Posts by Poztate

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Country Quizzzzzz

by Xena in

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what country are you...gonna lmao if simon takes this and is the us

http://bluepyramid.org/ia/cquiz.htm

you're thailand!.

Poztate

Oh Great----CUBA!!!

Now no one from the USA will be able to come visit me.

You're Cuba!
How bad can you really be? So many people have said so many bad things about you, but you know they can't all be true. Not even most of them. You went a little crazy for a while, but now you're just getting older and tired of all the nasty stuff people think about you. You could use a little more money and you really wish people wouldn't keep leaving you for richer people, but other than that, things aren't so bad. You really like used military clothing.

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When would a non -baptized person be DA'ed?? ( Blondie or others)

by Poztate in

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on ozzie post i noticed this statement from blondiedoes anyone remember the days when an unbaptized person was "disassociated".

i was of the impression that kids who were brought up in the "truth" but had not been baptized would still be da'ed if they were caught doing something against any of the many rules.has this changed???.

could a local congo still practice da'ing even if head office had changed their policy??

Poztate

have seen them change rules and standards more than I change underwear.

This is what concerns me.I don't have ANY trust that at a whim they won't change rules again.It matters not the damage they inflict on peoples private lives. Even after many years their stupid rules contine to HURT,HURT, HURT PEOPLE !!!!! Thanks Bliss

Blondie,What can I say,

The research and effort you put into this reply is fantastic and helps me a lot.To see all the different points in one post helps to clear this up in my mind.I believe that my own personal situation can go a lot smoother knowing these things. A BIG THANK YOU BLONDIE!!!!

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When would a non -baptized person be DA'ed?? ( Blondie or others)

by Poztate in

jw
friends

on ozzie post i noticed this statement from blondiedoes anyone remember the days when an unbaptized person was "disassociated".

i was of the impression that kids who were brought up in the "truth" but had not been baptized would still be da'ed if they were caught doing something against any of the many rules.has this changed???.

could a local congo still practice da'ing even if head office had changed their policy??

Poztate

Thank you Eduardo for your comment.We might be able to luck out in this whole affair as my kid plans on moving to another city 50 miles away.Hopefully the elders will find it too much work to chase that far just to put the BAD ASS label on someone.We would like to stay under the radar if possible.

Once again thank you my fellow POZTATE friends for your imput on this.

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When would a non -baptized person be DA'ed?? ( Blondie or others)

by Poztate in

jw
friends

on ozzie post i noticed this statement from blondiedoes anyone remember the days when an unbaptized person was "disassociated".

i was of the impression that kids who were brought up in the "truth" but had not been baptized would still be da'ed if they were caught doing something against any of the many rules.has this changed???.

could a local congo still practice da'ing even if head office had changed their policy??

Poztate

however, he seems to be more concerned with how his son will be treated by family

This is exactly what I worry about.The ones in the congo can go #%^&** themselves for all we care.In a large family though it seems better if a low profile is kept.Emotionally this might help my kid out rather than them all sh***ting on him in the name of god.

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When would a non -baptized person be DA'ed?? ( Blondie or others)

by Poztate in

jw
friends

on ozzie post i noticed this statement from blondiedoes anyone remember the days when an unbaptized person was "disassociated".

i was of the impression that kids who were brought up in the "truth" but had not been baptized would still be da'ed if they were caught doing something against any of the many rules.has this changed???.

could a local congo still practice da'ing even if head office had changed their policy??

Poztate

That's been the policy for the last 15 years, since the Nov 15 '88 WT.

That is a partly reassuring statement for me.The only problem is what the WT giveth the WT can take away.(praise the WT)

It would certainly be about their speed to announce "new light" on the subject again and do a little retroactive beating of people.

This would not be helpful in my family situation.

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When would a non -baptized person be DA'ed?? ( Blondie or others)

by Poztate in

jw
friends

on ozzie post i noticed this statement from blondiedoes anyone remember the days when an unbaptized person was "disassociated".

i was of the impression that kids who were brought up in the "truth" but had not been baptized would still be da'ed if they were caught doing something against any of the many rules.has this changed???.

could a local congo still practice da'ing even if head office had changed their policy??

Poztate

A closed social club can do whatever the hell it wants with people who hang around

This is what I am afraid of.I have a situation in my life where my kid has confided to me that they want out.We are talking an unbaptized publisher who wants to put all the crap behind,move out and start to live a normal life.In other words do WHATEVER without looking it in a WT mag first.

I urged caution and to keep a low profile (fading slowly ) as many relatives are in and I believe it it in my kids best interest at this time to keep as many bridges unburnt as possible.

Thanks for ALL the responses so far.This board has been a great help to me in sorting out and talking about some of these personal issues.

A special thank you also to SIMON and all the MODS who make it possible.

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Did doctrine matter to you? Does it matter to most dubs now?

by nicolaou in

minimus started a great thread a few days ago asking what was "it" that finally made you leave the "truth"?.

the replies showed that, for the most part, it was the unloving, uncaring attitude displayed by most of the 'brothers & sisters' - elders particularly.

some posters even made the point that this lack of love drove them out despite them harbouring fears that they might actually be leaving the truth.

Poztate

It was changes in doctrine and policy that opened my eyes to the truth over 20 years ago.

I don't think the average Dub thinks too much about doctrine anymore.For one thing the schedule is so hectic with meeting,service,assemblies etc that most are just content to absorb the pablum of the week.It takes a lot of extra effort to examine doctrine and compare it with the past.

In addition to that research and "independant thinking" are frowned upon and would I am sure be viewed with suspicion in the increasingly paranoid world of the JW.It is much easier to go along mindlessly with the crowd than to start thinking for yourself.

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When would a non -baptized person be DA'ed?? ( Blondie or others)

by Poztate in

jw
friends

on ozzie post i noticed this statement from blondiedoes anyone remember the days when an unbaptized person was "disassociated".

i was of the impression that kids who were brought up in the "truth" but had not been baptized would still be da'ed if they were caught doing something against any of the many rules.has this changed???.

could a local congo still practice da'ing even if head office had changed their policy??

Poztate

On Ozzie post I noticed this statement from Blondie

Does anyone remember the days when an unbaptized person was "disassociated"

I was of the impression that kids who were brought up in the "truth" but had not been baptized would still be DA'ed if they were caught doing something against any of the many rules.Has this changed???

Could a local congo still practice DA'ing even if head office had changed their policy?? I have to admit since getting out over 20 years ago but still having a dub wife that I have not been taking in the "refreshing waters of life" from the WT as much as before so I could have missed a big change.

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Have you commited the unforgivable sin?

by petespal2002 in

the ultimate taboo of being a jw is the unforgivable sin, a direct action of going against the leadings of the holy spirit.

did this used to bother you, and do you think you are seen by jw's as having committed it?

for instance, is apostasy the only occurance of it, or in you opinion would it include adultery etc.

Poztate

The only unforgivable sin is when you walk up to an elder and start a conversation by saying I THINK

You will be drummed out of the club at once and a special needs talk will be given on the dangers of ~~independant~~ thinking.

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Will someone please tell me where I can pick up my Light Saber?

by SanFranciscoJim in

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friends

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i turned jedi today and have looked all over the place, but can't find my light saber anywhere.. perhaps i should try ebay?

Poztate

HEY......Congrats on hitting Jedi status SF Jim!!!!!

You're Santa and you don't know where to pick up a light saber???? Look in the big bag you carry around.

POZ