Posts by AudeSapere

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Ollin Moyle Rutherford letter request

by Diogenesister in

hi all, does anyone know of or has a link to rutherford's letter to ollin moyle.. i 'm just trying to sow some seeds of doubt as to whether boozerford could have had god's holy spirit.. thanks all x.

Correlation decline JW numbers and JW broadcasting?

by Gorbatchov in

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i read some impressive figures here about the decline of the jw numbers in 2015.. could there be a correlation between this decline and the start of jw broadcasting?.

hence, that there would be an negative impact because the gb is standing so nearby, you can experience the idiot reasoning of their doctrines sitting in your own living room?.

the lett effect?

AudeSapere

I think I missed the 'infamous David Splane episode', too. Can someone provide info or a link?

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The Thief of Always

by YinzerDad in

prologue... .

a brief precursor about myself.

i've been lurking around for almost 2 years.

I, too, acutely felt that emptiness that comes with realizing that I don't know where my passion lies. I have a few interests now, but envy those that have developed their passions and are thrilled with them

This was particularly funny: Like those in their 70s or 80s that have seen the "generation" teaching get so freaking bright they just can't see anymore.

hehehe Just tickled me. Thank you.

Welcome to JWN!

-AudeSapere (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Wisdom/Understanding; Dare to Think for Yourself!)

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UK Charity Investigation

by berrygerry in

i do not know the background of the tiff (is there one?

) between cedars and this board, but i do not think that his efforts with the uk charity office should be unassisted.. he is asking for brit ex-dubs who have been impacted by shunning.. https://www.reddit.com/r/exjw/comments/3t7pac/help_needed_shunning_experiences_from_uk_exjws/.

AudeSapere

Where do you see that he would not get support or assistance from this board or its members?

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2015 Providing Comfort For The Grieving!

by Atlantis in

not exactly the time or place to be pushing your religion!.

.. posted on a jw website.. .. providing comfort for the grieving.. .. click the green download button.. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/he8sabi.

.. .. wtunderground!.

AudeSapere

"... Condolences of Worldwide Jehovah's Witnesses..."

I'm pretty sure that hand-written sign is not GB/Slave approved.

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Northern California Elder Charged with Lewd Acts with a Child

by cappytan in

this guy, dale standridge, was the coordinator of the body of elders in the eureka east congregation in humboltd county california.

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/11/100000-bail-for-dale-standbridge.html?m=1.

it's not getting a lot of play in the press for some reason.

AudeSapere

I thought there was a thread about his arrest about 2 weeks ago. But I cannot find it now when I search this site.

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Hi noobie here.

by Grags in

hi my name is graham (but i much prefer to be called grags), i'm a 38 year old married man from the uk and have been studying with the witnesses for about 3 months.

i do a study every saturday and love every minute.

in john 6: 16-24 jesus's disciples get onto a boat without jesus and set off.

AudeSapere

Hi Grags -

It's nice that you enjoy your time studying with Jehovah's witnesses. I remember enjoying their visits, too, when I was young and my parents joined the group.

You should know that this particular discussion forum is comprised of both active and inactive witnesses. Also some people that never were 'in' the organization but who have an interest nonetheless.

The majority here, though, are people who have been deeply hurt by practices that are not disclosed to people like you. Or the practices are sugar-coated.

There is some good conversation and debate here, but also much hurt.

Welcome. I am glad you joined in the discussion.

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

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Did you know anyone who commited suicide in the org?

by JH in

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back in 1991, a young brother maybe 18 years old living next to my place committed suicide.

his father expected him to be very zealous just like he was, but the son never wanted to be like that.

he was always controlled by his father.

AudeSapere

Oompa. RIP.

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Where's Mouthy?

by Village Idiot in

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it's been a while since she's posted.

i'm hoping she's ok.. for those who are new here mouthy (grace) is our forum's adopted grandma.

she has been posting here since the beginning.

AudeSapere

Miss you Grandma Grace.

-Aude.

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Being interviewed by police tomorrow

by moley in

well tomorrow is a big day for me.

i'm finally going to be interviewed by the police about what happened to me as a kid.. im running the whole gamut of emotions at the moment.

sad, anxious, angry, guilt, fear and many more that cannot be quantified.. i feel physically sick, cannot sleep, have lost my appetite and i am desperately trying not to self harm.. i've got my sister to thank for getting this far.

AudeSapere

You will do well.

Have a small, light breakfast. Remember that you are doing a good thing for both your self and for the community.

Take it slow. And breathe.

We'll be sending our best and calmest thoughts your way.

Please let us know when you get back and that you did a good job and that you feel unburdened. Then get some well-deserved sleep.