Posts by ToesUp

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Are the Elders harder on Women

by Steel in

i was having a discussion with an old friend last night.

her parents are divorced and his mother never became “one of jehovah witnesses “ .

long story short she claims elders are generally hardier on women than men.

ToesUp

Just my observation (as a woman).

I think the Elders (the majority) hate a woman who will take NO crap from the Brothers. They call it un-submissive. I have been called that. I told one Elder that respect is earned, not given. The Elders wife was present when I said it and she agreed. Bet she got a tongue lashing later (lol).

I think the mentality of some of the Elders when they are dealing with what they call an "un-submissive" woman is similar to a scene from the Wizard of Oz, "I will get you my pretty and your little dog too." You will have a target on your back and if they find something they can GET you on, they will. It's the only way they can shut some women up...play dirty.

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Has anyone been shunned by a REAL sinner?

by ToesUp in

jw
friends

just curious..... has anyone been shunned (just decided to leave the cult)?

let me explain my situation:.

a family member seems to be shunning me.

ToesUp

"If he is that kind of person, why would you want to be around him? I would consider it a gift that he is staying away...you can always refuse to be shunned and just greet him with a friendly greeting and a smile every time you see him."

I agree. I won't be there for him ever again. Like the song says...you find out who your friends are. Just very sad. I guess it comes with the territory huh?

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Has anyone been shunned by a REAL sinner?

by ToesUp in

jw
friends

just curious..... has anyone been shunned (just decided to leave the cult)?

let me explain my situation:.

a family member seems to be shunning me.

ToesUp

Just curious....

Has anyone been shunned (just decided to leave the cult)?

Let me explain my situation:

A family member seems to be shunning me. He has been studying for at least 5 years. Yes...5 years.

His list of sins in the past:

Smoking, drug use, cheating on mate, children are all screwed up. The list goes on and on. I have always been supportive and kind to this family member. VERY supportive. Always there when he needed me.

Fast forward to NOW:

My immediate family has faded over the past few years. This family member has caught wind of this and now is distancing themselves from me. ME! Are you kidding! I have a great family. Married for 30 plus years to the same wonderful person, don't smoke, don't drink much and have remained faithful to my mate. Oh...I also pay my taxes (on time too). lol We are pure as snow! So...this person is shunning me? Like I always say....you can't make this sh*t up! Anyone had something similar happen to them?

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Dressed up five days ahead of special assembly in Puerto Rico!!

by never a jw in

an hour ago i went to bid good bye my two brothers in law and their wives (all elders/elderettes).

they were invited to the special assembly in puerto rico this coming weekend.

they are boarding the plane in about three hours (leaves at 1:00 am pacific.

ToesUp

You MUST maintain that "crisp" JW image at all times. When I see people like this I always wonder what REALLY is going on in their lives.

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Elders and Attendants sing, clap and turn backs on Street Preacher after Duluth RC.

by ToesUp in

very strange behavior by the attendants and elders after the duluth, ga, rc.

on the first link the attendants start to exit the arena, then line up and turn their backs on the street preachers.

(around the 6:00 mark).. elders and attendants after duluth rc.

ToesUp

They kept singing "We're Jehovahs Witnesses, we speak out in Fearlessness." That is all they kept singing. I guarantee they could not remember the rest of the song. lol

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How delusional is Tony Morris actually?

by Festus in

anthony morris iii was representing gb in international convention in helsinki, finland.

in his final talk he mentioned that at the fight of armageddon jesus will fight together with the 144 000. he then reminds the audience that one angel destroyed 185000 assyrians.

so what are "144 000 immortal creatures together with jesus going to do".

ToesUp

I actually believe the JW's are looking forward to the birds pecking out the deads eyes. I really think they get off on this stuff. Who does that?

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what a wonderful site!

by scruffmcbuff in

ive been reading through this forum for a while and thought i should contribute!.

so im df, i was very involved regular pioneer for several years and i slowly started to wake up.. my exprience of leaving is horendous and contains alot of shocking (but apparently not that rare in the orgs) judicials and various encounters with the elders.. ive been out 10 years now and at 27 loving life!

running a succesful business and dont all thay materialistic stuff thata frowned apon, like providing my wife and kids with a nice car and house!

ToesUp

Welcome

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Elders and Attendants sing, clap and turn backs on Street Preacher after Duluth RC.

by ToesUp in

very strange behavior by the attendants and elders after the duluth, ga, rc.

on the first link the attendants start to exit the arena, then line up and turn their backs on the street preachers.

(around the 6:00 mark).. elders and attendants after duluth rc.

ToesUp

It was 2 guys out there talking and they had to send out a whole hord of attendants to turn their backs on him and sing? Bit of over kill don't cha think? My entire life I have seen apostates outside picketing or just handing out their literature. We just ignored them. What an interesting way to handle 2 guys.

Interesting note my spouse made: Do you notice there are not any attendants who are young (20-30)? They seem middle age to older. The younger ones are leaving in droves. Smart kids!

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Elders and Attendants sing, clap and turn backs on Street Preacher after Duluth RC.

by ToesUp in

very strange behavior by the attendants and elders after the duluth, ga, rc.

on the first link the attendants start to exit the arena, then line up and turn their backs on the street preachers.

(around the 6:00 mark).. elders and attendants after duluth rc.

ToesUp

"At least there was a sense of propriety and decorum back in the day..."

Exactly! Bats**t crazy!

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Elders and Attendants sing, clap and turn backs on Street Preacher after Duluth RC.

by ToesUp in

very strange behavior by the attendants and elders after the duluth, ga, rc.

on the first link the attendants start to exit the arena, then line up and turn their backs on the street preachers.

(around the 6:00 mark).. elders and attendants after duluth rc.

ToesUp

Very strange behavior by the attendants and Elders after the Duluth, GA, RC. On the first link the attendants start to exit the arena, then line up and turn their backs on the street preachers. (Around the 6:00 mark).

Elders and Attendants after Duluth RC. Turn back on Street Preacher.

This video shows the attendants and Elders singing over and over, We are Jehovah's Witnesses and clapping hands.

Elders and Attendant Sing & Clap hands to drowned out a Street Preacher.