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Why Georgia
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Add your own Awake caption!
by doodle-v inok guys, it's awake caption time!!.
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Circumcision and the WT
by Sangdigger inwhile discussing the old law and circumcision today with a friend, it hit me that i had never heard the wts say anything about its modern day practice, but only discussed the historical part of it.
but considering how they love to spout out streams of knowledge concerning everything there is to know, i couldnt help but think somewhere in the last century or so, they either condoned it, or condemned it.
(of course based on the current light at the time) .
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Why Georgia
I remember when our first son was born 5 years ago the Elderette's encouraged Darling Husband and I to have our son circumcised.
I am a woman....I didn't really feel qualified to make a decision about MAN PARTS.
Plus our nephew had a botched circumcision...and boy did it look UGLY!
So I deferred to Darling Husband and he said we would pay for it later if Son #1 wanted to have his winkie cut....
The Elderette's said all kinds of crap but I basically said do you have a D*ck...then it's none of your business...
Son #2 is also not circumcised and that also was Darling Hubby's choice.
I don't know if that was any of the answers you were looking for...Sorry!
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Need advice from people with a JW partner
by sass_my_frass inhi, i'll sum up: recently disfellowshipped, and am marrying my love, who is not a witness.
i'm jumping through the hoops to get reinstated (to get my family back, and then do the slow fade) but am going to review that choice as time goes by as i choose him as my new life, not them.
however right now i think that life will be better, long term, if i can pick up the phone and talk to my family, every now and then.
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Why Georgia
I'm married to a fading away Jw. It has absolutely effected every part of our life together.
From my first birthday with him - where he didn't buy me anything because they never did birthdays at his house to recently when the Elders have been hunting him down.
It's caused a lot of stress.
I hope your potential mate is easy going and knows how to laugh....because some days life really sucks.
WG
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Why Georgia
Don't really know who wrote it...But I could tell he wasn't fond of his Mom in the song...Am I Evil.
It goes...
My mother was a witch...she was burnt alive.
Not exactly a sentiment I want on my mothers day card...LOL
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I really blew it......I am the nightmare householder!
by Why Georgia ini really blew it yesterday.
we had just gotten home from a very long day and we were contemplating what to do for dinner and then a knock at the door.
the sister was back with an elder and he asked to speak to my husband...completely got his name wrong.
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Why Georgia
Bryan,
My husband is not all that fond of XJW's as we have had the unfortunateness to meet some real wacko's. I kept looking past the wacko's and have found some great friends that are XJW's and are so loving and supportive.
Luckily, his mind is open and he is going to go with me to the New England Apostafest.
Sometimes I think he'd rather I be pole dancing than post on this board...but Yes...he does know I am here. LOL!
WG
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I really blew it......I am the nightmare householder!
by Why Georgia ini really blew it yesterday.
we had just gotten home from a very long day and we were contemplating what to do for dinner and then a knock at the door.
the sister was back with an elder and he asked to speak to my husband...completely got his name wrong.
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Why Georgia
So...I called the Watchtower Legal Department and first spoke to a secretary (a man). I was put on hold for 5 minutes and there was all this wierd clicking sound going on the whole time. I wondered if they were recording the telephone call. I was then transferred to a man who would not tell me his name. He only gave me a 3 letter code. I told him that I had 3 elders come to my home and they had also been sitting in their car outside my home and that I wanted this to stop immediately or I would be filing formal charges for a restraining order against their organization. I told this man that it was really bringing " Reproach upon Jehovah that they were not following Ceasars Laws" and also since I am not a Jehovahs Witness they were giving me a negative view of the organization and if I were to ever become a witness they were really stumbling me by making me think so badly of them. I then told this man that I was very nervous about these men coming to my house since I had read about and seen information on them via Dateline and Silentlambs that these men might be Pedophiles. I told him I knew for a fact that Pedophiles are sheltered in the organization because of my husbands family. At this point the man is getting really agitated. He asked me then did I know of any reason why these Elders would be coming to my house. I told him my husband was once a Jehovahs Witness. He asked...Is he Disfellowshipped or Disassociated? I said no...But the Watchtower states that for one to be a Jehovahs Witness they must go out into service and proclaim the good news of the Kingdom and go to meetings and read the Watchtower and Awake's. I said my husband hasn't done any of these things in 3.5 years and he doesn't consider himself a Jehovahs Witness. The man said...If your husband no longer considers himself a Jehovahs Witness he needs to write us a letter telling us this and why he feels this way. I said...those are your rules and they only apply to people who believe that you hold any power over them. There is no biblical evidence that one has to write a formal disassociation letter to no longer be one of Jehovahs Witnesses. This is a man made rule. My husband has disassociated himself by his actions. Then this man asked me if my husband had allowed me to call. I said...I am allowed to use the telephone. My husband does not take it with him when he leaves our house. I told him I was going to call because I wanted these people to stop coming to our house. I told him the 3 Elders had come to our house and all 3 times my husband had chosen not to speak with them....he was not locked up in the basement. I told him....My husband told me to tell any Elder that came to our home - That he does not wish to speak to them and that when he wants to speak to them he knows how to find his way to the Kingdom Hall. The man on the telephone asked me again...Are you sure your husband knows you're calling. I