since it seems the cats out of the bag on the book study being elimated from small groups at homes, i feel it ok to discuss the "why" of the society's actions on this manner.
many seem to be confused as to why the wt would elimate another evening of busywork.
some see it as a loosening of the riens on the wt's part to let the congregation breathe.....i see it as the complete opposite....i see it as another control tactic, one that has been in the works for a while.
I mentioned the BS amalgamtion to my wife, still a Jdub, and she said;"Where did you hear that?". I told her that the info was leaked on JWD. She doubted the validity of it but her first words was;"Wow, another free night!". So, you can see this is going to be their first and maybe their only view of this matter. They will never accept the fact that it may control their lives even more.
What a blinded bunch.
Quirky1
i'm a jw in good standing and she is too.
she has had a lot of questions.
now, i feel like there is a division between us.
Welcome to the board Sarabi....I hope you will continue searching here.
This forum is full of people in the same situation or a similar one. In my case I was the searching husband. I was an MS and account servant for many years almost an elder. Due to the wealth of information I found here and thru the reading of CofC I found deceipt and debauchery with the JW's & WTBS. This tore my world to pieces. and I could no longer live a lie nor convey that lie to others. This resulted in resigning as an MS and eventually no longer attending meetings, service, etc..
My wife is still very much an active JW and my actions really affected her mentally to the point that the relationship was disintegrating beyond repair. My wife, like you, resented the fact that I came to this website. At first she thought it was apostate then it turned to jealosy from speaking to others but she eventually accepted it. I explained my reasons and concerns for having such doubts in the Society but she rejects these claims as most JW's do. They always say that the FDS have reasons for their changes and decisions they make in their doctrine since they are directed divinely.
We have come to terms in the area of religion for now. She continues with her religious endeavors and lets me be agnostic in my views, which I keep to myself most of the time especially around her JW family. I try to sneak a seed for thought to her once in awhile. I think basically you need to respect each others space. It isn't as though either of you are having an affair. Please be patient with each other as you both strive to be one together whether it's religiously or not.
I hope you both work thru this as my wife and I are trying to do. Beleive me, it gets easier every day.
Quirky1
this is a baseball tribute thread.
please post anything and everything about baseball memories, the game, your favorite team, players opinions on the designated hitter rule.
baseball brings back the magical feelings of childhood and tagging along with my older siblings to the little league games played at the parks my mother worked when she was the art director for mobile parks and recreation.
Go Cards!
Quirky1
from all the reports here, it seems that only the presiding overseer can read the letter re: book study change - the elders aren't even allowed to know about it until at the earliest, a few minutes before the sunday meeting.. doesn't this demonstrate lack of trust in the boe by the faithful and discreet slave?.
they must know about renegade elders posting here.. the presiding overseer is really just another elder who represents the boe..
It all depends who the PO is. I've seen some that are very discreet in their dealings and I've seen some that are loose lipped to a certain few.
Q
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old timers on the board may remember that i was the first to mention the november 06 blood insert in the km.. http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/121104/1.ashx.
the same very, very reliable source has confirmed that the book study will be amalgamated with the tms and sm.. this same source recently had a long and private conversation with a gb member.
IMO, it will still be 5 meetings.
They will utilize the extra time to boost field circus.
It will boost attendance and revenue with a mega-meeting.
They will claim this being the "Green" thing to do for Earth since they will be saving gas.
Quirky1
it has been officially announced that dacheech is no longer a minsterial servant.. i cannot tell you the details.. .
i can promise you that i will not want to comment at the watchtower study, nor will i want to do any more talks!.
my wife is supposedly supporting me so far.
Congrats! DaCheech
But it didn't take me four years to decide I did not want to be an MS after finding out the facts behind the JW/WTBS.
Actually it took just a couple of months and an even shorter time to quit going all together.
I made my mind up and went for it.
Quirky1
no, this is not from the filthful and disgraceful slavebugger this time (theirs is ongoing).
it is from that ad that frequently pops up on this forum.
they are talking about how this year is going to be the downfall of america.. only time will tell for sure, but it is already mid april and there is no sign of the total collapse of this country within this year.
I agree it will be tough for the US and it's declining dollar and manufacturing moving overseas and to other foreign countries but I do not see the world ending anytime soon. Whether we see a depression as in the 20's, I hope not. We have to hope our countries financial leaders can turn it around to balance the dollar out with the other competing foreign currencies. We need more and new ways of financial gains to support the issues and to open the housing and auto market up.
Q
Gawd! I used to watch all that stuff on Late nite Friday TV as well as Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Good Stuff!
Quirky
i decided to take in my first meeting today in an effort to better understand my girlfriend's family.
to be honest, i am not looking forward to this at all.
i know most all the people i am going to meet are nice and mean well.
C'mere and let me wash yer brain before you go!
Quirky1
i didn't know we had wing dings.
cool.
this opens untold frontiers.
WTF??
Quirky1
