That arrangement was long overdue. My family for sure welcomed the freedom. I noticed many more happy for the combination of meetings into just one evening.
Great idea!!! Many thanks!!!
DY
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Observations since the book study arrangement finished
by truthseeker indoes anyone have any interesting observations since the book study arrangement in private homes finished?.
are jws happier with the extra night off?
do they miss the book study?
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YOU TUBE My Jehovah's Witness Story: Raped By a Circuit Overseer
by Lady Lee ininteresting story.
this fellow needs encouragement to go to the police.
the co was later promoted to do .
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Watching this video makes me think that he seems stoned, paranoid, and out of touch with reality; might have a bit of a mental health issue by his behavior while telling his story.
The fact that he doesn't even give the CO's name makes it pure slander, at best. Can be a completely fabricated story.
If he's so sure of this, he should've gone to the authorities. He can still do that now, so that the appropriate disciplinary steps can be taken against this person who allegedly abused him.
So, young man, if you're not lying or fabricating this story, if this is true, lawyer up and take action against the Organization.
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LaToya Jackson on the view and JW's
by exwhyzee indidn't know the other host of the view was also a former witness.. http://www.jw-tube.com/videos/38/abc-the-view-latoya-jackson-jws.
judge rutheford...never heard his voice before.
http://www.jw-tube.com/videos/106/the-photodrama-of-creation-intro.-to-part-i.
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I really go with that view point... Children of JWs must be given their choice, once they're of a reasonable age, early teens is good for me, to either continue or decline becoming a JW; without the consequence of the shunning and other tactics to sort of force them into the fold.
Having said that, of course, I do admit the the children that I've known to get out sure have 'thrown the baby out with the bath water', really gone off the deep end and made such a horrible mess out of themselves and their lives. It sure would've been better if they'd stayed with the religious education and followed accordingly.
Just reporting what I've seen.
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Your favorite JW'isms...."Brother leave it in Jehovah's hands" Post yours.
by UnConfused inbring back the memories.
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"I missed you last week!" - Said when one misses just one or two meetings. So fake!!! I hate it!!!
I never, ever, never say that to anyone!!! Nor do I ask for anybody's wife/husband/kid(s) when I don't see them at the meeting. It's none of my freaking business!!! If they're sick or in any other conditions that calls for a visit or a brief phone call, etc., I'm sure they'll say it before the meeting ends. Give me a freaking break!!!
I don't miss many meetings, but when I do, I've become a master at just smiling politely and giving my usual "Hi, good to see you" greeting to the person. They just stare at me dumbfounded, I guess waiting for an explanation that never comes.
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Change We Can - Scandal and Corruption
by book insuggestion:.
1. limit assignment and term of elders and pioneers.
they should rotate periodically.
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I would truly love to see the bethelites/circuit and district overseers/special pioneers and missionaries step into the real world, hold a job in order to support themselves and help their families, deal with 'non-believers' on a daily basis; you know, live a 'real' life, with its struggles that test one's faith, patience and endurance.
I bet you a large percentage of them wouldn't make it out here in the real world, without the perks of $$$ from the congregations to cover their every need, plus a new vehicle every 3 years, health insurance, and the 'men worshippers' in all congregations that roll out the golden carpet for these humans when they visit, pouring at their feet all their best material offerings.
NO WAY THEY WOULD MAKE IT OUT HERE!!!
I know that won't happen. The religion, any religion for that fact, will not get rid of its greatest recruiters and motivators of the masses to give more and do more, more, more!!!
Oh no, Mr. Hyde is coming out in me!!!
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A Question To All on this Board
by kes152 inhello,.
i have been reading this board for some time and would like to ask: why you come here and post?
what do you all hope to accomplish by being here?.
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I find myself here mostly as a form of entertainment; sometimes, depending on days when I experience a foul disposition, I use this venue for venting; it also serves as a form of amusement and amazement at how some here are stuck in this eternal and ever-increasing pity party going on in their lives.
Definitely entertaining for the most part at this time.
DY
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A rough estimate of how many are still in for family or loved ones?
by dgp ini'm sure it's impossible to know for sure but, in people's opinions, what would be a rough estimate of how many people are still in because of fear of losing loved ones?.
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I take a good look around in the congregation I attend, with quite a numerous attendance, and I can see that at least 1/2 the people wouldn't be there if not for the social atmosphere and the fact that the religion is a family affair of sorts; specially the young people. They're just so out of it and you could read it in their faces that there's some other place where they'd rather be.
I can certainly say that I used to be one of those "trapped-in" people, but as I've matured, grown older, my faith in this religion has increased. Now I find myself happily adjusted, and understand clearly, although not always agree, the meaning and purpose. My rebel years are long gone!
DY
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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 07-11-10 WT Study (WOMEN SUBMIT)
by blondie incomments you will not hear at the 07-11-10 wt study (may 15, 2010, pages 12-16)(women submit).
jehovah has established the orderly sequence that the apostle paul mentioned when he wrote that "the head of every man is the christ" and "the head of the christ is god.
what man is their head?.
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I don't mind following the headship biblical arrangement. However, the minute my husband doesn't rule the home like Christ rules the congregation, with the same kindness and consideration, then all bets are off.
I shall be no martyr, and he knows it verywell!!!
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What if WBTS is right?
by african GB Member inpeople, please don't be angry at me, but do you sometimes ask yourselves this question?
i do..
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It is my firm belief that as the end nears it will be very clear who's right and who isn't, who is worshipping God as he approves and who isn't, personally and as an Organization.
Thus far, I find the JWs to be correct. The times I resist their ways, it's nothing more than my own imperfect tendencies lashing out. Of that I'm certain.
I keep working on my attitude. It's a daily struggle.
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"Jesus did not die on the cross" (Gunnar Samuelsson)
by Titus in"jesus did not die on the cross" .
a new doctoral dissertation in theology from gothenburg university claims that the bible has been misinterpreted when it comes to how jesus died.
gunnar samuelsson who wrote the dissertation has studied the original texts and sees no explicit references to crucifiction.
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Glad to hear this Titus. There is one of WT's doctrines that I really never questioned or researched on my own, just believed that they did their research and I went with it. Really glad to hear they're right about it.
DY