Posts by Oubliette

i saw a rumor a few weeks ago on reddit that the new imitate jesus convention is supposed to present new light and clarified understandings on the disfellowshipping/disassociation practices.. supposedly, if this rumor has any truth to it, there will be a talk given at the convention about how we should not be strict like the pharisees in how we shun people, loosening up some of the jw rules about this practice.. has anyone here heard anything about this or have more info on it?.

Oubliette

That would be nice, but I'm not holding my breath.

I'll believe it when I see it.

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Something terrible has just happened

by Crazyguy in

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the neighbor child came over to play with my youngest child.

i think she's about 4 maybe 5. well anyway there was some strawberries out on the counter and she asked if she could have one and i said no.

when i looked over later i saw her sneak one.

Oubliette

I think you should appoint/anoint seven mental dwarves to start a cultish religion directing everyone to OBEY you, promising that your daughter will be back soon!

In the meantime, please send money for our massive mining project. There seems to be a shortfall of funds and God knows, we can't Lett that happen.

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Today my son told me that he can't stand this religion

by hardtobeme in

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i have talked to him ttat.

and he understands.

he doesn't wanna be a jw.

Oubliette

HTBM,

Captain Obvious really nailed it.

I really liked the way you used the move Divergent to try to reason with your daughter.

You had that conversation, now let it do its work ...

Oubliette

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5 Year Old "Ministers"

by minimus in

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all witnesses are ministers.

from the time a witness is baptized, they are considered ministers.

this religion is getting more ridiculous each passing day.

Oubliette

Minimus: This religion is getting more ridiculous each passing day.

Yes it is.

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Keep in Expectation! - (w2015 8/15) - A Commentary

by Oubliette in

i know there have been a couple of other threads on this article, but when i read it i just had to share a few comments of my own: .

(the number before each quote refers to the paragraph from which it was taken: .

1 - for centuries, gods servants also lived in expectation of the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the messiah, or christ.. 2 - gods present-day servants also keep in expectation, for prophecies about the messiah are still undergoing fulfillment.

Oubliette

Crazyguy: So it not 136 years of expectation but more like 1700

You are of course correct.

I was, as I'm sure you realize, only referring to the relatively recent round of delusional "prophesying" starting with good ol' Chuck Russell.

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big accident at Warwick construction site

by oppostate in

the wt society is fond of using the tilt-up method of construction where a network of rebar is made on the ground, concrete poured on it and allowed to cure, then the whole thing is tilted up and voila' you've got yourself a massive big-ass wall ready made.

these walls for several stories-high buildings are indeed massive and weighty so you need a heavy-duty crane to raise into position.. i just heard from an eye-witness ldc volunteer that while there a few weeks ago they had an enormous accident.

the crane tilted and crashed, the only one hurt was its operator.

Oubliette

Well, it's too bad someone was hurt, but it proves they are just like any other group: accidents happen.

Actually, I take that back: They are NOT like any other group!

On commercial work sites the contractors have to have insurance to cover events like this. Although I don't know the details about Warwick, I do know of several RBC/KH accidents where the individual that was hurt had to rely on their own insurance.

The modus operandi of the WTBTS is to take, take, take and never give.

Let's review: It's a cult!

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Keep in Expectation! - (w2015 8/15) - A Commentary

by Oubliette in

i know there have been a couple of other threads on this article, but when i read it i just had to share a few comments of my own: .

(the number before each quote refers to the paragraph from which it was taken: .

1 - for centuries, gods servants also lived in expectation of the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the messiah, or christ.. 2 - gods present-day servants also keep in expectation, for prophecies about the messiah are still undergoing fulfillment.

Oubliette

I know there have been a couple of other threads on this article, but when I read it I just had to share a few comments of my own:

(The number before each quote refers to the paragraph from which it was taken:

1 - For centuries, God’s servants also lived in expectation of the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Messiah, or Christ.

2 - God’s present-day servants also keep in expectation, for prophecies about the Messiah are still undergoing fulfillment. Through the Messianic Kingdom, Jehovah will soon put an end to human suffering by destroying the wicked and delivering his people from this unstable world lying in Satan’s power. (1 John 5:19) Let us therefore remain alert and fully aware that this system is rapidly nearing its end.

3 - After looking forward to the end of this system for what may seem to be a long time

4- The Bible leaves no doubt about what our attitude should be toward the impending destruction of this system of things.

Soon, rapidly, impending all "seem to be a long time." Why is that? Because it has been a long time!

Let's see, 2015 - 1879 = 136 years. You're right. That DOES "seem to be a long time." No?

9 - Our expectations are based, not on a naive readiness to believe anything …

Really? Do you mean things like:

"overlapping generations"?
tithing that isn't called "tithing"?
a rapture that isn't called a "rapture"?
that the FDS were wrong about their own prophetic identity for over a century, but they finally got it right and that's why we should follow them now?
that pedophiles shouldn't be turned over to the police, but elders should call the branch for direction?

10 - We need to be ready for Jesus’ arrival as Executioner

Well now, THAT'S a cheery thought! I feel loved, all warm and fuzzy inside.

11 - Jesus indicated that he might come later—“at dawn or early in the morning.” … So a long wait would not justify mentally postponing the end or totally dismissing their expectations.

If from dawn to early in the morning is a "long wait," what in the heck is 136 years?

15 - We can expect that Jehovah’s organization will continue to remind us that we should serve God with a sense of urgency.

Finally, something I can agree with!!! They only know one tune and, evidently, it's unlikely they'll ever change it.

17 - The end of this entire system of things is not far off.

Where have I heard that before?

17 - Let us be resolved to serve Jehovah with a sense of urgency

Oh, look! They said in paragraph #15 that we could expect such reminders and here they are! Truly, the Faithful Slave are prophets worthy of our obedience.

Let's review: It's a cult!

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August 2015 WT - Let's Review the BS Children

by InjusticeSystem in

found these gems in this edition:.

- keep in expectation!- prepare now for life in the new worldthe passing of time should not cause us to lose hope thatkingdom blessings will be realized.

there are solid reasonsto keep our scriptural expectations alive.

Oubliette

Thanks Splash!

Newbies and lurkers gotta see this kind of stuff for what it is: mental manipulation