Posts by ToesUp

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CHILD MOLESTATION: How have they been able to hide it for so long?

by Zoos in

i was in the organization until 2011. .

i n-e-v-e-r heard of this problem.

not even a whisper.

ToesUp

The internet! Back in the "old days" we didn't even know who the GB were or what they looked like. Once the internet came to be, the ball started rolling.

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Zalkin Law Firm flooded with calls from ex-JWs

by Roger Kirkpatrick in

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yesterday, i posted a question for a friend in texas as to whom he should contact to report sexual abuse from the 1960s by a jw pioneer/elder who is now deceased.

(incidentally, there are plenty of people who are still alive and in the organization who were very aware of the circumstances and who can be summoned to give testimony regarding these accusations.

) so, my friend called the zalkin law firm.

Where now for the UK Society Big Wigs?

by dozy in

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i see top uk jw lawyer richard cook is finally having to move out of his jw "grace & favour" house , currently for sale for a cool £2.75 million.

https://solicitors.guru/office/3466-richard-cook-solicitors/.

https://ibsaproperty.com/houses/lowood-house/.

ToesUp

Well, at least if poor Richard wants or has to leave Beth Hell, he will have a law degree to hang somewhere else and make a VERY nice living.

The Beth Hell lites that were laid off a few years ago, have nothing to fall back on. They have to be supported by family and the congregations they get pawned off to. Most have no savings, no home, no education and no skills. Not feeling too bad for Richard.

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Hitting the fan: CD epidemic at my Hall

by neat blue dog in

yesterday my congregation met for field service and the elder taking the lead did something not so smart: he brought up the child abuse situation and the recent news articles hitting local news across the country.

he said 'you can see that the persecution is really coming' and that we should be ready if someone complains about it at the door.

(funny how it's persecution when it's us and righteous judgment when it happens to the other churches.

ToesUp

"(Funny how it's persecution when it's us and righteous judgment when it happens to the other churches.)"

Bingo!!! Kinda like it's a "test of our faith" if things don't go their way and a "blessing from Jehovah" if it does. lol

I spoke with an Elder, years ago (just prior to our exit). I told him of a situation that was occurring in our family. It was bad judgement on the part of the Elders with a family members JC. He was a bit unsympathetic. I asked him, what if this happened to YOUR daughter? His response? Nothing. Just a blank stare. I really made him think. Sadly, they think and then they just go on worshiping the cult.

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What’s your favourite memory?

by Theonlyoneleft in

hi guys and girlies, .

since i’ve joined a fortnight ago or so, i have reading all sort of posts, some recent and some really old!

🙂 i’m really enjoying all of your stories and contributions.

ToesUp

The ONLY good thing that came out of being a JW, is meeting my best friend and spouse over 30 years ago. Great kids came from that too!!

24

Walked away from bible study after 8 months

by Biblestudent1 in

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friends

i have been working through the grey book with a married couple for several months.

actually after a while what happened was a different brother or sister got invited each week to my study.

i met lots and lots.

ToesUp

"There is a shortage of men in the congregation"

You just gotta ask yourself why there is a shortage of men. lol

Glad you escaped. Consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Enjoy your life!!!

24

Staying a Jehovah's Witness

by lriddle80 in

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friends

why the shunning if someone leaves?

why are they working so hard to keep everyone in?

is it money?

ToesUp

The shunning is emotional blackmail and WT knows it. They know it keeps those "in the toof." It has caused so many broken families and pain. It's Watchtowers form of punishment.

I'd rather be shunned then ever have to enter a Kingdumb Hell again!

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More fear-mongering in Nov. 2019 WT

by neat blue dog in

first of all, there's a new imaginary picture of jws during the great tribulation:.

then there's a picture of a jw family refusing to listen to "apostate lies" via pre-programed, self imposed information control:.

the description says:.

ToesUp

"Why are they hiding anyway, aren't they supposed to be bold with their faith like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and give a witness."

My spouse and I were just talking about this yesterday when this was posted. We were always taught to "speak with boldness," now they are hiding out.

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Can this be true: GB to court - NBC ??

by Festus in

is this a bad joke or "fake news"?.

nbc new york is claiming "attorneys are expected on monday to announce the filing of lawsuits in king's county supreme court against eight members of the governing body of the jehovah's witnesses for alleged child sexual abuse claims.".

eventhough i would enjoy to see this happen i am very suspiciouse concerning nbcs reliability with this case.. https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/happening-today-nj-water-cosby-appeal-epstein-probe-536740491.html.

ToesUp

They (the GB) should be "disappearing within the twinkling of an eye" any time now!

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More fear-mongering in Nov. 2019 WT

by neat blue dog in

first of all, there's a new imaginary picture of jws during the great tribulation:.

then there's a picture of a jw family refusing to listen to "apostate lies" via pre-programed, self imposed information control:.

the description says:.

ToesUp

Nah...we're not a cult!