a thought occurred that there is a danger in thinking we know everything, or have it all figured out in life.
especially when it comes to matters of doctrine or faith.. witnesses (or at least the society as a whole) are so self-confident, so proud to be the only ones who know "the truth" about everything to do with the universe, the earth, our past and our future, that pride kicks in.
and pride is dangerous...(.and before a fall).
The more I know, the more I realize how little the wt organization really knows spiritual things. What the early wt leaders, i.e. Russell and Rutherfraud, really knew was that religion was a good business. They taught their followers that they, and no one else had the 'troof' which made their followers very elite. The elite status of "knowing the troof" is very intoxicating. Sobering up and the 'hang over'--not so good!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
who are leading the governing body?
who is in charge of them?
i don't mean the shareholders.
Oh my goodness, you mean to tell me that "Holy Spirit" isn't leading them? Well this changes everything!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
why are you guys so obsessed with organizations?
there has to be order in the world and organised people!
History bears out that the wt organization is extremely obsessed with discrediting every other 'organization' on earth except the wt. Therefore, it is equally incumbent on those who have first hand knowledge and experience to use whatever means available to expose the wt organization for what it really is.
In all "fairness" to the corrupt wt organization, all other religious 'organizations' are no doubt the same! It's just that we on this forum have personal (bad) experience with wt.
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
when the lord is pleased with your work, he blesses your efforts.. about 8 million jws and that hasn't changed in years?
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if the wts is the mouthpiece of the lord, then wouldn't there be some signs and wonders?.
The blessings are 'invisible' and 'overlapping'.
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
so we have this ridiculous teaching of an overlapping generation, something the bible clearly does not teach.
if this has been mentioned before i apologize.
but it's interesting that at the start of matthew we go through the genealogy of jesus.
It's like the serious trouble that many big name politicians get themselves into. It's not the original LIE that causes the trouble to get so serious, it's the "cover up" that exacerbates the problem!
When you fu*k up just admit it, ask forgiveness (people forget real soon) and then move on. Lying to "cover up" just keeps the controversy going!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
l was wondering if others have noticed this or is just my imagination?my sister whom has always been a fine example of a dub just got married to an outsider was a shock to everyone as no one knew she was dating an outsider.she seems happy.the elders are to shit scared of her to approach her about the matter.
They are 'forbidden' to marry any 'brother' who is over 23 and is not a MS or Tony will be pissed! When jesus' brother speaks, jw women listen! yea right!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
so we have this ridiculous teaching of an overlapping generation, something the bible clearly does not teach.
if this has been mentioned before i apologize.
but it's interesting that at the start of matthew we go through the genealogy of jesus.
I'm with you bro! Every sane, logical, reasonable person on earth knows that a human generation covers a relatively short period of time.
It's the same way I have always felt about the 144,000 being shoved down our throats as a literal number when every other number in revelation is symbolic. lol
Bullsh*t comes in many flavors!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
the resurrection is supposed to be a joyous occasion?, if it ever happened!
--well, this week's showing at the hall was the opposite, it was about death with violins playing in the background.
a recently bereaved member, , full of tears, (like many others) could not contain herself.
My grandma, who was born in 1898, believed she would never die cause Russell led her to believe that falsehood! My mom, who was born in 1918, believed she would never die cause her mom, Rutherford, Franz, and Knorr taught her to believe that falsehood. She taught her 5 children the same bullsh*t and unfortunately, 3 of them still believe it. Resurrection is a "pie in the sky" teaching that keeps the carrot out in front of the donkeys.
It's the final 'fall back' teaching that if all else fails. No Armageddon to deliver us, no miraculously being saved by jehober from some horrific disease, no shielding from an untimely fatal accident, or from 'natural' causes and you die. BUT, there's always the resurrection fantasy to save their asses!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
not only that, but apparently it is to a transgender female.. new light wt article regarding "born that way" transgenders as a "conscience matter" to be released in the august 15 wt.. more details here..
Good one. But don't let the elders know that you are observing a "pagan" holiday! lol
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
i was recently told that circit overseers must give up the position at age 70. is that true and if so, does the coordinator have to give up his position at age 70 also?
Anyone on the "payroll" that can't give 150% has to go before they become a liability! Cept for the 'fat cats' at the very top. They're in for life!
just saying!
eyeuse2badub
