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  My first post

  by thewalker in

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  2. friends

  hi, i just joined the board and wanted to present myself.. i'm active, in fact very active in congregation activities serving "where the need is great" in a foreign language congregation somewhere in western europe.

  as a young brother, i'm seen as an example as i'm doing all a good witness should do.. i had doubts years ago but i decided just to ignore them and move to another congregation to preach more.

  that worked for some years but i'm now at the exact same point.

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  ToesUp

  Welcome. You are among people here that know exactly what you are going through.

  The lack of love is what started our family from doubting also. Keep posting, it helps to know you are not the only one. You are not alone.
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  WOW, I just found a great reason for a man to have long hair, from the Watchtower Org!

  by Greybeard in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  "the bobbed hair craze is sure to lead to baldness, sooner or later.

  the reason for this is that human hair is like a tube sealed at the free end.

  when the hair is cut, the oils which are the life of the hair become dissipated.

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  So if tightly finished hats cut of circulation to the scalp, what does tight pants cut off the circulation to? lol
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  We were shown how to google jw-org last night

  by StarTrekAngel in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  so last night i went to the meeting with my family.

  had not gone in 2 weeks.

  as usual i sat down reading the bible.

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  ToesUp

  I think that was a GREAT way to show them . Maybe they will all learn something valuable (TTATT).

  The internet is doing a number on this cult.

  I like Sir82's comment...maybe the brother wants others to know what he knows. Good ole TTATT!
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  Saddest thing about being DFd

  by kairos in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i always enjoyed being kind.

  when someone genuinely needed a hand or what not, it felt good to help family or friends.. i don't really miss them anymore.

  i faded over two years ago, so they long ago shunned me.i think about them less and less and have even forgotten some names.i did enjoy some of the friendships and the association.

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  ToesUp

  It's truly amazing how quickly these ones will turn on you. It's an eye opener for sure.

  We have been shown kindness from neighbors, non JW friends and business aquaintances. We will give these people kindness in return. They are the ones who are doing the acts of kindness unconditionally.

  If you don't want to be in the good ole boys club anymore, you're gonna have to pay. What ever happened to winning a mate (this could apply to anyone) over without a word. In other words, be loving (take the high road). Be kind, it may bring this "weak one" back to Jah. Bottom line...this is a cruel cult with zero holy spirit.
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  Gas prices today & the book study

  by LevelThePlayingField in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  we all remember, one of the main reasons for removing the bookstudy was the high gas prices, well, have you looked at the gas prices today?

  nationwide, the lowest is about $1.65, the highest is about $2.67.

  isn't that right about the same gas prices as when they cancelled the bookstudy in the first place?

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  The letter as stated that they did not want to cause further burden to the brothers and sisters.

  BURDEN? I remember my jaw dropping on that one. We were always taught that the Book study was one of the most important meetings and now it's a Burden? WT are great spin doctors!
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  Massive Destruction of Judicial Files Ordered by By Servce Department?

  by Room 215 in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  over on the silentlambs facebook site is a copy of a document that purports to be an order by the service depart to destroy files relating to child molestation cases: https://www.facebook.com/silentlambs/photos/a.571978169529812.1073741826.144752662252367/970409503020008/?type=3&theater.

  have any of you seen this?

  is this a real document or bogus?.

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  Oh the shredders have been running on high for years but eventually things comes back to bite you. It can take years for this to happen but it happens.
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  Saddest thing about being DFd

  by kairos in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i always enjoyed being kind.

  when someone genuinely needed a hand or what not, it felt good to help family or friends.. i don't really miss them anymore.

  i faded over two years ago, so they long ago shunned me.i think about them less and less and have even forgotten some names.i did enjoy some of the friendships and the association.

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  " It's all or nothing with them, either you're with them wholeheartedly or you're out."

  So glad to be OUT!
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  Should it be called the disfellowshipping arrangement or the shunning arrangement.

  by poopie in

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  2. friends

  i here jw saying the df arrangement is loveing is the shunning arrangement also loveing?

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  "The reality is that you don't even need to be disfellowshipped to be shunned.

  Pure gossip and innuendo spread slyly through the congregation members is enough to make them act like we are the devil himself..."

  Yes...we are experiencing that. They "mark" you! They may not know any facts but just listen to others gossip. You really don't know how deep this goes until you feel it yourself. It's a real eye opener. As much as it hurts, it is well worth the freedom we feel. Free at last!!!!

  I read an article written by Oprah regarding gossip . She stated that gossip is an assassination attempt by cowards (insecure people). She's right...cowards!
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  Interview with Jehovah's witnesses

  by John Doe64 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  hello i am john a student of naperville north high school.

  in a comparative religion project we have to research a branch of christianity mine being jehovah's witness and do an interview so this is out to all jehovah's witnesses or former jehovah's witnesses.. what do you enjoy about being jehovah's witness and what do you enjoy the least?.

  what is communion like for jehovah's witnesses?.

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  I don't think you will find anyone saying favorable things on this site. So many have been abused and hurt.

  We know more JW's (family included) that are on anti depressants and swallow the pills with alcohol. If it is such a positive experience being part of the most loving organization, why are so many taking meds? I never drank as much alcohol as when I was a JW. Something just wasn't right about the cult disguised as a religion.

  It's a cult.
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  Interview with Jehovah's witnesses

  by John Doe64 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  hello i am john a student of naperville north high school.

  in a comparative religion project we have to research a branch of christianity mine being jehovah's witness and do an interview so this is out to all jehovah's witnesses or former jehovah's witnesses.. what do you enjoy about being jehovah's witness and what do you enjoy the least?.

  what is communion like for jehovah's witnesses?.

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  ToesUp

  Hi John.

  I was born in JW. Man, do I ever with I was not born into this.

  My family and I exited the cult 3 years ago. Best decision we EVER made.

  Once they are done "loving you", they will eat you up and spit you out. The most abusive experience of my entire life.

  Anyone contemplating becoming a JW....RUN LIKE HELL!!!!