Posts by jonahstourguide

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Celebrities , Adulation , Lifestyle , is this for Jehovah`s Witnesses ? Isn`t it a form of Idolatory ?

by smiddy in

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of course this thread is inspired by princes sad death , yet i wonder how the average j.w.

nowadays.. from what i have gleaned from the many threads about his death their seems to be a reverence about him even on pro-j.w.

sites.. i have been out for about 25 years , yet in my time in the "truth" anything that put you on a pedestal was a no , no.. competition in any form was discouraged , sports especially.

jonahstourguide

Yes indeedy Smiddy

here in Melbourne we have Alex Rance the Richmond footballer who is idolised when ever he shows up at a meeting or convention.

jtg.

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Australia Branch to end magazine printing

by no-zombie in

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just one week from the zone overseer's visit is the announcement that the magazine production by the australia branch will end in a few months.

the task being transferred to the japan branch.

while i'm not 100% certain, i understand that this effectively ends all major printing bar perhaps tracts, handbills and other loose items.

jonahstourguide

Yes NO ZOMBIE,,,,

It was confirmed to me by the co yesterday that the letter will be read out this week.

The line of reasoning given to me was that the Japanese presses are much more

modern and much more efficient than the old Aussie presses. He reminded me that

all books for Australia are currently being printed in Japan. And yes more bethelites will get the sack.

jtg

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How JW ignore the help Felicity Sneesby got from the "World"

by StephaneLaliberte in

lately, in the february broadcast program, at the 46 minutes mark, the watchtower provides the story of felicity sneesby.

this report focuses on how, despite her serious illness, she, along with her family, has always placed her faith in jehovah and how happy she is for being part of jehovah’s family.. i am shocked by how this jw’s report completely ignores the help that this family has received from this system of things through the years.

for instance, they slept at the ronald mcdonald house on at least 6 separate occasions and for long periods of time.

jonahstourguide

Yes the funeral was today in her home town I'm told and to be confirmed she passed away in the U S .

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Question reinstament

by poopie in

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there is a brother that was read off in three cong because he is well known in area he was announced as df now when he is reinstated so he can talk to his family will they announce in all 3 cong so all 3 can clap for him including the pharisees?

jonahstourguide

Just to confirm, my reinstatement was read out in the cong i was booted from and the new one i attended 4 years ago. Perhaps elderlnewton has new light. has the process changed in the last 4 years? Oh and they clapped,,,, very embarassing.

j t g

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Question reinstament

by poopie in

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there is a brother that was read off in three cong because he is well known in area he was announced as df now when he is reinstated so he can talk to his family will they announce in all 3 cong so all 3 can clap for him including the pharisees?

jonahstourguide

It will be read out in the cong that he was originally booted from

and the one he currently attends. The rumour mill will take care of the rest

but only crapping in those two congs

jtg

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Honeymoon over for the carts

by Deltawave in

speaking with inlaws i another congregation today who said exactly what is being said in our own hall.

the trolly work is long and boring and no one even notices they are there anymore but walk right on by.

jehovah really is speeding up the work lol.

jonahstourguide

Ok folks, I was going to start a new thread but thought this one fitted the bill.

The honeymoon may well be over in Australia for different reasons. Currently,

Public Liability insurance is taken out by one person to cover all who use the carts. Apparently,

there is a letter generated by the Australia Bethel Branch stating that "anyone using the cart needs to take out their own public liability insurance". I'm also told that all cart use in the melbourne CBD has been stopped. And that there is to be no connection with the Australia Branch and the use of carts. It will be the individuals personal choice. Tj informant told me that the branch is wiping its hands of the liability associated with the carts. When I get or hear clarification I will forward the same.

It is meant to be read out tonight I'm told or at least the eldubs in charge will be "instructed".

I will keep you posted.

jtg

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Sex and Marriage

by nicolaou in

most religions indoctrinate a standard sexual 'morality' into their followers.

sex before marriage is wrong, gay sex is wrong, same sex marriage is wrong, masturbation is wrong.. let's not turn this into another religion bashing thread (too easy), i was wondering how much of that pre-packaged thinking you still hold to?.

i still value marriage, more than ever.

jonahstourguide

Well. my two bobs worth. At age 19 and a regular pioneer, I was told to get married

(elders prayerful advice) as it would solve my "self abuse" problem and my penchant for the opposite sex.

I did , as per stan livedeath. 14 years on, didn't solve either. Fortunately had no children.

I'm now a happy single male of the species.

And yess indeed @ 'the girl next door' Affirmative to the nth degree.

jtg

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London Bethelites Living on Their Nerves?

by The Searcher in

just got home and received information from a source regarding london bethel: .

a bethel couple told my source that they are getting rid of about 20/25 bethelites every week and that if they are to go, they will get called in on a friday and given their leaving date.everyone is "on edge" and hoping that if they get the boot, they've got time to make alternative plans.. perhaps bethelites everywhere should apply this scripture, by looking for a job and accommodation now - and then just resign from their "vow of poverty" without giving advance warning.

(proverbs 22:3) "the shrewd one sees the danger and conceals himself, but the inexperienced keep right on going and suffer the consequences.".

jonahstourguide

@ Village idiot.

Yes, here in oztralia it is a bewildering topic for most at all

levels. Many, due to cognitive dissonance just get the

'Rabbit in the spotlight look' when the topic is mentioned.

But if you speak with any you can trust (and only time will prove whom they may be))

they open right up and admit "clearly, something big is amiss".

jtg.

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Please could you give me your opinions on this statement? . . .

by Miss Worldly in

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'i have prayed, and confessed my sins to my god, i'm not telling them (the elders) anything'.

.. could this be a significant sign that there maybe a small dent in the armour of an active jw?

or is it just a case of 'keep your nose out' ?

jonahstourguide

Miss Worldly, I would like to add that as stated, the ONLY power the elders

have is the power you give them to control YOUR life.

As a single white male of the species, I have learnt that, FINALLY!!, and

am now happy and fulfilled in my life. Physically, Emotionally and Socially.

I have personally seen examples where bros and sis' have blossomed

when they stop succumbing to the guilt and power ascribing trip.

Best Regards to you

jtg

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2015-Watchtower Audit Checklist!

by Atlantis in

2015, audit checklist.. .. click the green download button.. .. 2015 checklist for audit of file .

http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/aliira5.

.. .. wtunderground!.

jonahstourguide

@ Breakfast

I'm in Oztralia and the ARC will get a copy, I assure you.

This is a subject close to my heart. Lying and deceit is

simply not acceptable. Was it the Miracle Wheat Seller that uttered

"Charlatans"? EDIT ' Snare and Racket' ( I think( As I see it, the 'scummy dross'

does rise to the surface,

for all to see.

jtg

ps,,,, and in another place in time,

we are seeing the Laundry mans Lye at work,,,,,,, cool !!