i have heard over the years from many different people about how jws in those states are unlike elsewhere.
the parties they have, the way they dress and the permissive attitude.
i just heard from a sister that is from florida, that if you are not "spiritually strong" you will "fall out of the truth" down there.
I have always live in CA. I was. at one time, a "super fine apostle" jw. or for most of my life. Life in CA overall is different than other states. Expensive to live here but it's a very nice place to live. Very few rednecks, biggots and "super fine apostles". Good weather, good roads, good geography, and good life style. FL would be my next choice since i love warmer weather.
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
when i started to date my wife, i started to study with one of the elders.
i later found out he was an especially harsh elder that basically disfellowed an entire generation of young people.
joke is on him because his congregation had to merge with another one and basically has a medium age of maybe 60 years old but that is a whole different thread.. the first thing he said to me when we started to study was do you think you have been deceived by satan?.
When I went to the 2 week 'elder indoctrination school'; 'elders school back in 1972 at Norco CA, we were told not to encourage the brothers (and sister) to refer to the older publications of ths 'society'. What Brother Russell Dixon, pur instructor, was referring to was the writings of Russell and Rutherford. Even he realized that both of those 'brothers' were full of it.
These were his 'do not study' list! lol
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
this is about an article in may 2014 awake that was published about witch hunting.
it is a 2 page article on how evil the catholic and protestant inquision was, how wickedly they killed the witches and so on.. .
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102014166.
The wtbts version of witches are called "apostates". If the wtbts had their way, the would surely deal with 'apostates' the same way the catholic church dealt with witches. Every religion has their way of interpreting the bible and the wtbts is a religion, even though they at one time preached proudly and loudly that "Religion is a snare and Racket!" 'O the times they are a changin'. -bob dylan circa 1965
just saying
eyeuse2badub
i just got information that there is going to be a short 10 min meeting.
with elders and ms after the first meeting of the week during the co visit.. this is in addition to the usual elders/ms meeting.. it might just be for my congregation, but is this something new?.
i wonder why.. .
meeting, meeting, meeting, meeting after the meeting, meeting to prepare for the meeting, meeting to prepare for the co, meeeting after the meeting, meet with the pioneers. meeting to prepare for the meeting with the ms's who are freaking, I mean reaching out. Here a meeting, there a meeting, everywhere a meeting, old Mcjw had a meeting, ei.ei,o.
I was meeting'ed to death as an elber (lol). It got to be endless and senseless. My family got neglected and my wife exasperated. No more meetings for me. ei, ei, o.
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
It's too early in the day to ask such a question. Ask me after 4:20 pm. I'm much more mellow and agreeable to such 'heavy' questions.
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
is jesus your mediator?
were these men anointed christians?
... jesus christ, is not the mediator between jehovah god and all mankind.
I have a lawyer so I don't have to sweat the small stuff!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
check out this video if you have 20 minutes to spare - it really is awesome.
anyone want to add their thoughts on how to change societys throwaway mentality?.
the story of stuff.
Is it kind of like 'throw-away-doctrines/teachings/beliefs'? If so I'm all in! lol
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
here are a couple suggestions for slogans:.
missionary positions available".. 2.
where jesus isn't the only one coming for a second time".. .. add yours to the list.
jw. O oh R really G god?
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
it's obvious the bible is very clear on a actual hell of fire.
"cursed into the eternal fire with the devil and his angels", rev.20:15.
"lake of fire", rev.21:8 "fire and brimstone".
Hell yes!
What was the question?
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
waking up from jw-land is an extremely exhausting process.
about 3 years ago, i attended a month-long institute for grad school students.
during this time, i was surrounded by people from all over the united states and had active, deep conversations with so many about personal topics, such as religion and divorce.
losingit
I feel for you deeply. I felt so lost and depressed when ttatt hit me. Time is the GREAT healer so please hang in there. No one should have to feel so depressed and alone as you do right now. The GOOD NEWS is that your depression will pass! It will pass! It takes some time but, IT WILL PASS! Many of us have been where you are right now. It will pass. Stay in touch! I love you too.
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
