At least they can warn parents when a"predator" as definded by the branch is in the congo. An improvement in my opinion but still not enough. And why can those that have dond such horrible things still be used in leadership positions? makes no sense.
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We will decide who is a predator! New Watchtower Instructions to Elders on Child Abuse
by Jaime l de Aragon inmust read on jehovahs witnesses watchtower arrogance in failure to warn of congregation pedophiles.. http://jwsurvey.org/cedars-blog/we-will-decide-who-is-a-predator-new-watchtower-instructions-to-elders-on-child-abuse?fb_action_ids=10151270345663993&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582.
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This must be true because nothing else fits
by biometrics inso elder x came over the other day to convince me about why jehovah's witnesses have 1914 correct.
i wrote about this some time ago, but the elder never returned.
he caught me off-guard, and unprepared.. he went through the reasoning book (p95), and pointed out all the reaons (day for a year, daniel, 360 days, 2520 ...).
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Thing is, there was a day that I would have said the same thing. It has to be true because nothing else fits.
And, I think that once a person is willing to take an honest look at the religion, it falls apart within a half hour.
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BOC - they're really bringing back all missionaries? Are you sure? Seems like a huge expense. How many are we talking about? If they're bringing them back, I could certainly see them getting laid off or "reassigned". But, why bother. Just send them a letter. I mean, it's not like the WTS has a heart. I would imagine that some of those missionaries would still be needed in the various countries since the men get used adminstratively.
Oh well, I guess we'll find out Sat evening once the word starts to get leaked.
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Is it appropriate to describe eating Lobster Bisque as eating?
by Theocratic Sedition inthe cafeteria had lobster bisque and wedding soup today, and i figured i'd try something new considering i love seafood.
it was tasty, don't get me wrong, but there was nothing in it.
what's the point of eating something if it's similar to drinking tea?
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Also, finish with some Sherry!
Miz, don't order stuff like that from a cafeteria!! Stick with what they're good at.
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Stop fighting about Oompa.
by Robert7 ini am writing this because i am so upset about the bickering and fighting that is going on about oompa.
this was an amazing wonderful, peaceful, giving man who never met a strager who is now deceased and you are taking his name and running all over the place with it using it for your own agendas.
he is not a statistic.
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Stacey,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of oompa. You've left some very moving posts and I can't imagine how difficult this is for you.
I will say that sometimes, when people post things on the internet, they forget that they're dealing with real people. In the case of this board, most have been hurt in someway. I sense that some of the fighting wouldn't have happened if all the parties were face to face. Civility is many times cast to the wind on these boards.
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I was HAPPY as a JW, how did I get here?
by MC RubberMallet insome have figured out, but i am a poster that previously used another name.
but even then i did not give many details about myself.
i barely cracked 100 posts.. but i have never done a thread to explain why i am here.
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Look forward to part 2! I was fairly happy as an active JW although serving as an elder started to erode that (after the good feelings wore off).
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SAD news about OOMPA......
by redredrose inour friend, oompa, has passed away.
just recieved the news a couple of hours ago, and have almost no details.
it happened today or yesterday, he took his own life.
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This is so sad. My deepest condolences to his family. RIP Eric. You were valued far more than you gave yourself credit for.
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These rent-a-refs have got to go!
by Theocratic Sedition inwtf!?!?
anybody catch the worst decision ever made at the end of a game?
wow heads have got to roll!.
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The NFL needs to fix this now. These games are longer and the calls are horrible! Even when they get the call right, they screw up the administration of the penalty. How come my 7 year old knows the rules better than some of the replacement refs? This is why the players, coaches and fans are disrespecting them so much. Kyle Shanahan (Skins OC)got flagged at the end of the Skins/Bengals game for cursing out a ref. But, the ref deserved it. Meanwhile, the entire Bengal team was on the field without any flag. During the Ravens/Pats game, the entire Baltimore stadium had a chant going for almost 5 minutes directed at the refs (Bulls**t, Bulls**t).
The NFL makes billions of dollars each year and is screwing up their product to save a few dollars a game. Do the regular refs make a bunch of money? Yes. But it's a supply and demand deal. Obviously folks who can handle the pressure and have the experience necessary to ref an NFL game are in pretty short supply.
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JWS vs LDS
by tresdecu ini came across a mormon "sisters" blog...reading through some of her missionary experiences, it sounded so much like jw pioneer "sis" relating hers.
just swap out some of the cult-language words and it's suddenly a jw experience of sharing "bible truths" with some poor worldly sap.. here's an taste of it:.
1)we were also led by the spirit this week to a former investigator's home.
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They'll need to change the experience slightly to include Andre
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Latest WT: Reduction in branch offices is "visible proof" that Christ is "breaking down human barriers"
by cedars inas has already been mentioned, the december 15th watchtower (study edition) is now online and available for download on this link.. i couldn't help but smile at the concluding comments of the final study article on page 28 where it had this to say:.
"the very concept of foreigner has already lost much of its meaning among jehovahs witnesses, who pay little attention to the nationality of those in their midst.
recently, for example, several of their smaller branch offices were merged to simplify the work of oversight and to improve efficiency in accomplishing the preaching of the good news of the kingdom.
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These guys are just grasping at straws. The funny thing to me is that if they just explained that they opened too many offices in individual countries and that they're reorganizing to gain efficiency, I think most JWs (and even folks like me) would just shrug their shoulders. But, it's insane to say that Jesus ordered the reduction to break down human barriers.
OMG how did I ever fall for this crap?