Posts by ToesUp

the new study edition watchtower is up, and most of it is devoted to child abuse damage control.. https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/watchtower-study-may-2019/.

ToesUp

The child abuse is being mentioned a bit too much in JW land. Damage control, that is all it is.

No 2 witnesses required if a man or a woman are seen leaving someones residence (assuming they spent the night together). Elders will sit outside of someones home to catch those ones. Hypocrisy at it's best.

NOTHING will ever change with this cult.

"Who have the responsibility to protect children from harm? Parents do. "

WT will ALWAYS lay the blame on the rank and file. NOTHING IS EVER THEIR FAULT!!! SIGN OF TRUE NARCISSISTS!

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Shunning Hath Begunith

by Solzhenitsyn in

my spouse assumed that being honest would feel liberating.

appointments were made with pimi parents to let them know of the decision to no longer be a jw.

before the tall nonfat latte at starbucks was half drunk and after her parents asked several direct questions, they stood up, hugged her and said "well this is goodbye, return to jehovah and we'll pick up right where we left off, we love you," and walked out the door.

ToesUp

"There doesn`t appear to be any consistency in the treatment we receive when we leave."

Great point. We have family that still speaks to us. We have been 100% honest with them ALL. We basically DA'd ourselves verbally.

It depends on the circumstances. Some family relies heavily on my spouse and I. My spouse is very handy on fixing things and smart as far as business. They come to him often to solve their "issues." lol Maybe they realize they would loose that source if they shun us.

Some other family members seem to want NOTHING to do with us.

Like tosca said "no consistency."

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Daily Text - 1/30/19

by Jidders in

the love of the greater number will grow cold.—matt.

24:12. i read the daily text today, thoughts on a scripture that does seem to be somewhat fulfilled with the increase in atheism and alternative religions?

it had definitely been going on back then but is it a general assumption?.

ToesUp

Yep...the love of the greater number of JW's is certainly cooling off!!

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Shunning Hath Begunith

by Solzhenitsyn in

my spouse assumed that being honest would feel liberating.

appointments were made with pimi parents to let them know of the decision to no longer be a jw.

before the tall nonfat latte at starbucks was half drunk and after her parents asked several direct questions, they stood up, hugged her and said "well this is goodbye, return to jehovah and we'll pick up right where we left off, we love you," and walked out the door.

ToesUp

I am so sorry that you both are going through this. It is cold and hurts like hell.

"makes it so much more clear we are doing the right thing." You are spot on with that.

Give her time and let her process it all. Lots of love from you will be her biggest asset.

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Jehovah's Witnesses Called At My Door

by Roger Kirkpatrick in

last saturday morning, i answered a knock at my door to see a man standing next to a young boy who handed me a pamphlet posing the question, "how do you view the bible?

would you say it is (1) a book of human wisdom?

(2) a book of myths and legends?

ToesUp

Great job Roger!

I hope you count YOUR field service time. lol

They thought they were going to teach you a thing or two but were oh so wrong. I love it!!!

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Do Jehovah’s Witnesses Ever Do Anything For Anyone But Themselves?

by minimus in

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i was thinking of how witnesses were always admonished to take care of their own before they should ever help a worldly neighbor.

i don’t think they ever do anything for the community unless it’s a benefit to them..

ToesUp

I don't think our JW family knows any of their neighbors. They do not reach out to any "worldly" people, unless they can convert them. JW's are wonderful at dehumanizing people.

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"Kingdom Rhapsody"...WTF???

by stuckinarut2 in

i just cant begin to express my reactions to this....just watch it right through and see what i mean..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poxpsj5s4q4.

ToesUp

Well, they cleaned the Boy up and made him a cult member!! That's what it's all about!

We don't recognize what we were born into either.

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I am a proud Jehovah's Witness Defender

by Matthew Jefferson in

my name is matthew j and i have just ended my study with the jehovah's witnesses.

no, i did not stop studying because i believe the jehovah's witnesses are a 'cult', i left due to the minor beliefs that i hold that remain separate from the organization.

i called my elder who is still an amazing man and great counselor, affirming that i do not wish to continue my studying.

ToesUp

"And yet you wont join."

Good point PE.