Posts by blindersoff

I have the video of the city overseer denying, on the stand, the existence of the custody brochure. I had already secured one and the judge had it on his desk at the time. A true display of theocratic war strategy gone wrong.
Gotta' get that tape to Randy. (I'm in the USA!)

What was the response of the judge?

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THE NEWS IS BIGGER THAN DATELINE, BBC, CBC, ETC.

by AndersonsInfo in

if i told you that something bigger is on the horizon than dateline, bbc, cbc, sunday (australia), and all other tv programs which exposed the sexual child abuse cover-up by watchtower in 2002-2003, would you believe me?

have i ever misled you?

i'll answer that--no!

blindersoff

It may further shed light on their true colors to the general population, in a sence an inoculation with an anti-watchtower vaccine.

Even if this is all it ever does, that makes it worthwhile imho. We have an example right now of a poster who has studied for 2 yrs and decided to back off partly based on what she learned here. She was able to base this on more than our experiences. She could base it on proof of deceit & other failings. This is more proof. If we can help stop the growth, that's progress.

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Anyone leave the JW's and Still Follow Some of the Beliefs?

by lynnmelo in

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friends

many of you have seen my posts in the last week or two, but for those who haven't, here's my story in brief: i've been studying with the jw's for a couple of years, but just had too many doubts to commit.

those doubts were solidified when i discovered this site.

now i've decided not to commit.. however, i still believe in some of the things that the jw's believe.

blindersoff

: How many out there hold onto some of the uniquely JW beliefs even though they've left the JW's?

If you mean that they are the only religion that teaches it. I can't think of one thing. Things I still believe----I can't accept churches supporting war, the ransom, the Bible with it's moral code, Jesus,etc, are not unique to WT.

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OMG! How Embarrassing!

by Yizuman in

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friends

how mortifying!

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yiz

blindersoff

I can't believe it.

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WT elder school Pittsburg PA in Jan 1970

by james_woods in

have been gone from the board for a month or so, but i have read with great interest some of the stories about very recent "elder" schools from actual attendees.

i thought some might like to know about my experience in one of these in the very early 70's.

i was pioneering where the need was great (clinton, okla.) and was made assistant cong.

blindersoff

Thanks for the memories. I went to the same school in '73. 1400 Bigelow Blvd.

I got to stay at the bldg the full time as they had 2 brothers stay there. I forget why.

I still have the class picture that I was so proud of for so long as I was standing right beside A. Shroeder. Judah Ben was a kid & they lived there. I was always so impressed with Albert as he came up to our room one night about 9:00 to discuss a question I had that day.

Kept my notes for many years. I was so enthralled as I listened to him explain how the heart is not just a pump, but has much to do with personality. The only other thing I remember from the school is that Willie Stargells wife was a JW in Pittsburgh.

Now, I can't believe I wasted my whole 2 week vacation on that. 2 WEEKS

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I have a couple of questions about the bible..Please help! Elders got upset

by DavidChristopher in

i tried to ask elders and they got upset with me.

if bad associations spoil useful habits, why did jesus do it?

why is nothing new ever discovered from the bible?

blindersoff

Welcome.

There is a lot to look at on this board.

If you check out the 'BEST OF' section here you will find answers to just about anything you could ask.

Happy hunting & best wishes.

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ISO Baptism & Bible on CD

by lynnmelo in

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friends

hi, folks.

after discovering this site about a week ago and researching some of the information provided by some people on the site, i've pretty much decided not to join the jw's.

i thank those who have provided me with information.

blindersoff

Lynn,

I sent you a message.

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RE: blood issue and media.

by avishai in

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friends

please send letters to stephen bates requesting an article on this issue.

many of you may not see immediately how important this matter is.

beyond the other legal ramifications, i.e, the wts lying about secular info., intentional deception, etc., the blood issue is a huge one.

blindersoff

There are stats that state that as many people die per month from the twisted blood policy as waco. And as many a year are killed as Jonestown. MANY of them children.

In all due respect , I have wondered where such stats can be obtained. A source, please.

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What is God's true organization he is using? if this not it, then point me

by amommy in

i have been a jw all my life, my sister and i are now in our late twenties and are so unhappy and after desparate attempts to keep up meeting attendance are not spiritually motivated.

we in last few weeks have found some very disturbing things in our search such as the un involvement.

after research on these things and use of the wt library the society speaks for it's self on these issues calling the un the "disgusting thing" that the book of daniel spoke about(wt 85' para.

blindersoff

I highly , HIGHLY, recommend Ray Franz book 'Crisis of Conscience'. You can't imagine how much it will help you see the truth about 'the truth'. He says everything in a kind respectful way backed up with much proof.

It is a false concept that there is only one true religious organization & one must choose between JW & some other organization, which of course we have always been taught. I spent 40 yrs very involved in WTS. Ray explains it much better than I ever could.

Keep looking. You will be rewarded.

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