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  Watchtower in local newspaper

  by lostinthought in

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  forgive me if this has been posted already but this was in my local paper today.. http://m.recordonline.com/article/20150307/news/150309486/0/wap&template=wapart.

  if you have time to read, this is an interesting article talking about watchtowers property in ulster and orange county ny and how much the properties are worth.

  it also goes on to show how the tax exempt stays is hurting the communities..

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  Gone and forgotten

  For a group that discourages participation in sports...seriously, they built sports facilities??? They would be better off offering to assist with maintaining the roads in those communities or assisting with emergency services...I'm sure they have fire trucks and ems services...that would definitely help offset the costs to the community in a very long lasting way. Oh...why not provide "free" books to the schools...they could print them up...LOL!! And how are they benefitting the local businesses? They don't pay the "workers" enough to spare any money to go spend any money in the community. Granted, once the sheeple start visiting the facilities that may benefit the local economy somewhat...but what do you bet the open their own hotels and restaurants? And those will all be tax exempt too! You know, the more I learn...just learned about the NGO/DPI at the UN, and just started reading Crisis of Conscience the more and more pi$$3d off I get. I never considered myself anti JW, just didn't want to be one anymore...didn't want to live that life any longer...but now...and the worst part is, I don't know what to do with all these pent up emotions...it feels like I should be taking some action, but what??? Other than living a happy life, free of WT Land, I don't know what else I could/should do!
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  a situation I know of and the mind set of the elders.

  by joe134cd in

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  ok here's the situation i know of.. a women was in a situation where she was forced to reveal a hidden sin and was given a private reproof for it.

  before this she had an other wise clean slate.

  btw the reproof was for an unrelated matter and had nothing to do with apostasy.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Hi Joe,

  I agree with all above statements. When I was "weak" and my crazy ex husband was DF'd, no one could be bothered with me. One sister did make an effort, but as she was a single mom wit 3 teens, worked FT and pioneered, that didn't last too long. The elders would come visit the ex while they thought there was hope for him...but never even tried to assist me...although I had been asking for help for years...so she can just chalk it up to her being a female. If she's single without family...they aren't going to bother with her very often if at all. This is rather typical behavior, so she can probably relax and get on with her life. Maybe you should direct her to this site so she can find the "fellowship" she is looking for and see that she is not so all alone in this.
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  THEOCRATIC KENOSIS: the Watchtower Organization's ultimate goal for humanity

  by TerryWalstrom in

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  ever wonder why jehovah's witnesses have almost nothing but words instead of love?.

  every wonder why jw's praise their corporate leaders rather than jesus?.

  every wonder why faith is only demonstrated by allowing children to die and molesters to escape, or disasters to be welcomed through obstinate demonstrations of loyalty to the org?.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Terry,

  This post just filled in a lot of holes for me. Prior to becoming a JW, I had a very spiritual nature...this was lost and replaced by what I now recognize a pseudo-intellectualisation of religion/faith/belief. (I don't know if that makes any sense...) One of the things that I missed and felt a lack of was a feeling of connection to God/Spirit in the "Truth." I secretly envied people that went to "church" and felt the love of God and the movement of Spirit. Even now, after years of slowly fading and not being at a meeting in over 3 years, I still haven't been able to reconnect with my spiritual nature...and I miss that. Still haven't figured out how to get that back...
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  Cheers to all! I'm in the house now! Finally signed up.

  by Lifeisfun in

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  hi readers and lurkers, .

  i decided it was time to register to the site.

  after all these years, it was just a matter of time.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Welcome Lifeisfun!

  I've only been here a few months and have more into my future in this short period than I did in the past 5 years fade...these folks are great!
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  JW's and the care of the elderly

  by Lynnie in

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  i've been df'd for 35 years and my uber pioneer mother is getting on in years, 84 to be exact and starting to have signs of dementia and the social worker is worried that she can't be left alone at all anymore.

  she just had her second hip replaced and is in rehab.

  my uber elder cousin is the power of attorney since my mom was told i couldn't be trusted since i'm df'd.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Lynnie at this point you have no responsibility towards any of them. I was told by an elder that since my father hadn't been a real part of my life as I was growing up, that I was not responsible for his care when he became ill. Same principle should apply here. I would respond to the POA, that it is legally his responsibility, and since you are DF'd you wouldn't want to offend your mother's conscience by being in her presence. That ought to frost his cookies.
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  Wife is FOR SURE waking up

  by cappytan in

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  well, this is a new development.

  she broached the subject of ttatt tonight.

  said i was right about the flood.

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  Congrats!
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  Just Want To Be Heard

  by dubstepped in

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  i've been lurking here for a while now, and i guess you could call me a fader.

  i don't have hate in my heart for the organization that i spent most of my life in, but i have had an awakening.

  luckily, so has my wife, and that way i don't feel so alone.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Welcome. Loved your poem. Spread your wings and be happy.
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  Introducing myself! Come say hi!

  by Sparlocks_Apprentice in

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  hello all you wonderful people on the "evil" interwebs.

  i'm joining this site once again because i forgot my old username and such.

  i like the new layout!.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Welcome Sparlock's Apprentice. Great story. Looking forward to hearing about the next chapter of your life!
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  God does exist here is my nonbiblical reason:

  by Curious Kitten in

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  (before you read i hope no one gets offended by the word retarted...that s how i thought when i was 13)my mom and dad are divorced and my father never helped my mother on raising us, so basically she was a single-mother.

  he just abandoned my three brothers and me and my mother had to work two jobs all of the time so we never got to see her.

  when we did see her it was after school, but all she did was yell at us, make food, and leave to her next job.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Kitten, I grew up very much like you. I also had a strong connection to God and not a religion. I was searching for a family and th witnesses found me. 30 years later not only have I lost my family, but my connection to God as well. If that connection is important to you then be very wary when dealing with the JWs. Their teachings will gradually steal that from you. Along with the opportunity to do anything meaningful with your life. You will always live on the fringes of society and most likely have a hard life just like your mom. You will be discouraged if not forbidden to continue your education, and if you are a woman, forced into submission bordering on subservience if you ever marry. Please do your research before continuing. I know that you have, but if you try ending the study, be prepared to present your decision in no uncertain terms. Be prepared too for none of the "friends" that you have made to continue to be part of your life. Just remember we are here for you.
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  Hello

  by Garrett in

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  hello forum,.

  i'm new here and not sure where to post.

  so, i'm 21 years old and currently a baptized witness, however, i'm slowly making my mind up to leave and here's why.. first, there are certain things that make no sense to me in the organization.

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  Gone and forgotten

  Hi Garrett...welcome!  Easiest thing to do is nothing. Since you recently moved, if you haven't really become part of the new congregation just stop going.  If questioned by anyone, let them know of you're depression and tell them you are working on it.  Most likely that will be the end of it.

  You said your family are not JW's, so if possible try reconnecting with them. Fortunately,you are young and can now live your life free from the repression and control that ruins lives. Many of us here only got out after many wasted decades, and are stuck living a lie to keep friends and family.  So use your new found freedom to live your life to the fullest.