Posts by ToesUp

well another big bad elder here just wanting to say sorry.. i'm sorry that so many were treated like crap, and shown that god's love is not to be found around jehovah's witnesses.

i'm sorry that inadvertently i've likely taught many to judge and as such see that racism permeates every corner of the jw world, else why else would someone be of the world, or even inactive.

i'm sorry i sat in on a jc, and voted to df.

ToesUp

elderNewton

We can only hope and pray that you are one of the VERY few good guys we know. There are some (very few) of you left but you do exist. Hopefully, you and your family can escape.

Sometimes my family and I can only hope that some of the Elders, CO's and Bethelites will TRULY see what is going on.

Occasionally, a few Elders will post but then they disappear. Some remain and we cherish their loving/kind input.

So much damage/abuse has been done to some really good and decent people. We can attest to this!

We don't know how you do it. Going trough the motions of being an Elder, meetings, field service, conventions, etc. has to be brutal.

If you can get yourself and your family out...DO IT. We have been out for about 3 years and the freedom is incredible. They talk and act as if your life will go to sh** if you leave. DON'T BELIEVE THEM...IT DOES'NT! Freedom is an incredible feeling. Happiest years of our lives!

Know that you are not alone . There are some incredibly kind and loving people here for you.

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Faced with plummeting ratings JWbroadcasting tries a spin off combo show with 'Shark Week'

by Watchtower-Free in

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ToesUp

Watchtower-Free - Great Photo! LOL

That should be on the first page of jwfacts.org!

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JWs With A Financial Interest In The Org

by JW_Rogue in

through personal experiences which i'd rather not relate because it would give away my identity i have come to a realization.

many brothers own businesses that a greatly supported by witness activities.

when local congregations need some service they will prefer to do business with a jw.

ToesUp

Anyone remember Mighty Distributing? a.k.a. Mighty Auto Parts. 90% of all the franchisee's were witnesses and the Mighty Corporate owner's were VIP's with the U.S. branch bethel leadership. You had an automatic trust of the "brotherhood". Many millionaires were created because of the "brotherhood"! Follow the money!

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Does it say anything in the bible about being a “spiritual head” or the head being responsible for everyone’s “spiritual growth”?

by My Name is of No Consequence in

my wife is really getting on my case about not being spiritual and leading the family spiritually.

at this point, i really dont go to meetings anymore nor do i have the desire to go.

i guess its not enough that i work 50 hours a week and pay the majority of the household bills with no complaints.

ToesUp

Spirituality to the JW's equals tasks. We have met so many Elders wives who absolutely need their husband to be an Elder (a somebody in the Congregation).

She should be grateful that you provide well for your family and work hard. Sounds to me like she wants you to be a "somebody" in the congregation. We have seen several sisters in the Hall like this. If there husbands were removed or stepped down they (the wives) would be devastated.

Suggestion...run like hell from this cult disguised as a religion.

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Never give up on those stuck in the org

by Diogenesister in

hi, i know posting links here is not always popular and appologies if you've seen this but i heartily recommend reading this fantastic bio.

i guess what you'll take from it is to never give up on anyone stuck in a cult and also an examle of real unconditional love in this case 33 years of rejection, patiently waiting until their daughter needed them.

enjoy.

ToesUp

Great story! Thanks for sharing. You are right...never give up. We used to be in the same mind set as all of the JW's but you never know when someone will have an "ah ha" moment.

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Hi all, the prodigal daughter returns to JWD.

by cattails in

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friends

it's been four years (has it really been that long) that i haven't been on jwd.. i was back out west for a long while and i came back to new england.

just got an appartment with another sister and things are looking up.

i'm keeping under the radar and avoiding elder visits--not fully out of the kingdom hall yet.

ToesUp

Welcome back! Hope you can escape soon. Freedom is wonderful!

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Lowell Mass. City Manager Says The JWs Are Welcome Anytime For Their Conventions!

by minimus in

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as a matter of fact, he plans on bringing out info to the lowell city council as to how much of a positive impact the conventions were, that were held in the city.

evidently, a lot of money was brought in to the city's restaurants and lodging.. go witnesses!!!

!.

ToesUp

Of course they welcome the JW's. Who doesn't like money? lol

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All quiet on the western front

by campaign of hate in

recently it seems very quiet in jw land.. jw broadcasting has been in full swing for months now, nobody bats an eye lid at that anymore.. so the question is, what is next?

the next organisation change, the next doctrine change.

it seems like this is the quiet before the storm.. the way things are going, it's almost like they try and one up their last change, things in jw land get that bit more crazy every year.. i'm hedging my bets toward a monthly public talk broadcast straight from new york.

ToesUp

The worshiping of the governing body will continue.

Family visiting Bethel taking a picture with brother Lett.

Maybe they will start charging for their photographs?