Posts by Wasanelder Once

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JW Info-Commercial Memorial Service

by William Penwell in

i attended a jw memorial service about 2 years ago and the speaker i thought gave a good eulogy to the diseased even though he quoted a few scriptures.

just recently i attended another jw memorial and the sermon was about 10 minutes on the person and the rest a big info-commercial with a scripture quoted one after the other.

i did not keep count but i would think the speaker read about 10 - 12 scriptures.

Wasanelder Once

A person I studied with died of a heart attack ten minutes into the public talk one Sunday. I gave a graveside talk for him. I had contacted his wife who was a witness by then. I gave a straightforward talk about him and who he was. Of course I used the condition of the dead scriptures and the ressurection, but I mentioned that he wasn't sure if that was so and we would all find out eventually. Man did I catch shit for that! lol

It was the hardest talk I ever had to give, I knew him well and liked his doubting nature. When one of the attendees came up and said "nice speech Pastor" I felt like an ass. One more nudge in the right direction. We all told ourselves we were not "religious like Christendom" when we were exactly the same thing.

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An Elder said: 'They're in prison for a reason'

by NAVYTOWN in

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several years ago, i was studying the bible (jw literature) with an ms from the local congregation.

i happened to mention that i had several pen pals who were incarcerated in various prisons.

no matter what crimes they committed, i said i saw them as fellow human being who deserved to have a friend to write to.

Wasanelder Once

When I was "Service Overseer" TM . I coordinated visits to the local prison. The best advice from the WT was that sisters should not write to male inmates, end of story. The inmates likely have family or friends of thier own. The scamming that went on is unbelievable. I have seen brothers and sisters taken for money. Let them do their time and when they are out and you can see what their actions are, then befriend them if you feel you need to. Sounds harsh but prison is for criminals. Life goes on for prisoners so dont panic.

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September 24, 2014 BOE

by wifibandit in

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Wasanelder Once

Somebody please replace the dates with the Russell understanding of when these events took place. I want to make a video. Or at least give me the corresponding dates for each event. You know, the 1799, 1874, 1884 business and the 606 no zero year BS. Thanks!

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Door To Door: Meet The Father Daughter Team Of Jehovah's Witnesses

by Bangalore in

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door to door: meet the father daughter team of jehovah's witnesses.. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ismt6inuklg.

bangalore.

Wasanelder Once

Knock knock,

WHo's there?

Jehovah's wintesses

Jehovah's witnesses who?

Jehovah's witnesses here to tell you the world will end and you will die if you dont join us.

Slam!

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New XJW song video: Wish You'd Disappear: The great turnaround

by Inkvoid in

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a new video for a reworded version of pink floyd's 'wish you were here':.

'david' gets bad news at the kingdom hall: he's in trouble.

we see him wince as the judicial committee's decision to disfellowship him is finally announced.

Wasanelder Once

Thank you Inkvid. I have to admit the last video brought tears to my eyes. It truly is a cult. When all the evidence is put together in the form of that video and the emotion evoked by Pink Floyd's great talent was very moving for me. Thanks again. Well done.

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New XJW song video: Wish You'd Disappear: The great turnaround

by Inkvoid in

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friends

a new video for a reworded version of pink floyd's 'wish you were here':.

'david' gets bad news at the kingdom hall: he's in trouble.

we see him wince as the judicial committee's decision to disfellowship him is finally announced.

Wasanelder Once

Music is great. You sound more like Bowie than anyone else. The lyrics are convoluted and obscure in my opinion. Mybe put the lyrics in the description or the video?

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TRY THIS WATCHTOWER QUIZ

by Terry in

the quiz will be followed by the answers.

don't peek!.

the answers should be avoided while taking the quiz .

Wasanelder Once

I am assuming that this lounge resting was an effort to affect the "bosom position". At meals the one who was most loved and closest was to recline next to the host, they all sort of leaned on one another as they all reclined while eating and the one next to the host was in the "bosom position". I can see nutty Charlie trying to act this out. That couch was referred to as a "fainting couch".

What ya think Terry?

(Novel is coming along. My eyes aren't so great but I'm working on it.)

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Walking Dead, evidently a hit show

by nonjwspouse in

not my cup o tea for sure, but i found out my nephew is a regular zombie on the show.. anyone here like the show?

i'm kinda afraid to even watch it ...my imagination is a bit to active.. .

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Wasanelder Once

The Walking Dead? Yep Hooked.

The Walking Dead Bad Lip Reading

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Today's WT study (10/12/14) - a sales seminar!

by OneEyedJoe in

this cult is getting really shameless.

the wt study was always supposed to be for discussion of 'the deep truths' of the bible.

the wt may have always been filled with utter nonsense, but at least it had the appearance of a topical discussion of bible doctrine.

Wasanelder Once

The attendance at the Sunday meeting has always been higher. So its reasonable for the "Members only WT" to address the "ease" of preaching now to get them back in the "fields ripe for harvesting!" lol So now you see the sales meeting on Sunday here and there I suppose.

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Do you suffer from WELTSCHMERZ?

by yadda yadda 2 in

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definition of weltschmerz1: mental depression or apathy caused by comparison of the actual state of the world with an ideal state 2: a mood of sentimental sadness.

as a jw, horrific news and reports of terrible suffering and tragedy never especially shocked or disturbed me because of the conviction i had that it was all temporary suffering caused by satan and the demons and it was soon to end and be replaced by a wonderful new system where all those who suffered and died would be resurrected.

it took the edge off life's harshness.. these fantastical beliefs innoculated me against really feeling and empathisizing with the reality of the horror and suffering experienced by so many in this world.

Wasanelder Once

Somewhere, somehow someone dropped an egg when they were going to make an omellette. I can't do anything about that so I refuse to cry about it. Now if I were there and could have caught it that might be different. So in this life we are able to effect things physically in about a two foot radius. We can join movements with others and work for change of course. The reality is we are too limited to take it all to heart. Survival is our prime directive. It sounds self absorbed but we cannot be anything else when it comes to our well being. Even your tears are for your benefit, they do nothing for others. Join a food bank and collect food for the homeless or get over this feeling of "compassion" attatched to non action. It is a bit hollow. I respect you yada, its just this is the reality that can be difficult to grasp. Too much crying and no action. That is what the JW's are all about, "let them, (the world) suffer" and feel little to nothing except verificaton that you are right and everyone else is wrong and wait for Jah to fix it. There is the abdication of responsibility. That brings greater guilt in my mind.