my window cleaner is a jw and as i am always working when he comes to my house i haven't seen him or spoken to him in years.
the other day i was in my local town and went into a cafe for some lunch.
who is sitting there but my window cleaner and his wife.
I do think you should tell the neighbors about his character. You should pay him and tell him why he is fired, in person.
He knew who you were and whose windows he was cleaning. I wanted to think the best of him, but as that option is removed, you should just be done with him. And be careful of who you hire in the future.
hey everyone!
i haven't posted here in a while, over a year i think.
just goes to show where i'm at in the recovery stage.
I wonder if the new awareness of the implications of BULLYING could be used in this kind of case. Yes, we all have a right to like who we like and associate with those who we want to, but group intimidation and bullying is now being prosecuted when people commit suicide or hurt themselves. Even now they are cominng back and blaming bullies who mess with the guys who turn into the mass murderers at malls or schools.
That trend could work towards ending the legalized bullying of people who no longer wish to be in a religion. Think about it. That announcemet is made for the very PURPOSE of ruining another's life. If someone doesn't like you or want to be around you because of your actions, that is one thing, but to be announced as a person to bully, publicly and privately. . . which is what they are doing-seems a bit like mass bullying to me.
the case of cc v the wts and subsequent judgement against the wts would have to be the greatest boost for victims of paedophiles ever.. does anyone know the outcome of this case please?.
My husband was sued and without any appeals it took 7 years to get before a judge. He won, it was frivolous and extortionate from the get go, but once the judge saw it, it was over. This clearly is not that way AND she already won. I think the only extortion here is the WT's as they are the one that lost and is appealing. . . because they are hoping (I bet) that she will accept a smaller amount just to make it all go away. I guess that is something between parties so we will maybe not know unless it is accepted (as I think CA has to report all settlements now, too)
i got a call the other day, it looks like the gb is telling everyone to contact all inactive ones, let them know they are missed, etc, and to do it within a week.
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32 years. No one gives a crap about me. I think I feel bad. Naaaaah.
is anyone here following what is happening with the trial in south africa.
what are your thoughts?
how are the media handling this?
I have paid attention,but not 'rapt' attention. I have heard of the crime and violence in So. Africa. I kind of think he is just another example of the general lack of civility and respect for the laws and rights of others that has been endemic in that country for WAAAY too long. Unfortunately he has a position such that he will be given more of the benefit of the doubt than other classes would be (who we would never hear of in a million years). Corruption is contagious. He may think he has a "get out of jail free card"(do you have Monopoly game in S. Africa?) He has white privilege, he has wealth and he is adored and famous.
i live in a new house and it was a matter of time before the witnesses came through our neighborhood.
saturday around 1:30 p.m. my door rang.
i opened the door and my two dogs peeked around my legs at the new arrivals.
in my neighborhood, we can't get anyone to speak to us-we don't speak spanish. Oddly, THEY DO, but they are working the spanish language crowds and I live in a diverse neighborhood in Houston. So, I'd talk to them (I'd enjoy it!) Only, no one will speak to me because I am anglo. Which they are too, so its extra stupid.
They REALLY don't want to actually talk to anyone.
hi all!!
im insanely excited and absoluteky flooeed with my wifes reacton to my honesty on the wt....shes worried about returning to who she eas, wanting to do drugs and drink and be anparty-er....so i ask many in my situation......whats next?!?!
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Not sure of your ages or stages (kids?),but here is the thing.A lot of people go through a phase when they are partying and being pretty silly and irresponsible. Then they GROW UP. Unless your wife and you are still in your early 20's, you have probably become fully mature adults and have literally left that part of your childhood behind.
If there were actual problems beyond youth and immaturity, deal with them proactively (a-anon or doctor or therapy or whatever is needed).
People often turn to religion when they WANT something to change. That might well have been a decision that preceeded her involvement with the WT org, it was jus the vehicle she used. you are grown ups now.Hopefully, the silly stuff is over in any case.
i have been going to meetings since i was a child, long story short only recently i've started taking the truth seriously, i am not baptized but just an unbaptized publisher.
truth is i am so lonely in the congregation.
the other young people in the cong don't like me because they dont think i am going to "stay" for long, i've even worked on the ministry with an older brother and asked her am i giving the wrong impression to people?
Hey kiddo, hang in there. You aren't feeling the love because it just isn't there. You know it is not and it won't be-even if you are baptised.
You love God and want to serve God. Don't confuse that with a religion. You can find a faith home at some point later. Now you need to separate yourself from people who have nothing to give you in the way of companionship or association. Just go to God direct, find good people that are not in the org (they are there!) and grow yourself as a human being. Do good things for other people as a believer rather than doing organizational things to try to fit in. This way you can actually help others and meet good people along the way.
All the best to you.
so, reading the articles about outstanding women in religion who are notable during this international day of women i noticed that among the episcolpalians, the catholics, muslims, buddhists, wiccans, mormons and bahais (and other random religous leaders that happen to be female) there is not one jw woman mentioned as holding a significant position.
do you think any of them will look at the list(s) and wonder?
while barbara anderson is significant in a ministry regarding the wt, she is not listed, nor is she a jw.
In modern JW life, there is not one notable female that has done anything. . . unless we count the tennis playing sisters and I don't believe they are actually baptised. In any case, they provide no spiritual leadership of any kind. Its a notable deficiency as we are celebrating international womens day. . . if any JWs come by, ask them what women in the religion are spiritual leaders and inspire the masses to excellence?
I was at a gathering yesterday that was inspiring. The little girl who was shot by the Taliban in Pakistan was highlighted and celebrated a bit-along with all kinds of women who are less 'noted' but have some serious good marks along with their names for their charity or insights. It was inspiring for the little girls and the women in attendance. And I was so pleased to see how most had their husbands/fathers with them-learning the same things!!
well my wife asked me loint blank..."do you wanna be a witness anymore?
" and i told her no.. .
we then went into 1914 and shunning and 1975 and she said sheswondered many times about it.. anyways she said "so what do we do now?
Jon, you don't owe the org anything. Please tell your wife that she need not be confrontational if she doesn't want to be-and until you move, if someone asks, she could say-"I'm not coming back to this hall. It's personal and not up for discussion, thank you" However you decide to do this, she will have a few encounters before you move, probably. Tell her to be strong outwards and if she needs to lose it with someone, she can lose it with you or rant at us all that she needs to. We are on her side.
Best
