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  Points From the December Study Watchtower

  by The Fall Guy in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  page 3, par.

  2 - "...a 19th century visitor cried out, “oh, what a paradise!”.

  (companion & useful guide to the beauties of scotland, by the hon.

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  ToesUp

  "To young JW Lurkers:..look around at some older people in the Hall who are still working (crappy physical labor) when non-Witness people their same age are retired. If you listen to foolish talk and don’t get higher education/career training, this could be YOU someday."

  LongHairGal: You are spot on! We are watching our ageing family members go through just this. They are working physically strenuous jobs in the 60's and 70's . They did the good little JW thing (pioneered) in their youth and are now paying the price and struggling financially.

  This stuff just pisses us off when we continue to see WT spew this same drivel to the next generation. Kids lurking on here, DON'T BUY IT!!!

  I am so glad you did not listen to the drivel. Good for you! We didn't either and are in a pretty good situation today. We just have to ramp up saving for retirement.
  
  
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  Points From the December Study Watchtower

  by The Fall Guy in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  page 3, par.

  2 - "...a 19th century visitor cried out, “oh, what a paradise!”.

  (companion & useful guide to the beauties of scotland, by the hon.

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  ToesUp

  "Page 19, par.1 - "Teachers, guidance counselors, or others may have encouraged you to pursue higher education and a lucrative career. Jehovah, however, advises you to take a different course."

  This paragraph REALLY irks me!!! This is the stuff that makes me soooo happy we are OUT and our children are OUT. When you realize that Jehovah IS the organization, you read this sh*t differently. It should read "The organization, however, advised you to take a different course."

  LURKERS; GET THE HELL OUT OF THIS CULT!!!
  
  
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  Donating Online

  by Saltheart Foamfollower in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have just heard that the local needs item next week in the uk is to be about a new arrangement for donating online.

  details will be in the september announcements letter due out on sept 3rd.

  speculate at will!.

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  Set it and forget it. WT is trying real hard to get people to set up auto pay. What a great way to make money!!! We used to be so proud that we did not beg for money. My how things have changed. Sooooo many things!!!!
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  Eldub BIL, and Df'ed Kid's!!!!

  by DwainBowman in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my super fine eldub bil, has a son that's been df'ed for a long time.

  last month he deeded off 1/4 of an acre of land in the back of his pasture, bought a small local built used tiny house, and got it all set up, for his son to live in.

  to everyone of the jw's in this area really look up to him and his stand on having nothing to do with his df'ed kid's or grandkids.

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  In JW land it's all about appearances. We wouldn't want anyone in the congregation to see that we are all just human. I'm glad he is helping his kids but he probably would "counsel" those in the hall who are doing the same for their kids.
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  Is Child Abuse An Issue That You Personally Have Seen In The Organization?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as an elder, i saw one child abuse situation involving a man who wanted to be an elder and had i believe 8 children.

  he was not in our congregation when this all erupted.

  he denied it and moved to another hall and unbelievably, that body of elders wanted to appoint him since they believed his entire family was lying about him.

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  We know of 2 Elders that have been jailed for molesting their daughters. This has been over the past 4 years. We know of another one that molested a close family friends daughter, years ago.
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  KH Hall doors to remain locked during meetings?

  by StarTrekAngel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  my mother in law told us this morning that they read a letter in her cong last night.

  from now on kh doors will be locked after 15 min of meeting start.

  only the fire exit (one way door) will remain unlocked.

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  I guess if you are a KH crasher, you should plan on getting to the meeting on time. Punctuality is important!!! lol
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  KH Hall doors to remain locked during meetings?

  by StarTrekAngel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  my mother in law told us this morning that they read a letter in her cong last night.

  from now on kh doors will be locked after 15 min of meeting start.

  only the fire exit (one way door) will remain unlocked.

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  The heat is on WT!!!
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  What JW habits do you still have?

  by Exelder in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  since leaving the jw's after over 4 decades, i can see exactly what it is and hate everything it stands for.

  however, there are still some jw habits and traits that i can't get rid of:.

  1. i can't swear in general conversation (i'd have to be really angry).

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  ToesUp

  To this day, I have major trust issues.

  I had more trouble, as a teen, in the congregation. I had zero issues with kids in school. The congregation was a nightmare. It left me scarred for life. I have never really trusted too many people. It is a skill that I constantly have to work on. I am cautious when it comes to making new "friends." I can take them or leave them. I would rather spend time with my spouse and kids. Making friends is just not a necessity for me. Too much trouble and pain.

  Sad but true. I am actually very happy where I am today.
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  Update About Terrific Grandkid

  by Iown Mylife in

  1. social
  2. family

  just had to share some good news in our family - my granddaughter has her car packed and she's getting moved into the dorm at her university tomorrow morning!

  all day i've been thinking about how fantastic it is when you know without a doubt that a precious kid has absolutely made the right decision for their life.

  we have hoped so much that she would be able to attend college.. she graduated high school this past may and qualified for a scholarship to a wonderful school.

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  Great news!!!!
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  "Blood Guilty"

  by new boy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  guilt is such a wonderful tool used by the jehovah’s witnesses.

  one of the terms they love to use is the term “blood guilty.” they have actually used this term to guilt their members into doing more and more “house to house activity” yes, they have said on numerous occasions at their kingdom halls and other major gathering that a person “could be blood guilty” for not going out in the field service activity enough.

  the reason is simple.

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  ToesUp

  Watchtower and the Governing Body have offended me and my family to the point that we no longer participate in their cult. Looks like WT and the GB have a lot of blood on their hands.