Posts by SuperBoy

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The new phonograph

by Pistoff in

way back in 20's or 30's, (someone correct me if i have the time frame wrong), the wt's strategy for witnessing was to give each publisher (or have them buy one) a phonograph to set on the householder's steps so they could play one of the judge's speeches.. flash forward and there was a testimony card that publishers handed to the householder, introducing them.. this gave way to the current model of the publisher being informed and able to discuss a subject with the householder.. .

that seems to be giving way to the new approach being used by the wt: the website.. the wt realizes that slick content is more impressive that a publisher talking, one who can't or won't keep up with the insane doctrinal changes.. publishing books and magazines is taking the back seat; the wt and awake have less than half the content they used to, and are published half as often.. the wt's trolley cart method involves not getting into discussions with people, but using an ipad to play them a video.. .

the past is the future!.

SuperBoy

The light gets brighter. The internet is actually our friend, after all!

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Kicking the "Gay Habit" at the IC

by breakfast of champions in

heard from a reliable source that this was part of friday's program.

they even interviewed a "former gay man" who "kicked the gay habit".. evidently kicking the "gay habit" is difficult, not unlike quitting smoking or avoiding sugary snacks.

the persons who related this to me found the whole thing to be laughable at best, but honestly seemed quite disturbed by it (which is good!

SuperBoy

What I remember from the magazines was that you just need to find a female and pray, and that's that.

I think the 'former gay man' was probably a bi-sexual man. Or going through a phase.
Their continued misunderstanding of sexuality is frightening, quite frankly.

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Are there any ex-missionaries here??

by fulano in

i have been a missionary in the dominican republic for almost 10 years and i was wondering if there were any ex-missionaries on this forum.. i am back in my country now for 3 years and totally inactive.. what i noticed in those missionary-years was the lack of spiritual interest among the missionaries.. discussions were about rooms, cars and greater responsibilities, the bad territory.

and the local c.o.s and d.os.. was this only in the dr or are there other experiences??.

ere other experiences?

SuperBoy

I was a witness in Ireland too and knew about four missionaries, in Belfast area.

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"Keep Seeking First God's Kingdom! Regional Convention 2014 - releases and info

by OwnAccord in

info from someone at the regional convention:.

(sorry about the format).

matthew 6:33 keep on seeking first the kingdom.

SuperBoy

I wonder if new light will ever be the REAL way you say JHWH!

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Why?

by SuperBoy in

why does the wtbs do what it does?

if it's just to make money, they are easier ways.

online bingo websites for example.. what is the motivation to have millions of followers "voluntarily" giving of their time?

SuperBoy

Why does the WTBS do what it does?

If it's just to make money, they are easier ways. Online bingo websites for example.

What is the motivation to have millions of followers "voluntarily" giving of their time? Why not be more like TV evangelists (if it's just about money.)

Genuinely curious.

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what is it about July 15th?

by WildeLover in

is it just me or are the bor making the july 15th study edition of the wt the one full of batshit crazy stuff the last few years?.

they make this study issue the one against apostates and sound out theirr new bs doctrine?.

could it be that this will be studied around beginning of spetember just before children and students return to college and school?.

SuperBoy

So it will be studied in September - just after the 100 years thing passes and people might be feeling susceptible to other thinking.

Well played WTBS! So sad though.

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Defending JW Child Abuse Policy at blogspot

by Iown Mylife in

this website has been mentioned on previous topics but i just happened onto this current article "elijah" has posted.

you have to scroll down to get to thursday's article (yesterday), titled jehovah's witnesses child abuse policy.

it's at defending jehovahs witnesses dot blogspot dot com and there's no where to comment that i could find.

SuperBoy

That 'thirdwitness' page is making me angry.

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Are JW'S "hated" in all the world? Or...are they considered IRRELEVANT?

by Terry in

jw
friends

wathctower 90/1/1 p. 12 par.

8 not ashamed of the good news .

while it is true that jehovahs witnesses are hated and opposed in all the nations of the earth, this is in fulfillment of what was foretold to be an identifying mark of genuine worshipers of the one living and true god.

SuperBoy

Here's an exchange on a local Facebook page.

Picture the scene. JW's outside a local railway station.
A commuter complains on the local page.
Does a braying mob form?

Read on...

Anyone else find the fairly recent arrival of the large Jehovah's Witness magazine stand next to the Metro newspapers outside the railway station offensive? I've seen it in recent times but this morning I threw my toys out of the cot and complained. Station manager on duty didn't seem to know and the two dubious looking characters lingering back behind the cars said they'd had permission from the station manager. Find that hard to believe; anyone know what the rules are - if any - with this sort of promotion of religious propaganda?

