celebrate another failed wt prophecy.. when i was "in" i thought that the wwi veterans had to die.... they're all dead... all of them... not a single person on earth now can tell you what happened when they served in wwi.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/list_of_last_surviving_world_war_i_veterans_by_country.

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  One more point for the Apostates

  Apostates= +1914 points / Watchtower= -1914 points
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  BU2B's debut talk about Abiram, with TTATT seasoning

  by suavojr in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the debut of our beloved bu2b's ttatt talk in his local congo.... .

  in case you missed the original thread here is the link.

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/277530/1/i-need-help-talk-coming-up-and-i-need-ideas-fast#.uz4m36hdwxq.

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  Bu2b

  you and nlondie are right on the money! But that is when they kick you out. Hopefully that will be my fate and escape