GMOOH -- Welcome and thanks for sharing. I'm so sorry for all the horror the religion has caused you and the loss of your father -- very difficult. Stay tuned - there's many with experience here re/staying and enduring/leaving, etc. You're in a great place.
Posts by LV101
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19Personal story of bethel, sexual abuse and child baptism
by GetMeOutofHere inborn into a strong jw family in the early 80s.
my father died when i was 4 and that left a huge emotional scar on my tender mind.
with my mother, i went to live with family members and was sexually abused between 4 and 10. he was an ms but when elders later found out, all that happened was he got his privileges removed.
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Trump Derangement Syndrome Is Alive and Well
by minimus ini was on facebook and a person i have known for a long time posted how trump is mentally ill and is truly a psychopath.
a couple of her friends chimed in when i suggested that perhaps the fb friend was really the psychopath.
a couple of her friends began to defend her but i was surprised by how many people defended the president!
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How has President Trump accomplished so much compared to previous presidents and still remain in communication with his base with the lefts' federal corruption against him and the people of the US who voted for him --- WOW! Fact - you know those things you don't care about.
I couldn't care less what Maher spouts on and he couldn't care less about the working class having decent paying jobs (or any work) in this country. More people who tried to consider both sides are finished with that stooge.
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Trump explains this generation
by eyeslice2 inglad to see the president making good use of visual aids again after his hurricane debacle.. .
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Stillin - maybe because NPR is a tad left thus the right-wing distrust? It's a tough time right now with the federal corruption against not only the president but the people of the United States and their choice. Everyone better open their eyes -- Trump may have been favored by some on FOX but the other networks are controlled by the Dems/Clinton and now the extreme left. It's hard to believe the people of one nation are so divided for two different types of government - such a dichotomy -- there needs to be a level of respect for debate and facts.
Full scale socialism is scary but there needs to be better healthcare (and costs), etc., etc. Our gov't spends so much helping other countries (fine to help others) but so many here need care, housing, medical -- it's not perfect by any means.
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WTC has become adept at using tragedy as a means of raising cash.
by AndersonsInfo inwtc has become adept at using tragedy as a means of raising cash.
for example, when puerto rico was devastated by a hurricane, wtc directed a large number of congregations to donate $1500 each in supplies that would be used for relief purposes.
it is not known how many congregations took part in this effort but the feedback suggests it was in the hundreds.
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LongHairGal - I hear ya loud and clear. A couple of very, good, people, JWs used to laugh at me when I assumed the people were honest and trying desperately to be in god's favor/bla/bla -- I saw through the con artists' crazy but didn't want to see it - initially! It was always funny when these good-people JWs were dealing with the same thing and the line was always, 'JWs aren't perfect but at least they're trying, right'! Oh my - it's endless.
I could have written a book after 6 mos! It's very hard on one's physical/mental health trying to rationalize the evil and the stage productions at the hall. It's show business for many of them - they're not good actors! A family member of mine recalls my saying moons before I was ever serious about it the meetings were nothing but sales meetings - it's true.
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Trump explains this generation
by eyeslice2 inglad to see the president making good use of visual aids again after his hurricane debacle.. .
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I'm reading link on VOXX - anything from CNN/Amazon will have to be confirmed by reputable people as well as any other.
I agree -- I don't think he's happy with Fox -- I appreciate the info.
Fox has lots of Democrats on and that makes it great -- the Independents get an overview and the viewers question and wait for the facts to be unearthed. I have Democratic acquaintances/friends (and liberals) who love the debates on FOX between the parties and hear info they'd never know about on other stations.
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Trump explains this generation
by eyeslice2 inglad to see the president making good use of visual aids again after his hurricane debacle.. .
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Thank you, stillin. Believe it or not they will get called on it and retract and probably already have. Unless I misinterpreted -- I heard the reputable Joe Bastardi not defending Trump's statement - I missed the actual show but heard on taping which I was unable to finish. Is this what you're referring to?
I'll google - appreciate!
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Trump explains this generation
by eyeslice2 inglad to see the president making good use of visual aids again after his hurricane debacle.. .
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I hope Fox reports the facts. What are you referring to - do tell so we can follow to verify. Is this still about the Alabama. The truth will be revealed. Too bad the left cares less about the evil and unlawful acts their own politicians do - it's amazing. I'm sure half their viewers don't even hear about it.
For sure CNN and the other fake news have no journalists or reveal the facts -- aren't interested in reporting anything truthful.
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WTC has become adept at using tragedy as a means of raising cash.
by AndersonsInfo inwtc has become adept at using tragedy as a means of raising cash.
for example, when puerto rico was devastated by a hurricane, wtc directed a large number of congregations to donate $1500 each in supplies that would be used for relief purposes.
it is not known how many congregations took part in this effort but the feedback suggests it was in the hundreds.
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Too bad people in these devastated areas can't be warned by their government -- maybe their news/broadcasting stations need to be notified. The converts will be wasting money giving it to the cult.
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WTC has become adept at using tragedy as a means of raising cash.
by AndersonsInfo inwtc has become adept at using tragedy as a means of raising cash.
for example, when puerto rico was devastated by a hurricane, wtc directed a large number of congregations to donate $1500 each in supplies that would be used for relief purposes.
it is not known how many congregations took part in this effort but the feedback suggests it was in the hundreds.
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Yes - they think those who have something they WANT have to 'share' with them - many are there to fleece. I learned hard and fast. They're too lazy to get a real job plus they want to waste time with the mucky-mucks in field service knowing they have to lock step to fit into the clique. They make the worldly folk look wonderful - and many are but there are some good JWs who are ethical and have a fear of god (whatever) or good conscience/good people whether you fit into their comfort zone/world or not. They are rare. Most only act decent when they want something. I experienced this more than I care to recall -- heard this so much from a couple that were in the medical world (professionals) - JWs are full of stage work.
Like I was told by a PO - avoid situations hiring/dealing -- avoid all those situations so I learned to duck but was hounded by elders on their own initiative to help this loser or another -- it's quite a con game inside. Some of those good hearted elders pimp for their faves and I know their intentions were good -- until they learned otherwise! They don't care if they rob or snob you (the cons) because you have to forgive them - (oh - and it's a family) what a concept!
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Trump explains this generation
by eyeslice2 inglad to see the president making good use of visual aids again after his hurricane debacle.. .
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YES -- YES - President Obama did accept JW book from JWs at a 'Meet and Greet' - something about prayer and religion drama. Several links online. I'd post a 'strike a pose' shot but have never done that. Not difficult to find - just google - on PinInterest, couple of website links -- the JWs went gaga over it. Understandably so.
I think the photo may have been here on this site because I don't recall seeing it on the TV news.