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  My Most Memorable Circuit & District Overseers

  by MillennialDawn in

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  i would love to hear from anyone who may have encountered the following the traveling overseers:.

  david wesley - an incredibly kind and humble man.

  just the most down-to-earth co you'll ever find.

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  blondie

  That was Bud Lyman....wife Winnie...became a jw in his 40's, daughter killed in car accident. He was a nice guy but they ground him down and he left the CO work to be closer to his granddaughter.

  I remember he asked the elders from the platform how many knew the young ones (19 and younger) in their congregation....their names and greeted them at the meeting. After talking to the children before the meeting, he had their names down and he interviewed them on stage. They were comfortable right away with him and his wife. He stressed that the elders and other older jws take the time at each meeting to get to know younger ones, especially their own children.

  But he wasn't able to stand up to the administration in a couple of cases that ended up being swept under the rug....it haunted him.
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  My goodness! Fourteen years since I began posting here...

  by garyneal in

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  i'm not sure if anyone remembers me since i do not post here much anymore.

  i sometimes pop in around christmas time to see if anyone is interested in exchanging christmas cards like we used to back when i first posted on this site.

  speaking of which, the holiday season will soon be upon us.. if you recall, i was married to a jehovah's witness and i had a daughter i spoke of a lot.

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  blondie

  I remember you too Gary. Expect an Xmas card this year.
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  1961 1962 higher authorities

  by Marcial in

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  are there among you, dear friends, a specialist in american associations from around the 1950s -1970s and a little more?

  to find out from what years in the usa the first subsidies were granted to religious congregations and other non-profit or charitable associations?

  why this question is that i just thought that there is perhaps a link between doctrinal clarifications over the years and government innovations to support or subsidize these supposedly charitable religious organizations or certain qualified ngos?

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  blondie

  The understanding of the “Superior Authorities” of Romans 13:1 is a teaching where Watchtower doctrine has flipflopped back and forth in clear violation of the principle of the light getting brighter.

  Up to 1929	1929 to 1962	1962 onwards
  “Evil as these Gentile governments have been, they were permitted or “ordained of God” for a wise purpose. (Rom. 13:1)” Studies In the Scriptures Series I - The Divine Plan of the Ages p.250	“The Superior Authorities are the Most High God Jehovah and his exalted Son Jesus Christ.” This Means Everlasting Life (1950) p.197	“The Expression “superior authorities” means the political governments or authorities.” Life everlasting in Freedom of the Sons of God (1966) p.189
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  Praise for watchtower

  by wannaexit in

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  did watchtower pay for this?

  or is the anchor woman affiliated with the witnesses somehow?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ep3vldmrfcg.

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  blondie

  I knew several jws that functioned as PR people for the WTS in certain areas, selected by the WTS. Basically, that brother wrote a PR release and it is treated much like a PSA. I don't think it meant represent the personally view of the media, but sometimes that is not clear.
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  One day Jehovah's Witnesses will Educate themselves on Child sex abuse, just don't know when.

  by was a new boy in

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  public information department us branch office must be pulling their hair out by now.. .

  opinion.

  decision by jehovah’s witnesses church in springfield failed the community (editorial).

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  blondie

  The WTS is finding they can't put IT back in the box.
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  It's been a long 9 years Lloyd Evans / John Cedars (continued)

  by Simon in

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  uh oh, looks like the mega thread gave up the ghost, so while i investigate / fix it just continue the discussion here .... it's been a long 9 years lloyd evans / john cedars.

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  blondie

  Thanks Simon, no free advertising for him and his taint rubbing off on this DB.
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  JW.ORG Needs Lawyers

  by Vanderhoven7 in

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  jehovah's witnesses are not encouraging university education... but those who are lawyers already can apply to volunteer to help at bethel.. https://youtu.be/5d_-1lbg-oc?si=fsxeewic-fkczu9p.

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  blondie

  Yes, the WTS ;might have finally realized they needed lawyers, trained specifically in certain disciples, tax, especially lawyers trained in handling child abuse cases. Could not trust jw lawyers to keep the details secret I assume. No cheap labor any more. Also, the WTS started using outside construction firms for their buildings because shoddy work and dangers in safety.
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  How many people thought about suicide after they were disfellowshipped

  by Lee Marsh in

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  i know i was suicidal before i was disfellowshipped.

  and it got worse after i left.

  one night a friend told me that he went home the night before and wasn't sure if he would ever hear from me again.

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  blondie

  When I left, realized that the only power they had over me, was the power I allowed them to have. I felt self-impowered. I know that is not usual. But I had already cut off contact with jws and jw family. I made a new life for myself. But I made no statements that I felt the WTS was not valid. Some tried to trick into saying it, but they had no success

  They were mad that I had "df'd" them. But I had to work on changing my think for awhile. This DB helped me tremendously, examining why I was staying. Love Blondie
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  Goodbye Mother

  by punkofnice in

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  so my mother passed on 20 aug 23 from the big c. i was there when she went.

  that was indeed very traumatic.

  i won't go to describe it.. dad went 17 years ago so there's just me now.

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  blondie

  Sorry, to hear about your loss. It is so good you had family to help you with all the emotion and paperwork that comes with this. Yes, jw funerals have been recruitment ads for a long time. I have been to ones where the man giving the talk, mentioned the deceased life memories for about 60 seconds before launching into recruitment, some had never associated socially with the deceased (not da'd or df'd) and suddenly had time to attend the person's funeral. Let me tell you about something that happened in regard to a death of a jw and funeral. One day, one elderf noticed after some weeks, that an older woman who was faithful in attendance and "field service" who had a "non-believing" husband had not been there for some time.. Finally 2 elders went to call on her (unannounced of course), and her husband came to the door. The elders asked if his wife was home. Hubbie said, "she's been dead for 6 weeks and is buried, You can visit her at her grave," and shut the door in their face. So much for keeping track of the flock. Once again so sorry to hear of your loss. When you lose your last parent, it becomes a whole different world. Love, Blondie
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  Looking for quotes

  by no-zombie in

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  i've tried but failed to find these quotes.

  if anyone knows where they are, that would be great.. #1 reading the wt and awake magazines for a few years, is like getting a uni degree.. #2 don't bother learning old greek or hebrew because its a waste of time, besides we've got it covered.. thanks.

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  blondie

  Try this website www.jwfacts.com They have a lot or researched articles on various topics on the WTS teachings and history. References where it can be found in WT publications, even long past.