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| Author: | Marjorie [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Discouraging Pet Ownership |
Hi, everyone... Could someone please clarify this matter for me? While reading The WBT$ Builds a New Bible..FrankenBible.. thread, I noticed a post by Outlaw stating that the Society discourages JWs from having pets. Oh goodness, when did this begin? |
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| Author: | JustJoe [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Discouraging Pet Ownership |
This is old. Way back in 1956, this was stated: "And so it is in the old world today: people are so devoted and dedicated to their personal interests, their businesses, their professions, their careers, or they are so taken up with their hobbies, their pets or their fancies, that they have no time to devote attention to the pure worship and service of the only living and true God, “whose name alone is JEHOVAH." That's about the extent of discouraging, which comes along every 10-20 years or so. |
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| Author: | Marjorie [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Discouraging Pet Ownership |
Thank you for answering my question, LQ. Just when I think that the WTS could not possibly be more cultic, new evidence appears to prove me wrong. Can't enjoy anything or anyone. It's not healthy to live life in curmudgeon mode 24/7/365 days a year. |
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| Author: | OUTLAW [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Discouraging Pet Ownership |
The WBT$ would rather you had a Pet Watchtower you took for a walk.. Then left it at someones house before you came home.. ......I name all my Pet Watchtowers "Tony".. That way,I don`t miss the ones I give away.. ...........  .......................  ...OUTLAW
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| Author: | Marjorie [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Discouraging Pet Ownership |
Seriously, how insecure do you have be, to think of something like this? Not to mention the psychopathological level of control. |
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| Author: | AGuest [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 2:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Discouraging Pet Ownership |
Quote: Can't enjoy anything or anyone. It's not healthy to live life in curmudgeon mode 24/7/365 days a year. ... Seriously, how insecure do you have be, to think of something like this? Insecurity, yes, dear Marjorie (mornin' and peace to you!)... but more significant, evidence of a lack of holy spirit! Because JOY... is a FRUIT of that spirit! Yet, these will stop at nothing to rob the sheep of their joy, yes? No pets. Indeed. My "fur children" would be appalled! LOLOL! Peace! Your servant and a slave of Christ, Shellamar |
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| Author: | Marjorie [ Fri Dec 20, 2013 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Discouraging Pet Ownership |
Quote: Insecurity, yes, dear Marjorie (mornin' and peace to you!)... but more significant, evidence of a lack of holy spirit! Because JOY... is a FRUIT of that spirit! Yet, these will stop at nothing to rob the sheep of their joy, yes? Yes...that makes sense. You know, when abusive spouses really want to hurt the innocent spouse, they go after the pets/children for much the same reason. |
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