Posts by eyeuse2badub

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More evidence beards are being eased in . . .

by neat blue dog in

the june 2017 watchtower tells the experience of a bible student who was homeless and unkempt, but improved his appearance after being preached to.. peter began to change.

he bathed, neatlytrimmed his beard, and put on the betterclothes that don offered him.

peter continued to maintain a clean appearance.. so here we see that with a neatly trimmed beard the watchtower's writers view him as having "a clean appearance".

eyeuse2badub

I started mine about mid November when the wt said it's okay if beards are common or cultural in your area. I figured, "what the hell". If the wt is going to be so f**king vague about stuff, it's time to start pushing the envelope. So far, a few slightly off hand comments but nothing to rough. Of course, I'm not being "used" in any way in the cong and barely attend anymore. Been inactive for a few years now since I "resighed" as an elder. I go on Sunday with my wife.

One of my former elder friend's did ask, "why now"? So I explained, " the the bible never speaks bad about beards so why is the org so concerned? Every outstanding male character in the bible had a beard including jesus and his pop."

Just saying!

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My Introduction - An ex-elder's story of waking up later in life.

by doubtfull1799 in

background:.

my parents got the “truth” while i was in primary school.

i was baptised at 14. i loved school and was extremely studious.

eyeuse2badub

Welcome doubtfull 1799

My experience in jw land is very similar to your's. I was in my mid 60's before I finally 'had enough and walked away'. Baptized at 12, pioneered for years, 18 months in prison for draft evasion during the Viet Nam war. Decades as an elder, you know the story.

When I finally realized that I had been duped for basically my whole life, it put me into a very dangerous downward spiral both mentally and emotionally. I checked myself into a mental health facility because I was also very suicidal. It took a bit of time, but I recovered and am happier now that ever because I'm no longer a captive of a contrived concept.

One cannot recover those lost years or even decades (damn), but we only live in one direction and making the most of what lies ahead is truly the best therapy. Hang in there and get into something that you always wanted to do. Life is to f**king short to not enjoy the things that bring you true happiness and satisfaction.

Contrary to wt teaching, this thing that we call LIFE is to be enjoyed-not just endured!

just saying!

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Happy Valentine's Day

by OnTheWayOut in

jw
friends

when i was jw, my standard answer to "saint....anything" day was "well, i am not catholic.

" that's still a valid answer that i would feel like giving if i was seriously questioned on any catholic or religious holiday, although i might change it to "well, i am not christian.

but fun is fun.

eyeuse2badub

Of course St.Valentine's day is not as exciting as the 'Memorial'. But I like eating chocolate much better than watching crackers pass me by!

just saying!

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Does enforced shunning violate free will?

by poopie in

jw
friends

and ..

eyeuse2badub

Do not let the shun-of-a-bitches run your life! If anyone asks, just tell them it was "necessary business" and that it's none of their business!

just saying!

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Does Paul preach a fundamentally different religion than Jesus?

by Yesu Kristo Bwana Wangu in

controversy has arisen regarding jesus versus paul as scholars debate the different emphases and messages of jesus and paul.1 jesus preached the kingdom of heaven.

paul did not.

paul preached justification by faith alone.

eyeuse2badub

The Gb of the wtbts ignores them both and preaches their own brand of religion! IMHO

just saying!

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200,000 evacuated last night in Northern California.

by compound complex in

jw
friends

where a few of us here on the forum live is in an emergency situation.

the main spillway on oroville dam -- the tallest dam in the usa -- is damaged.

the emergency spillway, never used before in the 48 years the dam has operated, is eroding.. major confusion and panic occurred when the order went out sunday, late afternoon: this is not a drill!.

eyeuse2badub

I live in Northern California about 70 miles from Oroville. I hear from the local brothers that because it is a man made dam it is failing! If it was a goddam it would be fine!

The failure of this damn spillway is just another sign that the "end is near". Damn the dam!

just saying!

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1 day Assembly Woodburn, Oregon 2/11/2017

by Spoletta in

attendance: 1,2037 cost: approximately $12,000 baptised: 2 born ins.

eyeuse2badub

Such thrilling news! Thank you dear brother!

Jehober is truly blessing the increase! 2 new ones--wow!

Jehober is also truly speeding up the costs----$12,000! Praise jah!

just saying!

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put youir thinking caps on.

by zeb in

this was sent to me from doug shields blog.

for those who like stats and numbers may find this of interest.. 1914 – recognizing the ”the elephant in the room”.

the problem with the date ”1914 ad” lays with the two calendars that are involved – jewish and gregorian.

eyeuse2badub

Ignore the facts and just go with the lunatic bullsh*t from the wt. 'Ignorance is bliss' and "Welcome to the best way of life" lol

just saying!

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Sparlock is making his rounds again

by stillin in

i was at the meeting last night and the dreadful video about caleb and sparlock was forced upon the audience.

honestly, i had forgotten how bad it was.

the mother's manipulative over-reaction and caleb's acceptance that his toy was evil.

eyeuse2badub

stillin

Does your wife watch any of the Disney movies? They are full of witches and wizardry. Frozen is a good example. Has your wife ever been to Disneyland? The MAGIC KINGDOM?

just saying!

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Hypocrisy Overload! "When Loved Ones Do Not Share Your Faith: Awake!—2003"

by pale.emperor in

came across this article regarding non jw relatives.

the hypocrisy in this article is astounding.. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102003808#h=10.

my comments are in yellow.. .

eyeuse2badub

pale.emperor

It's good that you found this information and I certainly agree that the wt is extremely hypocritical. They speak out of both sides of their pompous butts. Unfortunately, if we use this information to show the wt's hypocrisy we will simply be informed that this is 'old light'. After all it's 14 year old information and god's organization is progressive. lol

just saying!