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  I just finished watching part 2 of Faith in Action DVD....I'm in complete shock!

  by Joliette in

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  that was the biggest piece of propaganda garbage that i ever seen in my life !!!!!!!

  in literally all 28 years of my life!!!!!!!.

  i dont want to spoil it for anyone, so i wont mention what they didnt mention...but basically, they made themselves look like victims.. but of course, they did mention persecution, the new world translation of the holy scriptures(because jehovah's name had cruelly been taking out of the bible by the corrupt religious leaders), and the biblically based arrangement of the governing body.. i'm in utter shock .

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  Hehe... just finished watching it. Im going to be as unbiased as possible now.

  The Good:

  The bible students back in the day and even the JWs now truly see a need to talk to others about Jehovah and what he has done for mankind. I admire that.

  The Bad:

  This isnt an accurate history. Bits have been left out.

  They play the victims which makes me very critical and suspicious.

  They clearly try to make the viewer feel, through clever imagery and music that the organisation is just so incredible.

  They show how they have been very judgemental of other religions and then are surpised when they meet opposition.

  The governing body still dont explain where their claim to power comes from.

  All in all, an interesting watch but i do believe it will go into the library of JW propoganda.

  If youre thinking of watching it, go ahead, but i do believe that 45 minutes could be FAR better spent on reading about Jehovahs TRUE arrangement in the bible. Now thats time better spent!
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  I now have a gay boyfriend! Disfellowship me!

  by TimothyT in

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  i cant believe how amazing i now feel as opposed to how aweful my life was but 4 months ago.. after some careful consideration, i decided to be gay despite being a jw.. the moment i chose this course, my life became so positive and i noticeably felt happy again.. 3 months ago i met a lovely man who took an interest in me.

  one week ago we decided it was time to become boyfriends.. well, i feel incredible.

  all i can say is that this course of life based on my being true to myself, despite the fact that it contradicts what i have been brought up to believe, has made life worth living again.. despite being gay, and slowly coming out to those who matter to me, i also have come to realise how flawed this organisation is anyway.. im a keen bible student but i dont see the organisations claim to authority.. to be honest, ill be glad to get out of it and start living my life as happily as i can whilst still trying my best to serve god.. thanks to those who supported me and of course to my boyfriend 'jackal' who joined this forum in order to understand what has made up my entire upbringing!.

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  I cant believe how amazing I now feel as opposed to how aweful my life was but 4 months ago.

  After some careful consideration, i decided to be gay despite being a JW.

  The moment i chose this course, my life became so positive and i noticeably felt happy again.

  3 months ago I met a lovely man who took an interest in me. One week ago we decided it was time to become boyfriends.

  Well, I feel INCREDIBLE. All i can say is that this course of life based on my being true to myself, despite the fact that it contradicts what i have been brought up to believe, has made life worth living again.

  Despite being gay, and slowly coming out to those who matter to me, i also have come to realise how flawed this organisation is anyway.

  Im a keen bible student but i dont see the organisations claim to authority.

  To be honest, ill be glad to get out of it and start living my life as happily as i can whilst still trying my best to serve God.

  Thanks to those who supported me and of course to my boyfriend 'Jackal' who joined this forum in order to understand what has made up my entire upbringing!

  Love you all,

  Timmy :D x
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  I just finished watching part 2 of Faith in Action DVD....I'm in complete shock!

  by Joliette in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  that was the biggest piece of propaganda garbage that i ever seen in my life !!!!!!!

  in literally all 28 years of my life!!!!!!!.

  i dont want to spoil it for anyone, so i wont mention what they didnt mention...but basically, they made themselves look like victims.. but of course, they did mention persecution, the new world translation of the holy scriptures(because jehovah's name had cruelly been taking out of the bible by the corrupt religious leaders), and the biblically based arrangement of the governing body.. i'm in utter shock .

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  Watching it right now! I just love the way they make it sound like the persecution they receieved was so unjust and a crime against Jehovah and the organisation.

  WAKE UP CALL!!! If you go slating off other religions they are going to persecute you! Is that not common sense?

  Its a very cheap tactic to slate another religion!
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  I just finished watching part 2 of Faith in Action DVD....I'm in complete shock!

  by Joliette in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  that was the biggest piece of propaganda garbage that i ever seen in my life !!!!!!!

  in literally all 28 years of my life!!!!!!!.

  i dont want to spoil it for anyone, so i wont mention what they didnt mention...but basically, they made themselves look like victims.. but of course, they did mention persecution, the new world translation of the holy scriptures(because jehovah's name had cruelly been taking out of the bible by the corrupt religious leaders), and the biblically based arrangement of the governing body.. i'm in utter shock .

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  I hope Ray Franz was in there and was cast in a good light! :D

  What a cool guy! RIP!

