She used to go by the name Emily Hawes. I know she is remarried an living in Portland. Is there anyone on the board that knows her? Or can get a message to her?
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Searching for an old friend
by UNCLEAR inshe used to go by the name emily hawes.
i know she is remarried an living in portland.
is there anyone on the board that knows her?
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To all Active JW's on the board
by UNCLEAR inas you are all aware i am new to the board, this is my third topic post.
since i have come online and expressed some concerns regarding docturnal issues, i have been pm'd by several active jw's on the board pretending to have concerns also but then sending pm's to "trust in the congregation and jevovah", "talk to the elders about your concerns" and "stick close to the congregation".
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I appreciate all the encouragement and am amazed at how many can understand my situation. For now I will keep posting on the board keep going on with my life as I regularly do, but with a small twist spend all my time and energy REALLY searching the facts about the organizational docturnage and stop doing my mindless weekly meeting studies. Let's see if my time will be better spent, I guess I will find out. Before I make any drastic descisions I want facts from the society and the respected Acedemic world.
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To all Active JW's on the board
by UNCLEAR inas you are all aware i am new to the board, this is my third topic post.
since i have come online and expressed some concerns regarding docturnal issues, i have been pm'd by several active jw's on the board pretending to have concerns also but then sending pm's to "trust in the congregation and jevovah", "talk to the elders about your concerns" and "stick close to the congregation".
i would like to make this known loud and clear -
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Sorry about this post I tried to put indents to space things out but it didn't work.
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To all Active JW's on the board
by UNCLEAR inas you are all aware i am new to the board, this is my third topic post.
since i have come online and expressed some concerns regarding docturnal issues, i have been pm'd by several active jw's on the board pretending to have concerns also but then sending pm's to "trust in the congregation and jevovah", "talk to the elders about your concerns" and "stick close to the congregation".
i would like to make this known loud and clear -
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Hello, As you are all aware I am new to the board, this is my third topic post. Since I have come online and expressed some concerns regarding docturnal issues, I have been pm'd by several active JW's on the board pretending to have concerns also but then sending pm's to "Trust in the Congregation and Jevovah", "talk to the elders about your concerns" and "stick close to the congregation". I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE THIS KNOWN LOUD AND CLEAR - 1. I am still in good standing in the congregation, my closest friends are elders, my husband and I are very active as of now. 2. If I felt for one second these question could or would be answered in an honest matter, I would go to the elders, but being a wintess as long as I have I understand without reservation that I would be shunned for even having a question, thought, or concern of my own. I would be told to wait on Jehovah, as I have before. 3. If you have any real, concrete, backed up with facts answers I would love to here them and welcome a discussion, honestly I don't want to know my years have been wasted. Questions you may or may not be able to answer. a. When I was raped, the brothers told me it was not fornication and his wife did not have scriptural grounds for divorce. She had to stay married to him or she would lose her priveldges in the congregation. Would Jehovah agree with that, or any kind person even consider that scriptural? b. When a husband in good standing in the congregation loses his job because he is addicted to internet pornography and when the wife has proof and goes to the elders they say - "Well we don't want to look at your evidence, but we hope to talk to him soon". He remained in good standing eventhough he stopped going to meetings and tried to stop me from attending meetings by taking the car away so I walked to and from meeting with my 6 month old son, calling me horrible names and in the end started getting violent. But still mind you was in good standing and I was told if I divorce him I would lose good standing. So if anyone has any answers I would sure like to hear them.
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Hi
by UNCLEAR inthis obviously is my first post, i actually feel like i may be sick but i felt compelled to post.
only if to just say hello.. my life has been anything but boring, pioneered for years, brought several family members into "the truth", and find myself unable to have studies anylonger because i feel unsure about the stand i have taken all these years.. i was previously married, my husband left the organization for various reason, we divorced and i recently remarried another brother, he is a wonderful man and husband, i care for him deeply we and had been friends for 15 years.
i also have a son from my first marriage who is 4, he is the love of my life, recently my son had an opertion that could require a blook transfusion and to be honest i could never deny him that.
