Posts by Bonsai

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So How'd you like your Last Resting Place?
by snugglebunny in
1. jw
2. friends
like this perhaps?

it is pretty cool after all... .

(i took both of these pics and the difference was, well, obvious!).
Bonsai

Holy hell!
It's hot down here!
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I'm lost.
by Mandy97 in
1. jw
2. experiences
war, terror, the end.
Bonsai

When has there ever been a time when there wasn't war or terror?
Yes, there is war and terror from time to time.
Yet, there is love, birth, family, friends and beautiful nature to remind us that life is worth living.
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What do people expect god to do?
by punkofnice in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i was watching the news about the french terrorist attacks.

not getting into that but i notice the media is churning it over a bit, now.

moving switly on; there were prayers for peace reported.. question: what do those praying for peace think that god will actually do about their prayers?.
Bonsai

Dear God,
You are so expert at doing nothing that we think you should continue your role in the universe. In fact,we'd like you to stay the hell out of human affairs. We'd also like you to take yourself and all your hordes of religious zealots- who do terrible things in your name(s)-and move to another dimension.
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Question for believers, heaven or earth?
by Tornintwo in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
just trying to figure out what i believe in the wake of leaving the borg.

jesus message appeals, of course.

i just wanted to ask believers, christians, on this forum if you think the hope is heaven or earth.
Bonsai

I realize my comment was a bit cheeky, but for the majority of Christians on this planet hell is a very real thing that they believe and fear. We can't just cherry pick the good outcomes and forget about the bad ones.
That being said, although I am more atheistic than not, I wish their was a heavenly and earthly paradise for all. I'd wish it for you and for everyone else who can live peacefully with their fellow human brethren. Unfortunately, I don't see either as a reality to get my hopes up over.
Also I recall reading somewhere that "meek will inherit the earth" can be translated also as "land" as in Jerusalem. The scripture wasn't originally meant to mean a paradise earth.
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JWs have more good points than bad
by lsw1961 in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
1) many who were on the destructive path have been transformed by their teachings (this includes me who was once vicious, and presumptuous and atheistic).

2) equal monthly pay to all members of the bethel community regardless of whether they are bc members or sweepers.

this is something that still remains as an unattainable dream for the world.
Bonsai

Iswjw61,
If you are so happy,
if you are so content,
why are you here?
Half your sentence structures don't make any sense.
Are you here to blow your trumpet? Are you here to show off your righteousness?
I suspect you are here just to run the gauntlet to see if your faith holds up.
I suspect you are counting your time.
It doesn't seem like you are interested in change. It seems like you are entirely satisfied with the status quo.
if you serve happily as an elder despite knowing of the injustices and abuse going on within this organization, then...
I'm at a loss for words...
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Question for believers, heaven or earth?
by Tornintwo in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
just trying to figure out what i believe in the wake of leaving the borg.

jesus message appeals, of course.

i just wanted to ask believers, christians, on this forum if you think the hope is heaven or earth.
Bonsai

You forgot the third option for believers: HELL
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Are You Easily Offended? 😠
by minimus in
1. jw
2. friends
i'm sick and tired of everyone claiming to be "offended".

if you are not politically correct, you will need to apologize for some perceived slight.. when i was an elder, i purposely avoided as much as i could, anybody that got easily offended.

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Bonsai

I'm sick and tired of people who are sick and tired of those who are sick and tired of being sick and tired.
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JWs have more good points than bad
by lsw1961 in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
1) many who were on the destructive path have been transformed by their teachings (this includes me who was once vicious, and presumptuous and atheistic).

2) equal monthly pay to all members of the bethel community regardless of whether they are bc members or sweepers.

this is something that still remains as an unattainable dream for the world.
Bonsai

this is the reason why I adopted a different strategy—I support JW for their good, but secretly disapprove their failings, thus avoid the heart-break of losing my loved ones.
Confrontation is not a good idea always. Not giving your heart to things you do not approve is a sweet rebellion with no possibility of ever being noticed/punished.
Isw61,
I totally understand that you have to keep up pretenses for your loved ones. I know other witnesses who are in the same unenviable position that you are in. If you can stomach the mental torture, then stay in and try to change things from the inside. Don't just secretly disapprove of their failings. Inaction from those still in like you will only prolong the injustice and pain that is being inflicted on your fellow brothers.
But be warned, sooner or later reality will catch up with you. You can't have your cake and eat it, too. It will get ripped out from your hands because the whole organization is trained top to bottom to spy on each other.
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Greetings
by Pioneerbot in
1. jw
2. experiences
wanted to say hi.

i've been lurking for a long time.

i also spend time on other forums.
Bonsai

Nice to meet you. Congrats on your success with the family.
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3 local needs parts on service meeting.
by hoser in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
it is scheduled on our service meeting next week to have 3 local needs parts.

local needs 1 , local needs 2 and local needs 3.
Bonsai

1. Give us more money or Jehovah will kill you.
2. Stay loyal to the FDS or Jehovah will kill you..
3. Give us more money and go out in service more or Jehovah will kill you.