Posts by WokenfromJWcult

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Prediction: no more changes for a long while

by slimboyfat in

i’ve noticed a pattern where things don’t go the way i expect them to go and/or whenever i realise there is a trend and, i mentally adjust for the idea that the trend will continue, the trend stops in its tracks.

so on that basis, and given many people, including myself, and active jws, have been asking ‘what changes will the governing body make next?’ perhaps the (disappointing) answer is: ‘nothing much for a while to come’.

maybe they’ve made the changes they want for now, and will wait a while and see how it’s received.

WokenfromJWcult

The latest rumor going around is they relaxed the dress code and shaving mentality, so they will not stand out among the worldly people during the GT.

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If the org. Is being advised by consultants, is a name change in the works?

by nowwhat? in

let's be honest, there's a stigma to the name jehovah's witness.

if they are going more mainstream.

i imagine the first recommendation was a name change.

WokenfromJWcult

Go back to Bible Students dot Org, or BS.org for short.

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GB Update #2, March 2024: Women allowed to wear pants, no ties/coats required if not giving a talk, & now able to greet DF ones in the KH!

by WingCommander in

jw
friends

you heard me correct, this is not a joke, and it is not april fools day!

the asl portion of the governing body updated #2 (march 2024) has been released a bit early and someone caught it.

summary: .

WokenfromJWcult

Since your birthday is in reality an anniversary of your one “birth” day, I can seeing them very soon declaring this “anniversary “ as acceptable to celebrate within reasonable conditions.

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June 2024 WT: Don't talk about Anthony Morris

by neat blue dog in

the latest study edition mentions hypothetical scenarios of jws who are no longer serving at bethel or no longer elders, etc.

and says we shouldn't speculate, as defaming them could border on slander.. we could unintentionally defame someone by spreading negative information.

..... would it be proper to speculate on the reasons why these adjustments were made and to share that opinion with others?.

WokenfromJWcult

Next year the memorial will be called the Easter Memorial to more align with mainstream churches and get some “accidental” attendees.

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Lines you would never hear from a Jehovah's Witness

by Ron.W. in

a slightly tongue in cheek, but also serious roundup of jw speak and why trying to reason with them is like trying to chip through concrete with a plastic spoon.. how many can you think of??.

elder: 'yes.

i read through the material you asked me to at your judicial meeting - you're right we're both in a cult!

WokenfromJWcult

I’m wearing my new pants suit to the memorial.

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the toll of being PIMO

by enoughisenough in

for those of you who are pimo, how do you feel it may be effecting your mental and physical health?

is it easy to pretend to be what you are not?

how do you feel about falsely supporting the pimi which builds them up and therefore an org you don't believe in?

WokenfromJWcult

In the 80,s I was on a countdown to when the Generation lie would collapse and thought this would bring the Society down like a house of cards. When it was changed I thought this is when most would wake up. This was when I realized ,it really is a cult, plain and simple.

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JWs kicked on Monty Python

by dropoffyourkeylee in

just ran across a mention of jws on a '70's monty python sketch.. at about the 1:05 mark:.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiba_3ak0hg.

WokenfromJWcult

https://youtu.be/Ki801ccg9Yo?feature=shared Another humorous clip

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Lines you would never hear from a Jehovah's Witness

by Ron.W. in

a slightly tongue in cheek, but also serious roundup of jw speak and why trying to reason with them is like trying to chip through concrete with a plastic spoon.. how many can you think of??.

elder: 'yes.

i read through the material you asked me to at your judicial meeting - you're right we're both in a cult!

WokenfromJWcult

I’m studying to be a doctor, so I can be used in the world wide loving work.

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Does becoming (or remaining) one of Jehovah's Witnesses result in Poverty? Pew Research results differ from Watchtower claims.

by Balaamsass2 in

"raised in the truth" during the 50s, 60s,and 70s i repeatedly read and heard from the platform how reading the magazines weekly "was the equivalent of a college education" and how many had turned their family economic situation around by being "trustworthy" and giving up expensive bad habits most "worldly people" had.

sounded good.. what is the reality?

how does avoiding higher education, and then spending up to 20 hours a week getting ready for, commuting, and then participating in meetings and field service affect family finances?.

WokenfromJWcult

Except for those prominent jws that own wineries in NAPA valley.

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Lines you would never hear from a Jehovah's Witness

by Ron.W. in

a slightly tongue in cheek, but also serious roundup of jw speak and why trying to reason with them is like trying to chip through concrete with a plastic spoon.. how many can you think of??.

elder: 'yes.

i read through the material you asked me to at your judicial meeting - you're right we're both in a cult!

WokenfromJWcult

I’m majoring in biology to prepare for pre-med in my post graduate work. I really want to make a difference in the world.