Posts by Heaven

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What is truth?

by Heisenberg in

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friends

well, i have been lurking on this site for several months and i recently decided to join as a member.

i have made several observations and would like to make a few comments.. first, i am perplexed by the attitude of many on this site that are either former or active (but apostate) jws.

they seem to have a strong hatred for the wts and also for rank and file jws.

Heaven

What is truth?

Nine women cannot have a baby in 1 month.

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New forum 'parousia' is upon us! (software version)

by Simon in

the time has nearly come to switch over to the new forum software.

of course it's not completely finished yet (and never will be) but i think it's good enough to go live with and probably already better than the current one.

i'll give you a quick overview of what to expect and post more detail about the changeover process later.. cloud platform.

Why Do Theist Struggle So Much For A God Who Supposedly Exists?

by Coded Logic in

a theist made this casual statement on another thread,.

from ancient accounts hostile to christinity, we can learn about (jesus).

as a theist, how could they possibly trust the source to suggest this to himself?

Heaven

Why Do Theist Struggle So Much For A God Who Supposedly Exists?

Modern day Christians are still stuck in the 1st century with the agenda to increase membership.

Excellent video btw... I shared it with a friend of mine whose niece is being sucked into the New Day Ministries cult.

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If Your JW Parent Died Would YOU Go To The Kingdom Hall For The Talk?

by minimus in

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friends

i would like your thoughts, please..

When my Mom died I went as my Dad is still alive. Once Dad passes away, I won't go. He doesn't remember anything about the JWs anymore. No one from his Hall comes to visit him as per his request/wishes.

I occasionally get an email from one of the elder's wives but it's been a while since I received one. Hoping it fizzles out. I believe she is losing her eyesight so I think it will.

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Another True Believer Dies Before Entering The Paradise

by minimus in

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friends

a dear old man, 81 years of age died the other day.

my family studied with his family in 1969 and the entire family left their beloved catholic church and became jehovah's witnesses within 6 months.the man was illiterate and unschooled.

still, he believed "the truth" and even when some of his kids left or got disfellowshipped, he persevered.

Heaven

It is very hard for most elderly people to change their views.

My Dad's mind was changed for him... it's called Dementia.

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Joe Cocker RIP

by NewYork44M in

jw
friends

who can forget the opening credit to the wonder years.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ob59hsrafu.

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Heaven

Internet news says he was 70 years old and had been battling cancer. Love his voice. Sorry to hear he is gone.

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Watchtower 'Experts' on Being Gay?

by jw07 in

have you seen this article?.

the watchtower is trying to be experts on all things having to do with human sexuality.. repressing sexual desires, gay or straight only creates more problems.. http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/teenagers/ask/pressure-to-be-gay/.

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Heaven

Vidiot said: ... the Bible's WTFness ...

Definitely liking this term!

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No words

by mikeypants in

so, i'm visiting family this week who are all jws.

yesterday, it started with one of them talking about a co giving her some points on time keeping for service.

she is now writing a letter before she drives to service, so she can count her drive time.

Heaven

I don't understand how driving is considered preaching. I never understood the counting of time. It's rather useless to me. All that time spent walking, and driving is counted yet no one is 'preached' to during this. To me, the amount of time you spend at the door actually talking to someone is what should be counted if at all.

My Dad could never answer my questions on this. You could spend hours and hours driving and walking to peoples' homes and if no one is home, not one person will be 'preached' to yet the time is counted.

It makes zero sense to count this as it is 100% useless ... oh, unless your goal is REALLY to keep people busy so they think they are doing something important and to use it as a control mechanism.

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Feeling down as Christmas nears

by Quandry in

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friends

i don't think i've started but one or two threads before.

i find myself sitting here listening to beautiful instrumental christmas music and feeling down.. you see, i was "in" for over thirty years.

thirty years with no christmas.