they society wanted these people in china to put a good word for them to legalize the work in the communist land.
the officials said, they just couldn't get the officials to do that but would put a good word for them anyway.. the sh*t these people dream up!.
Do the Bethelites possess special knowledge of computers?
God's chosen people can become experts in anything. Remember how Jehovah bestowed special knowledge to the craftsmen when building the Ark of the Covenant? Well, clearly God wants the Chinese to become his Witnesses so it's hardly inconceivable that he would bestow upon a few Bethelites the internationally sought after skills of computer geekery.
That's really phenomenal.
any one out there doing field service?
i have not gone out on that day in years.
and have no intention of ever doing that again.
A leisurly drive through the Smokies. Maybe a slot machine at the Cherokee casino. Dinner at a little mountain top restaurant we like.
Not much snow this year. Should be pleasant.
so, harold camping has died at the age of 92. no more end of the world predictions from him.
he apparently went into hiding after his last predictions didn't come true..
Who now will issue Judgment Day predictions?
Apocalyptic appeal will not die out. It makes for great theater with dozens of movies like Terminator, Armageddon and 2012, not to mention the Y2K and Mayan calendar hype. It's too exciting to let go.
These religious nuts know how to make money off of it as well as Hollywood. That's all they see it as - as marketing gimmick... BECAUSE IT WORKS!
Who will issue judgment day predictions now? Feel free to hold your breath. I don't think we'll have to wait long.
i've been out the organisation for around 8 years.
when i first left, im positive that i suffered from some sort of post traumatic stress.
i was very angry at myself for accepting the really bad parts of the religion that i strongly disagreed with.
Sounds like you're in a pretty good place despite the confusion. Just roll with it.
This time let YOUR understanding of the bible lead you instead of having your understanding dictated to you. If you get stumped on something, ask around. Get different opinions. Keep what makes sense and toss out the rest... always ready to reevaluate later if necessary.
No rules.
No time slips.
No theocratic BS.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10202832459316924&set=gm.10151883613860835&type=1
The woman on that card just an amateur.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayxetjrckl0.
If they had a video camera in the GB confrence room we would see them dancing on the table as they dump box after box of monthly publisher time slips, yelling, "Woooo! Woooo! Can you fuh-EEEL the spirit brother? Woooo! Woooo!"
And don't think for a minute they don't do a little happy dance every time they unload another piece of Brooklyn property.
i went to get my annual shearing done the other day, as people kept standing on my hair.
as i sat waiting for the guy in the chair to have his three or four hairs trimmed, i realised he was a young jw that i knew.. as he left the chair he had to turn around and face me, so could not ignore me, we spoke briefly and then he went.. the barber then asked if i was a jw too, as i knew the young feller.
i replied that i had been brought up as one, and a load of questions followed.
Be sure to report your time.
... oh! You just did.
i remember them stating something to that affect.
does anybody know where this was said?.
This, of course, does not mean that the spirit operates in the same way on all individuals.
Perhaps we should remind them of that line when they tell us that EVERYONE must go door-to-door and be a teahcer.
if i knew then what i know now, i might never have disassociated myself.
i realize all i can do is speculate on what could have been.
however, when i consider the number of people i might have been able to help by dropping little thought-provoking seeds, i really regret having jumped to the decision to disassociate so quickly.. ive read the accounts of several people on this forum telling of how stressful it is to be in the position that i just described above.
Dropping seeds not a very effective method, huh? Okay...
Well, the chance for operating on the inside has long passed for me anyway. I was just spouting off an idea. That they will wake up when they're ready makes sense. The teachers will arrive then. Santanus.
RMT1, I liked your loan analogy.
LOL @ BizzyVee. Message received.
Great feedback everyone. Thanks. It didn't turn out to be the list I had in mind, but very useful.
