Eventually all the Elders get taken down a peg, when they put em out to pasture. Like I've said before, the WT uses you up and spits you out. Elders don't quite feel the impact until it happens to THEM.
Posts by ToesUp
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6Elders ,Ego Trips ,Personality Clashes ,and bringing down the Tall Poppy Syndrome.
by smiddy inhow often did you see / witness anything relating to these traits with the elders.?.
personally i have known an elder who was taken down by other elders in his circuit because they thought he was getting to big for his boots , and was enjoying his popularity in the circuit and it was in their opinion going to his head.. he had speaking parts on ca`s and was enjoying his popularity.
the other elders in the circuit obviously didn`t like the attention he was receiving or his inflated ego , and as a collective group cut him down to size.. simply by removing him from the " in " crowd of elders dealing with ca`s and not giving him any more talks or parts at assembly`s .. at the congregational level i have seen the same sort of thing , where an elder gets puffed up with pride / thinks more of himself than he ought to , and gets cut down by the rest of the body of elders.. last but not least , is the elder who has a very strong domineering nature who rides all over the rest of the elder arrangement , simply because he is a bully and always gets his own way on doing things in the congregation.. so is this religion .jw , an arrangement by god ?
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Well... im disfellowshipped now.
by pale.emperor invery long story.
i've been away from this site for a while.. basically, i tried to leave.
handed in my disassociation letter, it kicked up a storm and 2 weeks later i was disfellowshipped.
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"The best thing you can do for that daughter, is go be a good, decent, happy, informed, successful human being outside the JW's. Such people exist everywhere in there millions and prove the JW's wrong. Your daughter seeing this will have the JW spell broken."
Snare&Racket...great comment. Actions speak louder than words. Be the BEST Dad that you can be. Kids DO notice!
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GB travel preferences
by StarTrekAngel ini know this questions has been asked many times before.
this seems to answer it.
although some may question the articles credibility.
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If the CO's are treated like rock stars...the GB must be treated like Gods. Nothing but the best for the Golden Seven. The beauty of it all...they won't do any of it with any of our money. We are using our money to enjoy the life we have today.
LURKERS: VOTE WITH YOUR WALLETS!
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How Many People are Living a Lie?
by awokenjw inone of the things i often wonder about at the meetings is how many of these people are actually living a lie or sinning in secret?
and more importantly, how do these ones stomach it?
in my case, i have secretly dated and done things disapproved by the wt with a pioneer sister in my congregation for years and we both go to the same meeting twice a week and pretend everything is perfect and nothing has happened.
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We had an Elder in our hall who was serving on JC's . Acted like a total ass. He was caught cheating on his wife. It was not brought to light by the holy spirit. He was caught by his family.
It happens more often than we imagine.
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Well... im disfellowshipped now.
by pale.emperor invery long story.
i've been away from this site for a while.. basically, i tried to leave.
handed in my disassociation letter, it kicked up a storm and 2 weeks later i was disfellowshipped.
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"Im bombarded with calls by elders but i dont answer them. At one point I had 46 missed calls in a single day of different elders. I also received emails and texts imploring me to call them. I never did."
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So sorry that you are going through all this. It is truly sad. I agree with those who have advised you to go the legal route. You have just as much right to raising your daughter as your wife does.
Regarding your statement above. It has always amazed my spouse and I that the Elders never have time for you when you are still in the cult but as soon as there is any indication that you may be "apostate" they are on you like flies to sh*t. Sickens me. We had this happen to us also but ignored everyone.
Personally, I would have a little fun with everyone you have dirt on. I would drop some little hints to those MS's who have been with you at the strip club and kissing men. Make em sh*t their pants that you may have to speak to the elders because your conscience is bothering you and you feel compelled to speak to these "stars in the right hand of Jesus." lol...what a joke. As for your sister in law. I would also put the fear of God into her that you are considering consulting an attorney for breaking into your computer. Even if you do not squeal on these ones, you will know that they are having some sleepless nights.
We are here for you and wish you the best. What a bunch is sick-o's these cult member are. So disturbing.
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Yoga. Evil practice?
by Darkknight757 inas our fade continues, the wife and i have decided to take up "the forbidden practice of.......yoga"!!!!😱.
i was quite skeptical at first but so far it has really de-stressed our life in quite a spectacular way!!
not to mention the physical benefits.. anyone else try yoga or a similar discipline?
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ToesUp
We have not tried it but good for you both. We have taken up the evil practice of thinking. Lol I have heard good things about the benefits of yoga. Maybe we'll give it a try one day. Rock on!
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"Personal Decisions" (Study Article of July 11-17, 2016)
by bats in the belfry inconcise thoughts from the wtbts.
par.2) however, there are numerous situations for which the bible provides no specific command.. par.3) in the absence of specific laws, how can we know what choices will please jehovah?.
par.16) many matters could be decided one way or another, and jehovah would still be pleased.. .
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There are NO personal decisions within WT. You are nothing but a robot. Whenever WT can benefit off of you (for free of course), they will use you up and spit you out. Just ask any of the recently laid off Bethelites.
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Underlying Resentment Among the Members
by xjwsrock inmost of us here have seen and experienced the judgmental attitude among jw's.
the pioneers look down on the publishers.
the appointed men look down on the non-appointed men.
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Hang in there xjwsrock. One day your freedom will come. People can only take so much. I often think of those who are stuck due to family. Our situation is unique due to family being out of state. We are getting closer and closer to revealing to our family that this cult is a crock of sh@?.
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Underlying Resentment Among the Members
by xjwsrock inmost of us here have seen and experienced the judgmental attitude among jw's.
the pioneers look down on the publishers.
the appointed men look down on the non-appointed men.
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The saying...."misery loves company"comes to mind. We refuse to participate anymore. Freedom is liberating!