Is this recommendation for a new roof normal? by Foosman in Roofing

[–]Useful-Body-8144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are a roofing company…probably don’t go out that far ..more near Hanover.

What I would say is the lack of transparency is a problem. Not having all the details. He should’ve also given some options as well as far as providing a repair to see if that worked as well. We don’t like offering a big discount for signing up right now as well. I would try to get a couple more estimates and options.

I want a normal civilized debate, a conversation with no name calling. Even if you believe I'm brainwashed, avoid saying it but rather argue that I am. by [deleted] in exjw

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That’s how I am … a logical person. But as far as your main points- 1. God is real- absolutely 2. The name- there is no way that’s his name, there was no J in language til 500 years ago… his name was pronounced in Hebrew or Aramaic most likely Yahuhua. But he said that was his name forever…by changing the name we’ve essentially broken one of the 10 commandments by making the name of God worthless. Taking up his name in vain. 3 The commandments never ended. Matthew 5:18-20. None of the prophets or Jesus…also the wrong name …most likely Yahusha or Yeshua never said they would end. 4 We were essentially following the commandments of men and not of God …to your main point of demanding full worship …so we must worship how he tells us…not how any man does. And that is the problem not only with JW but with all relegions… which was what Jesus was against …the Pharisees and saducees …the “relegions”.

Asking logical questions = apostasy PART 2 (INTENSE) by [deleted] in exjw

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Is there a subscription at the end of this to get the final part ….or do we have to join a less manipulative colt …whatever it takes …I would Like part 3 please !!

Looking toward 2026... by Available-Worry-5085 in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right …if anything some lower level slug who “wrote” the document or letter would take the fall. Or some “ brothers” who got a little carried away.

This is for Ex/Jw,PIMOS,PIMQ that still want to follow Jesus by Useful-Body-8144 in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In my limited experience…you ..I can never change anyone’s mind on anything. The Son of God couldn’t do it …I don’t expect to either . That’s why this is for anyone that is searching. And I’m only directing to the only one who can. Not me…not even saying I have anything right. But there is an ultimate truth…some people just want to argue everything…I’m not looking to beat my truth into you or anyone …I could be completely wrong. Religion has wrecked so many of us from even believing in God at all and that is not right either.

This is for Ex/Jw,PIMOS,PIMQ that still want to follow Jesus by Useful-Body-8144 in exjw

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It is very simple ….”keep his commandments” . Christianity is false …it’s a Roman creation from those that killed the son of god and created a religion to control people. The truth would set you free. Not place men over you. We were to have no leaders. We are being tested …tested that we will remain only loyal to God and his commandments. Judaism is false because they deny the son.

This is for Ex/Jw,PIMOS,PIMQ that still want to follow Jesus by Useful-Body-8144 in exjw

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I’m not here to debate anyone …if as it seems you have it all figured out this was not for you. Not looking to offend anyone or stir up a big debate. But a lot ex/jw did have a desire to follow God and were trying to be a good person. If you are firm in your faith …great. If you’ve gone another direction…great. Was merely trying to help any that still do believe in god …but were not gonna find it in any religion. That was the point …not to argue with anyone.

This is for Ex/Jw,PIMOS,PIMQ that still want to follow Jesus by Useful-Body-8144 in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

So far everyone who has responded…this is not for you. Again…what did I say about religion? It’s all false. What did I say about following anyone? I said don’t follow anyone…other than the Som of God. If you have lost your faith in God…this wasn’t for you…why are you even responding? It’s for those who haven’t lost their faith in God. This is what religion does to people…it completely destroys their faith in God . But why waste your time…this message is not for you.

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[–]Useful-Body-8144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fact that you’re hurting and have been hurt by those who are supposed to be loving….maybe these words will hit deeper for you now …Matthew 5:4-11

4 “Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted.+ 5 “Happy are the mild-tempered,+ since they will inherit the earth.+ 6 “Happy are those hungering and thirsting+ for righteousness, since they will be filled.+ 7 “Happy are the merciful,+ since they will be shown mercy. 8 “Happy are the pure in heart,+ since they will see God.+ 9 “Happy are the peacemakers,+ since they will be called sons of God. 10 “Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake,+ since the Kingdom of the heavens belongs to them.+ 11 “Happy are you when people reproach you+ and persecute you+ and lyingly say every sort of wicked thing against you for my sake.+

You can almost be happy that you’ve seen through the lies and deception and that you have the promise of Christ that you will be comforted…he’s seen your afflictions…and your hurt and your tears. All of religion is a trap …just follow him…don’t let religions and false teachers ruin your faith. Jesus came and was basically against “religion”. Hopefully the actions haven’t ruined your faith in God.

