Posts by Doubtfully Yours

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I went to my girlfriend church service last night

by joe134cd in

i went to my girlfriends church service last night.

basically it's a pentecostal type church that was started about 2 years ago.

for a church that had started just recently, there must of been a congregation of about 20 members.

Doubtfully Yours

Be careful not to exchange the J-Dubism for another perhaps crazier Christianity-laden cult such a the Pentecostals. Aaaarrrggghhh...........

There are a couple of them in my extended family and their quirks are in parts way crazier than the JW world: Venomous snake handling, mandatory 10% tithing across the board (if you sell your home/car/whatever, 10% goes to the church), their women look awful without proper make-up and nice clothing; their leaders nicely benefit from the $$$ while members live miserably.

Not a good trade agreement for sure. Proceed with much caution....

DY

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I think I figured out their strategy with all the creepy videos

by JeffT in

i came in during all the hype over 1975. the predictions about that date were the real driver behind all their activity.

since then, they haven't had a good goad to prod the sheep.

they seem to be smart enough not to try another date.. i think they plan to use fear instead.

Doubtfully Yours

F.O.G. at it's thickest.

It will have a more deep effect on the newbies; we old JWs recognize that it's just another old 'crying wolf' instalment.

This 'going nuclear' with their fear tactic seems necessary since there is this massive bleed-out in membership. People are finding out TTATT and leaving in droves!

Freedom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DY

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RC Was Worse Than I thought...

by JW_Rogue in

i was visiting with my family and it seems the rc was worse than i thought.

now they all seem to think that "we are so close to the end" and that the "brothers are really preparing us for the gt".

some even saying that soon our message will change to a judgement message for mankind and talking about how we need to improve "everything we do".

Doubtfully Yours

My assessment of the Spanish side is...

For us, JWs who have lived through the 1973-1975/mid-80s/mid-90s/1999-2001 'crying wolf' from the WTBTS, this RC will mean not a single thing.

We older J-Dubs are just really excited about seeing people we haven't seen in a while, dressing up/accessorizing beautifully, plus looking forward to dinner at a nice place afterwards. Some of us that decide to stay in a hotel also look forward to the comfy/elegant surroundings and the pool side fun in the evenings.

I understand the Society has to go almost nuclear with the hype as a good try to stop the severe bleed-out of membership. I mean, there are people leaving left and right, all 'spiritual' levels, as soon as the opportunity presents itself; it's incredible and refreshing all at the same time! Good!

Just another RC, another year that the big 'A' is NOT coming.

DY

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Environmentalists? Not Necessarily, Helping Nonetheless....

by Doubtfully Yours in

whether the average jw appreciates it or not (i certainly do not), the wtbts sure is helping in the environmentalists' movement of creating as much a paperless society as possible in order to preserve trees and create other favorable situations for humanity, such as avoiding so much trash and chemical waste involved in the printing/shipping process.. in order to help me adjust to this new phase within the org, i've reasoned it all this way.

anybody else recognizes that this going all out electronic/computerized is, of course, first a most profitable effort, but also has a secondary benefit of helping out to preserve the environment.......?!.

dy.

Doubtfully Yours

Whether the average JW appreciates it or not (I certainly do not), the WTBTS sure is helping in the environmentalists' movement of creating as much a paperless society as possible in order to preserve trees and create other favorable situations for humanity, such as avoiding so much trash and chemical waste involved in the printing/shipping process.

In order to help me adjust to this new phase within the Org, I've reasoned it all this way.

Anybody else recognizes that this going all out electronic/computerized is, of course, first a most profitable effort, but also has a secondary benefit of helping out to preserve the environment.......?!

DY

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Embracing, Not Running From, My Repressive JW Heritage, Finding A Few Things Worth Salvaging

by TMS in

yes, we could have been born in an alley in calcutta or with the physical deformities associated with thalidomide.

instead, we were born into or introduced to a repressive, american, religious cult, that shielded us from the warmongering game of chess, the militaristic boy scouts, fornication-inducing sock hops, the twist, as well as the hokey pokey.

we heeded the warnings, avoiding the greedy self-worship associated with masturbation, decadent rock 'n roll and anything preceded by the word "extra-curricular.".

Doubtfully Yours

There are a few pet peeves I have with this 'religious' org; however, I also recognize there's much to be salvaged in living one's life in an orderly, wholesome manner.

Once some topics are reformed, such as the shunning, baptism of minors, monthly reporting of time/activities, frowning on higher education, I'd probably be okay with all other minor quirks around these WTBTS parts.

DY

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A Man about a Dawg!!!

by Defianttruth in

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one of the things i could never understand is people handing over absolute control to these charlatans.

i know over the years they have bashed owning pets for various reasons.

complete stupidity.

Doubtfully Yours

A couple of the members from the GB have pets, so their 'do away with your pet' hints is garbage.

Pets are awesome! We have so much fun with them! Hubby and I love and enjoy our pets very much. Some of our friends and even immediate family have made the stupid comments that we spend too much money for care, food and toys.

Some have gotten the clear point when we've told them that "we can do it, so don't worry about us falling in debt over it", so the little negative comments have stopped recently.

Dogs rock!!!!

DY

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I was helping a Mature Sister with her tablet for downloading the meeting and then noticed ...

by Quarterback in

this sweet older sister needed help and while trying to download the clm on her tablet, the history showed some porn pictures.

how does someone overlook that and carry on?.

Doubtfully Yours

Hey, older people need sexual satisfaction too!

This is just a sign of a still healthy sexual desire, and as I'm sure you all know, there's a bit of a shortage of available/qualified/attractive mature men in the Org. In the 6 Spanish congs I know of around here there is NONE! So a 'mature' sister's gotta do what she's gotta do to cover this neeeeeeed.

These nice 'getting it on' images will help with the mood to get one's freak on.

You go get that orgasm girl!!! The best feeling in life!!!

I hope that with perfection, you know, in paradise, this orgasm bit will even be more intense. That'd be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DY

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Newspaper article on Conventions—why so glowing?

by Londo111 in

every year in dozens of cities where conventions are being held, newspapers typically write an article about the event.

there are exceptions, but usually it is like the articles above.

i would love to see more newspaper articles that did some actual objective reporting, rather than puff pieces.

Doubtfully Yours

Ctrwtf,

Of course..... of course.

All be well.

DY😎

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Newspaper article on Conventions—why so glowing?

by Londo111 in

every year in dozens of cities where conventions are being held, newspapers typically write an article about the event.

there are exceptions, but usually it is like the articles above.

i would love to see more newspaper articles that did some actual objective reporting, rather than puff pieces.

Doubtfully Yours

Focus. The subject is on JW convention attendees as opposed to other type of conventions.

So JWs cherry pick scriptures to justify their beliefs differently than other forms of Christianity, so what! Just another religion.

This does not subtract from the fact that their conventions are very clean, orderly filled with lovely looking people.

Relax.

DY

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Newspaper article on Conventions—why so glowing?

by Londo111 in

every year in dozens of cities where conventions are being held, newspapers typically write an article about the event.

there are exceptions, but usually it is like the articles above.

i would love to see more newspaper articles that did some actual objective reporting, rather than puff pieces.

Doubtfully Yours

Relax and accentuate the positive.

It will make you happier! 🌞

DY