World War Three - How did I Know?

Medi-tator

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It's strange and I guess funny, in some ways how our minds work. Some time around this same time, in the early 90's I suppose, when I really started pondering the things we had been taught, and back then I was going through a very unpleasant divorce, (my witness wife cheated on me, over and over and over), and still a young man, and wondering if I really "wanted to stay in the truth." I knew there were problems in the "org", and that was part of what I was so upset about, but I concluded the things they had right I could not honestly deny, no matter what had happened to me.

Around this same time period, I began to realize there was so much that didn't make sense. I had realized that Armageddon, and The Great Tribulation were two different things, but that most JW's thought they were the same event. And with that realization I also knew that there was no chance the GT was going to happen the way they claimed, I was more or less content with what they were saying, but now as I look back I guess I had basically almost subconsciously begun to dismiss more and more, their interpretations of prophecy.

Now I realize this is why I was "struggling in the truth", why I had such a hard time being "active" and I had completely stopped commenting at meetings. But it was all subconscious and I blamed myself believing I "was not strong enough spiritually" when really a very large part of it was I was scoffing internally at a lot of what they were teaching.

So when Covid happened and I had had enough, and found your site and info, it was easy for me to understand everything you had written. I say easy, but that doesn't mean I have learned much of it, it's to be sure a lot to unpack. But its the first time since I was a kid, that I was learning again about the Bible.

And to me, it's one of the most wicked things this "evil slave" has done. They blame Christendom for "deceiving their parishioners", because they are the ones responsible to teaching "God's people", yet they are guilty themselves of that very thing!


I know I am one of the most active participants of this forum, but that has not and was not the case for me at the Kingdom Hall and I had lost almost any interest in studying the Bible. I know the Bible really well, but nothing like many here. So thank you RK, and everyone else who have so much to offer to this forum, and for rekindling in me my love of God and the Bible. I still have a long ways to go, but this last year or so has been huge. A huge relief on many levels, a renewed understanding of world affairs, a new level of understanding that I had been longing for, and I truly feel like I was a"lost sheep, wandering about without a shepherd", but finding no comfort at the Kingdom Hall and not truly understanding why.

This place is awesome!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!


And thank you again Robert for the wealth of information you have provided and been providing! And let me say this, the reason I believe it, is it's the first time any these prophecies make any sense, because it lines up with the reality of what's happening before our very eyes, and like I told one Elder when Covid started "I can't unknow what I know." :D
I know exactly what you mean Bro Nomex and I am with you 100%! Just for clarity if I may, you, in your enthusiasm and love forgot to mention that we are not replacing the GB with Robert King and that it is Jehovah who has provided all these incredible insights as a gift to RK who is literally fulfilling the scripture regarding "good for nothing slaves". RK is an outstanding Watchman and we are acting as additional Watchers here at this forum and RK's main site. To Jehovah goes the ultimate THANK YOU!! But I know you meant that Nomex, just helpin out a brother here.

Outstanding back-story bro!!
 

Nomex

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forgot to mention that we are not replacing the GB with Robert King
Indeed, and I hope it goes without saying I'd be the first to call him out if he went the way of the "evil slave"....(LOL< I typo'd "evil salve" and corrected that but thought it was funny). I didn't mean to sound like I was giving him undue praise, yes...
Jehovah who has provided all these incredible insights as a gift to RK
But the GB could have had those insight too had they had not chosen the "evil slave" course. So credit where credit is due. Jehovah has made these things available but we have to do our part! I don't think there is anything wrong getting praise for doing the right thing! Not that you were criticizing that, and I completely get what you mean, we don't want to replace one "idol" for another "idol." Keeping one another "honest" so to speak!
 

Medi-tator

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Indeed, and I hope it goes without saying I'd be the first to call him out if he went the way of the "evil slave"....(LOL< I typo'd "evil salve" and corrected that but thought it was funny). I didn't mean to sound like I was giving him undue praise, yes...

But the GB could have had those insight too had they had not chosen the "evil slave" course. So credit where credit is due. Jehovah has made these things available but we have to do our part! I don't think there is anything wrong getting praise for doing the right thing! Not that you were criticizing that, and I completely get what you mean, we don't want to replace one "idol" for another "idol." Keeping one another "honest" so to speak!
I personally love heaping praise on people for jobs well done so I cannot agree with you more and thank you for your understanding! And if anyone around here deserves massive helpings of praise it is Brother Robert! I just wanted to be able to show any new ones who would have read your beautiful post that there is more to the story, but not much more. You said it perfectly "replace one idol for another idol" which was really the sole reason for my post which was designed only to back your post up, knowing we are in full agreement on this matter.
 

