i remember having this feeling when i was younger that something was off when it came to meetings and the people there seemed just off.i had feelings like that when i was like 5 or 6 and i would say i was kinda dumb back then but still i had a feeling like that when i would not have that often.still to this day i dont know what got me to have that feeling i was just wanting to know if any had this feeling to and still cant remember what made your mind give you a red flag..
Things I learned listening to Witnesses for so many years.
"We aren't having children until the new system" = either a sexless marriage, or a superiority complex of being MORE spiritual than others.
"We aren't getting married till after Armageddon" = either someone is gay, or they are having sex already.
"I'm not going to pursue higher education with the New System so near, not even finish High School" = either someone has no self respect or is easily controlled by others.
in the last week i have had three visits from brothers.
so 6 witnesses in all as they come in pairs.
now considering i used to go to the meetings, sit by myself and literally no one talked to me - ever - why the concern all of a sudden?.
Tell her she is right, you do need a different hair style. Tell her you are toying with the idea of a Mohawk. The only thing stopping you is whether to make it blue or pink.
we went on "vacation " every year because we were jehovah's witnesses!
we were so fortunate to stay in a cheap hotel more often than not so that we could enjoy a witness convention.. we never enjoyed a real vacation though until many years later and the funny thing is---so many jws thought it was so materialistic because we went on more than one "vacation " per year..
If we didn't go to the conventions we never would have left town. It was something anyway. In early times, as kids, we worked in the kitchen at the international conventions. The mass kitchen outside with giant pots to clean and people lined up to eat standing at long tables were so much fun. Later they became a time to see old friends and drink crappy soda and eat hoagies. At least the motels had a pool.
..............according to wtbts dogma.. a catholic friend recently drew my attention to this particular topic.
w07 1/1 pp.
27-28 pars.
during a regional assembly, there was an incident when subjects suddenly invaded the assembly venue, spraying toxic gas and even hitting some brothers!..
the police and the fire department arrived at the call and arrested some of these violent subjects.
there are no reports of any death, more if several people who were affected by the gases.. let us pray for our beloved brothers so that they can be strong and courageous and regain their joy.. we know things are progressing from bad to worse, but we are also sure that we have the lord on our side!
No savvy.
sadly it's in german, but i've been reliably informed of the crucial relevance of the moon, butterflies, owls, geckos, & mirrors in spiritistic practices - all featured in the "slave's" offering!
perhaps someone with a knowledge of german can provide a more detailed analysis.. according to this guy's forensic examination of the video, it uses spiritistic practices and symbolism repeatedly.
far too much to be a coincidence?
So now we are worried that a made up story about made up people, ie: Lot and the clan, is infected with symbolism of made up spiritual creatures? We must sacrifice something quick or get down on our knees to the Lord for protection until our religious leader of the year comes to absolve us. Get over yourself people.
scientists at the university of nsw have been investigating an ancient clay tablet, known as plimpton 322, from the time of hammurabi (circa 1800 bce), whose laws may have been the model for the laws attributed to moses.. their conclusions are interesting.
if you want to quickly see what its about, check outs this video by the unsw,.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9-zpgp1aje.
i remember like it was yesterday.
my dad pounding his fist on the kitchen table and gritting his teeth as he tells me to get out!
he kicked me out of his house.
There are many lurkers who stumble on here and then continue to read without posting. They will see your post and that is the measure of its value. Never withhold your experience from view. It just might help someone sipping the poison to realize why it tastes so almondy good. Its poison!
i am a big superhero fan and was looking forward to "the defenders".
the first two episodes are great but then ... liberalism happens.
one of the heroes (luke cage, big black guy) goes on this crazy rant, like a liberals wet dream of the bravehearth speech.
Hey hothabenaro, maybe this is more your speed?
Take a look at that liberal agenda! Gimme a break.
i think most witnesses are simple minded.many are ignorant.
there are a lot of basically "good people "in the religion but i believe many are kind of dumb, including many elders.
do you agree with my thoughts??
