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  WT “Study” for 11th Sept 2016 – “Why Must We ‘Keep on the Watch’”?

  by Nicholaus Kopernicus in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i was really puzzled when i opened this edition of the wt magazine at the above “study”.

  what on earth has this picture at the top of page 13 got to do with christian watchfulness?

  i wasn’t making a connection at all.

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  That quote but StarTrekAngel alluded to, has to be one of the most disturbing and disquieting comments the society has ever written !

  If that does not smack of cult like control then nothing does.
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  Pokemon Go banned in places of worship, becuase....

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. social
  2. humour

  just read a quote:.

  "people want to ban pokemon go in places of worship, because they are sick of people coming inside chasing after imaginary beings".

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  Just read a quote:

  "people want to ban Pokemon Go in places of worship, because they are sick of people coming inside chasing after imaginary beings"
  
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  Coming Out To My JW Sister

  by Ame SF in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  now, i have been mentally "awake" for quite a while, but i'll just say march/april this year.

  i won't go into detail about what it was that made me "realize" everything, so don't bother asking.. so, i've known for years that i wasn't like most girls in my classes, kingdom hall, and just in general.

  from a very young age i had that obvious interest in the same sex, but seeing as i was seemingly the only one feeling that way i would brush it off and eventually i started getting interested in guys.

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  Well written.

  Maintain your dignity and self respect as you travel this path. There will be those who will make you doubt yourself, or question your self worth. Don't be surprised if some act differently to what you expect...

  Ensure that those sort of people are not allowed to take away your dignity.

  We wish you unconditional support!
  
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  So my husband got a letter

  by Lost his mind in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so, he received a letter that i am wondering if it is one of those open letters that are out there to denote time given.

  it starts out with the name of the person sending it, then goes into the spiel...do you know our god's name?

  when i was shown what it is, i kind of got upset.

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  Praise the lord for that scripture EndOfMysteries!
  
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  JW elder on the street I live in.

  by Thisismein1972 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so just the other day i happened to look out my window to see the cobe and the elder who studied with me on the doors.

  it got me thinking.. i remember one day, during my study that he said he loved me.

  although he meant this as a "brother" it actually sent me into, what i can only describe as shock and alarm!

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  Yes, "by their fruits you will recognise these people"

  As we know, the "love" is conditional on you acting, thinking, and living EXACTLY as you are told by the society...otherwise that "love" dries up...
  
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  The shunning has started and... I like it!

  by oppostate in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so not having turned in a time-slip in a loooooooong time and making fewer and fewer meetings, and from time to time attending a local church service... the majority of local dubs are overtly shunning me.

  there are those who i talk to and who visit our home from time to time, but this last meeting i went to hardly anyone made eye contact, when i greeted folks passing by me, they ignored me.

  it actually felt good.. i was surprised at my reaction.

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  Well said ToesUp!

  Yes, show by your dignity and poise that you are happy and doing well. Don't let them accuse you of the stereotype that" all who leave are sad, bitter, negative or doing poorly..."
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  Canadian Appeal Court decision made the news: Judges can overturn unfair church edicts

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://news.nationalpost.com/news/religion/alberta-appeal-court-rules-judges-can-overturn-unfair-church-edicts.

  the other day, this court decision was posted on jwn along with a link to the court document, but few expected the media to pick up the story.

  so to all involved, i understand it was a surprise to see the story in print.

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  It really does not matter if official DF was banned.

  I know from experience that even though I am not DF or DA, the witness gossip and slander mill has gone into overdrive, and I am treated like an outcast. They even walk right past me!

  So official DF makes no difference amongst cult-influenced people.
  
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  After 52 years a Watchtower slave 9/11 gave me the push I needed to get out.

  by new boy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i turned in my letter of disassociation on september 18, 2001 but it was 9/11 that showed me what the witnesses really feel about human lives and the future wished for.. i was in limbo after my wife of 27 years left me on july 30, 2001. she knew i wasn't buying the jw program anymore.

  she told me she come back to me when "i got my head straighten out about god and the church".. so for 40 days i was in limbo.

  i stopped going to meetings.

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  Yes the contradiction is outstanding.

  On one hand witnesses say how sad it is when such tragedies occur, but on the other hand they don't see the irony that they are looking forward to these very same people along with billions more being killed!
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  Hypocritical video on jw.org "what's a real friend."

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  have you watched the 4 min animated white board drawing video on jw.org called "what's a real friend?".

  it is one of the most hypocritical pieces they have produced!.

  it goes into detail explaining that real friends "don't judge you, dont talk about you behind your back, don't hold grudges, don't expect you to conform, and encourage individuality!".

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  Bumped In honour of the many "friends" from the cong who act like they don't even know us now that we don't attend meetings.

  Thankyou for making it clear that the "friendship" was never real. You simply used us for your own benefit, and happily believe and spread malicious gossip behind our backs.

  Yes, as Jesus said "you will know these ones by their fruits".
  
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  Ensure that you dont appear to be Negative , Unhappy or Bitter

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  just a quick thought.... we know that the org loves to paint all those who fade or leave as "negative, bitter and unhappy"...because of course "the truth is the happiest way to live".

  so, never allow ourselves to be that way when talking with witnesses, or family members still in.. show them that we are happy, our lives are fulfilled and positive.. then they have no ammunition.

  also, it helps other doubters to see that there is life in the world beyond the org..

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  Bumped for a new generation of forum members...

  I can attest to the fact that ones I know in the local area cannot understand that my family and I are happy and successful even though we dont attend meetings!

  In fact, our lives are far less stressed, and we actually don't have any tension in the home!

  As one of our loved forum members has said "the best revenge is to live a happy and successful life"