Posts by cha ching

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Were your English WT publications in the American "dialect"?

by compound complex in

greetings, friends:.

the opening query is presented, loosely, in the past tense, assuming that you are not currently a reader of watchtower publications.. not that i'm already rather certain of your reply, it's just that i would like to know if in your english-speaking country (or esl [english as second language]) the society deigned to tailor the publications to your spellings, expressions, idiomatic renderings, etc.

as you will read below, so-called american english is a dialect of english.. i found this online under american english vs. british english:.

cha ching

That is too funny, Punkofnice, "are souls" vs. "arse holes"...

Actually, the whole subject is interesting, as I never knew or thought of the differences in spelling, or even terminology being different in England, Australia, etc.

I am from the US, and can get a hint that someone is from England here by the spelling of "baptise" vs. "baptize". when reading these comments... I spell fairly well, and I thought perhaps it was because of how many WT mags I had to read, etc... but it would be absolutely confusing for anyone of another culture to have to read "American" version of spelling vs. "British"... it would be rather isolating, wouldn't it? I think it would make one feel as is they were in another world... as if left behind. Hugs to you all.

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In the last 20 years How Many Changes Have Occurred in Watchtower Beliefs?

by minimus in

jw
friends

jehovah's witnesses say that they have the truth and the truth is constant.

they believe that what they teach is the truth that comes directly from jehovah god.

can you think of anything that has changed in the last 20 years to show a jehovah's witness that the truth is not necessarily the truth..

cha ching

Thank you MacHislopp, and DarkSpilver for all of this brain boggling sifting thru "The Society's" literature to show them for what they are, and how they subtly and not so subtly and outrightly change anything they want.

I want to save this for later, in case my sister starts waking up. She is so devoted to the GB.

41

My Mothers Ultimate Rejection

by What Now? in

i went into my mother's office to leave her a small note to say that we love and miss her and would love to get together.

i found this on her desk.

this is jehovah's witnesses.

cha ching

I like that What Now?!

JWs like to say mean things and do mean things to others whilest thinking they are righteous, they seldom like to face the reality of their actions.

Well put!

3

Instead of all This Subjection Nonsense..

by snugglebunny in

why doesn't the watchtower simply apply the hot / crazy matrix and leave us fellas to get on with it?.

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

cha ching

That is so hilarious Snugglebunny! Thx for sharing! My husband & I had a good laugh ; - )

If WT had more vids like this one, there would definitely be more at the meetings, haha!

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Do you know anything about Live Kingdom Hall?

by Hecce in

i learned recently about this link that allows for a person to listen or watch the meetings at the kh that have contracted the service.

you have the option to watch the meeting live or just listen.

there will be a recording of the audio available until the next meeting.. i don't think that this is an official wt arrangement, it might be a private enterprise like the preaching materials .

cha ching

Maybe THAT is why, when I see secret recordings made at K Halls, I see 30 - 40 people max!?!?

15

Former Elder insights on recent Child Abuse Cases & changes in the Org

by cha ching in

this former elder, was briefly featured on pbs segment about child abuse among jehovah's witnesses.

in this youtube interview, he is asked about some of his experiences in the org from 1971 to the present.. at about 16:10 he starts telling his story about his involvement with trey bundy, and how he got to know jonathan kendrick, from the candace conti case.. for some reason, this video is starting 15 minutes in, and i can't get the link to start at zero.... you can always rewind ;-).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemkxhtj4w.

cha ching

jwundubbed.... You are very welcome!

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Watchtower Ironically Warns It's Memeber About "Propaganda" - Watchtower July 2017

by pale.emperor in

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-july-2017/propaganda-winning-battle-for-your-mind/.

in what is just the height of irony, watchtower warns us about propaganda, and accepting everything we hear/read.

yes, we should ignore those that try to stop us thinking critically as this watchtower article will now teach us.

cha ching

This type of reasoning reminds me of something Hitler might say to his troops "Don't believe what you hear on the news, we are winning!"

I like what one YouTuber, EX JW the Fifth has posted at the end of his videos:

"They told me to keep my thinking in line, trying to control every thought in my mind, they had control of my time...... but I escaped and I am happy to say it, my freedom came at a price, and I was happy to pay it" Fifth

15

Former Elder insights on recent Child Abuse Cases & changes in the Org

by cha ching in

this former elder, was briefly featured on pbs segment about child abuse among jehovah's witnesses.

in this youtube interview, he is asked about some of his experiences in the org from 1971 to the present.. at about 16:10 he starts telling his story about his involvement with trey bundy, and how he got to know jonathan kendrick, from the candace conti case.. for some reason, this video is starting 15 minutes in, and i can't get the link to start at zero.... you can always rewind ;-).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemkxhtj4w.

cha ching

Here it is, jwundubbed...

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/leaders-jehovahs-witnesses-cover-child-sex-abuse/

Reveal News was also mentioned:

https://www.revealnews.org/?s=jehovah%27s%20witnesses

41

Will YOU Ever Leave The Watchtower Org.?

by minimus in

jw
friends

there is usually a metamorphosis that takes place for a person to leave the jehovah's witness religion.

most people do not just up and go simply because they realize this could not be the truth.

it often takes time.. for those that go to meetings or engage in the ministry, will you forever continue doing these things, knowing that it is all bs?

cha ching

Long Hair Gal, & are you serious....

Yep, as LHG said, they covered the mirrors to make us sisters 'get outta there faster'...

I went to the Cow Palace, in San Francisco... probably around 2005..

I had something in my eye, I needed to check it, I went in the bathroom, and they had a little "protector clone" in front of the mirror (she was about 20) "Sorry sister, the brothers don't want us to use the mirrors" (smile, stare)

"Well, what if we have something in our eyes? and we need to see it, and what if our makeup is running down our face?" I ask.... She just repeats... I tore a corner off, right in front of her, and checked my eyes.......

Then, I went to every single women's bathroom in the whole stadium and ripped alllllll the paper of every single mirror!

Then I went downstairs to the whatever department (with another elder's wife beside me, to help keep me calm) to tell them how wrong that was.

Whew! You know? I don't think they ever did that again whilest I was going... Left in 2012.

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Former Elder insights on recent Child Abuse Cases & changes in the Org

by cha ching in

this former elder, was briefly featured on pbs segment about child abuse among jehovah's witnesses.

in this youtube interview, he is asked about some of his experiences in the org from 1971 to the present.. at about 16:10 he starts telling his story about his involvement with trey bundy, and how he got to know jonathan kendrick, from the candace conti case.. for some reason, this video is starting 15 minutes in, and i can't get the link to start at zero.... you can always rewind ;-).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqemkxhtj4w.

cha ching

Yes, Diogenesister, "we" expect the GB to live up to Bible standards, and it is disappointing to see the G.O.D team as just a cog in a corporate machine wheel. Thank you! Imagine the "active JW audience" trying to reconcile this in their brains!

I agree truth_b_known, it is a good question to ask, and we hope it stirs people to think, "Why can't I do the same thing I ask others to do?"