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Missing Friends.

by Resi in

it's been a long time since i posted.

for a brief recap, i have an aunt who is one of jehovah's witnesses.

when i was really sick, i sought out their group because i remembered the support my aunt had and how they were like a second family to her.

problemaddict 2

I feel your pain. It can be difficult to lose friends. But then again, was this person really your friend? Does a real friend have these sort of tight restrictions and conditions on their love.

I recently got "broken up with" via e mail by a friend I have had for 18 years. This guy was like family. It hurt. It was painful. But in the end, this person is not a good friend. Friendly? Fun to be around? Sure. But that is empty when people are only there for you based on a very slim criteria, and your association with a particular group.

Move on. It will hurt for a bit, but look for real friendships.

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Is Prince still a Jehovah Witness?

by Greybeard in

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is prince still a jehovah witness?

from the look of his new album, i think he has different ideas.

it will be interesting to see how they deal with this.

problemaddict 2

WC, can you point me to where he publicly stated he was no longer a JW? That conflict with what I thought I knew. Not saying you aren't being genuine, just looking for the smoking gun.

If so, good for him.

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Is Prince still a Jehovah Witness?

by Greybeard in

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is prince still a jehovah witness?

from the look of his new album, i think he has different ideas.

it will be interesting to see how they deal with this.

problemaddict 2

Nah he is still around. Pops up in LA. More importantly.......his album is really really good. :)

6

What happened to shunning ?

by cookiemaster in

okay, so...i haven't been to the kingdumb hall since last spring but i like to believe i'm up to date with the jw ways.

as most of you have heard many times already, my mother was disfellowshipped (actually they said he disassociated), for accepting blood transfusions in a life or death situation.

right after coming from the hospital the elder said she da'd.

problemaddict 2

There is a push to reach out to inactive people. people justify not shunning naymore if a bunch of time has passed.

Nothing but a marketing push to love bomb former members and pull at their heart strings.

9

Pause for a minute!

by username in

for all those who are still on the fence regarding this evil cult i present one image that tells a thousand stories.

i just took a screenshot of this months cult indoctrination broadcast.

although i have watched the "faith in action" video before and it still has the same effect on me as it always does, this image is the most evocative of them all.

problemaddict 2

What is this? I don't think I can be bothered to watch. Is this the november JW broadcast?

104

Farewell

by EdenOne in

"don't be dismayed by good-byes.

a farewell is necessary before you can meet again.

and meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.

problemaddict 2

Good luck bud. My personal thought, leaving over an online tiff with another person is a bit meaningless when you and your experience could affect others for good. But in the end.....its your life.

Take care.

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What more do they need to see?

by stuckinarut2 in

so bethelites are being decreased...bethel homes even sold off.... special pioneers no longer being funded.. magazines getting smaller and published less frequently.. building work stopping or being reduced.. no large conventions and renting of venues.. etc.... so, money is not coming in anymore to cover the "expenses"??.

didnt the first ever watchtower said that when this occurs, it would be evidence of god no longer blessing the activity....

oh, and throughout the years, we have constantly been told that the "growth of the org and the projects such as buildings and contributions" etc were evidence of gods blessing.... .

problemaddict 2

The comments by Heard are the spin. Most JW's won't even blink. Most of us wouldn't have at one time.

Its that they are being practical, and because the growth is so outstanding and huge (MASSIVE!), the funds donated just can't keep pace with the growth! But you guys have been doing great with the money! Keep it up!

So thats it. Nothing interesting to most JW's. Until people get their particular button pushed and allow themselves to look closer, they will remain controlled.

For me it was blood. For my wife, disfellowshipping. For a buddy of mine it was 1914. For many others its being treated unfairly or seeing corruption that allows them to consider the possibility the religion isn't special.

Thats how people leave. It has to be something meaningful to THEM. The branch itself has plenty for everyone to work with to get out, but the narrative and control is strong.

I will say though, when someone gets their button pushed.......it usually leads to a pretty fast wake up.

211

Where are you from?

by BeautifulMind in

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i know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.

but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.

i currently live in georgia, usa.

problemaddict 2

San Diego, CA. About the best place in the universe.

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Have you heard the one about "Back to the Future" Predicting 911??

by EndofMysteries in

when somebody posted this on fb, i was anxious to see how ridiculous it would be, probably worse then the gb prophecies, etc.

after watching the clip, i honestly don't know what to believe.

at the very least it's very entertaining and interesting.

problemaddict 2

Seriously though......in the 90's there was an Armenian guy that tried to blow up the towers. Its been targeted more than once. So the video game or anything else, really isn't stretching too far.

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Have you heard the one about "Back to the Future" Predicting 911??

by EndofMysteries in

when somebody posted this on fb, i was anxious to see how ridiculous it would be, probably worse then the gb prophecies, etc.

after watching the clip, i honestly don't know what to believe.

at the very least it's very entertaining and interesting.

problemaddict 2

I just noticed there is a 9 a 1 and another 1 on my computer keyboard. Its a separate 1 from a 10 key just for all you doubters out there. I have a "double? espresso "shot" on my desk. Double representing the twin towers, and "shot" meaning shot.

I also just was sent an e mail from my elderly father that claims Obama is pushing sharia law in Montana. I accidentally printed this e mail, instead of my intended irs docs.

therefore.....my desk predicted 9/11 in reverse.