Yes, all appointed men have been expressly told that if they or their family members pursue higher education, then their "qualifications will be called into question"
stuckinarut2
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What is the basis for advising “Don’t pursue higher studies”?
by venus intwo elders who visited my friend last week encouraged her not to pursue higher studies.
it seems they are dishing out the same old stuff: “the end is imminent, and this is the time to do more in the service; hence don’t waste your resources on higher studies.”.
i wonder whether there was some official communiqué (something that is sent out recently like letter to the elders, or kingdom ministry article …).
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Which is worse according to the GB: Child Abuse or Apostasy??
by stuckinarut2 inso we all know how the organization conducts itself regarding child abuse.
the multitude of legal cases worldwide including the current australian royal commission as well as anecdotal accounts prove their attitude.. perpetrators have not been reported to authorities, and data bases of such have been kept sealed even when demanded by the courts!.
however, when it comes to those of us who have simply left the organization due to learning the truth, the society spares no effort in spreading gossip and ensuring that one's name and reputation is ruined.. so gb, which crime is worse?
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stuckinarut2
I seriously can't wait for the opportunity to calmly put this rhetorical question to witnesses when I run into them!
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JWs Like to Take Away Hope...
by JW_Rogue ini think the worst thing about jws is that they like to take away peoples realistic hopes for a happy life now and replace it with false hope for the future.
tell a jw you want to go college and get a good career and they'll tell you that college is a waste of time, that you'll end up in debt or that the economy is so bad there are no jobs.
tell a jw about how scientists have discovered a new technology that could improve millions of lives and they'll tell you that scientists and technology have "ruined the earth" and cannot be trusted.
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stuckinarut2
Great thread.
Yes, the GB successfully makes witnesses put off living their REAL LIFE, for some pretend utopian FALSE LIFE....
I like to casually remind all witnesses in conversation, that one fact alone is true: EVERY person who has ever lived has died....(therefore implying they will too.) So don't put off living NOW!
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Most Widely Circulated Magazine In The World
by Calebs Airplane inwhich magazine is now the most widely circulated in the world?.
before responding, keep in mind that certain parameters (such as content and page count) ought to be met before any printed material intended for mass distribution can be categorized as a “magazine”.
for example, the absolute minimum range for any publication to be considered a magazine is typically around 32 to 48 pages while the highest page counts are usually around 128 to 160, with some popular women’s fashion magazines coming in quite a bit higher than that.. so with that said, which is now the world’s most widely circulated magazine?.
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stuckinarut2
Its a 'tractazine'
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How did you feel when you got baptized?
by Schnufti inback in 2005, i remember sitting in the stadium in the special rows with 42 others.
8000 people were looking at us - maybe even with a binocular - while listening to the speech.
my family and my friends among them, being all proud of me.. i don't remember being enthusiastic.
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stuckinarut2
I felt relieved because I had "done the right thing" which was expected of me....
I also felt like I must have been lacking something, because others said they felt overwhelming euphoria as they came out of the water, and yet I just felt wet.
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Does this sound familiar??
by stuckinarut2 inhttps://www.lds.org/topics/apostasy?lang=eng&old=true.
change a few words and expressions, and it could have come from the governing body themselves!.
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stuckinarut2
https://www.lds.org/topics/apostasy?lang=eng&old=true
Change a few words and expressions, and it could have come from the Governing Body themselves!
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Which is worse according to the GB: Child Abuse or Apostasy??
by stuckinarut2 inso we all know how the organization conducts itself regarding child abuse.
the multitude of legal cases worldwide including the current australian royal commission as well as anecdotal accounts prove their attitude.. perpetrators have not been reported to authorities, and data bases of such have been kept sealed even when demanded by the courts!.
however, when it comes to those of us who have simply left the organization due to learning the truth, the society spares no effort in spreading gossip and ensuring that one's name and reputation is ruined.. so gb, which crime is worse?
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stuckinarut2
Wow The Searcher!
That is seriously messed up!
Thanks for the reference to that letter.
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Australian Child Abuse Royal Commission - Jehovah's Witnesses and Watchtower to appear on 10 March 2017
by jwleaks inlatest date just published for case study 54, jehovah's witnesses and watchtower.
the public hearings will commence friday 10 march 2017 at the child abuse royal commission's hearing rooms in sydney.. http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/10908a67-70c5-4103-94cc-dac096fdb585/case-study-54,-march-2017,-sydney.
the scope and purpose of the public hearing is to inquire into:.
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stuckinarut2
Bumped.
Does anyone know if these proceedings will be broadcast live online as before?
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Which is worse according to the GB: Child Abuse or Apostasy??
by stuckinarut2 inso we all know how the organization conducts itself regarding child abuse.
the multitude of legal cases worldwide including the current australian royal commission as well as anecdotal accounts prove their attitude.. perpetrators have not been reported to authorities, and data bases of such have been kept sealed even when demanded by the courts!.
however, when it comes to those of us who have simply left the organization due to learning the truth, the society spares no effort in spreading gossip and ensuring that one's name and reputation is ruined.. so gb, which crime is worse?
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stuckinarut2
So we all know how the organization conducts itself regarding child abuse. The multitude of legal cases worldwide including the current Australian Royal Commission as well as anecdotal accounts prove their attitude.
Perpetrators have not been reported to authorities, and data bases of such have been kept sealed even when demanded by the courts!
However, when it comes to those of us who have simply left the organization due to learning the TRUTH, the society spares no effort in spreading gossip and ensuring that one's name and reputation is ruined.
So GB, which crime is worse? Child Abuse, or "Apostasy" (which word by the way simply means "one who has left their former religion")
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Does the two witness rule still stand on minor sins?
by Homer notsimpson inits been pointed out to me that two eye witnesses are always needed for elders to form a judicial case.
the sister could have sex with a brother.
she confesses and he denies, he gets off free, sure.
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stuckinarut2
Or if you are accused of the WORST sin in witness world: APOSTACY, they don't need ANY witnesses!
The Elders will just go all out in spreading slanderous gossip to EVERYONE in their congregations.
2 witnesses my ass....