Exactly. Do you think we will ever see Mark Sanderson in a pair of dirty jeans and a hardhat and gloves shoveling concrete? No, not unless its a "photo op". Fatty needs to get out and do a little manual labor. Cant even muster up the cajones to be out there taking pictures, let the subservient sisters do it.... he might get his cheap suit dirty.
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Warwick Photo Gallery 4 (May Through August 2015)
by wifibandit infull set: http://imgur.com/a/djhfe.
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JT & Lady Cee Why we left the Jehovah's Witnesses - Part 2
by JT-LadyC injt further expounds on why we left the watchtower.
why we left the jehovah's witnesses part 2.
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Tech49
Agreed.... excellent discussion and great points. I especially liked this.... "human opinions elevated to divine status, becoming a requirement of God." Perfectly phrased, and so true.
JT, nice to meet you.
Jack Harper, Tech49
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Dont Give Them More Power Than They Deserve
by Tech49 ina new montra that was recently adopted by the wife and i is this:.
dont give them more power than they deserve.. here's why i say that, and i point this to those of you still in the congregation, still trying to decide what you want to do.. recently, our family had a little family reunion gathering of sorts, and we were in the company of some extended family that were either df or da, to varying degrees.
we made it very clear, to any and all in attendance, that we wanted to be respectful and kind, despite any previous perceptions about our "status".... and that our feelings on a lot of things had "softened", and "changed" over the last 2 years.. i am being purposefully slightly vague, but i think you get the point.
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It is truly empowering to take back control. I strongly urge anyone in this type of situation to do the same. Dont play by their made-up "rules". They deserve ZERO "power" over anyone, so don't give it to them. Suddenly they become a deflated balloon, lacking anything resembling a spine. When you tell them NO, they bounce around like crazy chickens, crashing into walls, and doing alot of "clucking". And thats about all they can do.
I learned to apply a general rule of thumb that we use to run our business.... If you disrespect us, or cause us detriment in any way.... I wont waste my time with you, I dont care what your "title" is, how old you are, or what kind of "privileges" you have. I have better things to do, and a family to give our reciprocal love to, a family and REAL friends who appreciate kind consideration and have respect for one another...
....Less authority than a school crossing guard....EXACTLY.
and thanks for the bump PHIZZY
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Dont Give Them More Power Than They Deserve
by Tech49 ina new montra that was recently adopted by the wife and i is this:.
dont give them more power than they deserve.. here's why i say that, and i point this to those of you still in the congregation, still trying to decide what you want to do.. recently, our family had a little family reunion gathering of sorts, and we were in the company of some extended family that were either df or da, to varying degrees.
we made it very clear, to any and all in attendance, that we wanted to be respectful and kind, despite any previous perceptions about our "status".... and that our feelings on a lot of things had "softened", and "changed" over the last 2 years.. i am being purposefully slightly vague, but i think you get the point.
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To Kate:
They wanted to "chat" about us willfully associating with DF and DA family members. And that we were "evidently" ignoring WT counsel regarding the same.
So we just ignored them, didnt even acknowledge them, and their little brains cant take it. They are furious with us right now, and cant fathom the idea that we are refusing to "discuss" this "important matter" with them.
Ironically, we had one family member who has not spoken to his JW daughter in years, tell us that this family get together was huge for him. He knows the position we have put ourselves in, but is so grateful to be able to reconnect with his daughter...our decision to put aside WT rules has meant more to him than years of shunning ever would or did. He cried like a little baby.
And that is what moves people's hearts, kindness and love , not this stupid shunnning business. He will never go back to the "Truth", but he will have a relationship with his daughter now.
And I will continue to ignore these fake "police" elders.
On a side note, the one elder friend that talked to me early on to give me the heads up....he hasnt seen his son or grandkids in over 25 years. Shunning at its finest!
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1991 Elder Manual With Notes!
by Atlantis incomments have been made suggesting that records about child molesters within the watchtower society are held in congregation files indefinitely.
what would your understanding be on this subject after reading the statement below?.
.. "letter should be sent within one week.
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Beth Sarim..... reminds me of the time... right after I was appointed as an elder in 2003.... I found my wife outside in the lawnchair on a sunny summer day, with a large lemonaide in hand..... reading my brand new copy of the Flock Book !! DOH!!!
Being the goody goody new elder, I shrieked in terror! I ran over and snatched it out of her hands, like it was such Super Top Secret Info! Then, realizing my foolishness, I stopped, and just laughed.... I handed it back to her and said... enjoy!
True story! We never kept secrets.
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Dont Give Them More Power Than They Deserve
by Tech49 ina new montra that was recently adopted by the wife and i is this:.
dont give them more power than they deserve.. here's why i say that, and i point this to those of you still in the congregation, still trying to decide what you want to do.. recently, our family had a little family reunion gathering of sorts, and we were in the company of some extended family that were either df or da, to varying degrees.
we made it very clear, to any and all in attendance, that we wanted to be respectful and kind, despite any previous perceptions about our "status".... and that our feelings on a lot of things had "softened", and "changed" over the last 2 years.. i am being purposefully slightly vague, but i think you get the point.
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Just to clarify... we didnt do anything worthy of "disfellowshipping", however it certainly could be enough for a "strong fit of counsel" and taking away of our "privileges". Whatever. I am not going to give them the time of day, or allow them to take our peace of mind. Kiss my old white hind end, "bro". If you all (the elders) got nothing better to do than act like little policemen.. you need a life. -
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Dont Give Them More Power Than They Deserve
by Tech49 ina new montra that was recently adopted by the wife and i is this:.
dont give them more power than they deserve.. here's why i say that, and i point this to those of you still in the congregation, still trying to decide what you want to do.. recently, our family had a little family reunion gathering of sorts, and we were in the company of some extended family that were either df or da, to varying degrees.
we made it very clear, to any and all in attendance, that we wanted to be respectful and kind, despite any previous perceptions about our "status".... and that our feelings on a lot of things had "softened", and "changed" over the last 2 years.. i am being purposefully slightly vague, but i think you get the point.