  Tim x
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  Okay, you wanted it, you got it:Revised YPA Book Table of Contents

  by CaptainSchmideo in

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  dealing with family.

  1. how can i talk to my parents?.

  2. why are we always arguing?.

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  Interesting point:

  "Curiously the homosexual topic has gone from "Why do I have these feelings" to "How can I explain the Bible's view of homosexuality?" IDK just caught my eye."

  Being a gay JW, I HATE this!

  From my experience the JWs have no idea what causes these feelings... and guess what... THEY DONT CARE! They just expect blind obedience even when those who are "suffering with this illness" ie. me, have been on the verge of suicide because of this issue. I understand the bible views on homosexuality but the brothers writing these books have no idea how their doctrines are affecting the minds of young people who will read them and will feel sick, twisted and perverted. It annoys me! Took me a while to get over it myself. Now i feel happy!

  I cant wait to read the article when the book comes out! If anyone has a PDF version, please post! :D

  Tim x
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  2011 Convention Releases - PDFs?

  by StandFirm in

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  does anyone have links for pdfs of any of the convention releases this year?.

  many thanks..

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  SD7! Can i say... i think your Breat-Tower Articles are DEAD FUNNY!!! You have clearly read the Watchtower for a long period of time. You have learnt how to copy the styles they use so well! Keep them coming! HEHE!!!

  YES... I WANT TO SEE THE NEW STUFF BEFORE ANYONE IN MY CONG!!! :D
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  Jehovah's witness meetings are NOT BORING......

  by punkofnice in

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  ...i was told but they usually were as i look back.. as a lad i'd sit and look to see who the lights would fall on.

  i'd get an almond and see how long i could suck it before i chewed at it.

  i'd imagine playing rock'n'roll on the congregation's piano.. how did you get through the meetings when you were bored?.

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  Deface literature! HAHA!!! :D

  Sometimes my brother would write VERY VERY VERY funny captions to illustrations and photos in the Watchtower.

  I would read them and couldnt contain myself. A number of times i laughed at loud in the meetings.

  Good times!
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  How do i come out of this DAMN closet???

  by TimothyT in

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  hi everyone.. its been 3 months since accepting my sexuality.

  im now very happy, im getting to know a lovely guy and im becoming more and more open about who i am.

  within the congregation, im slipping away rapidly, and to be quite frank i couldnt care less what they think.. there is only one issue in my mind - the response from my dad when i tell him that i am gay.

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  TimothyT

  Hi everyone.

  Its been 3 months since accepting my sexuality. Im now very happy, im getting to know a lovely guy and im becoming more and more open about who I am.

  Within the congregation, im slipping away rapidly, and to be quite frank i couldnt care less what they think.

  There is only one issue in my mind - the response from my dad when i tell him that i am gay. He is the only JW who's opinion realy matters to me.

  He knows already that i have no interest in continuing with this rather opressive religion, but sometime soon i want to tell him the full reason why - my sexuality.

  Im sick of lying now. Id rather just be open and honest with myself and with those around me and with those i care for.

  How can i tell him? Any ideas?

  Thanks,

  Timmy XXX
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  I love gays :)

  by freeflyingfaerie in

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  some of my favorite people are~.

  after leaving the religion, my lesbian couple friends were the most compassionate people, and i will always love them!.

  i am heterosexual, but find gays to be absolutely fabulous!!.

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  Thanks! I love being gay! :D
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  They are worried about me!

  by TimothyT in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so i havnt been to a meeting now for about a month or so!

  today, i decided for a change that id just go!

  it was so boring... one young sister gave a good talk however.

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  Thanks everyone!

  It has been a good few weeks actualy! :)

  Just feeling great about everything!

  Hi Paula! :) How are you? Im doing grand! I can feel things stirring up now, but i dont realy care! Im too happy now to be bothered about all the rubbish that im soon to come against. I think i went to the meeting realy because i wanted to see some friends and just show my face! At the moment im trying my best to chop my attendance down and i dont actualy want to cause any major issues or start any kind of inquisition. Sounds pathetic and stupid! But at the moment, i still need to be careful with the whole thing. Im trying to be strategic! In a few months, im hoping that i can drop it alltogether! Actualy, at the moment, if i see a talk or something that im interested in, i will go to it!

  I have already done the research about the FDS too! They are not that F and D! HEHE!!! There is no point in my researching it because iv made up my mind. Lol!

  Anyway, im so happy with the support he has been giving me! What a brilliant guy he is! :D He is so concerned too with how he may stir up troubles with the JWs for me. I told him not to worry as this is something i need to do! How sweet is that of him!????

  Anyway, ill be back sometime in the future with an update of how im getting on!

  See you all soon!

  Tim xxx