Posts by tepidpoultry

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Disfellowshipped for being complicit in someone else's sin - really?!

by Isambard Crater in

a close friend of mine who is pimo (only staying in for family reasons) in a neighboring congregation called me in tears tonight saying her dad (elder) is telling her he is seriously considering reporting her to her local elders and she could get disfellowshipped.. the reason?

because she is complicit in a gross sin, according to him, by going with her best friend (not a j.w.

) when the friend had an abortion.

tepidpoultry

You folks who are at present Bible believers will be able to look this up, a servant of a heathen king was talking to a prophet of Israel, he was concerned that he helped his blind master bow down to an idol daily, The Israelite prophet told the servant to "go in peace" interpreted to meaning: in some circumstances don't worry about it,

So even under strict law there were exceptions to a rule,

In practical terms today, men come into these situations with their minds already made up,

I've already noticed that when normal people are faced with such a situation, they'll say in effect, "I may or may not agree with what you're doing but I'm not going to judge you, you're my friend, you need my help and I'm here for you :0)

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Householder invited to KH luncheon

by compound complex in

jw
friends

greetings, friends:.

the following is one of those now-i've-heard-everything field experiences.. this morning i went to a client's home to collect on work done.

while we were talking, the phone rang, she picked up, and told me she didn't recognize the caller id.

tepidpoultry

Sounds to me like some rogue sisters got bored! :)

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What strange counsel did YOU GIVE to others?

by Funchback in

alright.... so in another thread, most of us have been counseled for some lame stuff, and the responses range from funny to shocking.. now, let's focus on you giving counsel to others.

come on, don't be shy!.

i'll begin:.

tepidpoultry

I was the one that would show up at (always sisters) houses to comfort the bereaved NO HUGS!! and provide encouragement and support otherwise, I always thought it best to mostly listen, tended to keep me out of trouble counselwise, the one thing that stands out about counsel was with my son, he wanted to see Jurassic Park and I prevented him, I did it because I didn't want to look bad with the prissy congregation who would give me trouble, I didn't want to stand up to them, it was a bad call and I regret it to this day,

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June 2017 program - beards/mixed messages

by neat blue dog in

nothing big here, just a couple small observations:.

on this month's program at about the 43 minute mark, after bragging about giving a little medical help to jws in africa, they make them 'pay' for their services by offering onscreen testimonials thanking the organization.

one of them is an elderly man who i think got hearing aids or something (i forget) and said that now he can hear the meetings better.

tepidpoultry

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So how come Jehovah can do anything but he still needs angels.

by zigua in

as the title says :p.

tepidpoultry

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So how come Jehovah can do anything but he still needs angels.

by zigua in

as the title says :p.

tepidpoultry

Sing praises (He likes that :) )

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Online Donations for Conventions

by Funchback in

https://www.jw.org/en/whats-new/online-convention-donations/.

online donations for conventions.

donations to support the annual conventions of jehovah’s witnesses may now be made online from a number of countries.

tepidpoultry

How can I donate a kidney online?

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What is the most bizarre counsel you received as a JW, from a JW?

by Funchback in

there were many addressed to me.

for example, i once had a sister tell me i was gambling because i liked playing skill crane (the machine where you have to try to pick up prizes like stuffed animals) at the arcade.

i then fired back a her: "you saw the r-rated movie 'backdraft.

tepidpoultry

Regarding Puff the Magic Dragon, synthetic Opiates such as Vicaden and Oxycodone are the ONLY acceptable Pharmaceuticals and the preferred choice of brothers everywhere and use thereof will not affect your service priveliges, apart from that, Rutherford clearly established alchoholism as the recreational activity of choice,

:0)

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How many here are married to (still In) Jay Dubs? Any tips or advice for keeping the marriage going?

by NikL in

jw
friends

if you are, you know it is not easy to remain intimate with someone who thinks you are basically "walking dead".. any thoughts or tips to share with the board?.

what has been the greatest issue for your marriage?.

need to vent?.

tepidpoultry

I think the only thing that will get you through this intact is if you have a really close friendship with your other, sadly most jws did not have this best friends type of relationship going into their marriage, to the contrary I've seen elders pressure the quick marriages of virtual strangers,

:0)

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How many here are married to (still In) Jay Dubs? Any tips or advice for keeping the marriage going?

by NikL in

jw
friends

if you are, you know it is not easy to remain intimate with someone who thinks you are basically "walking dead".. any thoughts or tips to share with the board?.

what has been the greatest issue for your marriage?.

need to vent?.

tepidpoultry

When you left the meetings you "left Jehovah" You do realize that jws equate "The Society" with Jehovah right? A good jw puts Jehovah First in his/her life, do you ever feel that you are competing with the Almighty for attention?

You are

:(