Posts by DevonMcBride

The below Dear Abby letter is real and was printed a few years ago in the paper. This sounds very familiar to the JW's but many cults also have the same tactics. What do you think?

Devon McBride

DEAR ABBY: Last year, our family went through the most traumatic experience of our lives: We left the church we'd been attending for more than a decade.
I always suspected our church was a little "unusual," but be- cause I saw what appeared to be positive changes in people's lives, I kept telling myself we couldn't possibly be involved in a "cult."
My family and I were led to believe we were members of a "special" group - that we had a "different" calling than other churches, which was why we had to work harder and sacrifice more than the average Christian. We were ordered to terminate any activity or relationship that pulled us away from our church obligations or planted seeds of doubt in our minds.
Finally, things got so weird my husband and I could ignore it no longer. We informed the pastor we would not be coming back. He said if we did, we would become "shipwrecked" - doomed to divorce, and our kids would not serve God when they grew up. Then two church leaders called to beg us not to "leave the fold."
By the grace of God, we escaped. I suffered nightmares, depression and total mistrust of any other church for a long time after that. We, who were once part of the trusted few, the "elite inner circle," were now the enemy. We lost our friends. We had known some of them more than 10 years. Although they claimed to love us, they were forced to cut us off - the same thing we had done to those who had left before us.
Please print my letter as a wake-up call to let people know that scare tactics, manipulation and mind control techniques are very much alive. They are not just reserved for "cults," but are used by some churches. It's called "spiritual abuse," and it's as real as any other form of abuse. Books on the subject can be found at local bookstores and public libraries.
Thankfully, we now belong to a church that does not control our lives, does not shame us when we ask questions, does not resort to belittling and name- calling, and does not blame us for their failures. Instead, our church serves as a positive symbol and source of strength.
If people have doubts about an organization or church to which they belong, they should check it out. If it's a legitimate organization, it will stand up to scrutiny. Please, Abby, urge your readers not to ignore their conscience or bury their feelings. If someone feels some- thing is wrong, there's a good chance it is. Sign me ... FREE AT LAST

DEAR FREE: You are 100 percent right in saying that if something feels uncomfortable, it's time to examine it more closely and do something about it. It's not a sin; it's healthy, mature behavior. Anything that requires all your time and money is depriving you of a balanced life.
Send questions to Dear Abby, P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. For a personal reply please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.

JW Family Murder/Suicide in France

by DevonMcBride in

jw family murder/suicide in france: this is from chasson who found it in the parisian, a french newspaper, but given in smoother english: "a terrible family drama occurred saturday evening in an apartment in linas.

a 35 year old woman killed her son, 2 years old, before hanging herself with a cord.

according to a preliminary investigation by the police station in arpajon, the little boy died from drugs.

DevonMcBride

JW FAMILY MURDER/SUICIDE IN FRANCE: This is from Chasson who found it in the Parisian, a French newspaper, but given in smoother English: "A TERRIBLE family drama occurred Saturday evening in an apartment in Linas. A 35 year old woman killed her son, 2 years old, before hanging herself with a cord. According to a preliminary investigation by the police station in Arpajon, the little boy died from drugs. His father discovered the tragedy at the end of the evening, upon returning from work. Placed in police custody, he was set free Sunday evening. When the police officers and the helps arrive at the couple's home, located along the Fonceaux road in Linas, about midnight, it was unfortunately already too late.

The mother lay on the ground in the hallway. Her son lay upon a bed in his room. The father, a company manager, age 45, explained that he had just discovered the bodies. But the police officers decided to place him custody, in particular while waiting for the results of the two autopsies. Practised toxicological experts on Sunday confirmed death was by hanging for the mother, as well as for the little boy. Nevertheless, additional toxicological studies have just been ordered to help with the investigation. The police officers are trying to determine the precise reasons for this horrible tragedy. They want to also know if the fact that the couple belonged to Jehovah's Witnesses may have a bearing. T.S. The Parisian, February 26, (Tuesday) 2002" Comment: unclear is why the article says at first the little boy died from drugs then later from hanging?? Perhaps something suffered in translation?

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UN and WT investigation

by DevonMcBride in

last october when the un/ngo story broke, i recall reading that the un had planned to start an investigation and possibly file charges on the watchtower society for failing to follow the charter.

does anyone else recall reading this?

what was the outcome?.

DevonMcBride

Termite,

I see you are from the UK. In England, the UN scandal got some publicity in The Guardian. Here in the U.S. not one word of this was publicised. Maybe if charges were brought up, it would re-open the wounds.

Devon McBride

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UN and WT investigation

by DevonMcBride in

last october when the un/ngo story broke, i recall reading that the un had planned to start an investigation and possibly file charges on the watchtower society for failing to follow the charter.

does anyone else recall reading this?

what was the outcome?.

DevonMcBride

Last October when the UN/NGO story broke, I recall reading that the UN had planned to start an investigation and possibly file charges on the Watchtower Society for failing to follow the Charter.