Jahrule

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They're in for a wee surprise, aren't they? Seriously, this shows how much damage the GB are doing to the Brothers. Only terror will wake them up... Driven beat me to it :) I'll throw in the scripture in case a newby wonders what we're talking about Isa 28:19
It was this very statement that scared the mountain JWs away. I merely told them to be ready for a few big surprises. I was beginning to get aggravated with them anyway. He kept sending me these passive aggressive text messages about me needing to keep up with my studies. The implication being he's afraid I'd be destroyed soon if I didn't get with the program. I recognize he's coming from a good place inside. His intentions were good. It's just that they're being placed in the Watchtower instead of where the commitment should be. Very frustrating. Only terror will make them understand, indeed.
 

Jahrule

Well-known member
It's strange and I guess funny, in some ways how our minds work. Some time around this same time, in the early 90's I suppose, when I really started pondering the things we had been taught, and back then I was going through a very unpleasant divorce, (my witness wife cheated on me, over and over and over), and still a young man, and wondering if I really "wanted to stay in the truth." I knew there were problems in the "org", and that was part of what I was so upset about, but I concluded the things they had right I could not honestly deny, no matter what had happened to me.

Around this same time period, I began to realize there was so much that didn't make sense. I had realized that Armageddon, and The Great Tribulation were two different things, but that most JW's thought they were the same event. And with that realization I also knew that there was no chance the GT was going to happen the way they claimed, I was more or less content with what they were saying, but now as I look back I guess I had basically almost subconsciously begun to dismiss more and more, their interpretations of prophecy.

Now I realize this is why I was "struggling in the truth", why I had such a hard time being "active" and I had completely stopped commenting at meetings. But it was all subconscious and I blamed myself believing I "was not strong enough spiritually" when really a very large part of it was I was scoffing internally at a lot of what they were teaching.

So when Covid happened and I had had enough, and found your site and info, it was easy for me to understand everything you had written. I say easy, but that doesn't mean I have learned much of it, it's to be sure a lot to unpack. But its the first time since I was a kid, that I was learning again about the Bible.

And to me, it's one of the most wicked things this "evil slave" has done. They blame Christendom for "deceiving their parishioners", because they are the ones responsible to teaching "God's people", yet they are guilty themselves of that very thing!


I know I am one of the most active participants of this forum, but that has not and was not the case for me at the Kingdom Hall and I had lost almost any interest in studying the Bible. I know the Bible really well, but nothing like many here. So thank you RK, and everyone else who have so much to offer to this forum, and for rekindling in me my love of God and the Bible. I still have a long ways to go, but this last year or so has been huge. A huge relief on many levels, a renewed understanding of world affairs, a new level of understanding that I had been longing for, and I truly feel like I was a"lost sheep, wandering about without a shepherd", but finding no comfort at the Kingdom Hall and not truly understanding why.

This place is awesome!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!


And thank you again Robert for the wealth of information you have provided and been providing! And let me say this, the reason I believe it, is it's the first time any these prophecies make any sense, because it lines up with the reality of what's happening before our very eyes, and like I told one Elder when Covid started "I can't unknow what I know." :D
That's such a good way to put it. Once you see what's happening you can't go back. I too am immensely grateful for this community. I am pretty much on my own up here. My sister convinced me to move up here to Vermont to be close to family. She said she drives up from her home in NY every week. It's been almost a year now, and I rarely ever see anyone. Maybe a handful of times. But for the most part, it feels as if I am living in exile. I have no real friends here. I spend most my time alone. Sure I socialize at work sometimes. It's just me and one other guy. But we don't hang out. I've had a couple dates.

Of course, I always self sabotage those one way or another. I struggle to afford even the most basic things. Sometimes I sell well. Other times I sell little to nothing. I want to switch to something different but I can't afford to switch without rebuilding my saving, which could take months. You'd think I'd be completely broken by now but I'm not. No matter how many close calls I've had, somehow some way everything works out. One of the best blessings I have is knowing what's happening in the world. Knowing Jah is near makes it all easier to endure.

Besides, I feel like I'm here for a reason. Just like I feel I stumbled onto this community for a reason, I suspect I ended up in Vermont for a reason too. Can't for the life of me figure out what reason that is yet but who knows? I'll show a patient attitude. Jah will guide me wherever he needs me to be. He's with all of us. Of that I am certain.
 
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