......inquiring minds want to know.
Thank you TimDrake1914 for that great synopsis.
I am always amazed how window washers and high school drop outs have the gall to think that they can judge another human being.
By the way, I haven't noticed you before so I want to give you a warm welcome on my behalf.
It's always great to get the scoop from current elders that have looked behind the curtain and have come to realize that watchtower is nothing more than a cult.
i suffer from depression and have also been diagnosed with asperger's syndrome, so it is not surprising that about 20 minutes ago i was feeling very depressed about the new look of my favourite ex jw forum, that is, this one.
i have been living under a rock obviously because i had no idea any change was about to happen.. now i am beginning to understand how it works, everything is ok or soon will be.
i like the like button and have already used it once.. now you understand why i left the borg.
so most would now know of the vile act in sydney last week where a man held hostage over 17 people in the lindt cafe in the middle of sydney.. two people were murdered...a beautiful, educated lawyer,loving mother of three, and a brave, loving young man working as the cafe manager.. this senseless and cruel act has touched everyone deeply, especially in the communities of sydney.
the outpouring of grief and support for the victims and their families has been immense.. i was therefore outraged to have the following comment made by a witness in conversation at the kingdom hall:.
"well, we dont need to be sad, because at least now they (the two victims) will get a ressurection.
jw 's have a real warped mentality. After 9 11 , a dub said he couldn' t wait to get home to see what the death count was. The more died the more would get a resurrection. Sick!!!
i'll restrain myself from commenting on jw.org's perversion of this scripture - i'll leave that to others.. however, for lurkers and active witnesses here, why not ask one of your local glorious ones to explain how these non-scriptural words found their way into the silver sword, but don't appear in the original greek, or even in the kingdom interlinear.. (2 corinthians 9:13) "through the proof that this relief ministry gives, they glorify god because you are submissive to the good news about the christ, as you publicly declared, and because you are generous in your contribution to them and to all.".
https://www.blueletterbible.org/bible.cfm?b=2co&c=9&t=kjv#s=t_conc_1087013.
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This the worst translation ever
......inquiring minds want to know.
......inquiring minds want to know
i don't think i've started but one or two threads before.
i find myself sitting here listening to beautiful instrumental christmas music and feeling down.. you see, i was "in" for over thirty years.
thirty years with no christmas.
Quandry try not to beat yourself up. You did what you did with the knowledge you had at the time. As lost generation said " remember the good times you had with your parents". I am sorry you are feeling so down tonight. I hope tomorrow is a better day
12 years for me and before i actually became a member, i looked at this site (jwd) for a few months..
I' ve been around for 14 years, although my posting is low. I follow many threads daily . This place has been my lifeline
giving my speech.
being pinned by my son.. .
the best day ever.. .
I am happy for you
must be two years since i was on the board.
hope all are well.
i still go to the odd meeting.
Glad you are doing well and that you are succeeding in pulling yourself away from this crazy cult :)
in fort worth, texas around 1959. gradually i became aware of the argot.
special, private language).
jw's had these phrases they used over and over again.. upon first hearing, these words and phrases stood out as odd, weird or awkward.. however.
used to say the end is around the corner now they say the end is on the horizon
