This is a fascinating thread. And having always thought that I was a freak because of purposely avoiding interested RV's whenever possible.
Spudinator
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Witnesses still having some success at doors
by JH inriding around the city this morning i saw 2 witnesses from my congregation talking to a man at his door, and they seemed to have placed a book or magazine.
although they did not enter his house, they stead there at his door a couple of minutes.
although most do not answer or accept anything from witnesses, he seemed to be an exception.
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Family stuck in "the truth"
by YellowLab ini often find it difficult to not be able to share some of life's important moments with other family members still stuck in "the truth".
i'm talking about the things that other people take for granted in this world.
after fading away 8 years ago, i still struggle with having to turn off my feelings around my family, or keep quiet about certain things they might deem as "worldly".
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Spudinator
I know what you mean. No joy in so many ways, and no way to express it if you by some miracle happen upon any. I like the way you mention that everything is sacrificed on the Altar of the "Truth." Absolutely no payback for all those years invested. What a waste.
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The apostates that have come out of it!
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Corollary to Minimus Meeting Poll: How Many of You ENJOYED Them?
by Room 215 inas i think back over nearly a half century of going to meetings that i can count on one hand the number of meetings that i could label as inspirational or in the least bit exhilirating.
i think many if not most jws regard meeting attendance as a duty, or test of their perseverance, a sort of installment pre-payment on their idyllic post-armageddeon homesite,.
was there ever a point in your life that you enjoywed and looked forward to going to the meetings?
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Spudinator
I would disagree with much of what you said. The meetings provided a sense of belonging, and promoted thinking and speaking skills. A long with that, as a young person I was able to read and comprehend the Bible. Something that does not seem to be too common these days, alas.
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Witnessism's........
by integ ini know some have posted similar topics like this, but i thought it might be kind of fun (for the new ones that are coming here in droves) and others, to give some examples of catch phrases etc, that are unique to the jw world.
here's a few to start:.... "muster up boldness", "sound down into our hearts","satan's crafty acts", "paradisaic", "young ones"," discernment".....these are just a few of the more irritating.
add yours if you'd like.. integ.
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Spudinator
I was always partial to "demonized."
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"Protect Your Children" gets international recognition
by Spudinator in.
this will be of interest to all:.
http://www.jw-media.org/newsroom/index.htm?content=/region/global/english/releases/educational/030514.htm
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Spudinator
This will be of interest to all:
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"These things aren't wrong in themselves....."
by undercover inanyone else remember those talks about being materialistic?
i can remember when the brother would go on about owning the latest gadgets, new cars, boats and bigger houses.
it seems they always precluded their remarks with, "these things aren't wrong in themselves...." and then would go on to make a big deal about how unspiritual it would be to own these things.
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Spudinator
Excellent point, Undercover. What has really "got my goat" over the years are the talks downplaying materialism by various elders who for one reason or another are comparatively well off compared to the R&F witnesses. We are made to feel guilty for having anything nice while these guys drive new cars, have new homes built, etc.
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What's Your Opinion Of Charles Taze Russell?
by minimus inthe founder of tbe watchtower has been said to be a good christian man, "the faithful steward", a child molester, "the laodecian messenger", a fraud, and a number of other things.
when you became a witness, charles taze russell might have been downplayed or exalted, depending upon who was talking about him.
what is your opinion of the society's first president??
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Spudinator
Here is a listing of J.F. Rutherford books on CD: http://www.carm.org/goods/jw_rainbow.htm
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More international conventions?
by Azalo injust from the bits and pieces i get from my mother it seems like the jws are having international conventions left and right now.
my sister got "chosen" to go to chile.
are they trying to con people into staying by sending them to exotic places?
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Spudinator
My take on this is that the Society has always had such an inferiority complex that it gets a real charge out of all the PR possibilities from these assemblies. They also keep the R&F oohing and awwing about the great worldwide work they are a (insignificant) part of.
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Jehovah's Witness BURNOUT
by Ray6 init is a continuous circle of meetings, field service, assemblies, studying and no real enjoyment of life.
the teenagers don't want to be at the boring meetings and assemblies and preaching in the hot sun.
the brothers are tired of saying the same thing on the platform and sisters are burned out trying to work, take care of home and kids and spiritual matters and being a perfect stepfordwife.
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Spudinator
You are right. There is no way to win in Watchtowerland. Whatever you accomplish, "couldn't you always do more?"