Posts by JWdaughter

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The Thief of Always

by YinzerDad in

prologue... .

a brief precursor about myself.

i've been lurking around for almost 2 years.

Welcome, Yinzer, your post was pretty profound to me. I have always had that exact sense. For years I didn't wear contacts because of some apocalyptic fear that I wouldn't be able to function in life if I had to worry about contact lens solution. . . glasses are more practical, right? I still had some armageddon scenario in my head that has affected relationships and personal habits. And eyewear. I can garden, bake bread from scratch and have a good supply of non perishables, but not much in material goods. Its weird and I know where it comes from. Plugging in dates for next years calendar still feels kind of odd to me and I am DECADES out of the borg. From birth I had it instilled that I would not even get my PERIOD in "this old system of things". I sure didn't worry about keepsakes for my grandchildren! I am really unsentimental and hold on to very little, take few pictures. . . I think I have mimimalized my life and my family's life because of it. I did give them holidays and I didn't take them to meetings, but I really had a shortsighted way of seeing the world. Still do.

You are young and recognize this. If your therapy is good for anything, it should be that it helps you get past this and change the things you want to change in your life and your world view. I hope it is something that is action and progression oriented, rather than just a lot of navel gazing:) I see that you are physically out, but mentally, you are still in. I hope you find a way out of the tower. Grow your hair?

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Bethels all downsizing within a year?

by Formerbrother in

why is there a huge cull going on of all bethels around the world?.

about 80% cull within the next year?.

some have been in bethel for decades and will be sent packing, the 20% of bethelites who stay will have to do their own food, laundry and clean their flat.

JWdaughter

Its a toxic waste site. I dont want to consume the meat of animals grazing at Chelmsford.

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Liquidation sale of RBC assets

by Darkknight757 in

got this very interesting email last night and i thought i'd share it.. this is from the local rbc.. "in harmony with our new ldc form we have been asked by the branch to liquidate all current assets of used tools and materials once owned by the rbc.

you are invited to visit the equipment trailers to acquire items being liquidated by the rbc asset team, these items will be offered on a first come bases with voluntary donation.

if you see any item you like please be in position to take it with you at that time, after you return to your congregation then you will make a donation of cash or check in the congregation contribution box designated for the support of the worldwide work.

JWdaughter

So, it's true. No more KH's will be built any time soon. Good to know!!

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No Kingdom Halls would definitely work!

by John Aquila in

last night we were invited to a get-together with quite a few heavies attendingelders and regular pioneers.

there was beer and later some music.

everyone got relaxed and let down their guard and starting talking all kinds of non-theocratic stuff that you only discuss after a few beers.

JWdaughter

I think it is pretty plausible and probably the exact reason that the WT, like other oppressive regimes, prefers that folks don't gather together in groups that they don't control from start to finish.

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Silent And Sweet Rebellion Going On Within JW Organization!

by lsw1961 in

after 1975, the vast majority remained as though nothing has happened.

but some left the organization.

however, there arose a third category who did not leave the organization, but brought a new view into their heart: jws are right in their core cause (gods kingdom as the solution to mankinds problems) but may or may not be right in their supplementary teachings, hence are not bothered about changes happening in this unimportant area..

JWdaughter

Peace is great and all that, but Luther broke the peace. Had he not, and all the world was RC, would you adhere to THAT peace?

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What Is She Thinking?

by thankyou in

i'm a non-jw guy.. joined this forum 2 weeks ago to learn about jw.

i enjoy the valuable intelligence, humor, and "community" it provides.. question:.

it appears that a non-jw guy is "off limits" to a jw girl-gal.

JWdaughter

She's running scared. She will be considered weak if she dates outside of the religion and lose respect. She might lose privileges (if she is pioneering or something). She knows that you have different expectations of dating than a JW does and she is not (openly) up to that. She may be in reality, but standing to lose her family or standing in her community flips her out. She is afraid that you will seduce her out of the organization.She probably would LOVE an excuse to leave it, but has a lot to lose inside of it, so shes backing off.

Don't waste your time. She will blame you for losing her family unless she comes to that decision (to leave the org) herself. If she stays in with you, she will always be trying to convert you-or her family will. You will have a weird family life and your kids will think Santa is really Satan. Its just a bad idea.

I'm female and raised JW. I would never have CONSIDERED dating or marrying outside of my religion. It just isn't done if you are a good JW.

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83,000 theocratic facilites?

by average joe in

a bethelite was telling me that there are 83,000 theocratic facilities world wide.

he compared that to 35,000 mcdonalds and 21,000 starbucks roughly to show the size of the theocratic organization.

i am not sure where the 83,000 comes from what would he be counting?

JWdaughter

In the US many congregations share, but do you think that in timbuktoo there are 3 congregations to a hall? How about that KH across the crocodile infested river? How much do you think the borg will get from selling those kingdom halls?

They are no longer able to support printing in India without money from the US branch. Probably the US branch is happy they don't have to send any more down that particular drain. Wonder what will happen to JWs in India?

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses marriages even legit?

by Joliette in

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i ask this because of the circumstances behind why they get married and who they get married by.

i know people say that they are really in love, they love jehovah, etc, but are these marriages even legit.

i've talked to older jw's sister who are now widowed, some of them say that they were trapped in a marriages.

JWdaughter

Marriage happens for a lot of reasons besides true love. They always have and always will. Bad marriages exist everywhere for many reasons too. Legit? Yeah. Desirable? Not for many. People stay for reasons that are their own. Sometimes we leave them for reasons others would not deem legit.

Thats life.

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Over-protective parent?

by GrownMidget in

i was something like 20-21 and there was this young sister, maybe 16 who i happened to like back in the day ... uh oh ...we met in the summer convention because i made the first move while she was playing board games with her friend.

we kept in touch via skype and text messages because lived kinda far from each other.

eventually her mother heard of the stuff and said to her daughter that the chatting must stop.... well, when two people have a little crush on one another, it sure doesn't.

JWdaughter

Culture, law, and moral codes vary in the us depending on the state, the religion or a current hot button issue.

Some guy buying my daughter a shirt after I asked him to back off hits my mama nerve.

Our recent ancestors often played by different rules, so do other cultures currently.

A pedophile is an adult who is sexually excited by prepubescent children. Technically, that is not related in any way to the OPs post. Still men can be inappropriate, or stalkers, or grooming or abusive to post pubescent youg people. 50 almost and some men are still creeps. Some boys the same age as a girl can be a creeper.

Law be darned, if an underage girl or boy's parent tells you to back off, you should Better Part of valour and all that. If there is anything real happening, the respect will stand you in good stead later.

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Warwick Project Update Email

by wifibandit in

fwd from anon:.

dear brothers,.

we are happy to provide you with a brief progress update on the warwick project and explain how you can assist with a major adjustment recently approved in our construction schedule.

JWdaughter

Nah. They dont have to make any announcements just because of AGM. They dont want to move in winter!

Ok, I just think losing amateurs and family life will massively increase the pace. Time is money.Nyc is expensive. Paying expenses in two locations vs one is. Christmas in nyc is wonderful. Cant have that! Could be a special WT issue planned for oct about money again. Or is that nov? Well, nowadays, the traditional money grubbing issue doesnt constrain them from soliciting funds year round.