Sad but it happens. I believe some are very lonely and struggle to make connections outside of JW land so they return for the friendships and family. Sad!
Posts by ToesUp
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35After Being Out for 17 Years He is Back In again!!!
by new boy ini called a guy i haven talked with for over two years yesterday.
i met him at bethel back in the 1970's.
david b was known as the g job king back then.
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JW Vs. Mormon program
by pixel ini will like people on this forum and lurkers to see the big different between jws and other religion.
following you will see the program from the upcoming distric/regional 2016 convention.
look at the topics that are going to be discussed.
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ToesUp
"The GB is only making their problems worse with this approach"
They are doing a great job! Sit back, watch and relax, they are tying their own noose.
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Some gems from the "Anointed" WT study
by NotBlind ini know this has been discussed before, but i think some of these wacky (but thought-provoking) comments deserve their own thread.. paragraph 6 says: modestly, anointed ones acknowledge that they do not necessarily have more holy spirit than those with an earthly hope.
they do not claim to have special knowledge or revelations; neither do they try to prove that they are in some way superior.
somebody needs to send this memo to the gb.
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ToesUp
Typical WT article. Says one thing and does another. This cult is jam packed with contradictions.
Before we faded and knew TTATT, I always mentioned to my spouse, "why are there so many contradictions?" Now I know??
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How many fence sitters are really out there?
by atomant inl think the real figure would be a real nail in the coffin for jw believers.lf the elders knew what l knew they would have a field day.many many jdubs live a double life.lovey dovey at the hall and totally different people at home and work.my guess is many dubs are schizophrenic and in need of help.with all the brain washing lm not surprised.what have others observed.
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I agree...there are several we observed that are serving in the Elder capacity and want to live in the real world as well. i.e. Kids in college (Evil 4 yr. college, not the "approved" 2 yr. college). lol Kids are involved in extra curricular activities. It's blatant hypocrisy! One foot in the org the other foot out. People see it!
I believe there are so many that are just staying in to keep their social network alive. Let's just hope that they are "sticking it" to the cult and NOT donating. What a great way to GET these guys back for all of the abuse they have been responsible for.
Some of our family and many friends are all on meds or are alcoholics. One friend actually calls them "happy pills." If I had stayed in, I truly believe I would be a full blown alcoholic. When I was still in I needed the drink, now I just enjoy an occasional glass of wine. It is nice to just enjoy it and not need it.
So much for the "happiest organization on earth."
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Did You Get Invited to the Memorial?
by Ding ini'm just wondering if jws keep inviting you back or if they've given up on you.. they haven't invited me for years..
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Pshycos! - 2016 "Remain Loyal to Jehovah" Regional Convention Program
by thedepressedsoul inwow this is interesting!
i think how much emphasis this puts on "loyalty" shows their is an issue.
they're trying to plug the wholes as much and quickly as possible.
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Maybe this was mentioned but did anyone notice that right below the talk on Shun Unrepentant ones is a talk titled Be forgiving. Ya just can't make this sh*t up! -
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Pshycos! - 2016 "Remain Loyal to Jehovah" Regional Convention Program
by thedepressedsoul inwow this is interesting!
i think how much emphasis this puts on "loyalty" shows their is an issue.
they're trying to plug the wholes as much and quickly as possible.
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ToesUp
They are VERY worried. Why would you have an entire convention on loyalty, if everyone is following 100%? They may come after inactive ones because of the damage it is causing their contribution boxes (oops, I mean dedicated servants) sarcasm.
If you have a product that can stand the "test of quality" why should you have to defend it? The product should speak for itself. WT knows it has more holes than Swiss Cheese and is worried about it's future. It will never go away, it may just diminish in members.
Like Candace Conti's attorney stated..".If ever there was a group that needs the sun to shine on them it's this one."
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They want to get rid of "anointed ones" - It's getting clear
by thedepressedsoul ini've never met a group that turns on it's members like the jw's.
sister faithful that thinks she's anointed is now bat shit crazy with mental illness.
we all have known it's true, but now you have the wt, who put it in everyone's head that you can be anointed.
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ToesUp
There is only room for 7 at the top. There may be some "helpers" that are voted in (Oops, I mean chosen by Jah) sarcasm.
I agree, it will eventually happen.
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My mother has nervous breakdown because we missed the memorial.
by cookiemaster inmy parents insisted that i'd take them to the memorial.
my cousin said he'd come too and another brother who doesn't have a car begged to join.
i was dreading having to go through exactly the same thing again.
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Cookiemaster - Too bad Jehovah did not stop the blizzard from coming in the first place! Shows how much he thinks of his son's sacrifice! -
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Sweet 16 - Happy Birthday to Us !
by Simon init's the forum's 16th birthday today!.
amazing that not only have we lasted so long but we're still thriving and growing.. thanks to all the people and often colorful characters who've contributed to the site over the years.
some are still here with us, some have since moved on, but all have touched each others lives in some way along our different journeys.. .
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Simon - Congrats and Thank you.
Mrs. Toes and I came here about 3 years ago. I am very happy that I will not be attending this years memorial. Many thanks to all of you on this site keeping us informed, encouraged and laughing!
Mr. Toes