Posts by wheelwithinwheel

It’s truly uplifting to see that Brother Brown gets to ditch the glasses he was having trouble reading the Psm. with in the last bunker episode (if you noticed, he had to remove them to read his sword's fine print). The kids get to throw theirs away too. Now for anyone and everyone wearing glasses that will be a real blessing to look forward to.

On a more negative note it appears JW.ORG learned a lesson from the RBC venture. The old depiction of paradise showed RBC-inspired construction teams moving in and building your house for you. Evidently there’s been new light. Now it appears everyone is on his own and it’s a do-it-yourselfer. That’s sure a bummer! Hope the brothers can read JW.ORG plans, find a hammer and nail stash that survived Armageddon and get those freshly planed 2X4’s knocked together (gotta wonder how the bro learned to hand plane like that). It’s sure is a blessing to have eternity ‘cause’ that’s what it’s going to take just to get a house built without any power generating plants running.

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Hitler Reacts to JW Bunker Video

by WatchtowerReviewz in

just thought i'd share brother führer's reaction to the leaked bunker video.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cukt9ogwtds.

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Another video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mujy7z1sY_0

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Do do do do do you remember..

by tim hooper in

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does anyone else recall the big chart that hung at the front of every kingdom hall?.

it would be about 5 feet x 4 feet.

on the side of the chart, vertically listed, were the months of the year.

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My Memes

by ozbrad in

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i've been using my photoshop skills for good rather than evil.. and it also helps relieve the shunning frustration.. .

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My Memes

by ozbrad in

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i've been using my photoshop skills for good rather than evil.. and it also helps relieve the shunning frustration.. .

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Why is Mother's Day wrong?

by stuckinarut2 in

so why is celebrating mother's day wrong according to witnesses?.

is it not an opportunity to show respect to the giver of life (mother) and therefore god, the originator of families?.

does it not give an opportunity for members of the family to give a hard working mother a day off?

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This week's study article about shunning is contradictory.

by Sanchy in

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i was reading this week's study article on remaining loyal to jah.

found an interesting contradiction on shunning.

they cite two experiences.

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a unique situation

by stuckinthemiddle in

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i think i have a unique involvement with jws.

i'm not a baptized member.

my mother has been devout for over 20 years.

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This may give you some insight into the dynamics of your described situation.

Your partner is disfellowshipped. That is why there will never be eye contact, hellos, or thank-you’s from a JW. The JW leadership’s interpretation of the Bible forbids their members from acknowledging him. In reality it is the pressure used to try to force a return to the cult. Because his father is a church elder, he and his wife get a free-pass on the ‘no speaking to rule’ and are entitled to tell your partner what he should do.

You sound like you’re doing well. Your partner sounds like a great person. You say his parents now avoid you like the plague. Good. Stop reaching out. You don’t need them to be a happy family and from what you say, you folks will live a better life having minimal contact. Establish some limits on what you allow them to do. Building the playhouse against your wishes was way out of bounds. If it really bothers you and they continue to intrude on your family values, you might want to think about dismantling it. Returning it will definitely send a message. Encourage the girls to continue enjoying the simple things in life. Love your mom. She sounds like a good person who has turned her life around. She unfortunately has done it with the help of a cult, but so what, she’s happy and feels fulfilled. She seems to be in a good place and may need the JW lifestyle to keep her there. Tell her you’re happy for her but that it’s just not for you. She will continue hoping and trying to convert you. Don’t get her hopes up unless you really want to join the cult. And be aware you can get sucked in. That’s exactly what your partner knows and is referring to when he talks about “tricks”.

As to the kids RESP, don’t expect help from your in-laws. JW’s leaders discourage higher learning and believe their kids need to become full-time JW door-knockers.

Without getting into a big discussion of your in-laws you need to be aware that their ultimate agenda is for you to conform to their concept of God pleasing….stop pot, get married, become a Bible-verse-quoting-JW and ultimately help to get their son undisfellowshipped and back in line.

Concentrate on those who love you and live your life to be happy. If the in-laws are avoiding you, even bashing you, don’t lose sleep over it. You’re not required to reach out to them. Establish boundaries and don’t be shy to let others politely know when they are attempting to cross them. Thank God that your partner is aware of their ‘tricks’. You can have a great life ahead of you without the JW religion.

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Did you miss the gala?

by wheelwithinwheel in

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