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A new montra that was recently adopted by the wife and I is this:
Dont give them more power than they deserve.
Here's why I say that, and I point this to those of you still in the congregation, still trying to decide what you want to do.
Recently, our family had a little family reunion gathering of sorts, and we were in the company of some extended family that were either DF or DA, to varying degrees. We made it very clear, to any and all in attendance, that we wanted to be respectful and kind, despite any previous perceptions about our "status".... and that our feelings on a lot of things had "softened", and "changed" over the last 2 years.
I am being purposefully slightly vague, but I think you get the point. At any rate, a good time was had by everyone, we ate dinner with, and had a good time with a few relatives and friends from the past, several were even "wicked" and "mentally diseased". Our little shin-dig lasted a few days, so it was more than just a "quick" visit.
It was a private thing, for a private reason, mostly to catch up on family, and to re-connect with alot of family members that we havent seen in a long long time. Without coming right out and saying it.... the family knew instantly that things had changed for us, and that were throwing off the robes of "shunning" and were taking on a new perspective.
Fast forward about a week after, and we get a call from an elder. It seems that some over-zealous member of the family that is out to make everything their business, and to fulfill some need to be a hero, "turned us in".
Now, the brothers would like to meet with us... "just to chat". Ya sure. One brother, who is constantly trying to "befriend" me, tracked me down just prior, for a little less formal "chat", to let me know what was up. I politely informed him that our business was just that... our business, and no one else's. After an hour of him pointing out scriptures and WT articles, I got a little hot under the collar and told him to relay the message to the rest of the body.... our affairs were our business, and for them to mind their own! If they didnt have the guts to come over to see me themselves, or to even look our way, then they have absolutlely zero rights to judge us over what we do in private.
I dismissed myself shortly thereafter, before I might say something in anger. The next nite I get a text from Brother Elder Asshat.. "you need to meet with us asap. This Thursday night works for us." I didnt respond.
Soon a phone call, I kicked it to voicemail. And another, and another. He left a couple of messages, each one more irritated than the other. I was ignoring him, and he knew it. Then another text.
The next day, more texts. Still, I offered no response.
My stomach was in knots, I did not want to meet with them for anything, I didn't need to. I found myself getting that scared feeling that I had done something so wrong, and needed to confess, to be in their good graces. And then it hit me like a ton of bricks...... WHY???
They have no power over me and Mrs Harper, NONE. They can rant and rave all day long, but I DONT HAVE to meet with them, to confess, or to even entertain their "concerns". Why should I be "scared" of them, to submit to their "authority"?
And so we didnt. We didnt even return their messages. Saw them at the next meeting, and just ignored them like nothing happened at all. It felt GREAT!
They knew we were ignoring them, and there was not a thing they could do about it!
Oh sure, suddenly the microphone schedule was changed and I was no longer on it.... whooo hooO! Big surprise! Oh,.... the HORROR! That was their way of "punishing me". Idiots.
So the lesson in this, for you lurkers and fenceriders is this..... dont let them take your power. You dont owe these fools anything. They are window washers, toilet scrubbers, and retirees with a title. And its only a title if YOU LET IT BE ONE! Ignore them, and see their heads spin circles! Dont get your stomach tied up in knots. Live your life and tell busybodies to mind their own business, and just to leave you alone!
It works. It might not be your first instinct, and it might not feel natural, and it may not be easy... but it will work.
JUST SAY NO!
Jack Harper, Tech49
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More Silly Stuff from jw.org videos
by OnTheWayOut inthis is a facebook link and i just can't bring myself to dig into jw .
org and find it.there's no trick here, but i think you have to be logged in to see it.
if anyone could figure out how to repost this, that would be great.
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Evidently..... apparently.....evidently.....
"Splane's masterful explanation was so good, I wont repeat it."..(meaning....because I cant understand it either...)
Why is it that the "overlapping Generation" concept, though not proven in any way, is suddenly treated as good as solid fact.? Nowhere does any scripture say anything about "overlapping". I know this has all been brought up before, but this is just such blatant BS that it cant be explained without word-for-word notes and/or a teleprompter. And I just love that their back-up references to prove their points are..... other WT articles...... oh brother...
Such garbage. What difference does it make to be a "wicked" generation, or a "non-wicked" generation? A generation is still a generation....and not overlapping nonsense. And what difference does it make what year Franz was baptized?
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Where are you from?
by BeautifulMind ini know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.
but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.
i currently live in georgia, usa.
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Mobile Hotspot - JWFACTS.COM - Assembly & Conventions
by thedepressedsoul inhere is an idea i tested.
works at both assemblies and conventions.
i have noticed at the last convention and at my last assembly that when i opened up my wifi setting, tons of hotspots came up for people tethering their tablets to their smart phones.
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Someone DID offer this idea up a year or 2 ago, sorry, dont know for sure who it was. I was intrigued, so I tried it, and it works. You just go on your phone, rename your hotspot to JWFACTS.COM, and turn it on. It will then broadcast itself, and anyone with a tablet, ipad, etc with wireless capabilities will see it as an available hotspot. They wont be able to log on to it though, as they dont know your password (usually your phone number).
The obvious intention is to get anyone and everyone within wireless distance at an assembly hall or kingdom hall to notice the name..... JWFACTS.COM, or other very brief message, and to get them thinking.
Its harmless, yet effective.