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  What was YOUR wake-up call before you left the JW´s organization?

  by Mr Fool in

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  what was your wake-up call(s) before you left the jw s organization?

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  Realizing that a religion that has all the answers does not allow questions!!!!!
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  Bethelites - What Were Some of Your Favorite Meals At Bethel?

  by LoisLane looking for Superman in

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  i ate at brooklyn bethel twice, 23 years apart.

  both times it was fried pork chops, mash potatoes and apple sauce.. just lois.

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  Stuffed monkey butts. Unless you at the farm in th early 70's you would not understand. It was bell peppers stuffed with hambuger, rice and veg. They had this once every two weeks.
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  New Zealand Branch for sale

  by mann377 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i guess the wtbs needs the $ ...............http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10816501.

  donations are waaaaay down and they have to feed the machine.

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  I guess the WTBS needs the $ ...............http://www.nzherald.co.nz/property/news/article.cfm?c_id=8&objectid=10816501

  Donations are waaaaay down and they have to feed the machine
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  Tips On How To Scare Off A Potential Jehovah's Witness

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if someone mentioned to you that they accepted a brochure or magazine from a witness, what would you say to them, to help them see that the witnesses do not have "the truth"??

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  Ask them: Is Jesus the mediator for all or just the annointed?
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  Anyone from Brandon Mississippi

  by mann377 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  anyone from this congergation?

  or know anyone from this congergation?

  thanks.

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  Thanks eveyone for your response. I know someone in the North congergation that was from Kansas. I used to be friends with and was curious about. (old girl friend). She is in her 60's, married, one kid? As time goes by I start to wonder about the people I crossed paths with many years ago that had an effect on my life (good and BAD). Any info would be great. I'll pm more info if you need.
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  Anyone from Brandon Mississippi

  by mann377 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  anyone from this congergation?

  or know anyone from this congergation?

  thanks.

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  Anyone from this congergation? Or know anyone from this congergation? Thanks
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  Preppers

  by mann377 in

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  2. friends

  check out the national geographic web site for the up comming program on "preppers".

  these are people that are prepared for the end.. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/photogalleries/maya-2012-failed-apocalypses/#/apocalypse-myths-jehovahs-witnesses_46480_600x450.jpg.

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  Check out the National Geographic web site for the up comming program on "Preppers". These are people that are prepared for the end.

  http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/photogalleries/maya-2012-failed-apocalypses/#/apocalypse-myths-jehovahs-witnesses_46480_600x450.jpg
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  Choices you have to make after you learn the "truth"

  by stuckinamovement in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  choices.

  by my nature i am not a negative person.

  should i live my life as a hypocritical, tortured pretender, or stand up for what is right and lose my reputation, friends and family?

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  Struckinamovement: I feel your pain. I am in the same situation and have been for a long time. Let me tell you how I have dealt with this hell hole of a situation. First I knew that once I started to fade that my "friends" would mark me and you know what that means. So before any fading I made friends outside of the organization by joining various clubs/organizations. This would give me some sort of social life and being marked would not have the t raumatic impact. I did not totally fade as I still go once in a while to meetings and assemblies/conventions. This was to pacify my wife/ grown kids. So to help my conscience I decided on a goal. The goal was guerrilla warfare against this cult. I would seek out new ones or one that "think" and make comments to help them reason about how crazy this organization was. An example would be at the convention when a statement was made that is confusing I would say in a very sincere way "isn't it wonderful to be in a spiritual paradise". You should see the looks in these people. It is as if a light has been turned on and now they are on their way to freedom. I know of four different times people have left because of this. It gives me a warm feeling inside knowing I have helped others to freedom while staying back in this prison. PS: don't say anything that is impeachable. After 25 years the fight goes on..............
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  Wiggle room and the deconstruction of the 1975 JW disaster

  by Terry in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  the watchtower, may 1, 1975, said of a watchtower bible school of gilead graduation held on march 2, 1975: (italics added).

  another speaker, f. w. franz, the society's vice- president, forcefully impressed on the audience the urgency of the christian preaching work.

  the watchtower (1943 july 1 p. 202) says: "jehovah god is therefore the only supreme court of interpretation of his inspired word.

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  How many remmember the "Make Sure" book? I think many of the loyal Dubs were instructed to throw them out. You will not find it their library!

  Look up the chapter: Chronology in this book and make copies of it to past out to new Dubs. Watch their expession!
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  Your most DISTURBING WATCHTOWER Bethel/Branch experience? (No full names please)

  by Balaamsass in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  ok.. you 70 plus bethelite members.... this is your chance to share stories!

  inquiring minds want to know !no full names please..follow t.o.s.

  to avoid borg libel lawsuits).. i will start the ball rolling with week one.

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  My goodness all this went on at the Farm! Things sure changed from the time I was there in 72-76. Although two months after I was sent there from Brooklyn all the brothers were told to me in the parking lot next to building E. The Bethel office was looking for a red flannel shirt. Why? It seems that a sister was raped by someone wearing a red flannel shirt (from the const crew). They caught the person after going through every room. To this day 38 years later I will not by a red flannel shirt, every time I go to the store and see these shirts I am reminded of this incidence.

  Afairs? Lord have mercey. There was a lot. I saw a lot. I think the main cause was that so many couples married within their own little area and for the first time they are now exposed to the big world. The sisters see all of these brothers that are charming, good looking etc. and realize what they missed. They are no longer satisfied with their home town husband. I had many sisters flirt with me and I would just blow it off but if I didn't it could have gone along way. Some brothers couldn't resist.

  I know of one brother who was DF for a day. It seems that some sister he broke up with got mad and she and her friends "framed" him. This lie of theirs soon came to light and he was reinstated but was not aloud back at the Farm.

  Please reference my other post for more experiences.

  What a trip!