Posts by HeyThere

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International Conventions

by tenyearsafter in

just saw a facebook post from an acquaintance who just went to the international convention in dallas, tx.

according to his post, there were approximately 50,000 in attendance on sunday, with 468 baptized.

there were an additional 9 conventions tied to this one, with an attendance of approximately 100,000 and 609 baptisms total, including dallas.

HeyThere

They were also expecting 65k in attendance for that convention...

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Churches = Goat Factory

by Wild_Thing in

when i was kid, when we would pass a church, my dad would point to it and say, "look!

there's a goat factory!

he never explained that he was trying to be funny and young kids take things quite literal.

HeyThere

Sheesh, what did goats ever do to the witnesses? Poor goats.

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She is Going to Talk to the Elders About My Questions...What Should I Expect?

by HeyThere in

so one of my in-laws, a born in dub, started asking me questions about the issues i am having with the religion.

so i told her, rather carefully, how i discovered all the child pedophile cases, went over some of the case details, explained it is occurring all over the world, so isn't just some random misunderstanding, but is widespread hiding of child sex u all abuse.

she was horrified.

HeyThere

Joe...I did see that and it does seem like the same type of situation...fun times in this cult, eh?!?

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She is Going to Talk to the Elders About My Questions...What Should I Expect?

by HeyThere in

so one of my in-laws, a born in dub, started asking me questions about the issues i am having with the religion.

so i told her, rather carefully, how i discovered all the child pedophile cases, went over some of the case details, explained it is occurring all over the world, so isn't just some random misunderstanding, but is widespread hiding of child sex u all abuse.

she was horrified.

HeyThere

Sarahsmile...she was truly disturbed about the child sex abuse and hiding it, all the court cases world wide, including Candice Conti and the Sewell cases. She was a victim so it resonates deeply with her, she was pale. Also the changes in the donation arrangement, she hadn't really understood it. Also some of the older watch tower teachings....So she as a born in believes the elders can set her mind at ease or have something to say about this stuff. Not to get me in trouble but for herself.

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She is Going to Talk to the Elders About My Questions...What Should I Expect?

by HeyThere in

so one of my in-laws, a born in dub, started asking me questions about the issues i am having with the religion.

so i told her, rather carefully, how i discovered all the child pedophile cases, went over some of the case details, explained it is occurring all over the world, so isn't just some random misunderstanding, but is widespread hiding of child sex u all abuse.

she was horrified.

HeyThere

Wild thing, yes, she is baptized. I am curious to hear what they tell her. She will still talk to me even if told not to, so I will find out even if I never get talked to...

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She is Going to Talk to the Elders About My Questions...What Should I Expect?

by HeyThere in

so one of my in-laws, a born in dub, started asking me questions about the issues i am having with the religion.

so i told her, rather carefully, how i discovered all the child pedophile cases, went over some of the case details, explained it is occurring all over the world, so isn't just some random misunderstanding, but is widespread hiding of child sex u all abuse.

she was horrified.

HeyThere

Billy: lol beat her to the punch! That is tempting but I will let her lead on this and just react as needed. Whatever happens I will update here. And continue to seek advice. You guys are great.

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She is Going to Talk to the Elders About My Questions...What Should I Expect?

by HeyThere in

so one of my in-laws, a born in dub, started asking me questions about the issues i am having with the religion.

so i told her, rather carefully, how i discovered all the child pedophile cases, went over some of the case details, explained it is occurring all over the world, so isn't just some random misunderstanding, but is widespread hiding of child sex u all abuse.

she was horrified.

HeyThere

Witness my fury: there is that chance. Her elders know my husband, he used to go to that kh. They have already spoken with our kh about my h previously so they already have been aquainted. Does that make a difference? I am pretty new to it all but from what I have learned they seem to be a nosy bunch.

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She is Going to Talk to the Elders About My Questions...What Should I Expect?

by HeyThere in

so one of my in-laws, a born in dub, started asking me questions about the issues i am having with the religion.

so i told her, rather carefully, how i discovered all the child pedophile cases, went over some of the case details, explained it is occurring all over the world, so isn't just some random misunderstanding, but is widespread hiding of child sex u all abuse.

she was horrified.

HeyThere

WT Free...Very very good stuff. I will definitely add to my arsenal. Thank you so much for taking the time to give such detail. I am actually feeling some excitement at asking this stuff...is that weird????

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She is Going to Talk to the Elders About My Questions...What Should I Expect?

by HeyThere in

so one of my in-laws, a born in dub, started asking me questions about the issues i am having with the religion.

so i told her, rather carefully, how i discovered all the child pedophile cases, went over some of the case details, explained it is occurring all over the world, so isn't just some random misunderstanding, but is widespread hiding of child sex u all abuse.

she was horrified.

HeyThere

Jgnat: thank you for the suggestion. I am not baptized, but my husband is. I think if her elders call my elders I will talk to them, and ask them the same questions. My questions are about 1914, 1975, all other prophesies (which I have original wt pubs) Beth sarim, blood, vaccines, etc. I asked the sisters I study with to study with me from the bible to answer my questions and they cant. They are researching topics for me now. So I will simply ask them. I just don't want to approach them as I don't want them to start pressuring my h about me.

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Jehovah Witness Governing Body gets 'wakeup call' - "The internal church process followed here was awful." - SNAP Media Statement

by Sol Reform in

jehovah witness governing body gets 'wakeup call' - "the internal church process followed here was awful.

" - snap media statement.

given the mean-spirited treatment by jw officials, it's a miracle that sewell's victims are willing to cooperate with the secular justice system.

HeyThere

Yes, blinded followers may fall for the whole persecution bit, which is sad, and after talking with my in-laws they are fully inebriated on the wt Kool aid and eat up the sh*t they are fed no matter how bad the taste. Things I heard over and over include:

Perfect organization ran by imperfect men (that doesn't even make sense!!!)

Jehovah always cleans it up!

So what Web site did you get that from? (Always seeking a way to discredit)

You must have got that from an apostate! (How fun it was to show it in a wt pub! Ha ha!)

...(that would be the most common response, no words, eyes wide, speechless)