Posts by The wanderer

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You Must Push, Push, Push To Accomplish More, More, More

by The wanderer in

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you must push, push, push to accomplish more, more, moreone of the major reasons in leaving the organization was the pressure exerted on the individual.

in the congregation.

it always seemed as if your best was never good enough and more could .

The wanderer

Dear Brigid:

"It's so good to be free, isn't it?

~B."

I am with you 100%

Respectfully,

Richard

(The Wanderer)

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As The Wanderer Wanders, Minimus Wonders...

by nvrgnbk in

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i wonder if richard the wanderer will ask questions that i haven't asked some day?

just wondering.. these two kill me!

lmao!.

The wanderer

Dear NVRGBK:

Thank you for the complimentary thread.

The question: “Why does the Wanderer do what he does?”

My motivation is to start discussions that weigh both sides of an issue or
argument. The writing deliberately has a spark of conflict and it is designed
to present a problem for the audience to solve.

The “ pretty ” font style and content is to parody or spoof the Watchtower and
Awake magazines.

Although, I have been labeled as a “troll”, “apologist” and an individual looking
on the “bright side”, the articles look to spark conversations with individuals who
maybe hurting, reaching out or who have similar questions in their mind about a
certain subject.

In other words, there is a good motivation behind them.

Thank you, once again.

Respectfully,

Richard

(The Wanderer)

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You Must Push, Push, Push To Accomplish More, More, More

by The wanderer in

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you must push, push, push to accomplish more, more, moreone of the major reasons in leaving the organization was the pressure exerted on the individual.

in the congregation.

it always seemed as if your best was never good enough and more could .

The wanderer

You Must Push, Push, Push To Accomplish More, More, More

One of the major reasons in leaving the organization was the pressure exerted on the individual
in the congregation. It always seemed as if your best was never good enough and more could
be done and more was expected.

The Guilt Complex

I t produced a major guilt complex within me and I found myself becoming less joyful
about meetings and field service because my best was just never good enough.

Question: Did you feel there was allot of pressure to “push, push, push to do more, more, more?”

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

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Personality Traits: An Inheritance From The Watchtower?

by The wanderer in

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personality traits: an inheritance from the watchtower?five meetings a week are going to have an influence on an individual .

whether they care to admit or not.

if an individual were raised on a steady diet of watchtower and awake.

The wanderer

Personality Traits: An Inheritance From The Watchtower?

Five meetings a week are going to have an influence on an individual
whether they care to admit or not.

If an individual were raised on a steady diet of Watchtower and Awake
magazines coupled with publications such as the youth book how will
it not set an impression to shape and form certain character qualities
or personality traits?

Leading A Clean Lifestyle

The Watchtower Society used to preach to us about living a clean
and moral life style.

If we followed the teachings of the Watchtower Society would this
not be apart of our permanent personality?

Explain.

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

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Should Jehovahs Witnesses Be Held Responsible For Shunning?

by The wanderer in

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another perspective:should jehovahs witnesses be held responsible for shunning?looking back to the time of which when i was one of jehovahs witnesses .

i recall my viewpoint about apostatesi despised them thoroughly.

thewatchtower called for shunning all of those who rejected gods .

The wanderer

Dear AC:

I have read your thread regarding being shunned. True,
your father crossed over a line he should not have.

However, I had the same "brainwashing" ideology as he
did at one time. Is he completely at fault? I would
say no based on my experiences.

The Watchtower Society has an expertise in formulating
a person's opinion's and outlook.

Respectfully,

Richard

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Should Jehovahs Witnesses Be Held Responsible For Shunning?

by The wanderer in

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another perspective:should jehovahs witnesses be held responsible for shunning?looking back to the time of which when i was one of jehovahs witnesses .

i recall my viewpoint about apostatesi despised them thoroughly.

thewatchtower called for shunning all of those who rejected gods .

The wanderer

Another Perspective: Should Jehovah’s Witnesses Be Held Responsible For Shunning?

Looking back to the time of which when I was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses
I recall my viewpoint about apostates—I despised them thoroughly. And,
why not? TheWatchtower called for shunning all of those who rejected God’s
organization.

Recalling my first encounters with apostates at assemblies slovenly dressed
with cardboard placards scribbled with what looked like crayola crayons
condemning the Watchtower Society was all the evidence that was needed
to draw a conclusion about them.

The Age Of Enlightenment

Today, my viewpoint about “apostates” has changed because of the evidence
they have supplied regarding the Watchtower Society’s practices governing all
manners of life.

Take both viewpoints, the first one of being back in your Jehovah’s Witness
mind-set and your present more enlightened mindset and answer whether
or not:

“Should Jehovah’s Witnesses be held responsible for shunning?”

Respectfully,

The Wanderer

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Pride and Shame- An Interesting Perspective

by nvrgnbk in

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pride and shame: seeing that your behavior arises on its own - out of your particular biologically given traits and your particular career through life, not from a non-material controlling self - might pry you loose from excessive pride and shame.

your successes resulted from personal characteristics given to you in their entirety by nature and nurture, combined with circumstances in which you could express your talents.

likewise, your failures arose not from some weakness of will that could have been otherwise, but out of conditions which can be understood as the natural unfolding of physical and psychological processes.

The wanderer

Dear NVRGNBK:

Thank you for the reference link. It has
some pretty interesting material.

I will be reading more of it in the future.

Respectfully,

Richard

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Would It Have Been Better To Remain In Ignorance About The Organization?

by The wanderer in

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would it have been better to remain in ignorance about the organization?the argument on whether it would have been better to remain in ignorance .

about the watchtower society is the question.

on the one hand, had we remain-.

The wanderer

Dear FreedomFrog:

You experience was very touching and moving. Certain
individuals felt that this question was ridiculous,
however, your experience confirms that it was not.

May I suggest reaching out to those on the board
that have faced similar trials such as yourself.

I wish you well and hope you never give up the
fight.

Very respectfully,

Richard

(The Wanderer)

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Would It Have Been Better To Remain In Ignorance About The Organization?

by The wanderer in

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would it have been better to remain in ignorance about the organization?the argument on whether it would have been better to remain in ignorance .

about the watchtower society is the question.

on the one hand, had we remain-.

The wanderer

Thank you both hillary_step and Dogpatch,
for your exceptional insights.

Much appreciation.

Richard

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Can The Dead Be Brought Back To Life?

by The wanderer in

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can the dead be brought back to life?...there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.-acts 14:15. .

an article published by the bbc, sparks some controversy about dying or near death experiences.. the article goes on to state that individuals who were clinically dead were brought back to life.

individuals who past on to the "afterlife" claimed: "it was beautiful, one of the most wonderful.

The wanderer

Can The Dead Be Brought Back To Life?

“…there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” -Acts 14:15

An article published by the BBC, sparks some controversy about dying or near death experiences.
The article goes on to state that individuals who were clinically dead were brought back to life.

Individuals who “past on” to the "afterlife" claimed: "It was beautiful, one of the most wonderful
things I've ever seen"— Patrick Tierney

What Are Your Thoughts Regarding Those Who Came Back To Life?

I am not in the medical field; however, the article raises some serious questions whether the dead
can be brought back to life. Seemingly, that is the case. However, being brought back to life would
most likely entail being “dead” for a few seconds up to a couple of minutes before brain damage
begins.

Question: Can the dead be brought back to life? Explain.

Respectfully,

The Wanderer