after about 8 months of "silence", i took the initiative to visit my daughter, who is an active jw - i wanted to see her, as i bought some good nutritional supplements which i wanted to give to her for her children.
she was kind but somewhat distant - we embraced each other and then talked a little bit about non-essential things.
she showed me my granddaughter, who is about 10 months old - very cute and so pretty.
What way will the "Society" favor today? For anyone to say that the WTB&TS never discouraged pursuing a higher education, well, that is pure horse sh*t.
Any method, rule or general belief which is fostered throughout the borg, the elders can and will gain some measure of control over YOUR life. Oh yes! It shall be done!
More than enough proof in other posts to prove the facts .
they don't care
they enforce the rules without compassion, dogma without dignity and punish with glee - it keeps the others in line.
they have total control without guideline or being accountable to anyone.
Jim Dee,
Most (not all) elders have misused and abused their authority. Your post is "right on."
farris lee huff, one of jehovah's witnesses, signed on with the national coalition for drug policy change.
he listed the words (ministerial service) beside his name.
he signed on under the classification of (clergy).. there were two different documents, with two different dates, one signed in 1994, and the other in 1995. the documents however, look almost identical, with only different dates.. go here and keep scrolling down until your scroll bar gets to be about 1/2 of the way down, look for 3 reverends names to be listed in a row, just above farris lee huff.. go here for 1995 document:.
More hypocrisy from the WTB&TS. The members can't associate with "the world." But the power players can do whatever they want....
it's a simple fact.
jw's cannot freely express themselves.
they can't freely tell another about a doubt or a question that they might have for fear they could be exposed to the elders.
Scholar(?) or whatever,
You embarrass all of the true graduates that do not boast or look for recognition.
Please use your vast intellect and look for the deeper things of GOD. If you truly HUMBLE yourself, you might find the satisfaction you hunger for. However you SHOULD already know this.
Happy dreams........................
Mr. KIM
it's a simple fact.
jw's cannot freely express themselves.
they can't freely tell another about a doubt or a question that they might have for fear they could be exposed to the elders.
To everyone,
(The Devil is making me do this) All in fun and Love...................
I must apologize ahead of time as I cannot resist explaining the following:
Mr. Scholar signs his posts as:
scholar
BA MA Studies in Religion
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Since I hold three different PHDs (piled higher and deeper), I should know why "scholar" signs his posts in the way in which he does.
the "BA" stands for : Basic Asshole.
The "MA" stands for: Master Asshole
So you see people, we have a "Scholar" with training in Master Assholing. Easy huh?
Laters,
Mr. KIM
it's a simple fact.
jw's cannot freely express themselves.
they can't freely tell another about a doubt or a question that they might have for fear they could be exposed to the elders.
LeslieV,
I agree with you and what you have posted -----keep up the good work:
"Many people on this board have degrees, most of us do not feel the need to post it. It really does not give anyone more credibility because they have had the privilege to go to school. As you know most JW's were never encouraged to further their education. Most of us that have degrees achieved this after leaving this controlling religion."
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Passing thoughts and observations
Some people enjoy boasting about this or that and this is how "they" replace the inadequacies in life with some sort of sexual gratification by bragging and always trying to say to the world, "look at me!" Such is the case of Scholar many people. Most wannabes lack any true experience in the real world. Something is lacking in their life. Or should I say, "lactating"?--(that should get someone thinking). So kick back and watch the lustful ones cry out for attention.
Mr. KIM
it's a simple fact.
jw's cannot freely express themselves.
they can't freely tell another about a doubt or a question that they might have for fear they could be exposed to the elders.
Why aren't JW's allowed to freely express themselves???
Answer: It is called CONTROL. Can't ask questions or think for yourself. the WTB&TS will do the thinking for you. The WTB&TS takes away the free will that GOD gave to everybody. However, the Borg-Org is too full of shit pride to recognize this fact.
remembering 9-11-01:.
i encourage everyone who wants to, just to post their own personal memories and experiences of 9-11-01 here.. also, here are a few things you may want to look at:.
http://september11th.com/silence.htm.
Let's just make sure it does NOT happen again!
it seems that politics are once more taking over the board.. when things are discussed properly it's not a problem but alas, it seems some can't help but start throwing insults and labels around.
i keep reading about "you left wing communist loving liberals" and "right wing facists" and really, it's getting very tiresome.. can i suggest we tone it down please.
think before you post and don't be surprised if you include insults in your post that it will just be deleted.. also, unless you are interested in having a discussion and hearing opposing points of view without getting all pissy about it then don't post !
it seems that politics are once more taking over the board.. when things are discussed properly it's not a problem but alas, it seems some can't help but start throwing insults and labels around.
i keep reading about "you left wing communist loving liberals" and "right wing facists" and really, it's getting very tiresome.. can i suggest we tone it down please.
think before you post and don't be surprised if you include insults in your post that it will just be deleted.. also, unless you are interested in having a discussion and hearing opposing points of view without getting all pissy about it then don't post !
