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  Elders ARE idiots!!

  by Gill in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this has always been my opinion, even as a 'loyal' jw!

  i thought that elders were idiots.

  i have only ever known one who has ever had any real education, a solicitor and he was an arrogant twonk, the rest were a pathetic bunch of bullies who 'appeared' to be loving and kind but were infact out to find out the shit about everyone and cause as much trouble for everyone as possible.

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  Bttt. A great thread and discussion. It is an old thread but still relevant now.

  This discussion was 6 years ago.

  Any new insights or experiences. Are more Elders leaving?

  Just curious to know if time has made a difference.

  Miss.Fit
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  Troll Accusations

  by Frazzled UBM in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have noticed that some of us are a bit too eager to label new posters as trolls.

  while it is clear that there are some posters who just like to stir up trouble or are out and out apologists there are others who are witnesses starting to have genuine doubts and so ask questions but then when they see the responses the cognitive dissonance kicks in and they push back and argue with what they are being told.

  this can lead to very negative reactions from jwn members and accusations that the person is a troll.

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  I actually like the 1st. posts of newcomers that have their "life story". I think the introductory posts help me get to know where the poster is coming from. We all have our own unique point of view and perspectives based on our experiences.

  If there is a post that gets "an emotional response" from me, I look up their post history to get a feel for that person's perspective.

  If it is a new poster, I reserve judgment and opinions until I hear more from them.

  I like the way posters like Kate, Flipper, Jnat, Clarity , Lois and many others respond and greet new ones. They made me feel welcome and understood.

  Hopefully more posters will reserve judgement before calling troll.

  Refusing to rise to the bait will be discouragement enough.

  I am glad Kate and Frazzled got to meet Panthers and that it went well.

  Miss.Fit giving people the benefit of the doubt.
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  Had an argument with my wife about tinkerbell :(

  by BU2B in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  one of my co workers mother made my 4 year old a blanket with the disney character tinkerbell on it.

  as soon as i got it i knew trouble lay ahead.

  i wanted to reason with her before my daughter saw it so as not to cause a disruption, but it didn't work out that way.

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  MissFit

  So any updates? What was Tink's fate? Inquiring minds want to know.
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  oh cr@p!! its my turn for "an elder called and wants to arrange a shepherding call" thread. Moral support please.

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is coming and the elder wanted to set up a visit.

  it's not like i wasn't warned.

  there was a thread that talked about the push to call on inactive ones.. thanks to the heads up here, i knew the motive for the call.. i don't think i even know that eld.

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  MissFit

  Kate: I feel lightened. Like a load has been lifted

  I realize the elder is doing his job. He needs to line up some visits for the co.

  My first reaction when the phone rang was to let it go to phone mail again.

  But I decided that was giving them more power over me. It would be better for me to take control and meet this dead on than to hide cowering from a little phone call.

  He sounded a little taken aback that I hadn't rearranged my schedule for the co.

  I told him this a very busy time of year and thanked him for thinking of me.

  I did tell my hubby Mr.fit who is not a believer, that he was right all along.

  If someone calls on me that he doesn't know,

  He has my permission to-(shoot them? He asks hopefully) no

  (not unless there no witnesses and he could get away with it.)

  Tell them I'm not available (acting crazy would be a bonus).

  Miss.Fit of the lightened load class
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  oh cr@p!! its my turn for "an elder called and wants to arrange a shepherding call" thread. Moral support please.

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is coming and the elder wanted to set up a visit.

  it's not like i wasn't warned.

  there was a thread that talked about the push to call on inactive ones.. thanks to the heads up here, i knew the motive for the call.. i don't think i even know that eld.

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  MissFit

  Thank you everyone. The elder called again.

  I took the call and followed your advice.

  I told him I was not available. He asked if he could stop by my work. ( I work in a public place) I told him i would be too busy.

  He told me he hoped to see me at meeting.

  I told my husband if any one comes asking for me in suit and ties to say I am not available.
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  oh cr@p!! its my turn for "an elder called and wants to arrange a shepherding call" thread. Moral support please.

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is coming and the elder wanted to set up a visit.

  it's not like i wasn't warned.

  there was a thread that talked about the push to call on inactive ones.. thanks to the heads up here, i knew the motive for the call.. i don't think i even know that eld.

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  Update:

  I received another call from my elder. I didn't recognize the number so I let it go to voicemail.

  He wants me to call him back. I am thinking about it to tell him it would not be a good time.

  Miss.Fit of the too polite for her own good class.
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  oh cr@p!! its my turn for "an elder called and wants to arrange a shepherding call" thread. Moral support please.

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is coming and the elder wanted to set up a visit.

  it's not like i wasn't warned.

  there was a thread that talked about the push to call on inactive ones.. thanks to the heads up here, i knew the motive for the call.. i don't think i even know that eld.

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  MissFit

  Thanks Jnat. I always used the term and I was feeling embarrassed that I might have been saying and writing it wrong all this time.

  Thanks for boosting my morale.

  Miss.Fit
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  Watchtower Victims Memorial Day

  by DonJuel in

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  2. child-abuse

  my contribution to the first anually wt victims memorial day.

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po4m8musgdc#t=42.

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  MissFit

  That was a beautiful and touching video.
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  Another new book: Jehovah's Witnesses - AN EXPOSE, written by a former elder and retired veteran United Airlines pilot

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a comprehensive new book:.

  "the good... the bad... the deceptive.... and worse!

  an expose".

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  MissFit

  Thinking of you.
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  oh cr@p!! its my turn for "an elder called and wants to arrange a shepherding call" thread. Moral support please.

  by MissFit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  is coming and the elder wanted to set up a visit.

  it's not like i wasn't warned.

  there was a thread that talked about the push to call on inactive ones.. thanks to the heads up here, i knew the motive for the call.. i don't think i even know that eld.

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  Lol:"This ain't a good time, when is it ever

  I know a perfect time

  And baby it's never."

  Great advice.

  I just needed some reinforcements.

  I will just treat this like I would a solicitor's call. I don't return the call and I say no thank you if they call.

  I will tell the desk to screen any calls and take a

  Message.

  Thanks..

  Miss.Fit of the no one's home class.