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What is the alternative to JW?
by Formerbrother in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i mean this with all due respect, i would like to hear from genuine people who think jw have it wrong and then what is the truth?.

im not talking about silly little quibbles here and there.. is jehovah real?

the the bible is word?
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What is your purpose or what do you wish to accomplish while a member of this board?
by Tenacious in
1. jw
2. friends
when i joined this forum i was seeking more people who felt the same way i did in terms of seeing the jehovah's witness organization for what it truly was; a false prophet.. once i found like-minded members i slowly started to open up and participate more in trying to help others that were also exiting mentally and physically.

today, i offer support to anyone who desires it regardless of what they believe or not believe.. so what is your purpose on this board?.

support?
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What is the most bizarre counsel you received as a JW, from a JW?
by Funchback in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
there were many addressed to me.

for example, i once had a sister tell me i was gambling because i liked playing skill crane (the machine where you have to try to pick up prizes like stuffed animals) at the arcade.

i then fired back a her: "you saw the r-rated movie 'backdraft.
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Movies/Books for Cult Survivors
by Brighid in
1. social
2. entertainment
for me, there have always been special movies or scenes in movies that trigger my old jw experience (fiddler on the roof and little mermaid touched me deeply when i watched them as a young jw).

later as a survivor, it was more donnie darko, thx 1138 themes that struck me in particular.. anyway, looking for suggestions on great movies, books (art of any kind, really) that especially speak to or move you as a jw survivor?

there are reasons beyond purely entertainment that i ask..
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The Australian Royal Commission will NOT do a damn thing to the WT!
by Calebs Airplane in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
the rothschild family will not allow the aussies to take any significant action against their religious wing (mormons, jws, adventists, etc.).

the worst outcome for the borg will be a relatively small fine and a deadline to change their rules.

that is all..
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The cruelty of shunning now being exposed rc
by poopie in
1. jw
2. friends
let justice roll forth.
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Grandchildren pay for the sins of their parents.
by Bonsai in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
my wife's mother just related to us an interview she heard during the recent three day convention that she just had to share with us.

a brother and his wife have, for over 20 years, shunned their daughter because she ran off and eloped with a worldly guy.

while openly sobbing, he related how difficult it has been to shun his daughter and avoid unnecessary contact with her and her family.
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Getting it out of my system, a VERY long introduction/outpouring..
by adimmedlight in
1. jw
2. experiences
warning, novel ahead:.

after a few months of lurking on this site, i've decided to take the plunge...i don't really care so much about introducing myself, but somehow there is some relief in the thought of getting my little story out there, just getting it out of my system.

i am the oldest of 5 kids.
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Nicest thing a JW has ever done?
by aintenoughwiskey in
1. jw
2. friends
here is a change of pace, what was the nicest thing a jw has ever done for you or you have seen done?

it wasn't all bad all the time!
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2015 convention interviewer praises parents who shunned their kid
by defender of truth in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
what was it that moved your child to return to jehovah?

asks the speaker.. .

well it was the missed association with the family, says brenda sutton proudly and unflinchingly.. andd heres why, i had always told our kids... i would die for you, i love you, would die for you, but if you ever leave jehovah i wouldnt be there.