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  I just got taken!!! Grrrr!

  by Billygoat in

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  i started a new job last january with a fairly young company.

  within just a few weeks, i realized this was a pretty good company to work for.

  they pay well, bennies are good, senior management is pretty decent, future looks secure, etc.

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  badwillie

  Businesses can become a lot like cults. Check out the move "Boiler Room" - it's very interesting to see the parallels to religious fanaticism.
  - BadWillie
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  What do you drive and why?

  by Escargot in

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  well, a post on the good ol days got me thinking about the vehicles people drive and why.

  in the jws, a vehicle had to be appropriate for service, four doors, holding at least five.

  i remember back in 1978 i bought an mgb and the brothers had a fit (hehe), i was selfish, etc.,.

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  badwillie

  I have a friend who was in an accident where his car rolled 5 times, all 4 people climbed out safely with only minor cuts and scrapes.
  The car: a Volvo
  So, my car now is a 1993 Volvo 960 , not only are these cars safe but they handle well and have lots of options as standard.
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  How the JWs helped me

  by larc in

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  all of us have had negative experiences as a result of leaving the witnesses, some much worse than others.

  many here, have expressed a bitterness and an anger over loosing so many "wasted" years.

  while these are natural feelings, i think there are several positives we can dwell on as well.

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  badwillie

  Yeah, and the Taliban gave some guys a lot of self confidence, gave them money to learn to fly planes, and provided a seemingly worthy cause to give purpose and meaning to their lives (and deaths).
  I know it helps all of us who have left the JW's to rationalize the pain we are feeling by looking at all the "good things". The problem is you have no way of knowing how many of these good qualities and experiences would have developed naturally anyway if your life had stayed on course. I suggest you read "Releasing the Bonds", by Steven Hassan. This may help you to realize that the perceived appeal of any benefits you gained from the org were probably things that appealed to your true self. The true self would have existed regardless of you being a witness or not.
  - BadWillie.
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  Favourite Live Performer:

  by Englishman in

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  i've seen loads of live acts, back when i was a "young person asking" i watched the crystals, heinz, johnny kid and the pirates, brenda lee, joe brown and others all on one show.

  so very innocent!.

  come my eventual departure from dubdom, i resolved to see all these bad people playing their music live.

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  badwillie

  Reggae/Ska is best heard live, here's a list of acts I've seen:

  Toots and the Maytals (you'll be dancing on the stage!)
  Burning Spear
  Aswad
  Eek-a-Mouse
  Frankie Paul
  The Skatalites

  - BadWillie.
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  Reasons why its so hard to break from the WTS

  by Leander in

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  i'm still sitting on the fence trying to figure out which direction to go in.

  i think one of the reasons i have'nt left yet is because of the fact that i'm not entirely sure that the wts is really not god's organization.. some of the reasons why i feel that way is because of their insight on the scripture.

  i've never heard of any other religion attempt to decipher the prophecies in the book of daniel and revelations.

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  badwillie

  Leander-
  I'm not sure if you were around this forum when my story appeared.
  The thread is titled "I am publicly reproved over UN situation".
  Last Thursday night my wife and I were both publicly reproved. In my wife's case she was guilty of no more than talking privately to a friend about the UN involvement and also a pedophile situation that she knew of. This was enough for her to see that this is NOT Go's organization, but one of MEN who are paranoid about any negative or critical information. We realize now that we were living a fantasy.
  The "loving" Elders suddenly transformed into something not unlike the Taliban. There is a zero tolerance policy in place within the organization for anyone who dares to question the authority.
  Think carefully if this a healthy mental environment???
  - BadWillie.
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  my service meeting part

  by nytelecom1 in

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  as there are many ex elder and ex ministerial servants on this board i would like suggestions for my part later "how would u respond--where do witnesses get their understanding of the bible".

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  flame on!!!!

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  badwillie

  Simple - they don't have an understanding of the Bible.
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  MORE MAJOR WTS UN NEWS TO BE POSTED SOON

  by hawkaw in

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  major news folks.. i have obtained the dpi directory for 1999/2000, published by the un's dpi in 1999. i have copied 19 relevant pages of this document.

  lloyd barry's name and ciro's name are both mentioned.

  also it gives the criteria etc.

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  Kent, Randy, Steven Bates, & everyone who worked on this,
  I am so grateful that you have relentlessly pursued these documents. They have been very important to me and my wife personally as we are still making the mental exodus out of the org.
  What a pack of lies we were told! Just wanted to let you all know I appreciate what you are doing.

  Randy, thanks a lot for the book, Releasing the Bonds - I really like what I'm reading so far. As you said, I can see that this will speed up our recovery time. Thanks again pal!

  - BadWillie
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  What should be on a JW.com T-Shirt?

  by TR in

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  here's some ideas:.

  i lost my religion at jw.com!.

  jw.com- cult busters!.

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  badwillie

  How about
  "You can LEAVE forever!"

  - BadWillie.
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  IBSA AND WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

  by JEMIMAH in

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  something came across my desk, today indicating ibsa's association with the wcc.. i can't reveal what at this moment, as this would reveal my id.. however i know that there are posters out there who will verify my credentials.. what is needed is someone willing to carry out some digging in the info about the wcc.. let's just say that the scarlot beast isn't the only one to be ridden by the society.. once this is out in the open, more can be revealed,.

  any info much appreciated.

  regards to all, especially max and oz.

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  Check this link, I don't see IBSA listed anywhere???

  http://wccx.wcc-coe.org/wcc/who/mch-e.html

  - BadWillie
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  HELP

  by Kophagangelos in

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  i need the aid!

  since today the elder knows that i am in the website of apostates often.

  they want to visit me.

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  badwillie

  Koph,
  I just went through the whole judicial process. In case you haven't seen my story yet and all the good advice I got, please click the link below. It may be helpful.

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=13883&site=3

  - BadWillie.