Posts by AudeSapere

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WT gearing up to dump Russell and come clean on early history?

by Comatose in

we've discussed this on lots of threads, but i've noticed a few things lately.

they seem to be talking about the early days on a very regular basis, almost constantly.

the change to fds happens and this involved a dive into early history and a few knocks on russell.

AudeSapere

wearewatchingyouman wrote: Did anybody notice the usage of "about" in regards to 1914 in the"Silver Sword"?

QUESTION: What is the 'Silver Sword'? Is this something that a JWN poster came up with or is it a real JW phrase?

-Aude.

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Deactivate My Account

by villagegirl in

how do i deactivate my account and.

erase all mail and messages get out of here ?.

i see no option to deactivate or to trash messages.

I've enjoyed your posts and hope things are OK with you. If you need to remove something specific from your post(s), send a copy of the link to Simon or Angharad. To remove your entire account, it's not usually done. Best to send a pm to Simon if that's what you really need.

I hope you decide to stay. But if not, it's been nice having you here with us.

-Aude.

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Does anyone know what is happening with Italy's (Rome) Bethel???

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

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friends

there are rumors out, that the italy (rome) bethel is being shut down and putting out to pasture a large portion of the bethel staff.. has anyone heard anything... ?.

the word is that everyone but the most senior members will be let go.

the senior bethel family members will be reassigned.

AudeSapere

LaFrancia asked: what is MARKED and MARKING ?

It is a personal note to myself (and apparently another poster) that we find the thread interesting and want to be able come back to it later on. Either there is information already presented or we expect more content and it's a way to remind ourselves to come back at a later time.

By 'marking' it, we can quickly and easily find it when we click on our own personal profile and select 'Topics Posted On'.

For me, I have nothing to add to the conversation so did not want to interrupt the discussion. But I wanted to leave my 'mark' for later.

Thank you for your efforts and contributions to this forum and the other site.

-AudeSapere (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Wisdom/Understanding)

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Does anyone know what is happening with Italy's (Rome) Bethel???

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

jw
friends

there are rumors out, that the italy (rome) bethel is being shut down and putting out to pasture a large portion of the bethel staff.. has anyone heard anything... ?.

the word is that everyone but the most senior members will be let go.

the senior bethel family members will be reassigned.

AudeSapere

(marking)

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My friends visitation is tonight all of her JW family will be there

by troubled mind in

today i need some encouraging support ..i will be attending my friends funeral visitation tonight .. we had been jws together since childhood ,and then three yrs ago she was dfd .

we have supported each other these past few yrs with encouragement .she comes from a huge jw family, and they all plan on attending tonight.

i have known them all my life ,and they hate me for leaving the cult.

AudeSapere

Just saw this now and so glad it went well. Maybe even 'better than expected'. (??)

It's nice that you got to sit with the normal people. That part made me smile.

*hugs*

-Aude.

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In Response to a Dare from Besty, Dagney and Aude

by DNCall in

http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/dncall/media/photo.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0.

besty made a business trip to california last week.

naturally, i had to get together with him.

AudeSapere

That was a fun evening! I was trying to figure out what was up with your 'mustache'. Oh! It's the cigar.

@VillageGirl - yes, this is the right sight. We had a quiet, unadvertised mini-apostafest last week. So far this is the only photo to surface - that I'm aware of. But I don't think this particular photo was taken by the meth-head. I think it was the 2nd volunteer that took this one. I say that because it's not blurry!

Good times! Thanks again~!! I hope WhoKnows and SweetPea can make it next time.

-Aude.

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Independent verification of Mexico Vs. Malawi

by Knowsnothing in

i posted on manki's crisis of conscience thread the following, and decided it deserves a thread of it's own (giving it was completely ignored, lol).

i'll give you a head start, manky.. http://tearsofoberon.blogspot.com/2009/10/mexico-military-and-jwsthe-truth.html.

under the subheading 6.0 lies and exaggerations, he goes on to say this:.

AudeSapere

(marking for later)

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A child that DIDN'T want to die ... a blood experience you won't read in Awake! or on JW.ORG

by wannabefree in

while doing work for a client in her office recently, we got into a light discussion about religion.

she knew i was one of jehovahs witnesses as our business relationship started while i was still a loyal and believing jw.

anyway, i said something that she knew didnt quite fit and she said ... i thought you were one of jehovahs witnesses ... i shared my story ... she felt comfortable to confide in me a story as to why, even though she has had dealings with jehovahs witnesses who she thinks are good people, she would never even consider listening to them about their religion.. i asked her if she would write it down for me so that i could share ... she agreed.. this is her experience.. .

AudeSapere

Sad. I wonder why the courts did not step in and take action... ?

-Aude.

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SoCal meetup

by Dagney in

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friends

we have a visitor from far away with us, "hopscotch" as she is known on the board.. we would to put out a "shout-out" for any and all who would like to join us for a meetup this coming weekend, august 21 or 22. we are open to suggestions for where and when.

i would like to encourage any in the area, and even if you are not, to join us.

i cannot tell you how wonderful it is to meet up with the kindred spirits of those who are on the journey we are all on.

AudeSapere

Has it really been 3 years already? My!, how time flies lately.

Thinking of you, Hopscotch - and hope you and your family are well.

-Aude.

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Relationship with fellow fader?

by Kool Jo in

i'm just curious....what would be the pros and cons of dating or even marrying someone who is fading or fully aware of ttatt?.

although i'm not in this situation, i've always wondered about it...for example...you're reaching near that age, your parents, friends, family members, others in the congregation are giving you hints that it's time for you to get married...you don't wanna marry anyone that the congregation/parents recommend because they're fully indoctrinated, so you make up some excuse that you're not ready blah blah blah, even though you long for companionship....you then meet a fader or someone who knows that the wtbs in crap...what would be the pros and the cons...and could it work?.

peace.

AudeSapere

There is always the risk that the one of the people will return to the org. That would be icky.

But I think the bigger problem is that while each may understand where the other is coming from, they both will likely have the same weaknesses. Probably better to find a compassionate 'worldly' person with a different life history and outlook so you can each temper and support the other. I think there are better personal growth opportunities when we connect with people who have a different background than our own.

Also, many 'worldly' people are likely to be more tolerant and understanding than people raised in a high-control group.

-Aude.