I actually think some of the Elders "get off" punishing others. I had a Elder come after us, during our fade. He was relentless. Was gonna get us DF'd if it was the last thing he ever did.
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16Question for Current and Ex Elders
by Iamallcool inhave you ever reinstate somebody even if they are not that repentant?.
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Lack of zeal
by road to nowhere ini hear rumbling about the rank and file not having the same zeal they had when new.. lets see: door to door at the time least likely to find someone.
waste of a whole morning.
isolated.
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ToesUp
We can see it in our very own family. No retirement, no savings, some family members never married or had children. Health problems and financial problems. Lack of education left them in low paying jobs that they are still working well into their 60's and 70's. They are tired. They won't admit it but they have been duped. We know it and we have said it but they won't admit it. There is one problem....we can see it all over their faces.
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Pioneering, and LDC work!
by DwainBowman inmy brother in law, eldub, ldc big shot, and regular pioneer.
he's out in service twice a month for a couple hours each time.
he get's to count his ldc time as pioneering time!!!!.
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ToesUp
"His eldu brother threatened me and another family member over this issue!!!"
I had something similar done to me and my spouse during our fade several years ago. We called his bluff and went head to head with him. He didn't know what to do. At that point and time we didn't care if they DF'd us (they had no grounds). They don't know what to do when you challenge their fictitous authority. They are not the cops or the IRS they are little men who have a WT badge and cap. lol
Not sure what your situation is but I'd take that little sh*t to task and run all over his head. lol
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Disability Discontinued for Lifting Religious Pamphlets!
by Atlantis indisability discontinued for lifting suitcase of pamphlets!.
https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20191202/news08/912331976/disability-discontinued-for-man-caught-lifting-religious-pamphlets .
petra!
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ToesUp
Yeah....WT will be there for him! NOT!!! The money only flows one way....THE WATCHTOWER WAY!!!
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How Many of you Remember Mr. Rogers Neighborhood?
by Sea Breeze injust saw the movie "a beautiful day in the neighborhood" with tom hanks as fred rogers.
excellent acting and story-line.
it brought back many fond memories as a child.
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ToesUp
My spouse and I saw the movie last night. It was very good. Not what we expected. The first thing that came in my mind is, this is the way all JW's should treat others. He was a kind and caring man, who judged no one. He made an impact on others lives.
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My first encounter
by SB10 ini don’t know if the woman i met yesterday will ever see this.
but i will forever remember that day for the rest of my life.
my grandfather has been in icu for the past 3 days.
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ToesUp
I am so sorry for all that you are going through. Loosing someone we love is difficult. There are many good hearted people in the world (Jehovah's Witnesses and non Jehovah's witnesses). I have met many!
My spouse and I have been born into the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses but left the religion 6 plus years ago, along with our children. We have lost all of our JW "friends" and my two best friends will no longer have contact with me. Our families have also distanced themselves from us. We are the same wonderful people we were when we were part of the religion. The only difference, is our belief system has changed. The JW's will love you, as long as you become a JW or they can recruit you into the religion. They study with you and try and get you baptized. Once you are baptized, you are locked in. If you decide to leave, they want nothing to do with you. Trust me, it happened to us. This is a cult that's only agenda is to get you into the religion. Who walks away from life long friendships and who walks away from their own children, grandchildren or parents? Who does this? I can attest that they do and it is disturbing, abusive and just plain inhumane. If I can give you any advise, stay away from these people. Enjoy and love the people who WANT you in their lives because they truly love you for WHO you are. Hugs to you.
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What Did You Do With All Your Meeting Clothes?
by minimus ini literally had dozens of suits.
i still have more dress clothes than anyone i know.
i did give some suits and clothing away and to be honest, i still like wearing a nice suit.. brothers and sisters, are all your “ meeting clothes” still in your closet?
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ToesUp
Goodwill!!!
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DFed for opening an xmas present.
by JimmyYoung inthis last week i stopped at an antique store that i go to now and then.
the lady who owns it is about 62 and very nice.
i was looking at a vintage 1963 ouija board.
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ToesUp
Once an Elder has it out for you, they will stop at nothing to "get you." My spouse and I had the same thing done to us but we gave him the big F U. We didn't fall into his little trap and he could go no where with it. Some of these Elders are sick to the core. Some will stop at nothing to ruin your life.
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Four decades later....
by Thechickennest ini want to extend my greetings to all of you.
i have been a member here for many years.
it's been 15 years since my ex-wife and i resigned from the watchtower organization.
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ToesUp
I love success stories! Thank you for sharing that. It just goes to show, WT is an abusive and corrupt cult and you got out in time to save you and your family much harm. Great job!
We saw how the Elders started getting on to our teenage son. My husband went to one of the Elders who was trying to "guide" (berate) our son. He told him to back off and leave him alone. He was a great kid and is now a fine adult. We are proud of him!
I guess we dodged a bullet by getting our kids out!
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Programmed to return
by hoser ini found out this morning via facebook that someone i know returned to “the truth”.. her elder husband had abused her for years until she had a breakdown and had sex with a non believer.
this happened several years ago.
she now returned to the fold with her newly converted man.
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ToesUp
There truly are those that no matter what happens, this is "the truth."
We have family that has been emotionally abused (from the Elders) countless times, over the years. We have watched it over and over and over again. THEY STILL BELIEVE THIS IS THE TRUTH! It's incredible to watch! They go back for more! They believe that it is Satan and these are "imperfect men." Did they ever once think it was a corrupt and abusive cult. THEY ACTUALLY GO BACK!! CRAZY!!