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Thank you everyone for the advice, where to research and personal experiences. What are your experiences or your favorite ones?
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New thought on Blood Issue?
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this is my second post and i was wondering, i know we (i am still a jw) are not allowed to take blood transfusions, is there any proof the society is going to change their thinking on this issue.
does anyone know?
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Bikerchic, That's the one thank you, I am really interested in seeing it. How did you decide not to be in the organization? I feel like I have lost out on the new system by even looking at this site.
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New thought on Blood Issue?
by UNCLEAR in.
this is my second post and i was wondering, i know we (i am still a jw) are not allowed to take blood transfusions, is there any proof the society is going to change their thinking on this issue.
does anyone know?
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It is scary to look deeper, I feel as though someone is looking over my shoulder, but I can't help but ask the questions. Even knowing the truth about the organization, I wonder if I will eer have the strength to cut all my ties. I guess time will tell. I will keep an open mind and heart, pay intently and see what happens. As I was searching the site today I came across a member I think his alias was (Toe something) he ended his association with the JW's during his public talk and walked off stage. He had a link and I lost it, does anyone know who he is?
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New thought on Blood Issue?
by UNCLEAR in.
this is my second post and i was wondering, i know we (i am still a jw) are not allowed to take blood transfusions, is there any proof the society is going to change their thinking on this issue.
does anyone know?
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Thanks for all the information! I am going to do some research. Blondie, I've been a witness since 1989, when I turned 17. I have never talked about this issue with the elders or would ever tell them I have visited this site. I am still as they know in good standing and do not want to be kicked out just yet.
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New thought on Blood Issue?
by UNCLEAR in.
this is my second post and i was wondering, i know we (i am still a jw) are not allowed to take blood transfusions, is there any proof the society is going to change their thinking on this issue.
does anyone know?
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This is my second post and I was wondering, I know we (I am still a JW) are not allowed to take blood transfusions, is there any proof the society is going to change their thinking on this issue. Does anyone know?
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Hi
by UNCLEAR inthis obviously is my first post, i actually feel like i may be sick but i felt compelled to post.
only if to just say hello.. my life has been anything but boring, pioneered for years, brought several family members into "the truth", and find myself unable to have studies anylonger because i feel unsure about the stand i have taken all these years.. i was previously married, my husband left the organization for various reason, we divorced and i recently remarried another brother, he is a wonderful man and husband, i care for him deeply we and had been friends for 15 years.
i also have a son from my first marriage who is 4, he is the love of my life, recently my son had an opertion that could require a blook transfusion and to be honest i could never deny him that.
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Hello,
This obviously is my first post, I actually feel like I may be sick but I felt compelled to post. Only if to just say hello.
My life has been anything but boring, pioneered for years, brought several family members into "The Truth", and find myself unable to have studies anylonger because I feel unsure about the stand I have taken all these years.
I was previously married, my husband left the organization for various reason, we divorced and I recently remarried another brother, he is a wonderful man and husband, I care for him deeply we and had been friends for 15 years. I also have a son from my first marriage who is 4, he is the love of my life, recently my son had an opertion that could require a blook transfusion and to be honest I could never deny him that. I refuse to give up my sons life on an unsure policy, created by imperfect men. This policy could change tomorrow.
I don't even know if I am at a crossroad or where I am, I don't know if I could leave the organization giving up everything I have ever known. All the comforts that I have, all the people I love, I am not even sure if they are wrong. Although in my heart I know something is not right. Questioning if this organization is not right, then who's is? Can there be an untimate truth? The organization is so structured and seems blessed by Jehovah, I have felt such peace in the organization and then such judgemental hatred, is it man's imperfection in the organization or the organization itself. I am so truly confused right now, that you for listening to my chatter.