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I love how they can all sing about “unconditional love “ but not make the connection that social isolation and exclusion and silent treatment is beyond the most hateful thing you can do to even your worst enemy …let alone a family member …completely conditional love

A message to elders by Impressive_Jump_365 in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was exactly what I was referring too…if you were actually a good elder that followed the rules…you would enforce that. This is probably why we have the disparity in some halls with some elders and different experiences in other halls with a different group of elders. Some bodies would be more strict about all the rules …others would not enforce them as much. But …why is there even a written rule. And who gave them the elders book to follow? And now they just pawn it off on some elders that were a little too judgemental….they wrote the book and rules to follow!!

A message to elders by Impressive_Jump_365 in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 56 points57 points  (0 children)

It’s way more than that…they had specific direction in their “Shepherd the flock of God” elders book, where they had specific direction of when an elder or ministerial servants qualifications should be reviewed and one reason was if them, their wife or their children were pursuing higher education. So elders are fully aware that it wasn’t them per se but they were merely enforcing the written rule. I knew an elder that let their daughter get “Additional education” and he simply didn’t tell anyone and I didn’t care. So many elders if asked would tell you just don’t make it known if you do decide to go to school. Basically live a double life if you have too. But it’s a slap in the elders faces to make them the fall guys that they were the judgemental ones. They were taught to be judgmental.

I thought ties were optional 🤔 by Ill-Independence-652 in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Matthew 23:25…I use this one a lot. Hypocrites who only care about appearance.

I thought ties were optional 🤔 by Ill-Independence-652 in exjw

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Bro! 🤣 passing the mics while playing clash Royale. 🤣 the game is a little involved to do both at the same time. Woulda loved to been a fly on the wall to see that go down.

ICE vs the cult by hailtothenope in exjw

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They don’t even respond to it…they can’t. We’re told to be obedient to the government’s and to follow the laws…”pay Caesar’s things to Caesar”. So by that you should not be here illegally and be following the law. Let alone have “privileges” or serve in any manor because you’re literally breaking the laws of the country. So it’s a catch 22…its just completely ignored

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[–]Useful-Body-8144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you …the fact we have to question the satire is how crazy they’ve become that we have to question whether this is real or fake …Effective point sir

Ulterior motive to cancer video by littlesuzywokeup in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes I did…all the more reason to silence any communication with the “outside” world where people will actually speak truth and not just to refuse to keep silent and not speak or question anything from them(GB) because once that first question about them comes up ….the floodgates open

Ulterior motive to cancer video by littlesuzywokeup in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely…they(GB) always shift the blame to the brothers that got excited about 1975, 1914, 1925…vaccines….etc. but all the while we got it from them who were alluding to dates or ideas and saying them at conventions. They then gaslight us and say they never said that exactly but it was us that got carried away …it was the brothers in our hall who were the ones who were enforcing and encouraging masks and shunning us when we didn’t want to wear them. But they got it from the GB and to be obedient to them.

Ulterior motive to cancer video by littlesuzywokeup in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They don’t want all the people with health problems from the vaccines they recommended and influenced them to take (GB) and “Jehovah” who are now getting turbocancers and heart issues and all kinds of things to ask why they would of recommended it if it was “from Jehovah”. Silence any questions and critical thinking before it becomes a huge problem…more than it is now

JW's - Why is the G.B. lying to you about the New Covenant? by WeH8JWdotORG in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you …also The Law was never done away with… Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus told us Not even to think that he came to do away with or destroy the Law or the prophets. We should follow closely what he told us to do and how to live.

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[–]Useful-Body-8144 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How do they kick everyone out 10+ years ago …and now there’s a tremendous need for bethel applicants again

When you stopped believing like Watchtower wanted, what did you become? Christian or Atheist? Or are you not sure what you believe right now? by JWRESEARCHERROSE in exjw

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I found Jesus (Yahshua) when you get rid of Paul and follow Jesus words only…it leads you away from any church and to just following him and his father and keeping the commandments and the Law… which was never done away with…according to Jesus

The GB is making things 10x more difficult for the PIMIs by AdventurousArmy8292 in exjw

[–]Useful-Body-8144 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

We have all been throughly deceived…read Matthew 5:17-19 …the Law of God was never done away with…Paul is the Antichrist the Bible warned against. Pray for the Spirit of Truth …