Posts by Mad

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What happens at the Memorial?

by emilyblue in

can someone tell me what exactly to expect at the memorial thing tonight?

i have never been and don't really want to go, but i also want to satisfy my curiosity about what happens there.

i know i can't eat the bread or drink the wine.

EmilyBlue asked: Can someone tell me what exactly to expect at the Memorial thing tonight? I have never been and don't really want to go, but I also want to satisfy my curiosity about what happens there. I know I can't eat the bread or drink the wine. What exactly are the emblems I've read about? How long does it last? Please tell me not for 2 hours. Thank you for any info!

Mad writes: It's less than an hour. No entertainment, hype, or 'gospel singing'. No Easter Bunnies, or Easter Egg hunt. Just a serious review of how & why Christ died, what it accomplished- then a sales pitch to start a Bible Study. (Good intentions- poor taste!) The "emblems" are for those who will be ruling with Christ (he states that covenant with the Apostles.The many other disciples weren't invited.)

I admire you for your courageous curiosity- altho there is nothing to fear!

Agape,

Mad

24

BOBBLE-HEADS!

by Mad in

most of you know i'm a jw; i irritate you enough defending the truth as i know it- yet i admit a lot of the foolishness that sometimes rears its ugly head with my brotherhood...today it was the circuit overseer!

wonderful man; very caring, very encouraging, very zealous!

all this disappeared as his head bobbed up & down - endlessly- as he read the plain, stereo-typical talks from hq...if it wasn't for my wife- and the wonderful friends in the congregation, i would've walked out in the first 5 minutes!

Mad

I would never be offerd that service; I am a type of 'rebel' to them, since I don't go to ASSemblies, and poke fun at some of the statements on prophecy!

Mad

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The Best Email I have Ever Gotten - From a Jw student....

by AK - Jeff in

as some of you may know - my lifestory as it relates to jw, is being written and posted here.

in addition, randy asked to post it on freeminds and did so a couple weeks back [though it is still incomplete at this point].

i allowed randy to include my email link and real name, with a view to aiding any readers if possible.. yesterday, i got the most fabulous email i can imagine getting;.

Mad

Whatever, Jeff! Try asking them who the God of Jesus is- why not let us know what THEY say- if you don't prep them!

Mad

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The Best Email I have Ever Gotten - From a Jw student....

by AK - Jeff in

as some of you may know - my lifestory as it relates to jw, is being written and posted here.

in addition, randy asked to post it on freeminds and did so a couple weeks back [though it is still incomplete at this point].

i allowed randy to include my email link and real name, with a view to aiding any readers if possible.. yesterday, i got the most fabulous email i can imagine getting;.

Mad

Sorry to say this, Jeff- but that's pretty pathetic! Why not just tell them what to avoid? Now what? Aer they going to come to know the God and Father of our Lord Jesus by going to a Baptist or Catholic church? Discouraging them from studying the Bible. All they'll learn now is drivel. And you're BRAGGING about it!

You should be ASHAMED, instead of proud.

Literally Mad

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BOBBLE-HEADS!

by Mad in

most of you know i'm a jw; i irritate you enough defending the truth as i know it- yet i admit a lot of the foolishness that sometimes rears its ugly head with my brotherhood...today it was the circuit overseer!

wonderful man; very caring, very encouraging, very zealous!

all this disappeared as his head bobbed up & down - endlessly- as he read the plain, stereo-typical talks from hq...if it wasn't for my wife- and the wonderful friends in the congregation, i would've walked out in the first 5 minutes!

Mad

No, this CO has been "in the Truth" as we say for over 30 years- as I- and his head bobbed up and down like those friggin' toys we used to have in car windows in the 50s & 60s- anyone remember those little birds that would dounk there beak into something holding wayer, then bob back up, then down, continusouly? Spouting common TV News about crime, wars, etc- for ABOUT 20 MINUTES- like we all live in another galaxy, then a little about the Kingdom- then how wonderful JWS were- as if they were another group of people somewhere else! I DID wonder what the HELL (Bible word, KJV) I was doing there for a few! And I HAVE stood up & walked out in the middle of the congregation and walked out when this has happened in the past....Starting to wish I did THAT time- except it's really COLD here in Washington state- and I live about 25 minutes away- by car!!!!

