Posts by ToesUp

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Hanging out with JWs is exhausting!

by StephaneLaliberte in

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not long ago, there was a funeral for a sister i haven’t know very much, so i did not attend.

however, some old “friends” i know drove down to town to assist and i ended up spending some time with them.

quite honestly, i was happy to see them again.

ToesUp

My spouse and I were talking about this subject yesterday. I told him it is like a BIG pink elephant is sitting in the room. Everyone knows it is there but just won't acknowledge it. I think there are more JW's that you can imagine who have one or more issues and doubts with WT.

JW's are all about appearances and don't want anyone to think they are anything but the purest of the pure. I call them whitewashed graves full of dead mens bones. It is exhausting but also very sad. I can't imagine carrying on a relationship with anyone who can't express themselves. I think so many of them are paranoid that they will be "marked" or talked about ("I think so and so is an apostate...oh my").

I am so thankful that we no longer have to put those "performances" on. I feel so much better being free of this draining cult.

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August 2017 Watchtower - Screwing with J.W.'s minds again

by The Searcher in

in the latest issue of double-speak, i'd like to highlight these two statements:.

page 3, par.

2 - "...how encouraging it is to know that jehovah’s faithful servants in the past felt free to express the same question that may loom in our minds, and they were not condemned for asking it!

ToesUp

"They also seem to be really emphasizing obedience and soliciting donations far more than just a few years ago."

This is a GOOD thing. WT would not mention it if it was not a problem. The ranks are not following WT direction and they are NOT donating. I'm so grateful everyday for the Internet!

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March 1, 2017 BOE Re: Update on Local Design/Construction Arrangement

by wifibandit in

march 1, 2017 to all bodies of elders in the united states branch territory re: update on local design/construction arrangement.

ToesUp

Well, that is 12 minutes and 7 seconds I won't get back.

Another dog and pony show! WT has to keep letting the rank and file know that their money is being used "wisely." I believe a lot of JW's are questioning things.

Hey girls, did you notice how the sisters noted that they are assistants to their husbands. Like a secretary! I work with so many women who could run circles around these men. Window washers/janitors by day, super heros by night. At least they get to wear a suit and feel important.

So they had to give up family, pets and one guy said kids are growing so fast. You have got to be kidding me. WT wants you to give up everything for THEM. NO...THERE NOT A CULT! It just goes to show how gullible people can be. I'd like to see the interview of these ones in about 20-30 years when WT has replaced them with new models. Out with the old, in with the new!!!

Mrs. Toes

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August 2017 Watchtower - Screwing with J.W.'s minds again

by The Searcher in

in the latest issue of double-speak, i'd like to highlight these two statements:.

page 3, par.

2 - "...how encouraging it is to know that jehovah’s faithful servants in the past felt free to express the same question that may loom in our minds, and they were not condemned for asking it!

ToesUp

So if the end is nigh and WT is admonishing us to show a patient attitude, why didn't WT wait (in Crooklyn) and not sell their current buildings in NY. Why did they need to move to Warwick? Ding, ding, ding, Answer: Follow the $$$$!!!!

If I went to the CO and told him that we were going to build a nice new home, his response would be, the end is so close, why are you storing up treasures on earth, where rust and moths destroy. Give your "first fruits (aka, all of your money) to WT. Now that is storing up treasures in heaven!! You just can't make this sh*t up!

They hypocrisy is staggering!

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August 2017 Watchtower - Screwing with J.W.'s minds again

by The Searcher in

in the latest issue of double-speak, i'd like to highlight these two statements:.

page 3, par.

2 - "...how encouraging it is to know that jehovah’s faithful servants in the past felt free to express the same question that may loom in our minds, and they were not condemned for asking it!

ToesUp

Like tor1500 said, unless it happens to them, they won't listen. JW's bob their head in agreement UNTIL all hell breaks loose for them. We have seen this for years in our families. If it's you they tell you to leave it in Jah's hands, if it's them, OMG...the world has ended and they want everyone to hear how abused they have been. It's amazing!

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Circuit Overseer's Idiotic Comment

by FedUpJW in

at last night's clam the circuit overseer made this comment, "we elders sometimes have to act as judges in the congregation.

but we (the elders) are imperfect, and so cannot know everything about judicial matters.

that is why we (the elders) have the biblical rule that there must be at least two witnesses to wrongdoing.

ToesUp

"But we (the elders) are imperfect"

Yes...they are imperfect. So why are the judging others? Why don't they "leave it in Jehovahs hands?"

When the congregation members are "imperfect" they "keep the congregation clean" by DF'ing or marking these ones. So when the Elders are imperfect, should not we keep the congregation clean and remove them as well. It's funny how it only goes one way. Kind of like the $, it only flows one way. It's hard to believe others can't see this.

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Circuit Overseer's Idiotic Comment

by FedUpJW in

at last night's clam the circuit overseer made this comment, "we elders sometimes have to act as judges in the congregation.

but we (the elders) are imperfect, and so cannot know everything about judicial matters.

that is why we (the elders) have the biblical rule that there must be at least two witnesses to wrongdoing.

ToesUp

"Ugh. I wonder if (weeee elders) daughter was molested for years by an individual and no 2 witnesses by definition.. if he'd feel the same way."

I 100% agree. We have witnessed this for years. JW's who are quick to judge BUT when it happens to them that's another story.

We had a friend who was removed as an Elder. Oh my God, you would have thought the world had ended. He was then given his Elder title back. Shortly thereafter, he made the comment, "people who are DF'd feel they have been done wrong." I guess he forgot about how he felt just a few short years before.

Hypocrisy at its highest level. It's always different when the shoe is on the foot.

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NEWSWEEK: After Ban, Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia Harassed by Police During Religious Services

by AndersonsInfo in

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http://www.newsweek.com/jehovahs-witnesses-russia-ban-police-589791.

after ban, jehovah’s witnesses in russia harassed by police during religious services.

by jason le miere on 4/25/17 at 4:48 pm .

ToesUp

"The guys who should really suffer are tucked safely away in a lakeside resort in upstate New York."

Bingo...these guys sit their fat asses up there in NY (all expenses paid) and watch as the poor rank and file goes to prison. I hope I get to see these 7 criminals put in jail one day for all the damage they have inflicted on poor innocent families.

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Mental Illness

by Tallon in

over many years i have been pondering how mental illness has impacted upon jw's due to the effects of indoctrination.

in my case; when i was 21 i had a breakdown and was hospitalised for 6 weeks.

i was diagnosed with anxiety tension state disorder.

ToesUp

Almost all of our JW family is on some form of meds for depression and anxiety. Some wash it down will alcohol. Sad. We see a pattern.

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Toxic Person?

by stuckinarut2 in

i read a fantastic quote that applies to the way the society treats those who choose to leave...:.

"when a toxic person can no longer control you, they will try and control how others see you".

just wanted to share....

ToesUp

I love that quote Stuck. Thank you

This is exactly what is happening to my spouse and I right now by a wonderful family member.