I never really was a studious witness and didn't think much about arguing intelligently with her. She didn't know that I just couldn't care less about the whole thing..
ohnightdivine
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While out "preaching"...
by ohnightdivine ini've been missing a lot of meetings and field service so i had no choice but to join the group yesterday so that i won't raise all red flags with them.
this happened yesterday and thought i'd share this short experience.. the sister i was with wanted so much to practice her spiel and fluency in our language and asked me to act as a householder.
i wasn't interested at all, but, she's older by more than 10 years so.... i had to play along.
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While out "preaching"...
by ohnightdivine ini've been missing a lot of meetings and field service so i had no choice but to join the group yesterday so that i won't raise all red flags with them.
this happened yesterday and thought i'd share this short experience.. the sister i was with wanted so much to practice her spiel and fluency in our language and asked me to act as a householder.
i wasn't interested at all, but, she's older by more than 10 years so.... i had to play along.
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ohnightdivine
I've been missing a lot of meetings and field service so I had no choice but to join the group yesterday so that I won't raise all red flags with them
This happened yesterday and thought I'd share this short experience.
The sister I was with wanted so much to practice her spiel and fluency in our language and asked me to act as a householder. I wasn't interested at all, but, she's older by more than 10 years so.... I had to play along. She said I could throw anything at her so here it is:
Sis: Hi, I'm a person studying the Bible and would like to share some thoughts with you. Do you have a minute?
Me: Uhm, I'm not interested. Sorry.
Sis: I see. But, may I ask you--do you agree with the saying that God is love? And he is almighty?
Me: I don't.. think so..
Sis: Why is that?
Me: Well, can you explain bad things happening to good people?
Sis: Good question. Now, I will ask you - do you know who rules this system of things? It's Satan.
Me: Ok. But how come when good things happen to people, they have to thank God for all of the blessings? But for all the misfortunes they cannot blame Him? Why is that? If people work hard and do their best and reap rewards, why is it always considered as a blessin from God? But the bad things do not come from him?
Sis: (Silence) Ahh..... so difficult.
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Is it just me...
by Freeof1914 ini haven't been on this site for as long as many of you, but when i first started it just felt like much more supportive and constructive.
as of late though it just seems to be a very toxic and argumentative place to be.
i speak for myself and i believe others as well, when i say that some of us need a place where we can vent, speak our minds freelym and not feel attacked.
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ohnightdivine
Since I first came here last September to vent and seek emotional support until now, I've gotten more than I wished for. Simple replies and words of encouragement are always there and I am grateful for this. Now as to the debates and arguments, I just try to avoid checking the threads that I feel are not helpful or appropriate for me at this time.
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Which people in here (or apostate) would you like to actually meet in person?
by ILoveTTATT ini would like to meet so many people!
actually hang out with them and see if we get along after meeting in person!.
here's my list:.
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ohnightdivine
Anyone here in the Pacific?? If I had the means, I'd travel to your country just to meet and talk.
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Do You Still Wear "Meeting" Clothes?
by minimus ini have dozens of suits.
i still buy them .
i wear ties sometimes too.
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ohnightdivine
I wear my business-casual office attire to the meetings. It's only the skirts that make me go "shopping" once in a while. Never really put a lot of effort to look like a very attractive eligible (close to desperate) single sister. Guess I'm no match for the 20+ other single sisters who are always dressed to the nines...
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The reason behind why the ex-JW community can never match Jehovah's Witnesses' success.
by Stand for Pure Worship inan average of five kingdom halls being constructed daily, almost 8 million brothers and sisters, dissemination of bible literature in 595 languages, 111,795 congregations worldwide, distribution of 179 million bibles available in 116 languages, 239 countries where jehovah's witnesses have a presence, etc.. need i go on?.
on the other hand........... crisis of conscience, freeminds, the awaa, jw.net, ummmmmm........hmmm........idk six screens or something?
not exactly working out for you guys.
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ohnightdivine
Because it is a well-run business with almost free capital, that is why.
The way you bash other people not worshiping the WTS is just incredible, but understandable anyway.
With almost 8 million JWs, I guess we have ONLY a few 6.2 BILLION people who are living "outside the truth". See the numbers? How can you catch up? The comparison sounds ridiculous? Yes, just like yours.
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The POWER of the PIVOT: MASTERING THE ART OF THE REVERSE SHUN
by Terry inwho owns the power to control outcome?
the answer is: authority.. who automatically has the right answers?.
the answer is: experts.. who can force automatic reactions of compliance?.
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ohnightdivine
Whew. That was a delicious read. I wish I could do that tomorrow!
But I'll just fade and shun them. Slowly and quietly.
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"Jehovah's visible organization can use you, but can get along without you" Quote Watchtower
by Watchtower-Free incan't you just feel the love of the org.. .
*** watchtower 50 1/15 p. 26 par.
22 who will share in the final witness?
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ohnightdivine
:(((((( I just feel horrible. I look forward to the time that I just get numb and give them the finger.
Back to the topic, I can imagine the writer growing horns as he/she works on the article.
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"Jehovah's visible organization can use you, but can get along without you" Quote Watchtower
by Watchtower-Free incan't you just feel the love of the org.. .
*** watchtower 50 1/15 p. 26 par.
22 who will share in the final witness?
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ohnightdivine
Please GOD, Jehovah, YHWY, if you are out there, please put a stop to this WT non-sense already...!!!!!
How they play with people's hearts and minds and drive them to needless guilt and depression is so cruel.
I just want to cry already. And wish them to be struck by lightning!
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Marriage In The New World
by Cold Steel inokay, here's the issue.
some people, even some jws, believe that in the new world they will be reunited with their spouses.
jesus, however, said that in the resurrection there would be no marriage or giving in marriage.
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ohnightdivine
Marriage in the new world or current world or outer world... whatever. Sign me up.