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  Prediction: The organization to ease up on disfellowshipping for apostasy.

  by kneehighmiah in

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  i believe the organization is already easing up on disfellowshipping people for apostasy.

  they know most doubters just want to be left alone.

  disfellowshipping them turns them into martyrs.

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  NEEHIGHMIAH... No... They will not lighten up... they can"t

  Those of us who have left but are doing very well are their greatest fear!

  I have nothing against the WTBS . However they want all still in to think that if they chose to no longer be part of this they will end up with a pitifull life.

  This may be true in some cases. But I feel those who leave and end up a mess are a mess anyway. Those of us who have our shit together and leave afe doing fantastic!

  WTBS will not want those still in to hang out with those who left.

  Miss my sons and family... nothing else.
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  Seattle Convention Videos

  by exwhyzee in

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  this is the link to the website that was set up for the intl.

  convention here in seattle the weekend before last.

  we went to dinner in the city with family members afterward and saw a lot of old friends.

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  Well I just watched the video. I was in Seattle this summer for a week. But not as a JW. I was with wonderful friends and enjoyed the city.

  As the film shows, Washington is a beautiful state.

  But I prefer to travel and enjoy it on my own terms. The people in this film were no doubt excited to be asked to be in it. I the JW world this would be of the highest reward. As to how happy they are in their everyday lives... how knows. If after a stroke someone wants to set up a display and sit out with it, that is their choice. Did Jehovah arange and provide it for them... NO. They did it on their own.

  If a spanish speaking brother wanted to drive from California to Washington for 1 congregation.. fine.. did Jehovah provide the oppertunity or make it so? No.. they did it on their own.

  This is all fine if any want to live this life. My only regret is that if at one point in the life of one or more in this film, they chose to no longer be part of all this why can they not just say so and leave. No harm done.

  Why if they still want to live in a beautiful area but not go to meetings anymore, not preach the WTBS message anymore, can they not hang out with their old JW friends.

  When I chose to leave a company I am still able and allowed to meet with former co-workers for a drink.

  Yes... well produced video, however I prefer to chose my own path.

  Signed..... Out and doing well!
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  I am doing Fab!!!!!!!!

  by KateWild in

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  hey everyone,.

  well me, fraz and laika had a little meetup before we went on holiday.....it was great to meet fraz for the first time.

  our hols were teriffic and i have enjoyed dating too.

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  Congtats!! Do what ever you want... Happy for you. Meetings will not hurt you. Totally up to you. But please don't ask me to go along.. I would rather go riding!
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  Am I a bad person for wishing this??

  by quellycatface in

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  i have suffered with menopausal symptoms for a few years now.

  hot flushes and facial sweating, the most noticeable to others.. a sister i knew used to laugh and pretty much, mock me.

  i used to say "you wait till you get them" , without being nasty.. i seriously hope she suffers.

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  Bravo villagegirl
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  Am I a bad person for wishing this??

  by quellycatface in

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  i have suffered with menopausal symptoms for a few years now.

  hot flushes and facial sweating, the most noticeable to others.. a sister i knew used to laugh and pretty much, mock me.

  i used to say "you wait till you get them" , without being nasty.. i seriously hope she suffers.

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  Too bad many people do not have empathy for what others go through. Often it take a major change in their own life to see how others feel.

  I look back at all my JW years (over 45 of them) and find that my new non JW friends are far more understanding and loyal.

  Hard for me to think of them ever mlocking me or throwing me under the bus.

  Life is good now... very good
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  Life elsewhere

  by HowTheBibleWasCreated in

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  i of course grew up with star wars in ther 80s and the 3 star treks runing at once in the 90s' so shows depicting aliens never bothered me.. however in 95 i read 'hyperspace' by micheo kuku.

  my dad picked it up and scanned it saying: "i see no reason jehovah didn't create 2 dimentional creatures we cant see.

  my dad like alot of the book.

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  I have never been anywhere but on earth.... Can not say for sure... But WHO really knows? Many speak as if the way they beleive if FACT... I also did at one time... But now... I live in reality
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  "Are you a progressive thinker"

  by Pistoff in

  1. watchtower
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  this was the theme of a talk at this week's 2nd weekly meeting with the co.. .

  if you are a progressive thinker, so went the reasoning, you will accept all of the adjustments coming from the 'faithful and discreet slave'.. .

  this so hurt my head when wife told me about it; really?.

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  Never ask why... never ask what about this? Not for me.
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  Female Attendants

  by Quarterback in

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  the best thing to come from the regenal convention this summer, is to see women used as attendants at the end of the program.

  they were used in distributing the new publications to convention delegates..

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  ducatijoe

  They have always been used to pass out new releases. They are not attendants. Only men are used for that. However,, they do do most of the work !

  It is a man run organization. What a shame
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  Need some help from you guys

  by bobert in

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  so recently i've been preparing to move out of my parents house, and i've been seeking social assistance.

  at my appointment, my social worker asked me for references to people who know about my situation at home.

  i know probably nnone of you guys know me too well personally, or my home life, but i know all of you guys have been through similar situations.

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  ducatijoe

  I agree with Billy
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  If you don't like being a Jehovah's Witness then leave....

  by Quirky1 in

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  if you don't like being a jehovah's witness or going to the kingdom hall or the society then leave.... it's as simple as that... .

  i left several years ago and have not been hounded, bothered or sought out by anyone.

  i still see them from time to time, and yes, they do pour out the love bomb when you run into them, but eh, you know what?

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  ducatijoe

  e your problems with you.AMEN... Quit complaining and leave! If not... stay in.. you will not get in much trouble in there. Just like in East Germany... Safe, but controled.

  Life on the other side of the wall is great. However I do feel many of you who are to fearful to leave but want to will take your hang-ups with you.

  Find who YOU ARE inside first. It takes a lot of self will to get out. Be ready to lose your friends and family.

  But you can fine much better friends out here.

  And no FEAR!