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by schne_belly 25 Replies latest jw experiences

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  Honesty

  Ask him for specific details about WTBTS Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Efforts or why did the WTBTS affiliate themselves with the UN and then deny it until it was posted on the official UN website.
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  blondie

  Just tell him that this is neither the time nor place. Tell him if he wants to "encourage" you he should contact your husband make an appointment since he is the spiritual head of your family. Otherwise, just be busy; keep some work by your desk that you can start doing if he shows up. Be polite but firm.

  Is it possible to a find another job where the boss is neither a JW or your father since he doesn't seem to be much help?

  Love, Blondie
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  Darth Yhwh

  
  "This is really the key. He could continue to pop in and "encourage" you without bugging you a bit if it weren't for the fear. When I came to the understanding that these guys really had no power over me at all and are just dudes on the street like anybody else, that's when I really felt free."
  

  
  Well said AlmostAtheist. I agree wholeheartedly. Once I realized that their doctrine is critically flawed and that they aren’t what they preach that they are, they lost all power over me.

  I too have a similar situation. My mother is still an active JW and occasionally she’ll stop by my house on a return visit type call with other JWs. One time she brought an, and to top that off, he was an elder that I was particularly fearful toward. She had told him that I had asked for a copy of the WT CD-ROM and they thought this was because I was interested in studying the Watchtower. Well I flat out told him that I have problems with their doctrinal changes, I appreciated them stopping by, but unfortunately I’m not interested in anything they have to say at this point in time. What could they do but leave? I felt bad in a way because I was basically asking them both, my mother included to leave. Hey, she’s welcome in my house any time, even if she wants to try to preach. But don’t try to bring the supporting cast to help you out of a pickle.

  Any way since this incident I’ve had it out with my mom a time or two regarding my feeling about TWBTS. So I’m not too concerned about her bringing by any more JWs for another visit.
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  kwintestal

  Yes, I like Blondie's idea. Perhaps you could ask your husband to contact him, and say that he's uncomfortable with this elder discussing spiritual matters with you without him present, and could he please stop doing so at your workplace.

  Kwin
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  schne_belly

  Yes,

  I agree he probably is taking advantage of the fact that I work for my dad and he knows he can get away with this.

  However he has tried talking to my husband at his place of work too…. but just briefly. He knows not to push his buttons!

  Butt light, Regarding my boss finding out I go on JWD at work, he’s pretty computer illiterate, and so I don’t believe I have anything to worry about. I still make sure get my work done….so no fear!
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  schne_belly

  Good idea about telling him to contact my husband (who I believe Intimidates HIM) After all that is following their rules, him “being the spiritual head of my household” He really has no right talking to a "sister" alone!

  Thanks!
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  upside/down

  ….so no fear!

  
  Ah, but the angels will reveal your apostate whoring ways....bwaaaaahaaaahaa

  Seriously though, this pest elder is seeking the weakest link...as all elders do.

  Tell him politely that you don't want him "encouraging" you at work...you know where the Hall is and will come see him if the need arises.

  u/d(of the I'd still have my husband tell him to back-off class) p.s.- Tell him you feel uncomfortable with his visits alone to you a married sister at work...people might get the wrong impression....that'd work.
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  Doubtfully Yours

  Your father and any other JW is in cahoots with this elder that's been after you. You'll have to develop your own strategy.

  I feel your pain. As a considered 'spiritual weakling', I have my share of friends and relatives JWs always trying to encourage me to do better spiritually; always asking me to go with them out on service. I always manage to turn them down some way.

  During the most recent incident, a group of them was giving me unsolicited advice on how to increase my service hours. I told them ever so politely, with a mild smile on my face that turning in anymore hours than what I already did wasn't my interest at this time. I said that perhaps when I retire from working I'll try to renew the love I once felt for the religion.

  You all should've seen the faces of them all. It was priceless!!!

  DY
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  schne_belly

  I said that perhaps when I retire from working I'll try to renew the love I once felt for the religion.

  Doubtfully Yours...that is when you recieve the Big fat pension check from the society for all the years you've committed to them, right?!
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  ButtLight

  Tell that pathetic arshole that he df'd me, and you can no longer speak to him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!