Posts by skeeter1

she wants to remain a mormon whatever the outcome of the hearing.. 800-1000 mormons held a vigil in support of kate.. the group ordain women, mormons who want change in their church structure, are active in 17 countries pushing the male dominated leaders to make this important change.. kate kelly is herself an international human rights lawyer.. church leaders site jesus only choosing men in leadership positions as their foundational support.. those interviewed at the vigil said they want an atmosphere where they can at least have conversations openly about changes they would like to see made in the church..

skeeter1

It is my understanding from International Cultic Studies (support group for ex-cult members), that ex-JWs and ex-Mormons make up a large percentage of the people seeking help. Very similar religions, but Mormons allow/tout big families & education/wealth. They also offer a professional mentor program within the church.

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G.B. TALK URGING CHILD BAPTISM!

by The Searcher in

the introduction & conclusion to this video is in german, but david splanes' words are loud and clear in english - get your kid baptized asap!.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h33pwdsuvlq&feature=youtu.be.

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skeeter1

GB is desparate! Yearbook numbers. It's all about yearbook numbers that have been in decline.

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sold ducks today opposite JW cart

by nugget in

today my husband and i sold plastic ducks for the annual duck racing fund raising event opposite a jw cart.

in the 2hour period we sold over a 100 ducks putting our jw training to good use proactively approaching people, overcoming objections and generally wishing people success.

cantleave went round the local businesses selling to the shops and generally was received positively.

skeeter1

The terrible job that Witnesses do at the booths has been reported here alot. Surely, the elders realize that their followers are not being productive. Shouldn't the elders be out there spying on the witness carts, and then giving the followers a critique for their actual service? Or, shouldn't the WTS come out with an article on this? Really fire the JWs up to perform their duties!

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Mormon woman, Kate Kelly, about to be excommunicated

by designs in

the mormon leaders in virginia are deciding whether to excommunicate kate kelly for pushing for equal rights for mormon women in the church.

she wants to remain a mormon whatever the outcome of the hearing.. 800-1000 mormons held a vigil in support of kate.. the group ordain women, mormons who want change in their church structure, are active in 17 countries pushing the male dominated leaders to make this important change.. kate kelly is herself an international human rights lawyer.. church leaders site jesus only choosing men in leadership positions as their foundational support.. those interviewed at the vigil said they want an atmosphere where they can at least have conversations openly about changes they would like to see made in the church..

skeeter1

I can't help but wondering if the Mormons at the vigil are wearing Mormon underwear?

The Mormons better get their people under control! Time for the Mormon elders to squash this dissodence by excommunicating ALL who attended that vigil.

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What is the JW Mindset?

by losingit in

is it based on gullibility, naivete, the ability to suspend all logic and reason in order to hold onto fantasized "realities" of a paradise earth where all humanity will be perfect, where all wars and violence will cease?

is it a personal preponderance to the extreme-- whether it be in judgmentalism, cruelty, rigidity, negativity, and/ or righteousness that lends itself to extreme closemindedness and shortsightedness?.

how do you define it for yourself?

skeeter1

My God is alot better than YOUR God.

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I have to admit this, and you're not going to like it

by stillin in

the society has improved their game.

i just got home from the regional assembly.

it was a well-choreographed, technically excellent affair.

skeeter1

Ipads at church? Here's a cool church in Atlanta, Georgia that uses technology and drama like no other. North Pointe's iband! This church is sooo cool, that other churches of all different types come to visit it (in church buses too) to spend the week there learning the technology that is used. Great messages and sermons too. If I were to be a "Christian", this would be the one!

So, is the use of ipads at the KH as cool as North Pointe?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9XNfWNooz4

How to open a church service?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKGrTWJ6jnU

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..A New TV Show About exJW`s??!!..

by OUTLAW in

.. do you want to be on tv?.

reposted to help tv producers of ex-jw series: my name is shauna woods and i work for hot snakes media, an acclaimed television production company based in new york city.

we have developed and produced hit content for tlc, discovery, and travel channel among many others.

skeeter1

The world is dealing with religious extremists. Both the JWs and Islam share alot of similarities. They both follow the BITE model of a high control religion. While we may think that Islamic terrorists are extreme, we would really welcome a show about an Islamic terrorist who reformed. Most worldly people have a view of JWs as being strange folks, but most seem intersted to talk with me about my experience within the JWs and leaving. When I've spoken publicly, I get held afterwords for about an hour to field people's questions. So, don't look at the media as being all bad. Present yourself rationally, and demand to see the final cut before you give them authorization to use your part. Practice before you talk, and stick to about 3 talking points.

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Latest on UK Court Case - Unbelievable!

by skeeter1 in

jehovah's witness elder denies cover-up at church over 'massaging half-naked schoolgirls'jun 20, 2014 12:53by ciaran jonesdevoted churchgoer mark sewell rejected suggestions his seniority in the barry congregation meant allegations of child abuse would be "swept under the carpet".

mark sewella former jehovah's witness elder today denied massaging half-naked schoolgirls because he knew his church would "cover up" the allegations due to his position.. devoted churchgoer mark sewell rejected suggestions his seniority in the barry congregation meant allegations of child abuse would be "swept under the carpet".. the businessman, 53, denies 10 historic sex charges against girls and women in a period spanning more than eight years.. during cross-examination by prosecutor sarah waters it was put to the defendant that he "took the risk" of massaging topless schoolgirls because he believed his standing in the church would spare him from allegations of wrongdoing.. ms waters said: "what i'm suggesting, mr sewell, is that it was a cover-up and no-one was allowed to talk about it.".

greying sewell, wearing a navy suit over white shirt and patterned blue and yellow tie, told merthyr crown court: "not at all, no.".

skeeter1

Love to see a psychologist profile this bloke! He thinks the girls wanted his touches, the parents consented to it, and that he shouldn't be questioned about it. A very manic/bipolar/grandious personality at work here! I'd love to be a mosquito on that jury's wall.

Yes, there likely was a coverup. I was told twice to "keep quiet" about incest I knew about, and not rat out the offending two men. That's how the JW roll. Cover up, what doesn't make Jehovah proud.

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