For years I asked...what is wrong here?
Now....I know what is wrong (I know TTATT). I don't ask what is wrong anymore. I know.
my witness self :-very hollow, slightly lofty, characteristically judgemental, overwhelmingly convincing.. my non-witness self:- and in my imperfect way no longer taking the passive attitude to reality, and most importantly no longer feeling an outsider with my " true" friends..
For years I asked...what is wrong here?
Now....I know what is wrong (I know TTATT). I don't ask what is wrong anymore. I know.
two weeks ago while visiting a friend in north carolina, i agreed to go with him to the sunday public talk.
the public talk was about how the witnesses have the direction of angels while going in service.
the speaker told some real doozies and you could hear the "oohs and ahhs" from the audience.
Yes...we believe in miracles now. We also have a choir. An idol has been placed on our Kingdom Halls (JW. org signs) and there is dancing and singing at the Kingdom Halls and Assembly Halls. Our parents are rolling over in their graves.
i am new to this site and wanted to say hi.
my wife and i are recently disassociated.
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Welcome!
"We are actually happier than we've been in years ."
OUR THOUGHTS EXACTLY!
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/aug/12/jehovahs-witnesses-under-pressure-over-handling-of-sexual-abuse-claims.
The GB need to stop placing a halo over the elders heads. The written material giving these guys a glorified presence. Examples are, stars, loving shepherds, a port in a storm. By placing such titles of glory on these "imperfect" men, it gives the congregation a false sense of security. It is drilled into the JW mind that these men are trustworthy. This is not always true and the congregation is horrified when they find out Brother so and so has molested a child or has been unfaithful to his wife.
I have NEVER in my entire JW life taken a problem to an Elder. I never trusted them. Some have more problems/faults than you do. I always equated to taking my finances to a qualified CPA. Why would I choose one who has filed bankruptcy?
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/aug/12/jehovahs-witnesses-under-pressure-over-handling-of-sexual-abuse-claims.
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I agree. Justice is coming and WT knows it is in trouble. Once I saw the Bunker video I knew that WT was setting this up. They want the rank and file to think the JW's are being persecuted. I spoke with a friend and the ones who watched this video at the assembly were truly frightened. You can just see it coming.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/aug/12/jehovahs-witnesses-under-pressure-over-handling-of-sexual-abuse-claims.
"Why else would watchtower fight so hard in USA and Uk to conceal the records?"
Correct! If you have nothing to hide, then you would produce the documents.
the biggest regret i have is of 'shunning' persons who were disfellowshipped and for 'marking' ones deemed as bad association.. there's no way i can approach these people to ask them for forgiveness as i've emigrated to another country however, by this post i'd like it to be known..
Yes...I wish my parents never joined!
http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/supreme-court-tells-jehovahs-witness-charity-cannot-stop-inquiry/governance/article/1405567.
[about third sector for those not in the uk:.
"third sector is the uk’s leading publication for everyone who needs to know what’s going on in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector."].
This is great news! Thank you Barbara! It is all coming out in the open.
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when i first saw the video, i was like, "wait... is that her... panties showing through the dress"?and it seems like it is so.turns out that if you look at the middle right of the video, there are some letters.
it reads, "footage provided by pond5".if someone wants to purchase that video to confirm, you can purchase it here:http://depositphotos.com/63621499/stock-video-violinist-girl-walking-through-a.htmli think that this was a royal mess up because i doubt they would put footage of a sister in a skimpy, revealing dress.doesn't the gb approve this?this will probably go down as another of the "subliminal images"...if there are thongs in paradise... might not be so bad after all!.
Do they have that outfit in the approved attire to wear while visiting Beth Hell? Me thinks not!
got another email today about buying stuff.. dear brother butt munch.
in harmony with jesus' words at john 6:12, 'so nothing is wasted', we would like to announce a new location where you can purchase items that were used during the construction of the new world headquarters at warwick, ny.
all funds recouped in this manner will be used to support the worldwide work.. you may visit at the former dairy barn at watchtower farms, 900 red mills road, wallkill, ny 12589. hours of operation are from 10:00am to 6:00pm, tuesday through saturday.
FOLLOW THE $$$$$!!!