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  Audio of Candace Conti and Bill Bowen at the RNA 2013 conference

  by cedars in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  the audio file is 1 hour 28 minutes in total.

  the first hour is the panel speaking, and the remaining 28 minutes is the questions from journalists.. here is the link.... http://192.185.44.220/media/13austin/podcast/06%20precon_%20the%20continuing%20story%20pf%20clergy%20abuse%20beyond%20roman%20catholics.mp3.

  candace conti in particular did an amazing job, and the comments from the journalists show how appreciative they were of her bravery in speaking out on such a personal issue.. bill was also informative with some of the firsthand accounts he was able to give.. .

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  Gayle

  wow,,thx Cedars,,Candace and Bill did great! Hopefully, this inspires more of these writers for this issue.
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  Missionaries to vacate all missionary homes

  by seenitall in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  latest news from a source (missionary in foreign land):.

  no more missionary homes anywhere in the world.. all missionaries presently in missionary homes must vacate.

  must get housing on your own / from the locals.. circuit and district overseers have moved into many of these former missionary homes.. reasons: liability, cost savings, real estate to be sold or used for other purposes.. needless to say, many of these longtime servants are very unsettled.

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  Gayle

  not surprised,,Gilead as a missionary school changed about a yr or two. ,, many branches closing,,

  Many questions tho,,are these missionaries basically going to be "special pioneers" now,, with some small allowance to be given yet at least for a short period of time?

  Why would COs be living in former missionary homes?? Aren't they suppose to be living week to week at homes in congregations they visit?

  I suspect these former missionaries, if they can get back "home" for next summer's conventions, maybe many to most will stay, hopefully their families will be able to help them out.

  what a mess
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  New Watchtower video on "real friends"

  by cedars in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5schopnecog.

  it's difficult to imagine how this video could be more disingenuous and hypocritical.

  cedars.

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  Gayle

  Strange, they didn't mention that true friends "shun" their friends. (JW kind of love, in hope that the shunned one will eventually change and correct their life.) Ugh.
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  If anyone is interested in my 'Coming out' video on Youtube....

  by Newly Enlightened in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hx5mghrvbs.

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  Gayle

  Thank you Newly Enlightened!! So many best wishes to you and your new, real, fulfilling life with love, joy and peace.!
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  FORMER ELDER, Al Smith, performs his unique Rock and Soul in Times Square, New York, August 25, 13

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  al smith performs at ecofest in times square 8.25.13!

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnapbhregu8 play videoal smith performs his unique brand of rock and soul at the 2013 ecofest at times square!

  he gives an electrifying rock 'n soul treatment to the classics "what's going on?

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  Gayle

  Wow,,so wonderful for him to be able to live his talents of song/music. I am sure he is enjoying his freedom. Terrible how the WTS would 'suffocate' that natural spirit right out of JWs. Happy for him.

  Thanks Barbara!
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  Marilyn Zweifel of the 800-why-1914 Helpline passed away yesterday

  by coffee_black in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  marilyn manned the helpline for many years, and touched the lives of so many effected by the wt.

  she will be missed.. coffee .

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  Gayle

  Marilyn was one of the modern-day proactive pioneers of the so-called "apostasy." She helped by phone so many JWs to process and encourage many depressed with their JW life and experience. Before Internet it was a more lonely road.

  There have been many, that left the WT in the '80s' and '90s' that have passed away now. Now with so many Internet sites, people can link up with so many, process coming out of the JW "cult" more quickly and with more knowledge and strength. It is very satisfying to see the development of ex-JWs and to see 'immediate' exposure to every 'move' of the frantic, desperate WTS. The WT cracks are widening and more people are sensing their 'stink.'
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  No bibles at any kingdomhalls, strong rumors the annual meeting is regarding the bible...

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from relatives and contacts in 2 states, there have been no bibles available for a couple months.

  one person mentioned to me as well about supposed quotes in the magazines from other bibles.

  rumors are that they will announce a new bible, or possibly tell everyone to buy a bible from another place that they approve of.

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  Gayle

  Can't see how families will be able to afford multiple Bibles at $40-$50 each. No problem back in the day for families when Bibles were $1 each. There could become a trend of a "family" Bible,,(maybe an extra page to record marriage dates and baptisms, but to be almost untouchable).
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  Due to Oct 5th WT Biz Meet all meetings for that week are cancelled

  by illoowy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was informed that due to oct 5th wt biz meet all meetings for that week are cancelled,.

  i asked if the mid week meeting was also and was told yes, because of the assembly.. it seems there's an overload of theocratic alternative banqueting feasts available so.

  that the regular menu at the kh is not necessary for that week.

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  Gayle

  Interesting. No one will miss the mid-week meeting I am sure, except for the self-righteous or socially needy.

  Makes me go further to wonder. I didn't think ever that the "congregation book study" would ever be dropped (I know it was merged into the TSM and SM) Could the TMS and SM ever be dropped also, I mean, merged to Sunday? I mean, couldn't the Watchtower still have their '5 meetings' choke hold all held on one day as well? How far back was it when the organization only had Sunday meetings? (Sorry, maybe this should be for another thread?)
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  My Mom Is Finally Seeing The Light!

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am very happy that my dear old mom is finally seeing the truth about the "truth".

  what hit her like a ton of bricks is the latest wt.

  study article that exalts the governing body and pretty much negates everything the bible students and russell, the founder of the watchtower, ever said was truth!.

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  Gayle

  So happy for you about your mom!! I think even older ones can finally see. I think more older ones will be leaving, or going inactive at least. Some may not go out full force, but will be able to truthfully and conventiently say "because of my health problems, expenses, etc."

  Best wishes to you both.
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  If the rumor is true, and there is a new bible will it be distributed at the AGM?

  by hoser in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  total speculation of course, but if they are good marketers every attendee will leave the event with a shiny new new world translation.

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  Gayle

  They may do an annoucement, but state as funds/donations come in, 'then' this 'new' 'new' world translation 'may' be out 'soon.'

  Really their distraction of moving expenses, packing up, construction work upstate has probably got them into a 'frenzy.'