Wow, what a story!! It brings back memories of how horrible i was as a JW, when I knew someone was going to be Df'd, waiting eagerly to hear it on the platform. It's a real shame now that I look back.
They are so cruel and insensitive. They hardly follow the God of Mercy and Loving-kindness.
My Regards,
Joanne
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JUSTICE #15 - Parking Lot DFing
by Amazing inparking lot disfellowshipping .
[i have changed the sequence of the justice series.
i will post the other titles later.].
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I confess!
by noidea ini'm here to confess.
i've been lurking for some time now.
i have allot of mixed feelings mostly feelings of loss.
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AngelofMuZiC
Hi there noidea!!
I give you a wholehearted welcome to the board!!!! Don't worry you are not alone. I used to do the same thing when I was at the hall. For awhile, I went for my mother's sake, and I used to also bow my head and keep my eyes open just enough so I could see the carpet. I would then proceed to count the number of squares on my patch of carpet. If the prayer was really long, I would then look around to see how many chairs were missing those little caps on the tops of them. Just out of curiosity, how old are you?
My Regards,
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When did you think Armageddon would come?
by comment ini was just thinking about this.
having been raised "in the truth" post-1975, i didn't grow up with any specific year in mind.
yes, there was the notion of "this generation will by no means pass away," but by the time i was old enough to think about that concept, the people who were born in 1914 (to stretch it out as far as possible, as the society ultimately did) were still only in their 60's.
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Hi Comment
Interesting question. I am 19, and had it drilled into my head that I should be afraid of everything because Armaggedon would be just around the corner...but no one knew when because it would come "as a thief in the night" as the JW's say. When I was little, I used to be afraid to go to sleep, thinking that Armageddon was going to come while I was sleeping, and I was afraid of Armageddon. Anyway, I thought it would come before 2000. Well, here we are...so where is it?
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May 15, 2001 Watchtower
by betweenworlds inhere is some sage advice from the wtbts!
on page 23 of the may 15th, 2001 watchtower, in an article entitled 'building a spiritually strong family' paragraph 9 says the following.. there are dozens of magazines, hundreds of books, and thousands of internet websites offering advice on how to rear children.
very often "the information conflicts" says a newsweek special issue on children.
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AngelofMuZiC
Hello all
I think that it all boils down to just one thing:
The bible warns us about judging others. The JW's say that they are the ones with the truth, and everyone else is wrong. That's being judgemental, isn't it? Everyone believes they have the truth, and really no one knows who does. So we just have to wait and see when Jehovah decides it's time to give us the answer. I think many people, especially the JW's will be suprised.
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KM July 2001
by hippikon incan you serve where there is a greater need?
have you ever contemplated moving to where there is a need for more kingdom proclaimers?
if in-vited to step over ... and help, would you respond as did the apos-tle paul?
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AngelofMuZiC
quote:
"stay alert to the devilish effort to turn us away from Jehovah, our family, and our Chris-tian brothers."Aren't they the ones who urge people to turn their backs on family members that believe differently?
Joanne
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The "Theocratic" View
by Jigrigger inhow many of you ex-jws can recall a particular instance during your life as a jw when you or someone you know had a mini crisis of conscience over what you now, upon reflection, consider to be the most trivial or petty in nature?.
i've got a good one for you.
i remember my mom and one of my aunts engaged in a very serious debate about whether they should feed a freshly caught mouse to the cat because it hadn't been properly bled!!!.
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Have I got one for you!!!
When I was 13, I finally started my menstrual cycle. (Sorry if that grosses anyone out.) Anyway, I was so happy that I was like the other girls I went to school with that I wanted to celebrate. ( Ho stupid was I?) My mom thought it was a good idea, so she took me out shopping, to the movies, and out for dinner. The next day, Sunday, my mom was telling another sister about "the miracle" the day before. She told the sister that we celebrated, and the sister scolded my mother for doing that and brought it to the attention of the elders. She thought it was wrong to celebrate because it the old testament, a woman was pronounced unclean for the duration of her cycle, and her husband was not allowed to touch her, so celebrating something "unclean" was wrong in her eyes!! The elders met with my mother only to explain the situation, and to repremand her for nearly stumbling her sister. [8>] Isn't that like the stupidest thing ever?
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To: Sue in UK and all Dubs
by Amazing insue: you commented to my post about elders sins, by saying that the co may have been giving his own opinion.
the typical jw response is to always direct the problems identified to some individual or to some local problems not common among other jws.
here are some important points that you and other dubs need to understand:.
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AngelofMuZiC
Well then 'Sue', if that is what you wish to be called, then what exactly is your purpose for being here? If you aren't a witness or ex-witness, then what the heck are you? And, why do you keep playing silly games? My suggestion to you is to start explaining!
My Regards,
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elders visit need advice from ex elders, any
by jurs inhi eveyone,.
i just got back from vacation.
i missed reading everyones postings.. i just received a call from an elder in my congregation.
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AngelofMuZiC
Hey Jurs,
Well, I'm not sure if this will be tremendous help, but I think you should discuss some of the completely bogus prophecies, and how the bible speaks about false prophets. For example, Judge Rutherford claimed that in 1925 (i think) King David, Joseph and Solomon are supposed to be resurrected to earth in flesh, and they are Jehovah's earthly agents. He bought a property in San Diego, and put it in trust for them!!! How about all the times they said Armageddon was coming, and then retracted those statements? I have some very useful chronological info that will be very helpful in this. My e-mail address is [email protected]. If you would e-mail me, I could foward you this information. Trust me, the elders won't know what hit them!!
My Regards,
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Apostates
by Sue ini turned to this website looking for encouragement.. i thought it was a genuine jw chat site.. what do i find?.
most who write here, don't belive in the jw teachings.. most are complainers and apostate.. does any one know were i can find a genuine jw site?
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AngelofMuZiC
Sue,
I would like to first off say that you'd better read the definition of apostate. Secondly, I think that you'd also better read the Kingdom Ministry for Novemeber 99, as many here have advised you to do. You've already commited "religious treason" so to speak by replying to us whom you consider to be apostates, and who according to the Society are. I also think you need to take time to research the history of the Watchtower Organization. You will be suprised at what you find. For instance...did you know that Judge Rutherford bought a house in San Diego, CA, that he put in trust for King David, Joseph, and Samson, whom he called "Princes of the Earth"? Rutherford 'predicted' that they would be resurrected in 1925, and they would be Jehovah's chief agents overseeing the preaching work!!
The Watchtower Organization was built on false prophecy. Look for yourself...it's in the Watchtower and many other books.
My Regards,
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ME!!!!! :)
by SashaofNH ini have been snooping for about 2 months and i just love this place!
i was jw.....now i am not.
i was very interested in the "why do ex jws become athiest" for i was there too when i left the jw "faith".
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AngelofMuZiC
Welcome Sasha!! Hope you stick around!!! I'm a newbie too, and I was hooked the first night I snooped!!! Anyway, welcome and be sure to have fun!!!
My Regards,
Joanne