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  The hypocrisy of today's Watchtower

  by UnshackleTheChains in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i don't really need to explain anything really.

  all i can say is that i was gob smacked at the sheer audaciousness of the entire study article.

  i'm still speechless.

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  Yes, it is simply mind blowing to see the audacity and brazen hypocrisy that the GB / Society is showing!
  
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  Joe attends Iglesia Ni Christo church service

  by joe134cd in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  well i have heard various comments about them on here, so last week i decided to do an internet search on them.

  i was quite surprised to find there was an inc in my local area and ironically only meters away from the kh.. it was very interesting to say the least, and in the short time i was there i could quite understand how they get there reputation as a high control religion if not a cult.

  in some respects i think they are probably more jw than the jws.. let me explain how my visit went.

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  This is their version of childhood indoctrination:

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nmYOQIidqo
  
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  Are You An Angry Exjw At This Point In Your Life?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i’ve been here for many years.

  the tone seems to be different in this place.

  not so many pissed off exjws .

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  Good thread Minimus.

  As with all forms of grieving, there is a process:

  The stages of grief apply to awakening from the grips of a cult.

  There is the Denial, the Anger, the Bargaining, the Depression, and the Acceptance.

  Most here on this forum are more level headed than other communities, and have travelled the path of grief.

  I look back at my early days here, and see that I am a far more balanced, and hopefully mature person that I was back then...
  
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  I am getting disfellowshipped

  by CitizenofEarth in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  maybe some of you remember me, maybe not.

  for general information i am now 19 years old, and living by myself.

  for the past 1 year (more like 1.5 years) i have been quietly fading out of the hypocrisy of this organization, but since i still live in the town i grew up in it has been hard, and filled with different challenges.

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  How are things going CitizenofEarth????
  
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  Newsweek picks up story on JW Sex Abuse

  by ttdtt in

  1. social
  2. current

  secret documents reveal sex abuse scandal in jehovah's witnesses church.

  http://www.newsweek.com/secret-documents-sex-scandal-jehovahs-witnesses-church-faith-leaks-776796.

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  Wow ttdtt!

  Thanks for posting those links and the scans of the letters!

  I randomly looked through several of those, including the one from the Circuit Overseer, and others from the Branch office, and what did I notice?? Of course: NO WHERE did the society or its representatives direct that the Law Authorities be informed of these issues!

  Does the Society simply not get it?? Are they that insular and self-righteous to neglect telling the Police about these matters?

  They are clearly more concerned about keeping their "reputations" in tact, and "protecting Jehovah's name"...But failing to see that their inaction is actually having the OPPOSITE effect! It brings reproach on them!

  I want to give full praise and credit to whoever revealed these letters!! Well done and Thankyou to this brave and honest hearted person!
  
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  Reveal- Trey Bundy: New documents about Jehovah’s Witnesses’ sex abuse begin to leak out

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  new jehovah's witnesses document dump provides a grim play-by-play of how the religion deals with sexual abuse.

  https://www.revealnews.org/blog/new-documents-about-jehovahs-witnesses-sex-abuse-begin-to-leak-out/.

  by trey bundy / january 10, 2018 .

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  Yes, it is very comforting to see that someone within the inner circle at Bethel must have leaked these documents!!

  May they continue to follow the promptings of their conscience and bring these things to light! The GB has shown callous disregard for doing the right thing, but someone in Bethel however is showing their humanity and honesty!

  Bravo whoever you are! Keep it up!
  
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  What Is The Major Reason Jehovah’s Witnesses Exist?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i understand that cults and religious groups will always exist.

  but why do jehovah’s witnesses continue as a religion that people will join?.

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  As with all religions, it comes down to FOG

  Fear

  Obligation

  Guilt
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  "May I have a copy of the 'Child-safegaurding policy' letter please?"

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  so as we all know, the australian royal commission has it on record that a "child safegaurding policy" document was produced hurriedly at the tail end of the australian royal commission.. the commission was told by the society representatives that this would be "freely available to all congregants and interested people".. the commission quizzed the brothers as to whether it would "be freely handed out, or simply handed to those who requested it".

  either way, it was to be freely available.. so imagine the surprise of one our fellow faders who attended a kh yesterday to ask for a copy!.

  she politely and respectfully asked the brother at the door for a copy.

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  Thanks for posting those links Atlantis!

  I think that the reason for the request, may have been twofold: 1) to actually get a copy 2) To see if ones at a cong level were even aware of it and the directions of the ARC (it seems they are still quite ignorant)
  
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  I am getting disfellowshipped

  by CitizenofEarth in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  maybe some of you remember me, maybe not.

  for general information i am now 19 years old, and living by myself.

  for the past 1 year (more like 1.5 years) i have been quietly fading out of the hypocrisy of this organization, but since i still live in the town i grew up in it has been hard, and filled with different challenges.

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  Also, as has been wisely said on this forum by ones like DoC:

  "The best revenge is to live a happy and successful life"
  
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  I am getting disfellowshipped

  by CitizenofEarth in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  maybe some of you remember me, maybe not.

  for general information i am now 19 years old, and living by myself.

  for the past 1 year (more like 1.5 years) i have been quietly fading out of the hypocrisy of this organization, but since i still live in the town i grew up in it has been hard, and filled with different challenges.

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  stuckinarut2

  Thanks for sharing this account!

  First, well done to you for maintaining your humanity and decency by remaining friends ! Well done in not falling into the JW clone mindset and succumbing to their abusive and inappropriate behaviour!

  Now, as for meeting with them in an official meeting?

  DO NOT ATTEND! Can I be a little more clear? DO NOT ATTEND!

  You have stated your points already with the other 2 elders. You do NOT need to go into an environment that is already biased against you, and that has an outcome already chalked up.

  You owe NO EXPLANATION for your life to anyone.

  Please remember this quote: "THE ONLY POWER PEOPLE HAVE OVER YOU, IS THAT WHICH YOU ALLOW"

  Yes, by all means, maintain your Dignity, Poise and Grace. Be polite, but do NOT get drawn into a conversation. Simply reply something like "Thanks, but I trust that you will respect appropriate boundaries. Take care, and have a lovely day"

  If they push the point, mildly repeat the same sentence.

  Sending you much love and support!