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  Wife fully awake.

  by cappytan in

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  2. experiences

  i learned this past week that my wife is now awake.

  i just shared the pbs newshour segment with her with no comment other than something along the lines of, "jw story on pbs.".

  she is furious at the arrogance of these men.. thats what happens when you get a momma angry!.

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  Congratulations!!! That's great news Cappy!
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  15 Years of Jehovahs-Witness.com

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  yes, today is the forum's 15th birthday!.

  i never thought for one moment that it would survive this long or have so many people post so many great subjects over the years.. it is still humbling when i get pm's or emails from people expressing how the site has helped them and of course thanks goes to all the posters who have shared their experiences and make helpful and supportive comments to others who are in the sometimes difficult process of learning the real truth about 'the truth'.. the site has gone through several different incarnations over the last 15 years running on different platforms, different databases and different hosts but we've been able to keep all the old topics.

  the current site is still being developed and i'm hoping to push another major upgrade soon.. i also may have some other news to share soon about the future of the site so stay posted.. until then, here's the the next 15 years!

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  Thank you Simon. Your site has helped us escape the WT grip!
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  Tony's life story

  by life is to short in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so i finally read tony's life story and this one point really hit me where he was talking about his son's.

  on page 7 he say's "because they made the truth their own, they make susan and me look good.

  so those who children leave the "truth" look bad?.

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  I used to watch my parents faces when the sister on the stage (giving an experience) would relate that she had 6 children who are "ALL FAITHFULLY SERVING JEHOVAH. Two are missionaries over in East Bumble, One is a Circuit Overseer, One a District Overseer and two are serving at Bethel." As the Church Lady used to say..."well isn't that special."

  I have a sibling that decided this religion was not for them and left. My Mother used to cry when these experiences were told. Why? Because they ALWAYS blame the parents. Even if you did everything right but a child decides (as an adult) that this is no longer what they believe. Why are some elders removed when an 18 year old decides this is not for him or her? Because it's ALWAYS the parents fault. This is how these Bastards make people feel. Maybe if it happened to them they would be able to muster up some compassion.

  They could care less...it's all about how wonderful THEY are!
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  Tony's life story

  by life is to short in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so i finally read tony's life story and this one point really hit me where he was talking about his son's.

  on page 7 he say's "because they made the truth their own, they make susan and me look good.

  so those who children leave the "truth" look bad?.

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  This organization is ALL about appearances! That's all these people care about, "what it LOOKS like." So many are living double lives but all LOOKS good to everyone at the Kingdom Hall.

  I'm sure Tony Tight Pants wants to LOOK good too. I think there are so many skeletons in the closet! Hmmm!
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  1st time in 30 years no one Baptized at our Assembly

  by James Jack in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  at our assembly in alabama, no one got baptized, even though we added 3 congregations to our side in the circuit.

  just looked at my wife and said wow.. yet ironically, the regular pioneer ranks have increased 45% in the last 5 years!.

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  James - Wow just Wow! I am very surprised they are not "pushing" some of the younger ones to get baptized!

  This makes the C.O. look very ineffective! I hope this trend keeps on happening!

  Thanks for the info!
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  Has anybody been guilted/emotionally blackmailed into attending the 2015 Memorial?

  by Bucholz in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hello everybody, i was wondering if anyone has been guilted or emotionally blackmailed into attending the memorial this year.

  something along the lines of "if you loved your family you would at least attend the memorial".

  i myself haven't attended in 5 years.

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  Let's see....Memorial attendance or Spring Break? Hmmm...which on should I do?
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  With two questions, i recieved two lies from some cart witnesses.

  by brandnew in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  today i walked up to a group of cart witnesses and picked up a watchtower.

  i opened the watchtower up to the first page , and asked one of the witnesses if he had read it.. lie # 1... he said he read it.. i ask my second question to a woman witness sitting next to him , who by the way was hard to tear away from her cell phone..... "whats this watchtower about?

  , "........ lie # 2 ... she said she read it , but forgot "exactly" what the main points were about..

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  They are just there counting time. No real interest in preaching or people. They HAVE to do this to keep up appearances and keep their "friends."
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  What are the Witnesses Afraid Of ?

  by Sour Grapes in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if the witnesses have the truth and have been going to meetings for many years and every week they learn how to be effective in the ministry and learn about the bible on sundays and every week have a family worship night, why are they afraid to talk to anyone who doesn't agree with them or question their beliefs?

  if they have the truth then nothing can refute it.

  the truth is the truth.

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  They don't understand their own beliefs. There is no substance to this religion, I don't think there ever was. It has become a social club, nothing else.

  Yelling "apostate" just allows them time enough to run the other way.
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  Disfellowshipped for Tattoos??

  by Lynnie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  are getting tattoos a disfellowshipping offense?

  i know several jw's that have them but i always thought they were totally taboo.

  what do you guys know about this?

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  One thing I think is interesting. We know of several Elders wives that have Boob jobs and all is ok with that but you can't have a tattoo? Hmmmm. I guess if Brother Elder has to get his freak off with his wifes new boobs...it's all ok. Hey is that tit for tat? lol
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  Prince Debuts Cover of Christian Rock Ballad 'What If' - This should be an instant disfellowshipping event

  by paulmolark in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.etonline.com/news/161150_prince_new_single_what_if/.

  so prince sings a christian rock ballad with another young christian woman.

  he has engaged in:.

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  ToesUp

  Remember....Membership ($$$) has it's privileges!