Posts by Ignoranceisbliss

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Silent And Sweet Rebellion Going On Within JW Organization!

by lsw1961 in

after 1975, the vast majority remained as though nothing has happened.

but some left the organization.

however, there arose a third category who did not leave the organization, but brought a new view into their heart: jws are right in their core cause (gods kingdom as the solution to mankinds problems) but may or may not be right in their supplementary teachings, hence are not bothered about changes happening in this unimportant area..

Ignoranceisbliss

Is it possible that you and John Aquila were at the same splinter group meeting a few weeks ago?

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2 John 10

by What Now? in

just looking for some rebuttals to 2 john 10, specifically when it comes to shunning family.

we essentially admitted to our families that we do not want to raise our kids as witnesses and do not believe what jehovah's witnesses teach.

predictably, they use 2 john 10 to justify shunning us, specifically the portion of the verse where it says "if anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your homes or say a greeting to him".. since we are apostates (according to the jw definition), and no longer "bring this teaching", would our family be correct in interpreting this verse to mean that they should shun us?.

Ignoranceisbliss

The problem with the bible is that you can interpret it however you want. Dubs take this one scripture and enforce it to an extreme. What about the scripture where Paul said to let the women in the congregation be silenced? Why isn't that enforced with the same vigor? Its all bullshit and should be treated as such. I have thought about how I will argue this when my shunning occurs. I don't think that I will. THe truth of the matter is that I don't believe in the bible so why should I argue about what it really teaches?

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Document Blood Transfusion Deaths - please help

by Lee Elder in

the vast majority of deaths from the blood policy are undocumented because they are simply not newsworthy.

if you know of a death or serious injury/disability related to the blood policy, please help us document it.

send as many details as you can recall.

Ignoranceisbliss

Mommyfirst

We knew the same person.

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Anyone from Plymouth MI or Wayne/Westland or Howell MI.

by firestillon in

just found this site and still finding my way around.

seeing if there are any old acquaintances here from the areas above.

i and my wife were in those cities till around 1989. drop a note if you were too or know us.

Ignoranceisbliss

From Metro Detroit and still in the Borg. Do u have relatives still in? I know some with the same last name although not real sure about the spelling.

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No more printing of WT and Awake in my country.. Shit just got real

by cognitivedizzy in

jw
friends

guys .

a letter was just read in out kh stating that all printing of wt and awake is ceased for the coming year and we will just place tracts on fs, countries which were cared by our branch will be cared by other countries...along with this they read the new fs form and stuff about reporting links of videos wtf..lol.

i can't tell which country perhaps that will give away a lot, any one with a similar information.

Ignoranceisbliss

I guess I can understand y u wouldn't want to share. Can't be very many of u there.

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No more printing of WT and Awake in my country.. Shit just got real

by cognitivedizzy in

jw
friends

guys .

a letter was just read in out kh stating that all printing of wt and awake is ceased for the coming year and we will just place tracts on fs, countries which were cared by our branch will be cared by other countries...along with this they read the new fs form and stuff about reporting links of videos wtf..lol.

i can't tell which country perhaps that will give away a lot, any one with a similar information.

Ignoranceisbliss

Thanks for the info. I'm real nervous about getting busted by the gestapo as well but not even divulging your country seems a lil overboard. Regardless I have heard nothing about this in to US.

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They took all the circuit's money!

by BackSlider in

jw
friends

during the assembly they made an announcement about contributions and as always mentioned how expenses outnumbered the contributions so far and we are at a deficit of $6700 or so.

however, they then said that our money on hand in savings for the circuit was $51,000 and that they voted and will be sending $45,000 of it to the society.

who voted?

Ignoranceisbliss

Yes. They have been widdling down our circuits account as well. This last assembly they donated all but 10k from the account.

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Retirement Planning for ex-JW's

by Simon in

this is something i think about a lot, possibly because i'm just getting older.

it seems that not only should i finally one day decide what i want to do with my life, but i should also be planning for retirement.. hands up everyone who feels their future has been royally screwed by the wts experience?.

if you were a good jw and followed the wts advice you could well be finding yourself facing middle or even old age without much or anything put aside in retirement savings.

Ignoranceisbliss

That's some great advice Simon! Thanks for sharing. This is something that I think a lot about as well. My dub parents are awful with money and my dad has to work until he is 70. There is no way I want to end up like that.

I would add that diversification is good. We have assets in stocks, rental properties, and savings accounts (emergency fund). I have a hard time trusting the stock market with all of my retirement money.

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