JWdaughter

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  What is the latest on the Candace Conti case ?

  by Phizzy in

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  2. scandals

  has it all been settled ?.

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  I thought gag orders were now illegal in California. Settlements with a nondisclosure clause, that is.
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  VERY short day at the Arlington/Dallas International Convention-My Observations

  by CaptainSchmideo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  okay, some good takeaway:.

  i have never been to a convention quite like this before.

  a very friendly vibe all around, lots of banners and posters with sayings like "sending love to all our brothers", "see you in the paradise", "ecuador sends greetings", and "jehovahs-witness.net" (okay, i lied on that last one...).

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  I am sure that your summary was more entertaining than the whole day was. sorry you had to go through that to amuse us.

  BTW, Texas flags? Here in Texas, I think those flags are simply an identity thing, not a political statement-Texas is just kinda different. I can actually see how JWs wouldn't think of it as an issue. Heck, they are more like a logo for Texas-the Lone Star state. While there is something underlyingly polititical about the Texas vibe (we are only here at our pleasure, thank you very much), it is just kind of ingrained.Like brisket and BBQ.

  I am a transplant and the standard (and expected) response to the query about where (outisders) are from, is to say the place they came from and add "but I got here as fast as I could".

  BTW, I LOVE TEXAS!!!

  Just my opinion, yours may vary.
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  The Ravings of Trolls Distracts FOCUS From Real Watchtower Scandals

  by cofty in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  my thread was inspired by gentledawn's insightful comment about the effect the events in wales had on her jw husband.... hope any lurkers out there can filter out the signal (storys and experiences like this) to noise (the current trolls running amok on the forums) ratios.

  this the problem with those who focus on outrageous fantasies about the watchtower.

  it distracts from the real issues that need to be highlighted.. what happened in wales was for real.

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  The focus of all these troll visits is to discredit ALL former JWs. Make them look like they are off their collective rockers. Then nothing is credible.
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  Pedophile Elder in jail gets reinstated

  by Trapped in JW land in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  there was a brother in my congregation who was an elder.

  he got disfellowshipped about two years ago for looking at child porn and also trying to meet up with a thirteen year old boy online.

  he was also arrested soon after this.

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  Don/t you have to suffer through at least a year of being shunned at EVERY meeting before they reconsider you for re-instatement? Lots of begging, groveling, showing that you are not hanging out with bad influences (or anyone, really, considering JWs can't talk to you)? That seems kinda inequitable when they DF a guy just for giving an appearance of evil (suspected fornication with two witnesses that they spent too much time alone or something)
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  I am Back on JWN and out of hospital

  by KateWild in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hey everyone,.

  thanks qcf and nugget for starting threads.

  thanks cofty for wondering where i was.

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  Have a great holiday, Kate Sam!!
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  Kate Wild

  by quellycatface in

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  2. friends

  i've been given permission to post news of our friend.. kate hasn't been very well.

  not well at all.

  i think much of it has been a delayed reaction to her df'ing, the general fallout when leaving the wtbs and family issues.. i just wanted to give you guys the heads up and give you a chance to show how much we care about her.. thanks for listening..

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  Dear Kate, you are about my favorite person on this board. I've been concerned for you lately and hope that you feel better (in every way) soon. You have faced a lot lately and more than I have ever revealed on this board, I feel WITH you. Please know you are not alone and try to find the best in your daily life without dwelling on the things that for now can't change. Eventually everything does shift, alters, transforms-just like you did with your faith, your life will continue to become what it will be. Please be patient with yourself and the circumstances. This is all really really new.

  I care about you in south Texas on the Gulf coast! Pin me to your map with a little heart cause I love you and want the best for you.
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  Open challenge to "Dr" Rolf Furuli and Greg Stafford - DEBATE.

  by Focus in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  to me af's.

  see below for more on af.

  "prominent" (lol!

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  Wow, this whole thing looks more personal than it is about coming to an answer or a winner of a debate. Someone just wants to argue (and yes, it takes one to know one!)
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  The Focus / Prominent Bethelite Topic

  by Focus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hello, i am focus.. yes, that focus.. is there anyone here who remembers me from the "good" old days?.

  my sig may provide a jog to the memory.. my vision is undimmed, my views unchanged and my claws are sharper than ever.

  the filthy old whore is to be taken down with maximum prejudice.. focus.

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  JWdaughter

  I don't have the attention span for this kind of silliness/riddles or the patience for that particular brand of feisty, but I will welcome you back to the board and wish you well. This is a great place for attention getters as well as a lot of others who want to learn, want to vent, to express, to ask questions. We all have a place here. There is something for everyone! Again, welcome back!
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  I was told...

  by molybdenum in

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  2. beliefs

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  I didn't think I would start my period before armageddon. I'm menopausal and a grandmother now. My mom was in her early 20's in 1968. She is 71 now and getting social security. She grew old and half of her siblings have died. My dad died. She got old and eventually she will die. She no longer talks about the end of this old system of things, but she still manages to complain about it a lot. Is that good or is it contributing to her depressive state?
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  The Society is no longer printing hardcover books.

  by kneehighmiah in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  letter read that the society will no longer be making hardcover books.

  also the told people to not place orders for daily texts or calendars if they had the ability to download these.

  who downloads a calendar?

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  I think they are barely bothering to TRY to look like they are serious anymore about the religion. The content is ridiculous-the 'study edition' is a joke. 15 minutes keeps you counted as a publisher, they are baptising more children than ever. . . its like they don't even bother to PLAY at being sincere. (Speaking of the top leadership decisions). What are the old timers (my age, my mom's age) thinking after years of devotion to this whole idea that they are the only ones preaching/teaching/yada yada.?