Posts by MissFit

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Arrangement to Accelerate Building Kingdom Halls

by Socrateswannabe in

jw
friends

i can't believe i'm the first one to admit going to this meeting.

it was a 3 hour video stream from patterson.

the first bit was used to set up the need.

MissFit

Did they show designs for double Kingdom halls?

Our building was designed to contain two halls. We currently have four congo. *5 if you count the sign language one*Using the same building.

2 for each hall.

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Watchtower has a Philosophy of Totalism

by OnTheWayOut in

cults tend to have a total explanation for everything- everything that ever happened, everything that is happening now, and everything that ever will happen.

that certainly fits watchtower.

they have a black-and-white perception of everything, they are never wrong, there are no gray areas.

MissFit

Great post John A. I appreciate you excellent observations.

It will be interesting to see how successful the WB&TS (Aka JW.borg,) will be at reinventing itself.

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Counting service time in a creative way

by nevaagain in

jw
friends

couting time and, how to count time while doing as little service as possible is often a hot topic around witnesses.

i even overheard pioneers discussing about it.

they call it "creative time counting" (i translated that phrase from a different language so bear with me ;-).

MissFit

Hub

Hi Nevaagain, so are you still in and trying to get your 10 every month?

You are right, they are being pressured by having to report. Quantity is more important then quality. Just think what the reports would look like if they only counted the time spent talking to people.

I once counted time spent with a group & CO 's wife, sipping hot chocolate, and writing not at home letters I would never send. It was a pleasant 2 hours.

Miss.Fit

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How many of you followed the WTS direction on education years ago and have been screwed by it?

by Julia Orwell in

jw
friends

i'm really interested in this question because i've heard for years that if you forgo further education and go pioneering, when you have a family down the track you will get a good job because jehovah will provide for you because you pioneered.

as long as i was a kool-aid drinker, even then, i thought, "how does pioneering pay your bills?

surely education should come first.

MissFit

Village idiot, I dont think it is ever too late. Why you still have a good 20 or 30 years that you could use to pursue your passion.

Why dont you check about some courses? You might be able to get some grants or scholarships.

Miss.Fit

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Is my purpose to help, fail and suffer?

by TheLonelyOne in

hi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.

life has been thought.

even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.

MissFit

I thought I edited my last sentence before I posted.

I meant to say he needed professional help.

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Is my purpose to help, fail and suffer?

by TheLonelyOne in

hi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.

life has been thought.

even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.

MissFit

Hey Cofty: great restraint. You made your point. I wonder if you will get a response.

Miss.Fit

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Is my purpose to help, fail and suffer?

by TheLonelyOne in

hi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.

life has been thought.

even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.

MissFit

Welcome lonelyone, WOW, only 27. I am sorry your life has been nothing but pain so far. It really is hard watch someone you care about struggle.

I had a hard time understanding your post. I know English must not be your first language.

I can tell you are very concerned about your friend and you have limited options.

I think you need more practicable advice than trusting in God's healing.

Hopfully your friend can get professional help to realize life is worth living. Rebel is right- give your friend a listening ear but go easy on the God stuff.

If he was a JW then, he no doubt feels unworthy of God in this life and may think if he kills himself he will wake up in paradise.

I repeat he needs professional help.

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My mother says I should just DA already.

by Julia Orwell in

cut the cord.

sever all ties.

start new.. and she's right.

MissFit

Hi Julia, wow. I checked out some of your paintings. You are very talented.

Maybe the reason you did not do great at your other job is that your heart isn't in it. Your passion is art. My wish for you is that you can some how make a living doing something you love.

Your art is worthwhile, and a noble legitimate pursuit, not just a hobby.

Good for you for actively getting help. The world will be a poorer place without your artistry. Your work deserves a spot light.

Miss.Fit

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Interview With an Apostate by Village Idiot

by Village Idiot in

tell us a little about yourself and your family.

got myself in at age 13. one day i saw a leaflet on my door about babylon the great condemned by god and thats all it took.

i mailed a letter to the congregation listed on the flyer requesting a book study.

MissFit

Welcome Village I. I look foward to more of your posts. I was baptised in 76 at the ripe old age of 12.

Miss.Fit

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Grandpa died, they didn't say anything

by Sir cid fatos in

hey guys.

my grandpa died recently, for a reason i told my jw friends about it.

and they literally didn't say anything about it at moved on to another subject like nothing happened.

MissFit

Sir Cid, I am sorry I just saw this thread about your grandpa. You have my deepest sympathies. Were you very close? I never met either of mine. I hope you have some nice memories. Feel free to share them if It isn't too painful.

About your JW friends, I agree with Gone, your friends were being respeaceful by not preaching to you. They are socially awkward.

Feel free to ask us anything that confuses you about them. You will get honest answers here, not the party line.

Miss.Fit