Posts by ToesUp

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Is it persecution or just a poor decision?

by ctrwtf in

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just been thinking about the "persecution" video where the modern day "job" loses everything.

here's an alternative narrative.. instead of turning down the salary job in the next town over, our hero takes the job even though it's a tough commute.

he is still able to contribute in a meaningful way to his "ministry.

ToesUp

"Education, a good job, and good health are a sign of "giving in" to Satan's wicked world. "

Says the GB. The ones who have (free of charge) housing, insurance, doctors/nurses at their beck and call, insurance (car and health), 3 square meals a day (including clean up and preparation of food), maid service to clean up your lake front condo, laundry service, hair cuts, dental work and transportation (driver included and plane trips). Oh and let's not forget all the JW's who wine and dine them (looks lie they are all enjoying that perk too much). How many wealthy JW's contribute a lovely vacation home for the wonderful 7? I could go on and on. These 7 men do not have a clue what it is like to live in the real world. If they had to live a "normal life", they would hang themselves. They speak of things that they know NOTHING about.

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No Wonder That the WT Bean-Counters are Scared

by berrygerry in

https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=exjw.

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https://www.google.com/trends/explore#q=jw.org.

ToesUp

All of the weird changes and ramped up fear mongering has to have some still ins scratching their heads. The end IS NOT hear as promised. You can only cry wolf so many times before you loose credibility.

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How do you deal with depression?

by BlackWolf in

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i'm currently going through a bout of depression and my eating disorder has gotten worse.

ever since my parents actually told me that they are going to kick me out when i turn 18 i've felt kind of hopeless about my life.

my parents won't take me to the doctor because the psychiatrists won't have my "best interests" aka jw crap in mind, because really that's the root of all my problems.. i'm wondering if any of you guys have any advice with dealing with depression?

ToesUp

Keep busy. If you can, throw yourself into getting a good education. This will allow you to get a good job/career so that one day you can take care of yourself without your parents. We have a teenager that we are encouraging to receive a good education. Dad and I may not always be around to help out. It seems you can not rely on anyone else but yourself now days.

It is sad that parents can actually threaten their own child. I wouldn't treat a dog that way, much less my own child.

Sorry that you are struggling.

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Mark Sanderson Talk re Belgium visit

by Listener in

the degradation of the governing body members continues on.

mark sanderson gives a talk regarding his visit to belgium for the memorial this year and was travelling from korea to munich to brussels, belgium on the day of the belgium terrorist attacks.he cannot wipe the smirk on his face as he relates his experience, with no regard whatsoever of all those unfortunately affected by the attacks.

in fact, he personally found god's hand affecting him personally, allowing him to attend the memorial as planned and a kh dedication.he is that privileged during his flight travels that internet was available to him, enabling him to catch up on current news and to contact branch's.

ToesUp

Well Mark, we are glad Jah had his hand in getting you safely there. Praise be! Too bad for the poor people who were injured and killed in the attack. I guess Jah was too busy to get involved with their outcome. What a load of crap! This is what happens when you are so out of touch with reality. So glad we are OUT!

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So Are Inactives officially SHUNNED?

by minimus in

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i've read here that inactives are the same as disfellowshipped, treatment wise.

is that correct or did i misread it??

thanks......

ToesUp

"It's not cyclic when they need something from you:"

If you can provide the JW's with something (money, a place to live, someone to care for your physical needs) they will not shun you. It's all about THEM! The acorn doesn't fall far from the nut tree located in NY!

I believe some are staying in until mommy/daddy or grandparents die. How many will leave once they receive their well deserved inheritance? Hopefully MANY!

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So Are Inactives officially SHUNNED?

by minimus in

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friends

i've read here that inactives are the same as disfellowshipped, treatment wise.

is that correct or did i misread it??

thanks......

ToesUp

"Well all invitations I would normally get stopped, and no one bothers with us any more. So in practicality yes - thought that is a blessing really"
Exactly ttdtt. We wanted everyone to leave us alone when we started our fade. They eventually gave up on us. Is this disturbing? Yes...we are human BUT we wanted them to leave us alone. We can't have it both ways, leave us alone and then bitch when they don't come around or call. Quite frankly, I prefer not to associate with anyone I feel unacceptable in MY life. I have a say in my associates just like they have a say. If you are in an abusive relationship, why would you want to go back? Just my 2 cents.
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Today's Text - Fear Mongering, Great Tribulation, & New Light!

by Divergent in

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a stupid text which raises many questions -.

sunday, june 26. there will be great tribulation such as has not occurred since the world’s beginning until now, no, nor will occur again.—matt.

24:21.. the earthly part of jehovah’s organization is moving ahead in various ways.

ToesUp

Fear, obligation and guilt (FOG) all in one daily text! Boy, they must be hurting and getting desperate! Good news indeedy!

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2016-June-Updated-Application-For 17 year old and older!

by Atlantis in

somebody might want his.. .. 2016, june, (updated)-- local design/construction volunteer application form.

.. this application is for exemplary baptized publishers 17 years of age and older.. https://we.tl/2mamrh6rat.

petra!.

ToesUp

Exemplary. I hate that word!

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Are the witnesses working the homeless territory in down town L.A.Calif

by James Mixon in

today after leaving the va center in l.a. i drove around to see the homeless and.

blocks and blocks of tents, card board boxes, hundreds of homeless people with.

a look of desperation on their faces.

ToesUp

The JW's don't really want to see it (homelessness). It's easier to sit on a busy city corner or at an airport and watch society pass by. It's all about the hours, not the saving of lives. We have watched our uber dub family pioneer, serve at bethel and become broke need greaters, without giving a rats as* about the struggling JW (not so uber) family members. If you don't care about your family, how can you care about some stranger walking by or behind a door? If the JW's didn't have to put any hours in, no one would participate in the ministry. Bottom line....they measure you by your title(s), tasks you perform and the hours you put in. Nothing else!

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A Family Divided....Again

by BeautifulMind in

good morning everyone.

well, just as our family was finally all out of the org., getting back to being the family we once were, one of my family members recently went back in.

i won't give many details that will give away my identity.

ToesUp

Sorry to hear this.

"They told me they were struggling with everyone's perception of them since they stopped attending meetings."

This is VERY important to the majority of JW's.......PERCEPTION. What you and your family look like to others trumps everything else. Anthony Morris said it in his interview. "Our sons make my wife and I looks good." That is what it is all about..."looking good." It's important to also have a title, it's a pedigree. No title/low hours equals weak. Well, this weak family is finally enjoying life.