Does anyone else recall reading this? What was the outcome?

Devon

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WT Bomb Factory signs deal with US Navy

by DevonMcBride in

more hypocrisy from the watchtower.

it seems as if rand cam engine corporation signed a contract with the us navy to supply parts for their "smart" bombs.

the watchtower bible and tract society owns 50% stock in rand cam engine corporation (rgus).

DevonMcBride

More hypocrisy from the Watchtower. It seems as if Rand Cam Engine Corporation signed a contract with the US Navy to supply parts for their "smart" bombs. The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society owns 50% stock in Rand Cam Engine Corporation (RGUS).

REGI U.S., Inc.: U.S. Navy Contract AwardedPR Newswire, Thursday, December 06, 2001 at 09:02

/FROM PR NEWSWIRE NEW YORK 800-776-8090/ [STK] RGUS REGRF [IN] CPR ARO OTC [SU] CON OTC TO BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY EDITORS:

REGI U.S., Inc.:

U.S. Navy Contract Awarded

COLUMBUS, Ind., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- REGI U.S., Inc. (BB:RGUS) a subsidiary of Reg Technologies, Inc. (RRE.V / OTC Bulletin Board: REG RF) wishes to announce that a U.S. Navy contract (SBIR No1-144) has been awarded to Advanced Ceramics Research (prime contractor) and REGI U.S., Inc. to build and test a Naval 0.5 horsepower ceramic engine. The proposed engine is a four stroke Rand Cam(TM) engine utilizing continuous injection and combustion in a single combustion chamber. The engine will be of all ceramic construction to permit high temperature operation, without cooling, to effectively burn heavy oil. This new motor will be developed for powering the U.S. Navy's new Smart War-fighter Array of Re-configurable Modules (SWARM) low cost unmanned aerial vehicle.

REGI U.S., Inc. is currently in negotiations with Advanced Ceramics Research to license the Ceramic Rand Cam(TM) Engine for commercial and U.S. Navy applications for this type of engine. REGI U.S., Inc. will receive 30% of the Phase I budget and 50% of the Phase II budget when awarded. The contract should start before the end of the calendar year. The total Phase I and Phase II budgets is expected to be $850,000.

ABOUT ADVANCED CERAMICS RESEARCH

Advanced Ceramics Research ("ACR") has already made a $3 million dollar investment for a new state-of-the-art production facility for producing composite products. In addition, ACR is fully staffed with engineering and production personnel as it already has profitable ongoing commercial production. In addition, ACR has about 5,000 feet of open space of which will be available for production the first several hundred Rand Cam(TM) engines in Phase III while new production facilities are being set up on a Native American reservation. ACR is a small award winning high-tech advanced materials company founded in 1989. ACR's customer base includes IBM, Lockheed, Raytheon, ATK, Aerojet, Kyocera, Smith Bits, Phelps Dodge, Northrop Grumman, Seagate, Boeing, Ferrari, Honda, and the Federal Government. More information can be found at http://www.acrtucson.com.

ABOUT REG TECHNOLOGIES, INC. / REGI U.S., INC.

Reg Technologies, Inc. jointly owns the worldwide rights to the Rand Cam(TM) rotary technology with its U.S. subsidiary REGI U.S., Inc. and is currently incorporating its latest winged rotor technology to dramatically improve sealing and reduce friction in the diesel Rand Cam(TM) engine. The Company has designed and built an air pump for fuel cell applications as well as an air pump for the lumbar seats in automobiles and has filed for a patent for a Hydrogen Separator Technology. The Company has also built a compressor for air conditioning units for buses.

The Company's goal is to license the technology and/or to participate in joint ventures to manufacture specific Rand Cam(TM) applications and the Hydrogen Separator Technology.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

"John Robertson"

John Robertson

President

Statements in this press release regarding REGI's business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, including the impact of competitive products and pricing, the need to raise additional capital, uncertain markets for the company's products and services, the company's dependence on third parties and licensing/service supply agreements, and the ability of competitors to license the same technologies as the Company or develop or license other functionally equivalent technologies

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Told a JW friend about UN story...

by BritBoy in

jw
friends

i phoned a friend of mine this evening.

we keep in touch at least once a week and her and her sister (both jw's) have been to visit us for the weekend several times now.

i took the chance and brought up the un thing with her... her immediate reaction?

DevonMcBride

It amazing to hear the outrageous answers and comments JW's give when they can't logically defend their ground.

Devon

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WT Molesters In The News -Crosswalk

by silentlambs in

crosswalk.com news channel .

print | back .

http://news.crosswalk.com/cc/cda/content_blocks/cc_printer_friendly_version_utility/1,,ptid74088|chid194343|ciid1117244|cpathl3bhcnruzxivqxj0awnszv9eaxnwbgf5x1bhz2uvmcwsufrjrdc0mdg4fenisuqxotqzndn8q0ljrdexmtcyndqsmdauahrtba==,00.html .

DevonMcBride

Thanks, what a great article!