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  Why I like Jehovah's Witnesses

  by undercover witness in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i keep reading that jehovah's witnesses are in effect monsters.

  i keep reading that they kinda leave chaos and distrust in their wake.

  so i simply wondered if anyone had anything nice to say about them?.

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  ToesUp

  Typically an abuser can be VERY charming. Do some research (or better yet meet one) on a Narcissist. They can be VERY charming but once you spend time (or dedicate your life to them) they become abusive.

  Most of us here have spent many years or our whole life with these people and they have affected our lives to a degree that someone who just happens to meet a witness can't understand.  Try loosing your whole family and see how you feel then. So much damage has been done!

  The hypocrisy of this organization is mind boggleing!  

  I try never to judge someone until I walk in their shoes.
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  Layoffs at Canadian Bethel

  by wannaexit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  looks like the canadian bethel is following in the footsteps of big brother from new york.

  i heard through the grapevine that a number of couples have been given their notice.

  some of these folks have been in bethel for over 30 years.

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  This is a take, take, take organization. They give NOTHING back. Sad but true.
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  I'm at a loss at how to get thru to my parents. I fear they will die before they will stop shunning me.

  by cognisonance in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  all i want is this: for us to be a family, to spend time together enjoying life.

  i don't wish to debate about their beliefs when together.

  they can remain jws for all i care.

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  Sail Away.

  That is a sad family story. I am sorry you have been treated so poorly.

  You are a better person than I would be. After treating my family that way, those ungrateful Grandparents wouldn't NEVER hear or see my family. 

  It is truly unbelievable that these people can treat their very own family this way. They brag about how LOVING they are (makes me want to scream).

  The sad thing about it is if the Grandparents need someone to care for them or to be put in an assisted living facility...the congregation or the Grandparents would then contact you to take care of the details. I have seen this happen alot in our area.

  This is a take, not a give, organization.

  You are in my thoughts. Hang in there. 
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  I'm at a loss at how to get thru to my parents. I fear they will die before they will stop shunning me.

  by cognisonance in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  all i want is this: for us to be a family, to spend time together enjoying life.

  i don't wish to debate about their beliefs when together.

  they can remain jws for all i care.

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  ToesUp

  That conversation is so frustrating. You just can't make these people see or open their eyes. This religion claims they do not break up families. Really? 
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  I'm at a loss at how to get thru to my parents. I fear they will die before they will stop shunning me.

  by cognisonance in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  all i want is this: for us to be a family, to spend time together enjoying life.

  i don't wish to debate about their beliefs when together.

  they can remain jws for all i care.

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  cognisonance

  You seem like a very loving person. Don't allow your parents crazy religion to ruin that. Always show your parents the love they deserve. When you no longer have your parents, you will have zero regrets on how you treated them (with love & kindness). Keep us posted. 
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  Kingdom Consolidation and Sales are coming – Reliable Source

  by thedepressedsoul in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i heard form a reliable source that a kingdom hall consolidation is going to be happening in the us.

  currently they are looking at every kingdom hall to see if they could and should sell it.

  any kingdom hall that has not been updated and is in a bad location (long driveway, not in a visible location etc...) will be sold.

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  What goes around comes around! 

  We are hoping that some current Elders will fill us in on the meeting at the end of January.

  Remember...vote with your wallet. It's the perfect revenge.
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  NEW LIGHT FROM SLO CIRCUIT OVERSEER "Warning, Blood on Doorposts", "The Couple who Missed One Meeting Died With Their Kids, Don't Miss Any!

  by Trailer Park Pioneer in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  sorry, i messed up before i could put the right title on this new light from our circuit overseer, his visit show's a great desperation in the organization's mindset, adding more anxiety and guilt to jws who already feel they don't measure up!.

  hi, i attended the circuit overseers visit and got really angry because our c.o.

  gave information coming from the governing body's chief apologists regarding "meeting attendance" and "the couple who missed one meeting and lost their entire family because they did not get the "411" when armageddon was coming!

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  It's sad that they have to continue to use fear and guilt to keep people coming to the KH.

  If we serve a God that destroys people because they miss a meeting I would have to second guess the merciful God I was taught to worship.

  It's amazing that people just sit there and nod in agreement. What a loving bunch they are!!!

  They just get crazier by the day!!! 
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  What is the biggest regret or source of resentment because of being a Jehovahs Witness?

  by stuckinarut2 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i'm sure we could all write long paragraphs about this question, but in a few words, what is your biggest regret, or frustration in life due to being a witness?.

  what missed opportunities did it cost you?

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  That we trusted that these people (JW friends/family) had our best interests at heart and cared for us. Shame on us for thinking this way. 
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  Consequences of staying on the recommended Hotel list

  by Samaritan At the Well in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  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?

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  ToesUp

  Membership has it's privileges!

  We have witnessed this all our lives.  The rank and file gets treated like the cattle.

  If you are not a Elder, CO, Bethelite, Pioneer or a GB member you are nothing.

  The thing that "upper management" forgets is who pays the bills. That will be the downfall of this organization!

  Vote with your feet & Wallet!!!  We have! Yippie!!!!   

  
  
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  Consequences of staying on the recommended Hotel list

  by Samaritan At the Well in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  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?

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  I have heard of this happening. 

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

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