Whilst I am really NOT a supporter of the jehovas witnesses - offensive? Really? From what I have seen the guy just stands there??
Never seen him bothering anybody....
What was 'offensive' about it?
It is no more offensive than being constantly bombarded with rubbish from everywhere...just turning into a grumpy old woman. Drives me mad! haha
I don't find it offensive, just irritating. It's advertising a brand. Hopefully they are paying for their advertising space. We need less advertising.
I find most organised religion offensive. I'm not keen on religion myself.. Just thought there may have been something particularly offensive about this as haven't seen it (the joys of mat leave!) I find people ramming sport magazine in my face just as offensive.
But it isn't just a man holding mags. I just don't think their great big stand should be there, on station property, right by the door next to the Metros. It's probably all those memories of knocks at the door and feet wedged in so you couldn't close it when I was younger that set me off.
@Louise good for you that you mentioned it to station staff. I know it's all too easy to be offended by things these days, but a religion that preaches against homosexuality, among other things, shouldn't have place on a station property.
There is a big stand full of Watchtowers that has suddenly appeared outside the Natural History Museum in S. Ken as well. Its on the pavement that is public space, not NHM-owned, so I guess not much can be done. If Metro newspapers pays for their stand in CP Station, then the JW should also pay for theirs - if it is even allowed. I agree that the word 'offended' is a bit strong (doesn't offense require a directed comment?), but I really don't think proselytizing in public spaces leads to a better society. If its to be allowed, it needs to be completely equal access.
Some people have faith in God. Some people have faith in nothing. Neither is offensive really is it. Why don't we all calm down and recognise that not everyone agrees on everything. There that's better. Fetch me some dinner jazz and a custard cream.
I just stuck a fork in my eye
Offensive?? What a load of rubbish!! I find throwing your toys out of the pram for absolutely nothing offensive! From what I read the person isn't hurting anyone or begging for money, unlike the big issue sellers I see every 5 minutes!! I find nothing offensive about it but maybe that's just me being me. Oh and yes I was brought up a Jehovah witness!!
But I do find it offensive, for the very reasons that @Hannah has highlighted. So I can't feel happy about it outside the station. Am still curious about religious advertising on station property though.
Argue your own point. How is it offensive? How has a stand hurt you??
Maybe you should try not looking at it!
Indoctrination of the young into an adult's chosen religion is the biggest sin of all. If God exists he/she would expect you to enjoy and explore life. Not live within the confines of man made organization just to secure a window seat.
Trying to brainwash people is offensive. you have all my support. Simon Spydr, that's a brilliant idea.
T here is big money in religion. Look at the KICC
Trying to brain wash people? So it stands to reason then that you are also offended by signs at the front of churches that day god loves you and then off course all the fundraising and charity work that the churches do for the homeless and under privileged..... The cheek of these institutions (let it be known that I am 100% atheist) but it's not like the guy is forcing you to read their crap is it.
i dont undderstand this im ofended craze .
I'm with you
It's a pity tony is banned.... He would have a field day with this
Offense by proxy. Bit of a luxury really.
For me it's about where it is. It being on station property that feels inappropriate. But if JW have legitimate permission from TFL and have paid for the space, then yes, I must just avert my offended eyes. Because, yes, it is personal. Last year one of the evangelical churches in the Triangle tacked up a large advertising banner on my children's school fence on Auckland Road, on school property, which I found wholly inappropriate. They did not have the school's permission, and it would never have been given. So we got it taken down quite rightly. The church were furious and the pastor harassed us.
Standing at a train station with a magazine is a bit different to an AK47 you got to say
its perception, just because an individual is offended,that is their problem. its when the majority agree that it offends it becomes offensive. I'm sure the person at the train station isn't saying that to people when they walk past!
too many people are too easily offended nowadays - get over it - if i want to wear a cross around my neck, or draw cartoons of mohammed or watch porn - its my perogative, being offended is not the same as being attacked.
so what is the matter with being offended by something? - so be offended and get over it
I am offended by street preachers - but so what! i just walk on by, sometimes if i'm in the frame of mind I will go and offend them and tell them "youre offending me because what you are saying is bullshit" - hopefully that offends them back - but i keep my AK47 in my bag
god knows . im sitting here giggling though lol
I am offended at how the Americans are killing each other on a daily basis indiscriminately because of their gun laws - i think we should go and invade America and take all the guns off the civilians over there.
Exactly - it offends me at their stupidity and carelessness - we need to invade and teach them the right way
cos he was stupid and careless
now that offended me
I find smug Dawkins-esque bourgeois dinner party atheism an affront to my value system. I am going to get very angry about this and comfort eat 5 gluten free cup cakes in a row. Then sink into self-loathing
Move over Oscar Wilde. Ire's in town.
Why? What is wrong with the world today?
Will somebody please remove these cutleries from my knees. " It's rather the same at Brixton, religious fanatics of the ecstatic christian kind, bellowing through large and loud PA systems. Right to express beliefs sure, but to be an aural nuisance?
There everywhere helpppppppp......
dont wory bout it , makes life more colourfull...
There should be one general rule for all religious proselytisers. Keep the noise down.
freedom of expression is a human right, to try and silence anyone is of the despotic mind
Well very hilarious R--- but no one is actually saying that.
saying what ?
that he is 'polluting our lives' , it's more a mild irritation. Personally I wish all religions would keep it to themselves and leave the rest of us alone.
last thing i want is any body getting ofended ....
It's your spelling that offends me most R---!
im dyslexic and drives me more nuts than u can imagine...
I dont think the LSD in the 80's helped though R---
Did any1 1 find out if the fella thats wasting his life being ignored by commuters have permission to do it tho?
I went to a JW wedding once, it's a long story, but let's say the best mans speach wouldn't have won any Perrier comedy awards.
My aunt is a JW. She is a mature and single lady and the JW community is incredibly supportive. I am an atheist and she knows this and we get on wonderfully. If only everyone could see positives instead of negatives and stop judging each other. Too much daily mail culture everywhere right now

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What TV Show(s) Do You Just Love?

by minimus in

jw
friends

i regularly watch family feud.. homeland is a great show i watch every week, when it's in season.. metv has so many great programs---from taxi to the twilight zone.. what do you like watching?

?.

SuperBoy

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. In fact, anything by Stewart Lee.

Here he is on religion...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9EUe8jNr6o

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2014-03-29 BOE CONFIDENTIALS PDF Adjustment to financing Kingdom Hall and Assembly Hall construction worldwide

by WatchTower87 in

2014-03-29 adjustment to financing kingdom hall and assembly hall construction worldwide.

pdf version: http://adf.ly/juxnc.

instruction: press the 'skip ad' button top right, you should then see the download screen more easily.

SuperBoy

If I read this correctly, the congregations will be given three days notice of the change of arrangement?

And the actual KHCW boxes will be removed before the details are announced the following week?