forgetful as i am, i just forgot the title of the new brochure issued at this summer's conventions, but it is something like "keep on the watch", and it deals with the imminent return of christ, the signs of our times, and the need for being on the watch, being prepared for the "any day now" return.. the signs of our times are mentioned, but not earthquakes, so they are "out" again, it seems.
but, the first pages make out the basis for the belief in our days being the last ones, the final ones, and 607 is mentioned, 539 and 537 - but not 1914, not the "seven times" or "2520 years".. do you remember 1995, when the "generation change" came?
in summer, the "knowledge" book was issued, and it also dealt with the signs etc., but for the first time, there was no mention of the then "present truth" that some alive in 1914 would still be alive and witness the return.
This could mean that by then 1914 has been done away with. It could. But we are not saying. All things are possible with God. But we are not saying. And don?t any of you be specific in saying anything that is going to happen between now and 2005. But the big point of it all is this, dear friends: Time is short. Time is running out, no question about that.
LOL
I hear you Freddie!!!!!
wanna
" the overseer made it quite plain..
"if i can't say i have been advised not to serve in alternate service--why are you actually doing it?
i was there to serve jehovah; consequently i was doing jehovah's will.
Very moving experience. I needed your story today..
From time to time I get so depressed for having squandered all my youth in an organization that promised me the world and left me so empty.
It's good to know that there many out there with similar life stories .
I really appreciated your effort to write your story down. I enjoyed it much.
wannaexit
It is very sad.
This little boy reminds me of me (although I am a girl).
Twisted childhood indeed
Wannaexit
hey y'all:.
i'm ridding myself of deleted as a monicker.
it served me well 5 years ago.
"Brother Awesome
Has a nice ring to it. I vote for this one.
wannaexit
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what is everyone so afraid of?
none of these arse holes can bother you afterwards, its been great.
What is everyone so afraid of?
I happen to be one of those individuals who values family and friends. I am not afraid of being disfellowshipped, but the harsh reality is that once I would cut myself off I would also cut myself off parents and friends.
I love my family very much and so I endure for THEM.
So its not a matter of being afraid its a matter of calculating ALL costs.
wannaexit
the thread about the 6 million bible studies reminded me of some things that always bothered me about going door to door.
1. as mentioned in the other thread, there were times that cos and elders would tell us to not identify ourlselves as jws.
tell them we are "students of the bible" or "concerned neighbors", etc.
This thread brought up a memory for me.
In the lat 70's early 80's watchtower had a month when you could offer 3 of those big prophecy books for $0.70 cents.
I remember placing 3 with a person and feeling sorry for her because now she had to read 3 thick boring books of prophecy.
The new approach now is not to say "Hello, my name is __________ and I am involved in a christian community service."
wannaexit
hey guys.
both my mom, dad and sister have asked me to write them with my reasons and concerns for leaving the wts.
this is what i wrote them.
Jared,
what a thought provoking letter!
If I was your mom I would cry my eyes out.
Caveat---if your family is loyal to organization they might not see your points and view you as "disgruntled".
But whatever they do with your letter, be assured that if they read only a portion of it, it will have accomplished its purpose.
They may not change overnight but you have set the wheels in motion and they will think about it.
Great job! I will keep a copy of your letter.
Wannaexit
what i mean is according to the society, there are a number of persons that are "technically" "inactive" yet are viewed as jws still.
i'm sure that i'm viewed as a witness still because i am not df'd or disassociated.....what about you??
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WOW RR
There must be some slacker elders down your parts. I can't believe they haven't done anything to you.
Min,
I am technically in although there is this burning desire to blurt out what I know. I know that at some point it will get me in trouble. Deep down I know that I will welcome the consequences if that day does come.
wannaexit ( who is dreaming of the day she will be borg-free.)
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well, my mom is critically ill, i'm afraid.
she can't breathe, it's a constant battle, i don't know what to do.
Hang in there!
Your mom needs your comfort and encouragement.
Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day.
In the meantime remember that you may not have a lot of family but you definitely have many friends here who are thinking of you right this moment.
Wannaexit
their mother organization fed them that the new system would be here by now.
therefore, they failed to make financial plans for today.
and, guess what?
The sad part is that watchtower never learns from their mistakes and they continue to delude their members that the end is around the corner and therefore there is no need to save for the future.
I know many couples around these parts that are both pioneering and living on a shoe string waiting for the end to come any time now. So sad.
wanna
