LHG - About 1990 I was told there were so many people waiting to study with witnesses the society decided to make it more difficult to become a JW. Lots of baptism questions, more books needed to be studied before one could become a JW. I was told the witnesses could be more "selective" of who they wanted to become associated with as members. That sounds Christ-like to me! Can you imagine - those judgmental losers.
Posts by LV101
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32Watchtower June 2020 Article, '' Return to Me''
by RULES & REGULATIONS inthe watchtower—study edition | june 2020. .
study article 26.
6 who can share in the search for inactive ones?
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Guns...Are You For or Against Legally Owning Them?
by minimus inthere is a surge going on of people buying guns, especially first time buyers.
with talk of police defunding and rioting in the neighborhoods, some people want to protect themselves.. do you support owning and using a gun if needed?.
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LV101
It's our right and I totally understand the importance now more than ever.
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Where Is BLONDIE?
by minimus ini might have missed this but blondie was always one of the best posters here.
her analysis and commentary was spot on.. is everything ok with her?
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LV101
She spent so much time doing the WT reviews - so informative and appreciated.
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Guns...Are You For or Against Legally Owning Them?
by minimus inthere is a surge going on of people buying guns, especially first time buyers.
with talk of police defunding and rioting in the neighborhoods, some people want to protect themselves.. do you support owning and using a gun if needed?.
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We don't have much choice in these dangerous times - better be prepared to protect ourselves if alone or out and about and our family. Sure wish my Dad would have taught me how to shoot a shotgun. I'd prefer to not have to think about guns or buy them but it is what it is.
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Parents of Sarah Kellen, Ghislaine Maxwell's 'lieutenant', are JW's. Fear df'd daughter will be charged in Epstein case
by AndersonsInfo in"parents of ghislaine maxwell's 'lieutenant' sarah kellen worry their daughter will be arrested and charged in epstein's child sex trafficking ring, as they claim teen was 'brainwashed.
quote: but with concerns mounting over her behavior, kellen was disfellowshipped, a disciplinary sanction whereby she was expelled from the church and ostracized by its members, including her own family.‘it was all handled out there.
it’s very private, there’s a committee that meets and they go over everything.
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Simon you sound like my husband - she was 18 and knew what she was doing! I tried to tell him that's only a baby! I was trying to defend the poor girl having been shoved aside by the cult but under age, naive, girls - no excuse.
She was either enticed with the money, clothes, prominent clientele, Barbie doll delusions, or knew what was going on and didn't care. It's not like she was from a deprived home - educated father/good income.
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Parents of Sarah Kellen, Ghislaine Maxwell's 'lieutenant', are JW's. Fear df'd daughter will be charged in Epstein case
by AndersonsInfo in"parents of ghislaine maxwell's 'lieutenant' sarah kellen worry their daughter will be arrested and charged in epstein's child sex trafficking ring, as they claim teen was 'brainwashed.
quote: but with concerns mounting over her behavior, kellen was disfellowshipped, a disciplinary sanction whereby she was expelled from the church and ostracized by its members, including her own family.‘it was all handled out there.
it’s very private, there’s a committee that meets and they go over everything.
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I found it on Barbara's link with dailymail under a photo but thanks for all these links.
Ms. Kellen (Vickers) and 4-5 others who were at the top will roll over and perhaps won't be sent to prison for 10 yrs.
I feel bad for Kellen's parents - can you imagine worrying about your child's life being murdered before she has an opportunity to 'chirp' by our fave politician(s) - I won't mention her/his (their) names.
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Parents of Sarah Kellen, Ghislaine Maxwell's 'lieutenant', are JW's. Fear df'd daughter will be charged in Epstein case
by AndersonsInfo in"parents of ghislaine maxwell's 'lieutenant' sarah kellen worry their daughter will be arrested and charged in epstein's child sex trafficking ring, as they claim teen was 'brainwashed.
quote: but with concerns mounting over her behavior, kellen was disfellowshipped, a disciplinary sanction whereby she was expelled from the church and ostracized by its members, including her own family.‘it was all handled out there.
it’s very private, there’s a committee that meets and they go over everything.
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NEVER MIND THIS POST, TWOY - who is "Sarah Kensington?" I caught the name on the daily mail link above. I'd delete the post but never seems to work for me.
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Hello!
by Caedus inbeen reading here for a few years.. 4th gen jw, born and raised, served for a few years which was the catalyst for me.
the politics, backstabbing, slandering and coercive tactics in particular caused a constant internal struggle.
i started researching and focused only on the stories of ex-elders/servants to see if i was the only one - i wasn't.. the rest is history..
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LV101
Welcome aboard, Caedus. Can't wait to hear about 4 generations - wow!
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Are You Afraid To Publicity Express Your Opinion?
by minimus inare you reticent to express your opinion when it comes to religion or politics?.
when we were jws , we had to be so careful that we didn’t stumble anyone.
are you comfortable saying that you don’t agree with someone or something even if it appears you are in the minority?
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LV101
Love the quote - "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Al Pacino as Michael Corleone/The Godfather. Proverb has been around a long time but probably easier said than done.
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Are You Afraid To Publicity Express Your Opinion?
by minimus inare you reticent to express your opinion when it comes to religion or politics?.
when we were jws , we had to be so careful that we didn’t stumble anyone.
are you comfortable saying that you don’t agree with someone or something even if it appears you are in the minority?
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No - I think your eyes are wide open and agree. It might sound harsh to some but it's reality and having to be guarded/on your toes is a lot of work.