said - You obviously aren't married my husband and I have no secrets. I gave the man the information about which elders had come to our house, the names and dates and which KH's they went to. He asked me to resend my Cease and Desist letter directly to him and he said he would make sure that no Jehovahs Witness comes to our house again. He said that they will make it known to the congregations that my husband is no longer a Jehovahs Witness. I said to him...are you sure you want to do that? You haven't spoken to my husband and you could be un-intentionally be slandering his good name. He said again - are you sure your husband knows your calling? I said to him - they have no basis to disfellowship or announce a disassociation of my husband. I told him we know people in these halls if any kind of announcement or gossip is made we will sue them. I then pointed out that ...he had also doubted that my husband even knew I was calling so that it would be unwise for him to have an announcement made without any real tangible knowledge of my husbands feelings. I said this is 1/2 my house. I have a right to ask people not to come back and me doing this does not effect my husbands affiliation or non-affiliation with Jehovahs Organization. I also said..I have a lot of time on my hands. I can cause trouble for you and your organizaiton through Silentlambs and the news organizations. Please don't make me do this. He assured me that there would be no such announcement about my husband and that he would let the Elders and others in charge know not to come to our home. He said someone may check back in a year. I told him that's not acceptable that they can check the Electoral or Public records and see who owns the house...as long as our name is on it they need to stay away. He agreed and said that if any other Jehovahs Witnesses came to our house to call him and give him their name. I ended the conversation by telling this man we just want to be left alone. My husband doesn't associate with his JW relatives so as not to stumble them and the only reason these people ever knew he was a JW is because this sister recognized my husband from pioneer school. He was not ever representing himself to be a Jehovahs Witness. I thanked him and hung up.
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I really blew it......I am the nightmare householder!
by Why Georgia ini really blew it yesterday.
we had just gotten home from a very long day and we were contemplating what to do for dinner and then a knock at the door.
the sister was back with an elder and he asked to speak to my husband...completely got his name wrong.
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Why Georgia
For anyone who would like it...I got the following telephone numbers to contact the Watchtower.
The main number is 718-560-5000 and the number for the legal department is 845-306-1000.
I will update everyone after I speak to them.
I was told by the person at the first number that they are at lunch until 1pm.
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I really blew it......I am the nightmare householder!
by Why Georgia ini really blew it yesterday.
we had just gotten home from a very long day and we were contemplating what to do for dinner and then a knock at the door.
the sister was back with an elder and he asked to speak to my husband...completely got his name wrong.
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Why Georgia
Can anyone tell me if I now call New York if they will do anything to stop these men from coming to my home any longer? I have sent the letter and told themembers not to come back but this seems to have had no effect.
Has anyone ever called New York HQ? Does anyone know the telephone number? Do you think it would bring positive or negative attention to my situation?
Any thought?
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would you let your child associate with Jehovahs Witnesses?
by Ellie in.
i'm the only one of my family who is not in 'the truth', and my family don't want anything to do with me.. however, today my mum asked me if she can take my 2 year old to visit the rest of the family, i'm not invited and wouldn't be welcome at any of their houses, so she would be taking my daughter alone.. i told her i would think about it.. i really don't think it would be practical because my daughter is not familiar with the family and i don't want her to be upset.. but the main reason |'m thinking of saying no is that i feel offended that i am not good enough for them to speak to.. am i being selfish if i say no?
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Why Georgia
I have 2 sons and they are not allowed near my husbands' JW family. We used to let them associate but the family members would not respect our wishes to not spout off their beliefs.
Then we had supervised visits here at our house and they still wouldn't stop spouting off the WTS beliefs.
So now it's no contact at all.
Also, if these people have such a negative view of you why would you want them to be around your innocent child?
I believe your child will pick up on their thoughts and feelings and may begin to think something is wrong with Mommy.
Also...are these people saying things about you when you're not around.
You can't trust them. Be careful...remember they embrace pedophiles so you don't know who else will be around your innocent child.
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I really blew it......I am the nightmare householder!
by Why Georgia ini really blew it yesterday.
we had just gotten home from a very long day and we were contemplating what to do for dinner and then a knock at the door.
the sister was back with an elder and he asked to speak to my husband...completely got his name wrong.
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Why Georgia
A Friend In Need,
You needn't be concerned about my mental health, I'm doing fine thank you very much.
You seem to be trying to make me feel guilty for defending my family. Granted there is more than one way to skin a cat....or a Jehovahs Witness...but these people really are clueless about manners so don't deserve any consideration from me. I reserve my manners and kindness for the people I love, who are my friends or even the girl who gives me coffee everyday at the Dunkin Donuts...because I like them more.
I don't claim to be a Christian or any kind of Saint.....and in the words of every active JW...I'm just an imperfect human.
If you had read all of my posts on this board you would have more knowledge about my situation with the witnesses.
Why don't you tend your own garden? Perhaps you could start a topic here on showing kindness to Jehovahs Witnesses or perhaps some kind of Etiquette lessons like Miss Manners?
You seem to like to try and play mind games, set verbal traps, and point accusing fingers....therefore to me....You must be a Jehovahs Witness still.
In which case....why associate with all us Apostates?