i wonder how many of us here hold on to this meeting place out of "loneliness.
could it be that we harbor feelings of "abandonment" and "loneliness" from being left cold and dry by the wt people and our families?
perhaps we do have a need to reach out to people with similar experiences.
what is the monthly stipend that the bethelites receive every month?
does any one has an actual number?
i saw the coordinator heading for the stage and hit record on my ipad.
i was shocked but here it is.
here's my typed transcript of the letter he read:.
Eliminate the need for cars, health insurance, car insurance, and an allowance across all circuits and they've found themselves quite the cost savings.
I'm sure they can get a zealous couple with a cleaning business paying young brothers and sisters minimum wage to travel a circuit on their own dime and not miss a beat.
okay, i need to vent.
as a newly awoken individual, i have yet to "come out" to my hard core jdub parents.
my plan was to lay low and use my unbelieving husband and baby as an excuse for my "inactivity", it has worked for the last few months.
My mom (witness) tried to do the same to my nieces (sister is non witness). Soon my 3 year old niece was talking about Jehovah and singing songs.
Bottom line: cartoons work.
My sis put a stop to it right away after asking me if I thought it was a big deal. They are indoctrination techniques to have children accept cult teachings that lay the foundation for all the nonsense to follow it.
having now been out of the cult for a few years, it really shocks me about some of the nonsense i used to believe in.
like for instance, christ ruling in the midst of his enemies, but doing so invisibly.. let's let that one sink in for a minute.
you've supposedly got a king who is ruling for a kingdom, but it is an invisible rule.
Invisible rule, invisible forces in heavenly places, unexplainable anointing by holy spirit. Damn. Thanks for reminding me of all the good things
well i just watched this "epic" video, i would have to say this is probably the most disturbing video yet.
there campaign to get people back is just pathetic in the most mind-manipulating way.
"welcome home" or "come back home" are they serious?
i know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.
but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.
i currently live in georgia, usa.
I guess my clue was too vague. I come from the New England area
I've climbed that mountain! In New Hampshire off the Kangamangus Highway I think..
i know we are all anonymous for our own personal reasons, so i understand if you would rather not say.
but if you don't mind sharing that would be cool.
i currently live in georgia, usa.
recently at a funeral for an active jw, death was sudden and tragic.
was surprised that that one of the disfellowshipped children of the deceased was comforted by the jw's at the funeral.
i would say the majority hugged and said a few short words to the disfellowshipped child on the recieving line to comfort the family.
I really thought this was going to be a story of someone getting dfd at a funeral.
As some have noted already funerals are like mini memorials. Let's show how loving we can be. Some do it right. Not many though. It's very transparent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_h68ktwpim&feature=youtu.be.
00:37: The Governing Body has directed..
So changes to cancel plans are directed by the governing body. To initiate the plans, however, it was directed by Jehovah/Jesus. Is it just me or is that kind of a big deal?
