Posts by ToesUp

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Consequences of staying on the recommended Hotel list

by Samaritan At the Well in

i wanted to share an experience i had and see if anyone else had encountered this same matter.

we always tried to make an extra effort to ensure we stood on the approved hotel lists when going to our special day conventions or district conventions or what they now call regional.

we use to stay many nights a year and i would save up my hotel points to use at a later time.. i remember checking in at popular chain hotel and asked the hotel clerk how many points would i earn for the 3 night stay?

ToesUp

I have heard of this happening.

We always stayed where we wanted (not obedient). Shame shame!

Typical Watchtower....all take and no give!!!

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Freedom Post # 1 - First Timer

by 7Starz in

synchronicity - the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.

today is the first day of the rest of my life.

freedom.

ToesUp

7starz & Samaritan at the Well.

Your posts are going to be so exciting to read.

We left this crazy religion together. It is a wonderful thing to be on the "same page". I think of the ones on here that have to deal with their mate remaining in this organization. It has to be so tough. I think of these ones often.

I loved how 7starz mentioned that he was referred to as the white tiger. I would see so many things throughout my life. Just simple things that a lowly rank and file member observed (from some of the elders) and I would think "why don't the Elders say or do something". Most of the Elders would just turn their head and move on. I KNOW if I was an Elder, I would not last long at all. I would also be a white tiger.

I would sit at the assemblies and watch some of the speakers and wonder, "how does that brother REALLY feel?" Is he on board with all of this or is he just going through the motions. I don't know how some of them do it. I couldn't.

My mate and I have enjoyed our journey but also have been careful due to family that is still in.

We enjoy the sunsets much more now. No more guilt in this family!!!

We can't wait to hear more from you both. Enjoy your sunsets!!

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If the Watchtower Society was given a cheque for 1 million dollars would they cash it ?

by Esse quam videri in

if the watchtower society received an envelope containing a cheque for 1 million dollars, made out to the society, along with a letter explaining that the money was won from gambling, either casino or lottery, .

1] would they cash it?.

2] if they did not cash it but rather returned to sender, what explanation would they give?.

ToesUp

They would cash it in a heart beat! No explanation needed. Remember...this is the same organization who refused to present documents when a court order was issued by a court of Law.

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WTS leader rants against higher education

by hoser in

jw
friends

on jw tv.

anthony morris is ranting against higher education.

he is blaming parents for enrolling their kids in college.

ToesUp

Tech49. We loved your post (past one also). We couldn't have said it better ourselves!

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First Time Post - Long time reader

by Samaritan At the Well in

today is my first post on jwd, i was one of jehovahs witness for almost 50 years of my life, i was born into the religion.

i was baptized at a young age and once i got married i was a very spiritual woman as they would call me.

my husband and i served as full time pioneers, we traveled abroad and went to international conventions, did some special pioneer service in other states in the us.

ToesUp

Welcome. We loved your story! We have recently joined (lurked for quite a while). Born ins as well.

Crisis of Conscience is a real eye opener!

The one thing that excites us about your story (and others on here) is that so many as they call them, "uber dubs" seem to be joining and deciding to leave. So happified!

We were NEVER "uber dubs". Something has ALWAYS not felt right. Once we started reading the threads on this website and read Crisis of Conscience all the pieces started to come together. Once it all started to come together for us, it would make our skin crawl to attend any meetings or assemblies.

I think what did it for us was the complete lack of love. There is other things as well (a very long list) but the lack of love was the straw that broke the camels back for us.

We have made our exit as a team (taking our children with us). We have enjoyed the freedom. No more conditional friends and mind numbing meetings/assemblies. No more wearing ties and ankle length skirts!!

We look forward to hearing more from you in the future.

Keep smiling and ENJOY every day!!!! It's a beautiful life!!!

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Time Magazine Article: It Happened to Me: I Grew Up as a Jehovah’s Witness

by ToesUp in

interesting article in time magazine, from a former witness.. time magazine.

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ToesUp

Interesting article in Time Magazine, from a former Witness.

Time Magazine

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OMG - January JW Broadcast - be sure to only talk to people who think like you

by bafh in

i couldn't stand it.

it was so horrible.

they really want people to stay simple and obedient.

ToesUp

I wish they would broadcast this one at the KH. I would love to be a fly on the wall and watch all the Elders who have their kids in college skwirm in their seats. Then the ones who's kids are "pursuing Kingdom interests", can glare at the ones who are in college or have their kids in college. It's so fun to watch!!!

Lurking Elders..if you have your kids in college that is GREAT (I'm all for it) but don't raise your hand during the anti college Watchtower lesson or even worse read the WT. We've seen this and it doesn't set well within the congregation.

The spiritual competition is unreal!!!!

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When elders approach you.....how do you/did you respond?

by Blackfalcon98 in

jw
friends

so, back when you were still in, or even now (for those still in), how do you respond when the elders ask to speak with you in the back room?

ToesUp

Amen _Morpheus! That is EXACTLY what I would do. In our case, they could care less about you until you leave. Once you leave they will call you a couple of times a year, when the CO comes around. You are just a check box on their to do list. Can you feel the love?

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Jehovah's Witnesses activity game - Dressing and Undressing Children

by jwleaks in

with all the jehovah's witnesses child abuse scandals being reported on by the media around the world at the moment what were the governing body of jehovah's witnesses thinking?.

link to activity page:http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/children/become-jehovahs-friend/activities/time-to-get-ready/.

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ToesUp

Okay??? Paper dolls??? Those were popular when I was a kid and now I'm old. Once again...these guys are WAY behind about 30 years, VERY out of touch and weird. Typical!!

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Freedom Post # 1 - First Timer

by 7Starz in

synchronicity - the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.

today is the first day of the rest of my life.

freedom.

ToesUp

"I was previously an elder and saw my fair share of the good ole boys network, favoritism, and cronyism, whatever you’d like to call it. It's amazing how much some of them think of themselves. They fail to realize their power is all an illusion without the religion. Minus the religion they are nothing."

Welcome 7Starz! We (born ins/3rd Generation) have just joined recently also. Been lurking for a long time. It seems like ALOT of Elders are starting to wake up. The Elders get to see so much of the hypocrisy. You are right, some Elders do think ALOT of themselves and would be nothing if it wasn't for their religion.

We look forward to hearing from you again!

It's great to be free! Enjoy!