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  Hello!

  by BeautifulMind in

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  i've been enjoying all of the discussions here for a good while now.

  i found this site as i was researching things about this religion i've been in (finally after nagging curiosity and questions) but i wanted to figure things out more before coming on here and posting.

  i'm glad to see that im not alone or crazy!

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  BeautifulMind

  Welcome to your new freedom. Be glad you got your children out when they are little. Go out and enjoy you life!! Great news! Keep us posted on your progress.
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  My sons first talk

  by lukejmedic in

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  2. friends

  quick backstory:raised a jw, ms, reg pioneer, international need greater work.

  i have been da for 2 years, divorced, ex and my son live 6 hours away near walkill ny.. my sons first talk is coming up, in august.

  he is 7 years old.

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  ToesUp

  So glad you were there for him. He will never forget how that felt. I am sure you are very proud of him. You sound like a fantastic Dad.
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  Jw gift.org

  by wannaexit in

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  how did i miss this ?

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  www.jwgift.org.

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  "WE don't coerce members to donate, like other religions do." BS!
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  $$ Get your ROKU on! $$

  by pixel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  to all congregations in the united states branch territory.

  re: discount on roku devices.

  dear brothers:.

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  ToesUp

  If it fits the JW agenda ($$$$$) they will "adjust" the rules. Follow the money!!

  HYPOCRITES!!!
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  Depressing chat to my still-in brother about the RC

  by Lemonp in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  here is a quick breakdown of our conversation (by text message).

  me: "have you read about the royal commission?

  the org has been covering up child abuse.

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  ToesUp

  I'm sure your Brother would have a different view of it if he or someone he loved was molested. If it doesn't personally affect them they bury their head in the sand.

  We see it in our family. It is so frustrating!
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  Regarding not being viewed negatively when one fades.. An experiment?

  by disposable hero of hypocrisy in

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  2. friends

  in joe134cd's recent thread, he mentioned the myth that apparently one should be able to fade or become inactive without repercussions from the community.

  he mentioned about the 'dropping-you-like-a-hot-potato' phenomenon from social media sites, even when you've not told anybody why you're not coming any more.. i propose that it may be good to record such a phenomenon when it occurs so that this lie can be readily rebuffed.

  i'm not out yet, but when i do, i shall be only to willing to record the response on social media sites.

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  ToesUp

  Carla is 100% correct. In the long run all the negative comments and articles is what will make an impact on those contemplating becoming a JW. Also, the ones who have had doubts will also go on the internet.

  Before we started searching. We never knew all the details regarding what happened in Mexico/Malawi or knew nothing about the UN thing.

  Sometimes we post on here thinking, what good will it do? BUT on posts or comments, on this board or others, may help just ONE person not get wrapped up in the JW craziness will be worth all the time and effort!
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  What is true love video

  by _Morpheus in

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  so i got coerced into watching this crap last night.

  a few observations:.

  1) it personified the witness mantra that doing more for the org = happiness, doing not enough = misery.

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  ToesUp

  I agree, it was a manipulative piece of crap.

  I felt so bad for the Dad when she went off on his lack of "spirituality." Well, as we all know, this is how the JW's work. You could beat the crap out of your family when no one is around but as long as you look outwardly spiritual all is good. It's all about the image.

  If you watch all the JW video dramas, they ALL have the same spin to them. I usually sit down with a glass of wine and have a good laugh! Oh Dubland...a strange and bizarre place!
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  Regarding not being viewed negatively when one fades.. An experiment?

  by disposable hero of hypocrisy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  in joe134cd's recent thread, he mentioned the myth that apparently one should be able to fade or become inactive without repercussions from the community.

  he mentioned about the 'dropping-you-like-a-hot-potato' phenomenon from social media sites, even when you've not told anybody why you're not coming any more.. i propose that it may be good to record such a phenomenon when it occurs so that this lie can be readily rebuffed.

  i'm not out yet, but when i do, i shall be only to willing to record the response on social media sites.

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  ToesUp

  Drop all the JW's before they drop you. I call it reverse shunning.
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  Will his holiness Jehovha Jackson appear before the ARC?

  by punkofnice in

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  yes or no.......what say you?.

  i'll start - no!.

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  ToesUp

  I don't think he will show.

  If he does it will be vague responses. You know...theocratic warfare.
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  The work is speeding up

  by bradford in

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  2. experiences

  i don't have a great reference point on my observation other than my local area but i was wondering if this was a widespread thing.

  ... in the last two years in my former congregation there have been 6 people to disassociate for "apostasy," 6 disfellowshipped for various reasons, and numerous ones reproved.

  these are just the ones i have heard about.

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  ToesUp

  I don't think the work is speeding up, I think the Internet is ripping a gaping hole in the whole JW concept.

  It's a good thing!