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  London Bethelites Are Agitated!

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  a source has informed me that a relative who's in london bethel has said that a number of bethelites there are very uncomfortable and embarrassed because the branch has received "quite a few letters" querying why members of the governing body were wearing flashy rings and jewellery on some of the monthly broadcasts, but on the broadcast when the g.b.

  asked for more money from the congregations - their gold and jewellery was not on display!.

  will probably emerge one day wearing sackcloth, begging for yet more donations..

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  It looks like the evil internet and JW Broadcasting is backfiring! Oh well!

  Are the natives getting restless?? Hmmm!
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  Hi Everyone. Answer to prayer countdown...

  by Stumpy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been lurking for about 3 months now and thought i'd better finally sign up.

  you have all been an immense help to me as i have come to realize that this isn't the truth so i want to say a great big thank you!

  what a crazy, emotional ride it is to finally face the truth about the doubts that i have carried for many years.

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  Mr. & Mrs. Stumpy

  Wow...what a great outcome! So happy for you. Each day that you are out of this high control cult, you will become happier. We were always told that if we left the "truth" we would be miserable. We asked the question, why aren't we miserable. We are much much happier! We have been out for about 3 years and as my spouse wrote in an earlier post to Jake:

  "We watched the RC on video and Tony Morris gave the talk: He asked the following questions:. Since you have been inactive. Is my life more meaningful? Am I happier now? Both of our answers are YES! We have not been to a meeting in 3 years and honestly we are the happiest we have ever been in our entire lives. Why? We were taught if we left Jehovah our lives would be miserable! Why are we so happy? Why does our lives have more meaning since leaving?"

  Go live a happy life! Carpe diem..."seize the day!"

  Two more people the org can not "use" for free labor and donations! Yippie!
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  Jehovah’s Witnesses girls molested, police say; Santa Ana man held

  by OrphanCrow in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  jehovahs witnesses girls molested, police say; santa ana man held.

  a 41-year-old santa ana man was behind bars friday on suspicion of sexually assaulting four girls he met through his ties to a jehovahs witnesses church in santa ana, police said.. jose luis aguilera was arrested at his home friday on suspicion of molesting four girls he met through a kingdom hall jehovahs witness church in santa ana, where their families worship, according to santa ana police cpl.

  anthony bertagna.. the girls are 9 to 12 years old, and the alleged sexual assaults began in the spring of 2014, when the suspect lived in tustin, bertagna said.. .

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  These stories are very sad. I feel so bad for the young children involved. I hope Brother Jackson will make the time to reach out to this family. Since these allegations are recent. It would be nice if the org leaders would start applying the information they gathered at the Royal Commission meetings. The child abuse in this organization is very real and is still happening. Not apostate driven lies...Mr. Lett!
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  True believers never save their money

  by stillin in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it's an article of faith.

  either god is going to save them or he is not.

  since one local elder proudly told me that he never saved a nickel until just before his retirement, i've given this subject some thought.. savers are worldly..

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  ToesUp

  Introvert. If you had made millions then they would have made fun of that too. It doesn't matter if you win or loose, they will judge you. You're damned if ya do and damned if ya don't.

  In life, you win some and loose some. Most millionaires loose along the way. It keeps you humble! Be glad you are out!
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  Kingdom hall in a church complex

  by StephaneLaliberte in

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  2. friends

  check out this kingdom hall right in a church complex!!

  google map!

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  Well...JW's do have a choir now! They know if they don't go mainstream, it's over! Follow the $$$$.
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  Hello world !

  by Mrs. Eden in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, here i am.. hello world, mrs. eden sending regards to everyone.

  :).

  my english is limited, so please go easy on me.. mrs. eden.

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  ToesUp

  Mrs. Eden. Welcome!

  You will find a lot of support here. There are so many good/caring people that have so many different stories.

  If the Bipolar thing works for you, I think it is a great idea. The key is stick to your aliment and say as little as possible.

  Happy fade! Keep us posted on your progress.
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  September 2015 broadcast Mia ?

  by hoser in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i tuned in to jw broadcasting to watch the september show and it wasn't there

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  Maybe they are waiting on Jehovah to approve the final version?
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  A Balanced View of Money. Sept Awake.

  by ToesUp in

  1. social
  2. humour

  how do you view money?.

  a self-examination might alert you to the need to acquire a balanced view of money.

  for example, ask yourself the following questions.. am i attracted to get-rich-quick schemes?.

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  HOW DO YOU VIEW MONEY?

  A self-examination might alert you to the need to acquire a balanced view of money. For example, ask yourself the following questions.

  • Am I attracted to get-rich-quick schemes?

  • Do I find it difficult to be generous with my money?

  • Do I tend to make friends with people who constantly talk about money and the things they own?

  • Do I resort to lying or to other unethical practices in order to make money?

  • Does money make me feel important?

  • Am I always thinking about money?

  • Is my attitude toward money adversely affecting my health and family life?

    Cultivate generosity by giving to others

    I put this topic under humor. After the May broadcast...begging for money. This article just takes the cake! Such hypocrites!
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  feeling of hopelessness and fear

  by 060702015 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  do you have feelings of hopelessness and fear for not having a religion?.

  do you envy happy jehovah witnesses and living their lives carefree?.

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  ToesUp

  With all due respect, I wouldn't call our lives as JW's as carefree. The unending/man made rules were ridiculous. I don't envy anyone who is still in. In fact...I feel sorry for them. Freedom is a wonderful feeling!
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  August Study WT "Prepare Now to be a Good Little Drone in the New Order"

  by JW_Rogue in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i thought paradise was supposed to be a delight?

  not according to the august study wt, on page 20 paragraphs 4-12 it outlines how much paradise will be exactly like being in the org today.

  still following rules, waiting on jehovah and obeying those taking the lead.

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  My prediction is that once everyone realizes that the Paradise is not here and is not coming anytime soon, there will be NEW LIGHT. Paradise will not be literal but figurative. "Brothers and Sisters, we have been enjoying Paradise for years. Not a literal but a figurative one. Now STFU and get your ATM cards, cash, checks or you can simply donate all your belongings to WTBS."