Posts by alanv

I think its true to say, that if a cong is a bit short of elders or mini servants, they just lower the bar a bit. Its not as if they need to use their brain a lot for the work they do, as the Watchtower lays out exactly what they should do.

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Jehovah's Witness Church Release Statement

by truthseekeriam in

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9 years ago

"we are saddened to hear about the death of prince rogers nelson, who was baptized as one of jehovah’s witnesses in 2003," the church said in a statement obtained by people.

the church said that prince "found fulfillment as a witness and in sharing his faith with others.

http://www.people.com/article/prince-dead-jehovah-witness-release-statement.

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alanv 9 years ago

The org has changed massively in the last few years. They have no shame any more. They are desperate for new members and more money so they will do whatever it takes to get that. If going mainstream helps then they will go that way.

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Which Province is it ok to ask for donations?

by Quarterback in

9 years ago

i haven't kept up to date lately.

i heard there was a soc letter read about some provinces in canada that we shouldn't mention the donation arrangement?

9 years ago

alanv 9 years ago

Wow I never heard that before. Lets hope it spreads to other areas of the world

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JUst wondering if the Funeral will be at Kingdom Hall

by ShirleyW in

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9 years ago

probably not, since his mom already passed and no other family members are jws.

was he officially dfd or he just walked away, don't remember.

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alanv 9 years ago

In 2009 he is interviewed and says there he is one of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Is Reform inevitable for Watchtower

by Truthexplorer in

9 years ago

given that it is highly likely that things are going to change in relation to watchtowers policy on safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults in australia (re australian royal commission), and england and wales (re charity commission).

could this be the start to reforming the watchtower organisation.

albeit, they are being forced to change their safeguarding policy by the laws of the land, but it may set a precedent.

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alanv 9 years ago

Many ex JWs say that the org has already changed beyond recognition. Every day that goes by they become more mainstream. They still have a long way to go, but I think there is no doubt they will have to carry on changing if they want their org to grow any more.

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Another Newbie

by Drifting Away in

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9 years ago

hello, i have been lurking for a while, but discovered ttatt for about 8 months now.

i am trying to fade out, problem is i have a big family i would lose if i got df'ed or da,'ed myself.

my wife knows how i feel, and is not thrilled but i cant hide my feelings.

9 years ago

alanv 9 years ago

Certainly agree with fading if at all possible. I have my grown up son in the org and when i learnt TTATT I really went for it with him. The result was that he only speaks to me when he has to. With hindsight I should have taken it much slower with him and just dropped the very occasional comment. So even more so for anyone who has a lot of their family members in the cult.

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S-77 Form--Britain!

by Atlantis in

9 years ago

say wifi, if we don't have this one in the archives would you throw it in there.

some kind folks sent it over and we may need it some day.

.. s-77 form britain (a lot of boxes to check on this one!)..

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alanv 9 years ago

Interesting that it seems to say a person can disassociate themselves orally. In other words just tell the elders you no longer wish to be one of Jehovah's Witnesses

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