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Spudinator
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The "evil slave"...according to the WTBS Inc.
by MacHislopp inhere below a clear example of how the wtbs
inc. calls all those who disagree with her
official teaching/doctrine/ideas/positio.
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Something I was never told about JW's.....
by Algun Otro in.... those meetings are soooooooo boring.
and don't get me started on the 3 days of hell i just spent at the district convention.
(actually, if there isn't really a "hell", then it was 3 days of "non-existence") ok, ok, i get it.... as a witness, i should "give god glory", and make sure everything i do is being done in the glory of god.... but i don't need 3 days to get that point across.
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Algun Otro,
Although I had no choice in the matter, having "grown up" in the JWs, you would be wise to reverse course and exit at the highest rate of speed your legs can muster. Trust me, in 5, 10, 25, 50 years you will thank me. Think of how you could use all that "boring" time to good purpose!
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The Silliness of "Neutrality' and "Pagan Customs"
by metatron inthe watchtower engages in commerce, sells stock thru brokerages, trains or retains lawyers, uses 'blame the victim'.
tactics in court, protests to various governments, seeks tax exemptions, holds millions of dollars in banks and .
constantly fends off lawsuits in legal actions.. yet, somehow they are "no part of the world" ??????.
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Excellent observations, Metatron. Because the organization has a bad case of "pay no attention to the man behind the curtain," it continues to hide its true nature to the friends. Fortunately, sites like this one are helping those of us that are starting to wake up. Thanks to all for your efforts in this direction.
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As a loyal JW, what made you to start doubting the Watchtower ???
by run dont walk ini'm sure all of us were loyal at one time to the watchtower, believing in all of it.
(some of us probaly hated it from day one as well but, ).
what were some of the first things that happened or were said, that made you to start doubting it and beginning the loss of your loyalty to the organization ??????.
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Strangely enough, initially it had nothing to do with doctrine. It was just that doing everything that you are supposed to do made (and still makes) me absolutely miserable. It was (and still is) always "hurry, hurry there," and "you must do more here." That and the total lack of a sense of well-being. If religion or belief system can't provide that, what ultimate good is it?
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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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Spudinator
This is a fascinating thread. And having always thought that I was a freak because of purposely avoiding interested RV's whenever possible.
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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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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: