hello to everyone :) i wanted to introduce myself as a newbie.
i was raised in and i am currently on active status due to most of my family being very much in, but i am so ready to be done and have felt that way for quite some time.
internally i know this is not the right religion without a doubt.
Welcome to the board!
I agree, the kingdom hall and what small get togethers still happen are not that warm and loving. Not like back in the old days when the witnesses felt really persecuted and hanging together as a small group made you feel special. It was great back then to have a small gathering and take care of one another. All the feeling of specialness and closeness has pretty much vanished from the witnesses. It is all very generic and routine these days. Just my opinion.
at 9 pm on abc.
previews in last two videos on this link:.
http://www.wetpaint.com/greys-anatomy/articles/greys-anatomy-season-9-episode-13-spoilers-7-things-we-learned-from-the-sneak-peeks-video.
the girl next door - welcome! I do not think your efforts were in vain. You saved lives, there is nothing about saving a life that isn't important. There are human beings who were given a chance at life because of your efforts.
Although the blood rules are a bit different now there are still a lot of witnesses, I would even say a majority, that view accepting fractions and pieces and parts as bad as a whole blood transfusion and simply will not do it. I know, I'm married to one.
Imagine if the arguments and discussions you had with those parents were actually with your spouse about your own children. It's not easy but it is worth it.
can anyone tell the story of john o groh?
ray and the wts mention him as a society director and member of the early 1970s governing body..
Oh ok. I will look it up.
in his books ray franz mentions the name of the man who was the governing body secretary.
i believe this person also left the witnesses during the 1980s purge.
what became of this person?
Oh I didn't know. Thanks Blondie. Maybe one day his family or a friend will find some personal notes that he didn't want released until he passed away.
can anyone tell the story of john o groh?
ray and the wts mention him as a society director and member of the early 1970s governing body..
He is one of a couple early GB members that no one really talked about much or mentions today. He was sort of a filler GB member. Perhaps if he had lived into the 1980s he would have been more of a topic of discussion.
in his books ray franz mentions the name of the man who was the governing body secretary.
i believe this person also left the witnesses during the 1980s purge.
what became of this person?
Yes, Jon Mitchell, that's it. I remember his book now. I found the subject interesting and all but I felt that someone with his access behind closed doors should have had some really interesting stories to tell. I wish he would write something else which pulls the curtain back a bit on the GB.
in his books ray franz mentions the name of the man who was the governing body secretary.
i believe this person also left the witnesses during the 1980s purge.
what became of this person?
in his books Ray Franz mentions the name of the man who was the Governing Body secretary. I believe this person also left the witnesses during the 1980s purge. What became of this person? Did he keep records that he took with him? Wouldn't he have been able to write a real eye opening account of what went on? It seems that he would have access to all the meeting agendas, minutes and voting subjects and vote counts. Maybe this person did write a book and I just don't know what it is.
Any information?
can anyone tell the story of john o groh?
ray and the wts mention him as a society director and member of the early 1970s governing body..
Can anyone tell the story of John O Groh? Ray and the WTS mention him as a Society Director and member of the early 1970s Governing Body.
i'm a new member & i'd like to say hi to everyone, intoducing myself.. i am a 3rd generation born-in at mid 50's & an active elder.. english is not my mother language, so pls ignore any grammatical errors.
i live in a small country in europe.. i'd like to thank you for all information posted.
some of them have rally helped me to understand and examine again my beliefs.. last new light concerning f&ds=gb has verified the idea that they are popes in the position op pope.. i still believe in god & in his son jesus christ but not in the gb..
Welcome! Glad you found the board and hope it helps you in many ways.
Welcome El_Guapo! I just saw this thread and wanted to jump in and say hello. Sounds like you handled the stepping aside thing really well. Just remmeber the advice you've been given. I remember the lightened load offer as well. And the 2 elder grill session. I made it through without raising suspicions and just slowly faded into the night.
Best of luck El_Guapo! Remember there are a plethora of things to do with your time once you're out.
