Posts by truthsetsonefree

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The Official What happened at the Memorial thread

by truthseeker in

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i thought rather than everyone start their own topic relating their experience of attending the memorial, we keep it simple and have just one thread.

if anything, it's saves bandwidth.. i will be going to the memorial tonight and will post my experiences afterwards.. all the other memorials i attended, i was an active jw, so this will be my first experience as a submarine witness.

it's weird being on the other side so to speak.

truthsetsonefree

I seem to remember that in my last years as a dub, an announcement from the GB would be read. In fact I think I got to read one at my last Memorial which I reluctantly presided over.

I was SOOOO happy last night to not have to consider attending. I hope never to go to one of those crazy non-celebrations again. I got some real spiritual nourishment at home relaxing, watching CSI, and enjoying a home cooked meal. At first I thought about passing by the Hall to see old friends going in and out. Then I thought, why lose a good parking spot! Anyway, that's my .02

Isaac

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You know your an ex-JW when......

by restrangled in

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you set out the trash on the night before friday...the biggest batch you've had in a long time and wonder why in the hell hasn't any other neighbor set out there's as usual?!!!!!!.

i get back in and am informed its good friday tomorrow.

r. (i am not dragging all this crap back in!

truthsetsonefree

Or how about when you forget birthday's though you don't want to anymore....

Isaac

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Sales of Bethel premises and transfer of millions to Brooklyn ?

by Nick! in

sales of bethel premises and transfer of millions to brooklyn ?.

just heard a very surprising and unbelievable news which i want to share with you and ask whoever has the right connections higher up in the borg, if this kind of news can be double checked for reliability.. .

the source of the information is believed to be reliable as it seems to be intimately related to some officials of the branch.

truthsetsonefree

According to what was written in 2000 / 2001 or so, the GB was separated from the Watchtower legal corporations so they could concentrate exclusively on "spiritual matters". How is it then that the GB is the one to send a letter to the Madrid branch that their printing services are no longer required (i.e., a business decision)?

He makes a good point. However, what should one expect from a group that calls itself a GOVERNING body? It obvious that that separation was legalistic cover for them be able to say and do what they want and distance themselves when they need.

Isaac

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WT to shut down printing operations in Madrid Bethel branch

by sir82 in

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originally posted about here:.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/scandals/173648/1/sales-of-bethel-premises-and-transfer-of-millions-to-brooklyn.

...but i thought it deserved its own thread.. there is a letter from the madrid bethel branch to all spanish congregations posted here (written in spanish, of course):.

truthsetsonefree

This kinda makes sense. Downsizing, less interest in Western countries, the global recession, WT has to be struggling to find ways to keep the "preaching work" going and not go bankrupt.

Isaac

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If A JW Doesn't Know You No Longer Attend Do You Tell Them?

by minimus in

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every once in a while i see some jws that live far away and they may come by for business or just to say hello, at my work.

if they don't know that i've stopped going, i don't bring it up.. do you feel the need to tell jws you haven't seen in a long time that you no longer go to meetings or believe?.

truthsetsonefree

I like the "no mess" policy. I don't see many dubs who haven't heard that I left. But when I have I've acted normal. A problem does come up though when some ask "what congo am I in" and "what I thought of the latest WT". I don't like faking it. So it may get harder to hide it as I won't be a hypocrite.

Isaac

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My story in the Monticello Times

by Shepherd Book in

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i took the advice of some here and "went to the press".

here's the resulting article: http://www.monticellotimes.com/articles/2009/04/09/community/879zimmerman.txt.

i think it turned out rather well..

truthsetsonefree

Wow, this is This is very well written and accurate. The picture will probably tip the dubs off when they first see it. But it doesn't matter, many will read this out of curiosity. It makes me think about using some of my connections here in NYC to get a story in some of the local papers.

Isaac

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LUKE 18;19

by iknowall558 in

anyone have any thoughts or explanation of this scripture ?.

truthsetsonefree

The latest dub explanation:

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w898/1p.8JesusandaRichYoungRuler

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“Why do you call me good?” Jesus replies. “Nobody is good, except one, God.” Likely the young man uses “good” as a title, so Jesus lets him know that such a title belongs only to God.

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have you seen this jw apologist site?

by carla in

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http://jwcpp.freehost10.com/litigants.html.

truthsetsonefree

How does this writer know how many names are in that database? What are this person's credentials????? Hmmm.

Isaac

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"I'M PERFECT, YOU'RE DOOMED; TALES OF A JW UPBRINGING"

by AWAKE&WATCHING in

thought i'd pass this on.

the author is kyria abraham who is one of my ff friends.

i'm sure she would be glad to ad anyone and would love support at her book signings.. .

truthsetsonefree

BTTT. I think this book captures the experience I had being raised as a dub. Not everyone will get it, but it's another blow to the WT spin that they are perfect and can solve people's problems. They often make more than they solve. I think too that many will relate to Kyria's marriage experiences. I know I did. My situation was somewhat different, but there are MANY similarities.

Isaac

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I passed my test!!!!!!

by mouthy in

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thank god ( well i know all of you wont ) but i did !!!!!!.

in canada when you reach 80 you must have written tests to see if you should still drive .

then every two years after that....i will be 82 in may so i had to go for mine today .. i was so scared as we had so much snow today,i hate driving in the snow.. all my family ( grand kids >not jws) i am sure were hoping i wouldnt pass as they all.

truthsetsonefree

82! That's so cool! We are proud of you.

Isaac