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the apocalyptic wrath of Jehovah

by veradico in

has anyone here ever read donald hall's "prophecy," from the one day: a poem in three parts?

it gives deuteronomy chapter 28 a run for its money.

its disturbing vision is sure to thrill those dubs whose only christmas wish (if they could have such a pagan thing) would be for everyone else to just die already.

the apocalyptic wrath of Jehovah

by veradico in

has anyone here ever read donald hall's "prophecy," from the one day: a poem in three parts?

it gives deuteronomy chapter 28 a run for its money.

its disturbing vision is sure to thrill those dubs whose only christmas wish (if they could have such a pagan thing) would be for everyone else to just die already.

two birds with one stone, without getting stoned. possible?

by TheKings in

i really need some help from the experts.

the situation i'm living in now is that i'm currently saving money to move out.

my family are jw's, but actually only my mom is baptised.

TheKings

However, it is worth giving your sisters some information. This would have to be done subtly as if they are adamant it is the truth they too will create problems for you. There is some information to help you with ideas of what to discuss at http://jwfacts.com/index_files/5min.htm
I recommend a conversation be filled with questions that go something like this.
Why would you like to get baptised? - Because it is the truth
Do you think that the reason you feel that way could be because you were raised a JW? - not sure
When a person is raised a Mormon they also think they have the truth. Do you think it would be wise for them to study about some other religions before devoting themselves to the Mormon religion? - Yes
Do you know if what the Witnesses used to believe 100 years ago is the same as today? - I think it was
If the conversation is going ok you could then continue: There is some amazing things I have found out about the Witnesses. Possibly discuss the symbols they use to have such as pyramids and the knights templar, as shown at http://jwfacts.com/index_files/davinci.htm Talk about how for 30 years the went around telling people Armageddon was going to come in 1914 and when that was wrong the spent the next ten years saying it would come in 1925. It may be enough to get them to think, or if they get very angry with you it will let you know it is not worth bringing up with them again.
One thing- they will immediately dismiss whatever you say by accusing you a reading apostate information. You can quite honestly tell them that that nothing you are saying is from apostates, everything you have mentioned is straight out of old Watchtower books.

you're right, my mom would not listen...she's happy being unhappy.

my sisters are far more reasonable (and sane).

however! my mother is really into history...i think if i ever hear them say the 607 BC date while studying i will mention that it's really 587 ...that will get her thinking.

i'm not sure they will buy that i found it in old books... immediately the question will be: 'why?' ...they will answer it by saying it's just to prove jw's wrong because i want to do bad things (my mother's influence shining through).

i think i could alternatively start an open discussion about jw's and why i stopped coming. letting them first tell me how they feel about it.

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two birds with one stone, without getting stoned. possible?

by TheKings in

i really need some help from the experts.

the situation i'm living in now is that i'm currently saving money to move out.

my family are jw's, but actually only my mom is baptised.

TheKings

yeah ... i look forward to the day when i introduce him. *cough* that will be when he pulls up in front of the house with a u-haul truck hahaha.. the worst news of all will be that his family is all roman catholic. the arch-nemesis of the wbts!

when it got around that i was talking to people outside the org an elder pulled me aside and told me he knew a girl just like me who did that and now she's a whore in LA. lmao you hear so many stories that get passed around about people's lives sucking when they leave. i think girls that go out and get knocked up come back just for the security and support they will need during that time of crisis.

the fear-mongering is repulsive.

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WELCOME "THE KINGS" POSTER!

by juni in

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new poster thekings said:.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/121944/2154795/post.ashx#2154795.

her first post got lost in the shuffle i believe.. welcome theking.

TheKings

senile demons ;)

:)

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The JW phrase I most despise is...

by exwitless in

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friends

"need greaters" ugh!!

i hate that phrase and i always have.

we knew a jw couple who applied every year to bethel and giliad until the age cut-off (age 35 or 40?).

TheKings

lmao !

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The Society Says...

by drew sagan in

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friends

reading another thread reminded me of this time long ago before i was ever baptized.

during a book study the conductor (who was the p.o.

) made a comment about being out in the field service and using the bible.

TheKings

we blindly believed it for so long because they way it's taught if you're:

A- brought into it through the door-to-door preaching it's presented to you who likely knows nothing about the bible in a way that makes the WTS look like they know everything and no thought is required. And neither will any thinking be required as you go, but you'll be told you're *really* thinking and being a rebel so you don't look any further.

B- if you grew up a witness you believe your parents would not lie to you AND they tell you the JW's know everything.

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The Right Heart Condition

by purplesofa in

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friends

ok, i'm on a roll.. were you all told that only people with the right heart condition would understand the scriptures?.

and, did you constantly feel like you did not have the right heart condition?.

i just sorta gave up as my heart was not going to be manipulated anymore.. so, sometimes i kinda feel like i have a defective heart.. i don't know why this song comes to mind............it just did.. .

TheKings

right heart condition is a lot nice sounding than sponge-for-brains. it puts being receptive and naive in an emotional light that sounds warm to make you want it.

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Photo Shop Fun...

by Justice-One in

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friends

i just put this into the new tract.... the end of false religion is near!.

jehovahs witnesses admit they are a cult!.

and a member of the united nations!.

TheKings

hey, nice! ...i'm good with photoshop, maybe i'll chop some pics for this thread ;)

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two birds with one stone, without getting stoned. possible?

by TheKings in

i really need some help from the experts.

the situation i'm living in now is that i'm currently saving money to move out.

my family are jw's, but actually only my mom is baptised.

TheKings

thank you freetosee ...i'm really grateful for the help i'm getting here. it will prove invaluable.

i've had my life straightened out for a year since all those troubles. i've got a job as a graphic artist, online...although my mom asks constantly if i'm trying to become casual friends with my employer :p with the money i'm getting i'm paying for the internet so she can no longer threaten to turn it off.

i'm getting back to college next year and hopefully things will be much better once i can get out into the real world.