Hi DMAC--- don't let the elders find out that you are posting here. That would be a big no-no in their eyes-- but if you do your homework you won't find most of their rules written anywhere but in their own self written books. Look in the Bible each time you learn of a new "rule"-- you most likely will find no basis for it in the scriptures. I hope one day you find your way out of the darkness--as one of God's precious children you deserve geniune love and kindness- you won't find that at the Kingdom Hall.
sugarbritches
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Who do you Worship now?
by Dmac injesus?, a "saint"?
one of the many pagan gods?
or satan himself?.
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What's next for the Watchtower in 2005?
by truthseeker inafter all the events of 2004 regarding the botchtower, what do you think will happen next year?.
i can think of a few events.. first of all, 70 years will have passed since rutherflawed took on the name "jehovah's witnesses" - a gross misapplication of that scripture in isaiah.. all the new man presses will be operational - already, the wt have increased their watchtower circulation.. "godly obedience" district convention next summer - we all know what that will be about; and don't forget the layman's km article on how to book a hotel, and not just any hotel at that either.. a new book to replace "organised to accomplish our ministry".
bro barr of the governing body turns 100 (i think this is correct).
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sugarbritches
Botchtower- i like that one!!!! Very appropriate. When is the next convention or assembly anyway?? And how often do the circuit overseers visit the Kingdom Halls in their districts?Anyone know?
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Congregation gossip - Why so rampant?
by OUT and about inis is just me, or did every congregation have a big (as in greater than in the non jw world) problem with this?
how have some been affected?
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sugarbritches
Boy do i ever know how it feels to be gossiped about. Some of the elders wives were so jealous--- they felt they had to put me down in order to get rid of me. I did finally leave- after the elders tried for the 2nd time to get rid of me. The first time they tried to get rid of me they lied and told me I wasn't allowed to come to this particular KIngdom Hall because I didn't live in the same county. The circuit overseer informed them that I could go whereever I wanted to go. So they terminated 3 Bible studies-- and asked me to go elsewhere. They said I wasn't making any progress. How could I make progresss when they kept terminating my studies. The sisters in this Kingdom Hall were such a bunch of busybodies- they made life rough for me there- and the elders were nightmares that I am still trying to forget. Yes gossip is rampant in the Kingdom Halls- I'm glad I'm out.
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Which is worse: shunning by JW or by Non-JW relatives?
by GermanXJW inyesterday, on the first christmas holiday, my family and me were invited at my father in law's house.
he has never been a jw and we had no contact but because he shunned us for being jw.
i find this as offensive as being shunned by a jw - maybe even worse because he decided personally to have no contact.
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sugarbritches
I am being shunned and I'm not even a Witness. The elders and most all of the congregation will not speak to or associate with me in any way. They disfellowshipped my best friend- because of his association with me- a non- witness. Although I am sad now that my friend has walked out of my life- in order to please the elders- I'm glad that I am not a prisoner at the local Kingdom Hall.
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Practices That Have Been Abandoned.
by Blueblades inchristmas celebrations.
wearing of the cross and crown.
birthday celebrations.
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sugarbritches
I'm being shunned and I'm not even a Witness. They feel I'm bad association because I'm NOT a Witness- I'd like to have some invisible paint- I would paint all the KIngdom Halls. :))))
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Just wondering
by sugarbritches inhi- if a guy was disfellowshipped because of his association with me- a non- witness- will he be allowed to talk to me again once he is reinstated??
thanks guys-
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Thanks Melba for your reply. In my heart, I don't think he will ever talk to me again because it seems like JW's are so afraid of the elders power to send them back to the dark and shameful world of shunning and of being disfellowshipped yet again. So sad- I will never understand.Again thanks for your reply:))
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Hi- I was very depressed while I was having a Bible Study with the JW's- and I think it went beyond depression because it's been over a year since I've been there and I still can't shake the darkness that they instilled into my life. Something very sinsister lurks there- I don't ever want to give them the chance to play with my emotions again.
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Just wondering
by sugarbritches inhi- if a guy was disfellowshipped because of his association with me- a non- witness- will he be allowed to talk to me again once he is reinstated??
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HI- If a guy was disfellowshipped because of his association with me- a non- witness- will he be allowed to talk to me again once he is reinstated?? Thanks guys-
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I Need Help Please!!!
by CW02 ini'm a 24yr old non-witness who has been dating a 23yr old witness.
we met through a mutual friend.
when i met him i thought he was sweet and kind and the kind of guy i could see myself with for the rest of my life.
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sugarbritches
HI all- I just read all your wonderful replys to cw's situation. Although this is an older post and possible now is not a problem for her- I feel the need to tell of a similar situation. I fell in love with a Witness 5 yrs ago. I thought he hung the moon. He seemed like he thought I was the most wonderful woman in the world. I went to the Kingdom Hall and had a Bible study-- just so I could have his love.But the elders there did not like me- and they found a million reasons to get rid of me. They told me I wasn't allowed to come to the Kingdom Hall because I lived in another county. They told me I wasn't making progress-- they had cancelled 3 studies. Finally they scolded me for showing my knees at the Kingdom Hall.And the last straw was - they told me they didn't want me to come to the same Kingdom Hall as the man I loved because they didn't feel comfortable with me. I left- willingly-- the man I loved was understanding. He said it wasn't my foult and God wouldn't blame me for the errors of the elders. They elders disfellowshipped him eventually becasue of his association with a non- witness-me. The man I loved still remained loyal to me. We never had sex- he woudln't even kiss me because he felt that that should wait till marriage. Then he was in a tragic accident-- he came very close to death. After his accident he felt he was doing something wrong apparently-- so he blamed it all on his association with me I guess and it's been 7 months now since he has called or talked to me at all. When I see him out- he doesn't speak or talk to me because he is still disfellowshipped and he isn't allowed to associate with me at his time. I still hurt so very much- I still love him but I know he has chosen to stay with the Witnesses rather than to accept my love. So I try to look ahead and not back into time that I cannot recapture. I think it is mean to tell your followers that you aren't allowed to have friends or mates who do not share your faith---sometimes I feel angry at this man becasue i feel he should know better. But when we are brainwashed..... Anyway thanks for listening--- any replys will be welcomed.