Posts by moomanchu

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Thomas Jefferson quote I wish JW's would read...

by avishai in

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question with boldness even the existence of a god; because if there be one he must approve of the homage of reason more than that of blindfolded fear.

moomanchu

Now who does this remind me of hmmm?

"Who controls the past controls the future.
Who controls the present controls the past."

George Orwell

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Pray silently?!? What the heck is this about?

by A-Team in

i was just reading memphisbelle's account, and she mentions that the wt says that one is suppose to pray silently so satan wouldn't be able to mess up god's plans.

um, correct me if i am wrong, since i have never been, or will never be a jw....but what the heck kind of logic is this?!?

(especially if you read what the bible says about prayer.

moomanchu

I remember a sister telling me this, and I thought it was a crazy thing even then when I was a brain washed dubeeya.

Her logic was "don't pray to Jehovah out loud about your personal weaknesses, because Satan will hear them and concentrate on them".

Love to have references to where this all started.

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Wow, I can't believe I'm doing this....

by megawatt in

welp...

it's been a crazy ride for over 25 years, pretty much raised as a witness (ever since i could remember), rebelled against my parents, came back, straighten out for a little while, married within "the truth", but the last 5 to 7 years, i've been seriously questioning the changes and doctrines established by the wts.

never thought i would be looking from this side of the fence.

moomanchu

Welcome,

Do what ever is best for yourself and your family, but do not live in fear.

Mathew 10 : 26

"So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs.

Romans 8 : 12

Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.And by him we cry, "Abba,Father." 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

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My wife says "They miss you at the Hall"

by OnTheWayOut in

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she comes home with "sis.

curious says she misses you.".

"tell her i am right here, a phone call away.".

moomanchu

I had a Sheperding call by brother and sister Maykuk.

Sister Maykuk said everyone at the hall really misses you.

I involuntarily started laughing for about 5 seconds till I regained my composure.

Then she said "they dooooooo miss you" we need younger ones at the hall.

All I said was "really". They left shortly.

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nun humor

by moomanchu in

while shopping in a food store, two nuns happened by the beer, wine and liquor section.

one asked the other if she would like a beer.

the second nun answered that, indeed, it would be very nice to have one, but that she would feel uncomfortable about purchasing it.

moomanchu

While shopping in a food store, two nuns happened by the beer, wine and liquor section. One asked the other if she would like a beer.

The second nun answered that, indeed, it would be very nice to have one, but that she would feel uncomfortable about purchasing it.

The first nun replied that she would handle that without a problem. She picked up a six-pack and took it to the cashier. The cashier had a surprised look so the nun said, "This is for washing our hair."

Without blinking an eye, the cashier reached across the counter and grabbed a bag of pretzel sticks and placed it with the beer, saying, "The curlers are on me."

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I just stumped our PO!!!

by The Last Nephilim in

i have never seen this guy stumped on a bible topic or point before, but history was made today!!!

he and a soon-to-be elder were doing a shepherding call on my wife and i because we've missed weeks worth of meetings and had no service time for dec. he went through the usual lectures about how we're cutting off jehovah by missing meetings (because we all know god won't lift a finger for those who don't go to meetings, right?

) he gave some good illustrations- the guy really is a good teacher, it's just what he's teaching that's questionable.