I believe the WTBS is dumbing us down! I only HOPE I'm wrong!

The Mad JW

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Shhh...the witnesses are at the door!

by chrissee in

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friends

2 witnesses from the kh stopped by today.

i did the hide and not answer the door!

i know, i'm a big chicken!

Mad

WHAT in the world are you afraid of? Hypnotising rays beaming out of their eyes? If someone from ANY church comes to my door (happened twice in 30 years!), I will at least commend them for their courage & faith- then QUESTION them. If you've no desire to question- just shoo them off! However, there are probably OTHER motives for you posting something so vain...

Mad

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 4-1-07 WT Study (RESPECT HUSBAND)

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the 04-01-07 wt study (february 15, 2007, pages 18-22)(respect husband).

review comments will be in red.

wt material from today's wt will be in black.

Mad

Blondie, I fear you went thru Christendom's "Hell" with a past husband- but that doesn't justify your view. The VAST majority of marriages I see in our congregations are, at least, REASONABLY happy- some struggling to keep it that way. I've seen endless marriages by unbelievers, in all faiths, fall apart over the silliest things- and most very quickly! You can't have a marriage survive long with opposing wills & authority! Women are usually SMARTER than men- you appear to be shooting my opinion down, on that!

Agape,

Mad

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BOBBLE-HEADS!

by Mad in

most of you know i'm a jw; i irritate you enough defending the truth as i know it- yet i admit a lot of the foolishness that sometimes rears its ugly head with my brotherhood...today it was the circuit overseer!

wonderful man; very caring, very encouraging, very zealous!

all this disappeared as his head bobbed up & down - endlessly- as he read the plain, stereo-typical talks from hq...if it wasn't for my wife- and the wonderful friends in the congregation, i would've walked out in the first 5 minutes!

Mad

Well, THANK you, BB....I hope!

Mad

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Is it just because i was raised a JW?

by helncon in

yesterday (sunday) we went to our daughters church for family service as they have these at the end of each term for the kids club (sunday school) and if you don't know about my beliefs that i don't have any and i am one not wanting to have anything to do with any religion.. anyway there are a few things that caught my attention during this service as i normally tune out but they were talking about how jesus was telling a parragul (sp?

) about sowing the seeds and then it all came flooding back of the memories about how the jw used this, and you know it was strange as this church was saying things almost identical to what the jw would say.. this is not what i was wanting to mention but i thought this was interesting.. so after all the service they have a morning tea for everyone afterward and i got talking to the minister/father/pastor (don't know what the head person called) wife and the subject come about christmas and i told her that this was not as important as when jesus died and that he wasn't even born on 25th december she was taken back that he was not born on this day as i told her he was born earlier in the year and i explained how this is the reason, she was gob smacked!.

i thought this was common knowledge so i wonder if she will go back to her husband and ask questions if this is true.. so i ask the question is it common knowledge that jesus was not born on this day and it is a pagan holiday or is it a jw thing.

Mad

It is FACT! (Common knowledge) But his world- especially 'Christian' churches, in general, HATE truth with a FURIOUS passion!

Mad

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I'm going back..................

by Warlock in

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friends

i have made a decision.

a very difficult one, indeed.. i'm going back to the truth.

i figure i can probably get 10-15 hours of service in a month and be appointed an ms in about 3 years and elder about 3 years after that.. if i can also pioneer, i'm sure that will speed up the process.

Mad

Warlock wrote: Once I regain my spirituality, no. Then again, once I do regain my spirituality, THE RULES SAY, I won't be able to come around here. Bad association and all that.Warlock

Mad writes: Sounds like wasted time, my friend: spirituality does NOT come from men- either you have it by turning your life to Jehovah & Christ, or you just become another worshipper of a religion! If you know it's the truth- as I do- and just wish to be with those of the same goal, that will be a great course for you to take! The very WORST if you need men to make you feel better about yourself! And there is nothing wrong with coming to this board- unless you HAVE no faith...

However, the simplest, and most powerful way to continue, is simply prayer! He will NOT let you down- even tho it seems we always let HIM down!

Agape,

the Mad JW!