Posts by Brokeback Watchtower

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JWs Changing "Baptism Questions" Effective May 13?

by Room 215 in

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Brokeback Watchtower

Watchtower use of asking these questions right before one gets baptized is to give them control of person who by answering in the affirmative is on public record as accepting membership into the organization and is now bound by the rules of the organization and subject to their secret kangaroo court system and disciplinary action.

2. Do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with God’s spirit-directed organization?

I think the reason they changed this is to give themselves more legal protection as the term spirit directed organization might blur the subject and make a defense for someone wanting to sue them for being subjected to cruel treatment by their secret court system. They might have to prove they are directed by God's holly spirit which could open up a whole can of worms for them in court perhaps even making WT's claim that their baptism made them mandatorily subject to their secret court system. A person may say "I said yes to this question, so now they need to prove validity of the question especially with all the child molestation lawsuits they lost in court" the term Jehovah's organization gives them some wiggle room as Jehovah is a mean son of bitch in the Old Testiment that kills people at the drop of a hat for bull shit reasons.

I think this may require a little more looking into by some legal eagles to find the chinks in WT's armor??If a chink is found this new phrasing only started 2019 it could possibly phase out their whole kangaroo court system as a real legal liability and not applicable to any of those previously baptized into "God's spirit directed organization"

It would be nice if say some legal precedence get established that opens them up for some legal retribution for their fanatical religious tribunals where they have the upper hand and the members suffer.

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Age when parents should stop bathing their children

by Wonderment in

by what age should parents stop bathing and wiping their children's bottoms?

when are these actions a definitely no-no?.

Brokeback Watchtower

That's a hard one that all depends on what are the parental concerns and learning capabilities of the child. I find it hard to put a limit to human kindness of loving parents.

I can see wear this may lead to violations of the law and perhaps may lead to a overly zealous prosecution. And the thought that some sexual stimulation may happen on the care givers and things can happen.

I'm not for throwing the book at caring loving parents that have let these instincts over come them and violated the law.

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BRANCH OVERSEER : "Apostates are GOOD people !"

by Aleph in

this is quite incredible.during his talk, the branch overseer, made a special talk dedicated to the apostates.. he clearly emphasis his point, "apostates used to be between us, really you can talk with apostates, those people are good, of course their point of vue is different than ours now but they are mostly very nice poeple, and you shouldn't be afraid to talk with them.

"though as usual, the reaction of the brothers was quite the same, impassive, i was very surprise by this statement.i cannot assume if this is just a one man step ahead towards the apostates, or really a change in their policies, this came from the mouth of a branch overseer.of course, for obvious reason, i won't give the name of the brother, which is famous, but only here in an central european country.i would have expected him to quote more scriptures, but he didn't, he could have use the one for jesus himself :"you should love your enemies", as apostates were really the "enemies" for the wtbs for such a long time, maybe now that the king of the north is awaken, apostates are not so bad after all ?

just wondering....

Brokeback Watchtower

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

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Would You Shelter An Illegal Alien Seeking To Come To Your Country?

by minimus in

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friends

i know many people support leniency for illegal aliens.

they feel terrible for them and often feel laws should be changed so we can welcome people who are not as fortunate as we might be.. would you allow an illegal alien to reside with you in your home, with your family?

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Brokeback Watchtower

It all depends "if you can't do the time don't commit the crime"

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Australian ABC News article on JW incest victim

by shepherdless in

i am surprised nobody else has posted this yet.

a lot of people in aust will read this.. “incest victim turned lawyer speaks out on reporting violence and sexual abuse”.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-04-08/incest-victim-to-honours-law-graduate-shelly-triumph-over-abuse/10978530.

Brokeback Watchtower

I betcha door to door work as well cart must be at an all time low now that Jehovah's Witnesses organization reputation is plummeting as we speak nobody want a organization with this kind of history sending their members to their doors looking for converts.

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Christian or Atheists?

by Skipper254 in

in my brief time on this site, i've come to realize that most people who have been shunned or stray away from the jehovah witnesses normally end up having no faith at all.

my curiosity has led me to the conclusion that the gb has created more atheists than believers...... .

Brokeback Watchtower

Diving deeper into the Bible caused me finally give up the idea that the bible is the word of god, I still think the bible a book that offer's insight into human nature and psychology, shadow projections, conflicts with the ego and self. I learned not to take the bible as literally word for word as that would be a very big mistake. And lets not forget all discovered gnostic early Christian writings describing Jehovah as a disobedient son of Sophia(wisdom), who created mankind to enslave him into total obedience to satisfy his megalomania and give him constant praise.

I think the search for meaning and truth should be never ending, and definitely not with teachings of some religion that claims to have all the answers. Studies show fundamentalism leads to brain shrinkage and that ain't no joke.

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Do You See JWs Going From House to House Anymore?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i used to see them in my neighborhood or while driving.

there is a hispanic congregation nearby.

i used to see witnesses out all the time, some even doing the slow pioneer shuffle.

Brokeback Watchtower

I guess with all the child molestation lawsuits becoming public knowledge the Watchtower Corporation is just asking for trouble if it still sends it members door to door being that nobody probably wants them knocking on their doors telling them about their religion that is up to it neck in financial trouble.

I would expect any day now some new light will come telling them to stop going door to door.

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Do you know the reason why certain peoples in the USA are pro-illegal immigration?

by I believe in overlapping in

katie hopkins was a columnist for british national newspapers.

she is warning the united states to stop the illegal migrations before it turns into her home in london.

she is having to flee her home country london because of the culture and social change immigrants have made in her county.

Brokeback Watchtower

I think border control is a natural concern of every government as far stability is concerned, and acting in behalf of its own best interest therefore I cannot answer your question but offer my own .02$ on the subject.

What if one countries economy get way better than its neighbor countries and people start flooding the land of opportunity and have nowhere to live? Some type of control should be in place to keep things from getting way out of hand.

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When You Would Hear A Talk About Committing “Secret Sins” How Did You React?

by minimus in

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friends

it seemed as if every year a talk would be given in the congregation or at a convention about “secret sins”.

very predictably, witnesses would have pangs of conscience and confess their secret sin.. back in the 70s, one sister with an unbelieving mate went to the elders to confess about husband and her engaging in oral sex.

she was privately reproved for her “sin” and every so often would approach the elders to say she slipped up again.. i know i’d never tell anybody about my sex life just because of misguided guilt.

Brokeback Watchtower

It has got to be a real bitch that the Watchtower Corporation has to actually make this embarrassing information public, what a bunch of stooges run this nit wit organization. I think this opens them to breaches in privacy type lawsuits.

Any judge can read for themselves what these total assholes have written and throw the book at them$$$$$$.

Is a Judge trying a case against the Watchtower Corporation for what ever reason forbidden to do his own research on the internet about this evil manipulating mind control cult? I don't think so.

What effect is the Watchtower Corporation internet presents having on the amount of money awarded in lawsuits?

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Poop 💩 Patrol Map in San Francisco To Help People Avoid Poop On The Streets

by minimus in

jw
friends

what a shame that the streets of san francisco has turned into a s hole.

i wonder why this is happening.

any ideas?

Brokeback Watchtower

I think you meant boo hooing ?