Posts by Raton

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Help

by Horseygirl12 in

jw
friends

im so frustrated i could kill myself right now!!

im 15 and a couple weeks ago i confessed to my parents that i didn't want to be a jehovahs witness anymore and also that i was bisexual.

i had just gotten back from an eating disorder clinic and my parents decided to put me back in school (i was homeschooling before).

I have no idea what its like for JW children. I am sure someone on here can give better advice but I would say to hang in there for 3 more years and come to sites like this one to vent and find support.

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Need some input: Wife refuses to respect what I believe

by goingthruthemotions in

i had a rough time with my wife last week.

i guess i started the fight by telling her that her love is conditional.

( and the fight started).

Raton

I see similarities with my wife. She tried to discuss things with me and told me to prove the things I said only using the WT. That was easy, so I did. I then got to see cognitive dissonance up close as she now gets very mad talking about those things, told me just to stop, and said she will divorce me if I bring up one more thing. The only good that came our recent issues is that she will not try to take my daughter to the hall. She will however take the boys(hers that I also adopted). I am confident they will see how the other half of the family does things and will not get to deep themselves. I have found out through other people that she is now finding other ways to leave or to at least get a group behind her that will support her if she does. We will see though, there is alot happening right now in my household and things may still turn out alright. I have hope for you and your family since she at least will still talk to you about it.

I can no longer describe the way I feel about this cult.

Good Luck

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How to Bewilder a Witness!

by The Searcher in

ask a witness what seems like a simple bible question: "nine verses in the bible tell us that jesus is going to judge the living and the dead.

(john 5:28,29, acts 10:42, acts 17:31, romans 14:9, 2 cor.

5:10, 2 tim.

Raton

I am getting used to hearing, "it's not literal". Seems to be a good reply when they don't have a clue.

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Ministers to consult over mandatory abuse reporting

by lurkernomore in

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29811206.

i wonder if this is put in force, whether the wtbs will comply or view this as more persecution?!

.

Raton

There are laws in most states that say abuse must be reported and they don't report. So, no new law here or elsewhere will change that.

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WT Study 26th Oct. '14

by BluesBrother in

i could find another thread so i thought i might add a few comments here - not a full critique though.

"hear jehovah's voice wherever you are".

http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/w20140815/hear-jehovahs-voice/.

Raton

"The guidance that we receive from him is so clear that it is as if ‘our own ears hear a word behind us saying: “This is the way. Walk in it.”’

I guess if it is that clear there is no need for 'new light' any more.

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anyone got this article? from 1947 awake

by sowhatnow in

im looking for the article called 'are you also excommunicated' in the jan 8th 1947 awake.. anyone have a pdf file to share so i can print it?

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thanks one way or the other.

Raton

"Members who, by their obstinate disobedience, reject the means of attaining this common end deserve to be removed from such a society"

Are they talking about themselves or the catholics here. Although normally when they talk about the catholics it sounds like they are talking about themselves.

"Here, then, is the explanation why the Axis dictators were not excommunicated. They were 'seeking the one and same end' with he roman catholic church"

I guess just like the WT seeks the one and same end with all the pedophiles since they don't kick them out or even tell any one.

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Embarrassed and Glassy-Eyed stop by

by wheelwithinwheel in

two brothers doing the territory stopped in at my place.

i kept them on the step.

after some hellos and catching up, i said so you folks are on tv now.

Raton

Very nice. Especially the ending.

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New development in my life

by EdenOne in

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friends

no longer a ms ........................... can't give details atm, for it might be a dead-giveaway and it ain't quite over yet.

but, it really taught me one thing: if you're trying to fade or stay in, trust no one.

and i mean no one.. eden.

Raton

Congrats and Good Luck! I am a bit jealous.... If you ever feel like sharing what worked I would love to hear it here or in a PM. I haven't been at it very long but trying to get my wife out also.

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