either past or present??.
i loved johnny carson.
his facial expressions were the best.. jay leno is getting a new 10 p.m. time slot before the unfunny conan o'brien.
Johnny Carson. The time was that you couldn't get a break in Hollywood unless you appeared on Johnny Carson first. He helped a lot of those looking for a break get their start. For example, Jay Leno got his big break when he appeared on the Johnny Carson show.
Blueblades
my mother tells me she prays to jehovah every night that i come back to "the truth".
recently, i did something nice for my extremist jw aunt and she was moved by my generosity.
this is the same woman that refused to acknowledge my presence in a hospital room when i visited my uncle.
Btw Mini, Jehovah's Witnesses are not allowed to pray for Apostates. So,your relatives cannot pray for you, or can they? Are you just inactive, or, do they consider you an Apostate?
Blueblades
my mother tells me she prays to jehovah every night that i come back to "the truth".
recently, i did something nice for my extremist jw aunt and she was moved by my generosity.
this is the same woman that refused to acknowledge my presence in a hospital room when i visited my uncle.
PRAYERS THAT ARE HEARD BY GOD.
PEOPLE OF ALL RELIGIONS PRAY.
Yet many prayers are not heard. ( whose prayers are not heard, who are the many that cry out to God day and night around this world? ) The society says that it is all of those who don't belong to it's organization, who are not Jehovah's Witnesses. Six billion people are wasting their time praying to God acccording to The Watchtower's Governing Body.
But God hears sincere truth seekers
NEED TO BE DIRECTED TO THE TRUE GOD BY CHRIST WITH PROPER MOTIVE.
PRAYERS MUST BE FOR THE RIGHT THINGS AND BE SPECIFIC.
On personal concerns.
Etc. Etc. Etc. I just can't continue the rest of the society's outline on talk #86. Prayers That Are Heard By God.
I have all of the society's talks in a binder that I copied before I left.
I don't pray anymore. I don't know to who or whom, him, her, it,???????
Blueblades
recently they made an announcement at our hall that there would be a meeting for all baptized brothers only, no matter how young or old, or whether you are serving or not.
any baptized brother.
one of the elders wives said there is a 45 minute outline from the branch and then another 15 minute part.
Another pep talk on the needs of the society. It's like a local needs part, only it's more expansive. We need you brothers to do more. To take the lead, set examples, When you take the lead, what happens? Others will follow!
Nothing new here. They need workers. The ones that are carrying the load are getting exhaustedand dropping out. There are not enough workers. Do more is the mantra!
Blueblades
i did some painstaking research and discovered that the christmas spirit is still being practiced at the highest levels in the organization:.
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/xmiuyefnvbixnino#/owner/xmiuyefnvbixnino.
Mary you are a RIOT! HAHAHAHAH!
Blueblades
how many of you were taught the star of bethlehem was actually satan directing the magi to jesus so they could report back to king herod have jesus killed?.
when i first heard this from an elder, i started doubting their teachings.
why must they demonize everything that is beautiful in the bible?.
Does history support that all the boys 2 years of age and under were murdered by Herod?
Blueblades
just a thought....what do you think?
and if so what will it be?
Hi Quirky1! They need to make money. They need donations to keep coming in. They can sell off all the real estate they have, still, they need money to keep existing.
They will do whatever it takes to fill their coffers.
The "Carrot" as always been their number #One way to keep both old and new members as captives. Everlasting Life On A Paradise Earth!
The End is Near!, The Great Tribulation is Near!, Armageddon is Near!
How they formulate "THE CARROT" keeps The Writing Dept, The Legal Dept, and The Governing Body burning the midnight oil.
Btw, they can't change future doctrines that they don't teach yet. But I know what you mean.
How many ways can they "CAN" the same ole', same ole' teachings and doctrines and still call it present truth?
Blueblade
everyone needs to know what you're doing, who you associate with, what movies and tv you see, whether you plan on extended schooling, what you do on weekends, etc.. they want you to account to them.
if they believe you're acting not quite in accord with their standards, they'll inquire about your business.. the elders believe they are literally, god's gift to everyone else.
they expect total openess in every matter including your love life, your goals and your secrets.. like i said, witnesses are so (too) nosy..
Yes they are. What everyone else said, I agree.
Blueblades
they don't care if they die, as long as it's for the cause.
they will zealously implement their agenda no matter how unreasonable or ignorant it is.
if "mother" told them to become martyrs, they follow the direction.
Not all. Many only see " THE CARROT." Millions are trapped because they want to live forever in a paradise earth. They are so focused on that belief system that they have become captives to a concept and thus follow those who you say are like terrorists, namely, "The Governing Body" "The Legal Dept.," "The Writing Dept.", Those at the top.
Millions go through the motions and will do as you say, no different than those who in the first century were willing to go into the arena and commit suicide knowing full well that they would be eaten alive by the lions, because they too followed a belief system. True they themselves were not terrorists', just as many Jehovah Witnesses are not terrorists.
It has always been that the many follow the few.
This is the way of all belief systems, from the Japanese Kamikaze's who commited suicidal missions against US. warships during World War Two, to the present day.
Read "The True Believer" Eric Hoffer. Its a penetrating look into the minds of the fanatic and how an individual becomes one.
Terrorists are often ready to sacrifice relatives and friends for the Holy Cause, and that is what The Governing Body is continuing to do. Those at the top support this. Those at the bottom follow.
Blueblades
at least have major doubts and flat out do not agree on some fds teaching.
lately i have been very engaging with jw family and friends and every single one had at least one total disagreement with the fds (i told them i would not shun them for this apostacy, and to be careful who they express it to...lol).
common non-beliefs with fds....were:.
Oompa, Many are stuck because of family. Shunning etc. Back in the nineties a long time elder told me it was all a facade. The elderly ones are stuck. They have invested their youth and strength to this organization, they have no retirement, pensions etc. to fall back on. Some families will disown you if you leave for any reason.
Then there are those who know the truth about the truth and are doing nothing about it.
Many are still captives of a concept, living an illusion.
Blueblades
