Posts by ozziepost

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Diary of a thinking to return ex-Jw

by reniaa in

i thought long and hard about posting this but the mis-information on this site finally persuaded me, i already accept many may not accept what i say on face value and get their appologist pens ready for making sure no pro-witness propaganda slips through the net on this site but here goes....... i've been on this forum for a few months my first post was about how i was thinking of returning to jw's and at my sisters recommendation to look at this site for both sides of the story before taking that step.. i faded from jw's 10/11 years ago now i left my hubby at the time divorced him to going on to have more relationships and kids, i was definately given the impression after asking on this site and with what i read that if i tried to return i might face df or at least a jc but definately a couple of elders questioning me over what i've been upto these last few years - none of these have happened.

i talked with an old jw friend (yes i do have then and she never shunned me quite happily accepted an offer of coffee from me and my asking for a chat) i told her i was interested in going back and was very frank about what i done in the last 10 years but not sure how returning was done now, she quite happily said she go ask for me to find out.. result!

she came back this week and said "all i had to do was goto meetings again" and an offer of a study was there for me if i wanted it to explore the open doubts that i had expressed i now had.. not quite the fire and brimstone welcome this site led me to believe would happen.. i will keep you posted with further updates if i feel the need to put them in future.. .

ozziepost

On that note I am locking this thread.

It'll give time to take the 'heat' out of this and also because this thread has gone 'off topic'.

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OMG!!!!! How do they think they will get away with this... June 15 WT

by ImFreeatlast in

i was just looking through the june 15 study wt and on page 9 at the bottem of paragraph 10 it says.... additional "disgusting things" include acts of pedophilia and other forms of sexual immorality committed by clergymen and tolerated by the church authorities.

is it any wonder that jehovah god will soon rid this earth of false religion?.

.

ozziepost

tolerated by the church authorities

Huh? tolerated????

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Women - do you love being around men?

by Mr Ben in

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friends

women - do you love being around men?

i only ask because i realise that for over 20 years i just love being around women.

it's not just for sexual reasons either, though that's important sometimes, i just really like being around women.

ozziepost

I guess the ad is for Mr Ben !

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Latest Witness comments about no more Bookstudy- Rejoicing and happy????

by Witness 007 in

i've asked afew witnesses at work and around town about no more bookstudy.........they are all so relieved!

one elder with four kids said..."it will make things alot easier, with rushing home from work, the society understands our needs.

"......another brother said: "it's great, now we can go to the cinema on half price tuesday's!

ozziepost

I can't help but feel that they've made a huge mistake.

A feature of the early christian church was that they met in private homes. The modern-day churches seem to recognise that by encouraging their members to meet in "cell groups" for Bible study. Indeed, this is the case in the church I attend. It's recognised that small groups actually strengthen the whole church body.

The Borg seems to increasingly be looking to assemble in larger and larger gatherings. Yeah, I know it's all about control. Still, I can't help but feel they've picked on the wrong gathering to eliminate.

Funny how I'd conducted group Bible studies in the Borg for decades and now find myself leading a Bible study group in a church! Funny old world, ain't it?

Of course the difference is that we do actually study the Bible and not a book.

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Certain Expressions That Are Silly

by minimus in

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friends

what expressions get you going?.

i like "it's all good!!!

".

ozziepost

And another thing..................

how come elders can "step down" ?

When did they ever 'step up' ? Huh?

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Certain Expressions That Are Silly

by minimus in

jw
friends

what expressions get you going?.

i like "it's all good!!!

".

ozziepost

Remember how elders would exhort us to "stay in the middle of God's organisation" for safety?

Ain't that stupid? How the hell can everyone stay in the middle???? By definition, it'd be impossible, someone has to be on the outside!!!!

Stupid.

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April 15 Study Edition

by ozziepost in

just in case you've not got a copy yet:.

studies for june.

repudiate "valueless things".

ozziepost

Just in case you've not got a copy yet:

Studies for June

Repudiate "Valueless Things"

Study Review

In a general sense, what valueless things should we repudiate?
How can we avoid letting money become like a god?
In what way can fleshly desires become idolatry?
How can we repudiate valueless things?

Seek God's Guidance in all Things

Study Review

Why do we trust Jehovah's guidance?
What is implied if we reject Jehovah's guidance?
What are some situations in which a Christian needs humility?
How does Jehovah guide us today? [oh oh, we know what this means!]

Young People, Remember Your Grand Creator Now

Marriage and parenthood in This Time of the End

Study Review

Why should young Christians not rush into marriage?
What does raising a child involve? [huh????]
Why do many Christians remain single or if married, childless?
What "tribulation" may Christian parents experience? [as if the Borg-masters would know, eh?]

What Makes Life Worthwhile?

Study Review

What should move us to think seriously abour our goals in life?
How should we view the pursuit of pleasure and possessions?
What kind of work will bring lasting satisfaction?
What valuable thing should we strive to possess?

Notice the mind-control techniques here? Use of words like "should' - notice?

And then there's the pictures with their captions to reinforce control:. Here's the captions:

Never allow the desire for material things to slow you down in Jehovah's service.
The words of elders can be of great value.
Do you look to Jehovah in all aspects of your life?
Eve turned her back on Jehovah's sovereignty. [funny how they always show her front!!!! ]
What quality did Hagar need if she was to follow the angel's direction?
Jehovah provides the very best education.
Baruch listened to Jehovah and survived Jerusalem's destruction. What can you learn from this example?
Why is it wise for young christians to wait to marry?
Why do some Christian couples decide not to have children? [they don't like them?]
What place should recreation have in our life?
What makes the preaching work deeply satisfying?

And notice how they try to have it both ways with their "last days" doctrine? Even though they repudiated any time span ingredient, they still pepper their writings with exhortations to do more because there isn't much time left etc etc - just like as if nothing in their teachings had changed.

Aren't you glad you're missing all this? !!

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An ancient poster stopping by to say HI!

by ShaunaC in

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friends

hello al!

i am an old poster from this websites early days.

i was here a lot during 2001-2003. during the days of posters like:.

ozziepost

G'day Shauna,

Those were the days, eh? I think for many, like yourself, we've been able to get on with life and make a very happy new one. Yes, there is life after the borg! And it's great.

All the best for your future travelling along the road to freedom.

Cheers, Ozzie

Freedom means not having to wear a tie.

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