I have been out for a long time now and have kept busy. But tonight my JW Mom asked me what is happening in Norway. So I researched and Wow! In my Google searches the JWD posts came up. So I dug up my old credentials and decided to resume posting. It’s so good to see JWN/JWD is still going strong.
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So after many years I’m back for a bit
by truthsetsonefree ini have been out for a long time now and have kept busy.
but tonight my jw mom asked me what is happening in norway.
so i researched and wow!
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2022--December--S-147--Announcements And Reminders!
by Atlantis inwill they start appointing "teen-agers"?
who knows, nothing is shocking when it comes to the tower.
paragraph 1 says: "teens or even "younger" for responsibilities in the congregation.. 2022-december-s-147-announcements and reminders.. click the image to enlarge.. page 1--https://postimg.cc/hhh8c3sd page-2--https://postimg.cc/pnzpzfjh if this keeps up they will be asking babies in diapers to give the instruction talks.
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truthsetsonefree
@blondie, you’re quite right. I was baptized at 11 in 1978 and I was looked to for everything if an MS or elder was not around. I was in an inner city congregation in NYC so that kept me quite busy. I was after all the “brother” in the room.
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Tony & JW made it to Norweigian media - even a pic of "dat broadcast"
by Festus inwell well am3 made it to norweigian media with hsi rant about religouse persecution.. hereis the link.. share your thoughts.. ble nektet statstøtte: jehovas vitner vurderer juridiske skritt – vårt land (vl.no) .
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The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers.
Princess Leia
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Anthony Morris responds to Norway's denial of financial aid
by RULES & REGULATIONS inhttps://direkte.vg.no/nyhetsdognet/news/jehovas-vitner-nektes-statsstoette.5z-pnao3e?utm_source=share-btn.
08:20 27.1.kristoffer solberg.
jehovah's witnesses denied state aid.
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truthsetsonefree
Yes @blondie, this is their style. Problem of course is that they write so much stuff their printed words will get them just as in this case in Norway. It’s Matthew 12:37 coming true for them.
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Watchtower looses Norwegian Appeal
by Diogenesister inwatchtower has just lost its appeal in the norwegian courts over the withdrawal of the funding it receives from the government as an officially recognised religion.
the initial decision will now stand due to what the court termed 'exclusionary practices' which includes the witnesses barbaric practice of shunning minors, even by family members in their own homes.
the ministry of children and families have decided they are now no longer eligible for the state grant of 16 million norwegian kroner given to officially recognised religions.. the following is a statement has been issued, i have summarised if it isn't readable: .
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truthsetsonefree
You know this is so simple. Follow the law. The Bible commands it. Being that WT claims to follow the Bible there should not be an issue. The Norwegian government is not commanding WT to break any Biblical commandments. In fact the government in question is not commanding anything. It is simply giving the conditions it will grant funds that it controls. The Norwegian government has that right.
As to the policy of child shunning, this is abusive. Any parent knows just how destructive bullying, social isolation and such actions are to a young person. It is simply wrong.
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Short doc on the loss of a child and the efforts to reach her
by truthsetsonefree init has been a while since i have posted here, yet i have gained much from this form particularly in the early years of my awakening.
i wanted to share a short documentary that is premiering this week at the bushwick film festival in new york city.
this is all virtual and i am posting the link specifically for the documentary related to my experiences with the jehovah's witnesses.
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It has been a while since I have posted here, yet I have gained much from this form particularly in the early years of my awakening. I wanted to share a short documentary that is premiering this week at the Bushwick film festival in New York City. This is all virtual and I am posting the link specifically for the documentary related to my experiences with the Jehovah's witnesses. However there is a lot of other good material here and I would recommend it.
This documentary goes into the story of the loss of my daughter when she turned 18 to Watchtower, and my efforts to get her back including visiting a Kingdom Hall where I believe she was present. Trying to raise public awareness of the horrible effects of shunning.
https://watch.bushwickfilmfestival.com/film/formerly-fundamentalist/
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BETHELITES - Whatever Became of?
by Black Man ini often times wonder what happened to certain bethelites that i ran around with during my 1990s tenure there.
while there are still a few left there, the greater majority of them aren't there for various reasons (marriage, disillusionment, left the borg, etc).
a couple of cats i wonder about - there was one brother who i believe was from kansas, who got his fingers cut off in a printing press.
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truthsetsonefree
Bumping up this thread, lots of old friends mentioned here.
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Inside NYC's Social Club for the Former Devout!
by truthsetsonefree ini am very proud of this video and article.
this marks the going public of a community that i co-founded with my friend todd kadish that is very important in new york city, indeed for everyone.
especially for those who have escaped from some very controlling organizations a chance to integrate into the real world while still feeling validated and avoiding bitterness.
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Thanks guys...it's amazing the reception to this article. We have even started getting inquiries on our interest in doing a film project from a major producer! I have also been touched by the response from people who were never in a cult. Sadly so few know the damage these groups can cause.
Isaac
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Inside NYC's Social Club for the Former Devout!
by truthsetsonefree ini am very proud of this video and article.
this marks the going public of a community that i co-founded with my friend todd kadish that is very important in new york city, indeed for everyone.
especially for those who have escaped from some very controlling organizations a chance to integrate into the real world while still feeling validated and avoiding bitterness.
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truthsetsonefree
I am very proud of this video and article. This marks the going public of a community that I co-founded with my friend Todd Kadish that is very important in New York City, indeed for everyone. Especially for those who have escaped from some very controlling organizations a chance to integrate into the real world while still feeling validated and avoiding bitterness. I hope you all enjoy, feel free to share with your Networks.
The link is: http://gothamist.com/2016/04/27/ex_religious_social_network.php
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ANNOUNCEMENT CLIP ...2015 Annual meeting Sam Herd confirming what we knew a month ago about slow down and halt of worldwide construction
by Watchtower-Free inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_h68ktwpim&feature=youtu.be.
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OMG! I just watched this. This announcement was a long time in coming. His body language speaks volumes. They are having significant money problems. How is the work expanding if they are reducing branch sizes? This can only signify that WT is having real problems.
Isaac