Sparlock the Wizard

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  "Anonymous" featured in WT study lesson photo: deeper meaning?

  by JimmyPage in

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  if this has already been discussed i apologize.

  i'm only here sporadically anymore.

  in a recent wt study a photo was featured in the magazine that showed a "brother" ignoring the "worldly" people around him, including one who appeared to represent the group "anonymous".. i have come to learn that nothing can be taken at surface value when it comes to the borg.

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  In which WT is it? I don't remember seeing that illustration...
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  Why I think (in a nutshell) why this org is approaching collapse

  by cptkirk in

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  in a nutshell: i think that (and i do not enjoy thinking about this)...i think that the crazies within the religion (who range from just low level people to co elder do and up) have won so many battles at this point (over the more balanced people/ideas)......that the people who tend to think in a more balanced fashion (whether they themselves be low level or higher up) are getting to be the real minority.

  i think this dynamic, will be what finally sinks the ship.. as we see with any organization (corporate or otherwise), many times there are reports that make you wonder (how is this thing alive or prospering?

  ), and upon closer scrutiny, there are strong people in the background holding the walls up (who themselves get little attention).

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  I don't believe that a lot of the more moderate members leaving will lead to the religion's collapse.

  Crazy does not necessarily mean stupid or incompetent. There are plenty of overzealous brothers and sisters that are useful resources to the org. The most extreme example I can think of is Fred Franz, who clearly was crazy imo but contributed an enormous amount towards shaping organizational policy and doctrine. The organization relies much more on overzealous yet productive members of the R&F that also donate cash to fund its worldwide operations.

  If most moderate member end up leaving, I don't think the difference would be all that noticeable, honestly.
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  Resigned being an elder

  by subytrek in

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  i am new here and this is my first post although i have lurked here for a couple years.

  i started having doubts about the org back then and my curiosity overcame my fear of so-called apostate websites so here i am.

  i just resigned being an elder 2 weeks ago.

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  Welcome, subytrek!

  It must have been a difficult desicion to make, but I'm glad you decided to step down. Spending more time with your family and working on other things will prove much more beneficial. Luckily, your child is very young still. You were born in but it is now in your hands to make sure that won't happen with your baby.

  Your family seems like they will be much more receptive to TTATT than many other JWs. Best wishes for you and your family.
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  At JW.Org, for kids, a connect the dots coloring page of Lot's wife turning into salt.

  by Theocratic Sedition in

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  http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/children/picture-activities/lots-wife-becomes-salt/.

  is it me or is this kinda sick?

  i mean i can understand learning from the account, but this is kinda deviant.

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  Sparlock the Wizard

  Just....wow. Genuinely shocked.

  I wonder how many kids will be coloring this out during their family study night...
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  The time is near for my families crucification

  by Gojira_101 in

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  good morning jwn-land.. since my parents and my husband and i have learned ttatt we have been keeping quiet, mostly.

  we have held off on revealing our true names, my dad has held off joining jwn and telling his story because we have been waiting for one special event.

  my dad talking to his mother about ttatt.

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  Sparlock the Wizard

  At the very leasty you have your husband, parents, and uncle and are in a far better position than others who have tried making it out with their loved ones.

  Hope everything works out for you, Gojira
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  Why Did You Get Baptised

  by God_Delusion in

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  hi guys,.

  so then, why did you get dunked?

  were you pressured into it too, or did you do it because you honestly thought it was the right thing to do?.

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  Sparlock the Wizard

  I got baptised when I was 16. Was already having doubts at the time and I didn't go in as a strong believer. I suppose it was to appease my family and because of pressure from the congregation and family. I didn't feel much different after it happened; I just wanted mostly my family to stop bugging me about it.
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  I asked an elder today...from the horse's mouth!

  by Julia Orwell in

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  today's watchtower made out that the combining of branch offices around the world is a loving provision from jehovah to streamline the production, but i had to ask an elder afterwards, even though i already knew the answer.... "if the wts is selling off bethels and brooklyn property and cutting the publishing costs and commitments, then where is all that money going?".

  elder replies, "well the donations are just not coming in anymore and so they have to sell off property to stay afloat.".

  gee, i thought if this was jehovah's approved organisation carrying vital truth to the world, then he'd be making sure the donations would be sufficient.

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  I honestly think it just comes down to them saving more money. Even in a bleak economy, I don't think donations must be lacking much.

  It just makes more sense to simplify and spend less on paper since most people that receive the mags end up browsing them and throwing them away.
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  Do men or women love money more?

  by usualusername in

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  opinions please....

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  Sparlock the Wizard

  The great comedian Dave Chappelle said, "If a man could f*** a woman in a cardboard box, he wouldn't buy a house." I don't believe either sex loves money itself but, generally speaking, men and women have different goals in life. If you are asking which sex is more materialistic, and since the nature of the question demands broad generalizations, imho I have to go with women being more materialistic than men. Women want money to buy themselves (or have others buy them) more things and to make their life easier, to a greater extent than men do imo. However, men crave money because many believe it will get them power, respect, and women. Just my 2 cents.
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  JW.org on Twitter ??

  by Poztate in

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  is this legit or is someone playing games.

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  https://twitter.com/jworg.

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  Sparlock the Wizard

  No way...I'm calling shenanigans on this one.
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  Newbie here; my intro post :)

  by Sparlock the Wizard in

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  so, i finally decided to become a member and make my first post .

  a bit about me:.

  i've been lurking around the forum for quite some time (about 6 months i think).

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  Sparlock the Wizard

  @Quandry: I'm glad to hear you and your husband were able to get out I definitely won't be rushing anything.

  @excitesinceredetermination: Best of luck on your fade too and thank you for the link, I was finally able to get a hold of a pdf of the manual I was looking for

  @Amelia Ashton: Yes, I did first find out about Sparlock when I watched the DVD after coming home from the D.C. but I wasn't aware that ppl were parodying it until I stumbled upon other posts talking about it on this site.

  @EdenOne: It's crazy how many are out there in the same situation(s). For a long time I felt like there weren't many others thinking what I was a couple years ago; it's nice knowing there are others that have gone through similar experiences and have come out with their head up high. Also, nice Hobbes avatar pic

  Thanks everyone else for the welcome