although i really hate the wt/jw shunning policy, which especially huts those who have been df'd, i find i am in a kind of way doing it to my jw family.. i do not include them in anything i do, in my own family gatherings, and i cannot be arsed to inform them of things going on in my family, or to even go and see them, unless really necessary.. this all adds up to a kind of "reverse shunning", and i do feel a twinge of guilt about it, but it is simply how things have become.. do you, fellow faders, find a similar thing happening ?.
I think there's a difference if one decides 'personally' to not see a certain individual or individuals for personal reasons. But, when a group or organization imposes that on individuals with threat, then there's a problem.
There are times in life we meet an individual, that we realize they are short of character conducive for you, in positive influence or your inner peace.
i think this is the year they finally take that dog out back and shoot it - no partaker number.
but i've thought that for the last three years.
lol.
13,911
jw leaks has published the respondent's brief prepared by rick simons in the case: candace conti v. watchtower bible and tract society of new york & fremont congregation of jehovah's witnesses.
(90 pages).
http://jwleaks.org/candace-conti/.
Chaserious,,so does that mean 'anyone' can just submit a letter like that to the Court? I would expect that the judge(s) are just busy reading the Court records that everything in the Civil Court was done according to 'legal procedure/law.'
Seems strange that the "docket" or Appeals Court would submit and record an 'opinion' letter at this point?
i was at bethel from 94-96 the person i am looking for came about 95-96 he left to get married 8/96.
i have heard he dis associated and hope he is on jwn.
if you read my bio you will know who i am (hint we went to the same hall.
wonderful! There is a high rate of Bethelites that leave the organization in time. 50%? I estimate. Maybe more, are stuck due to family.
wow, I wonder what percentage of elders, that know TTATT? 10%? What percentage are in the doubting stage? Another 10%?
A couple years ago, there was a thread that there were 88,000 elders in U.S. That was about average of 7 elders per congregation. So could there be an average of 1 elder per congregation, not believing or doubting??
I have Mickey Mouse!
just a few minutes ago i found out another ex-jw/jw forum online in my native language.. i am soooo happy because i thought there was very little hope of ttatt reaching these people.
as you can see, very few speak english fluently in my country.. but, yay!
the forum is so alive and up-to-date, just like jwn, and i even saw copies of the menlo park congregation docs.. there is still hope after all.. i'd be glad to see even just one member of my congregation wake up to ttatt..
That's wonderful!! Hope this can develop in many more languages.
it was great to interview my friend and talk to him about his experiences at bethel and how he left the wt thinking and mind-set behind:.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogmdi7fidqa.
what do you guys think?
I enjoyed your video very much. All these personal acounts of former JWs (including Bethelites), circumstances leaving JWdom and recovering their lives is so good, plus trying to go forward and help others is great to see.
friday and saturday, i went to two ex-jw christmas parties!!
what fun!
one party were 4 ex-bethelites!.
Friday and Saturday, I went to two ex-JW Christmas parties!! What fun! 12-15 of us at each. One party were 4 ex-Bethelites!
Everyone moving on. Chattering about the past, but joyful and amazed as we have discovered a good life beyond. Christmas means different things to everyone, but for us is an added symbol of freedom for sure!
Merry Christmas or holiday or end of 2013 year, and Happy New Year! May 2014 be eventful, but mostly joyful and peaceful for youl!
hello everyone, i know you have heard this topic before and your probably thinking.
...not again lol.. but i was wondering if anyone has thought of going back for the same reasons as myself, i don't think its the truth but i searched and my conclusion is that other religions don't have the truth, they are all wrong in my opinion.
if there is no other religion to go too, why leave were i was born and raised.
Hopefully you will find more meaningful ways to have fun and need less 'conditional' friends. Hopefully you can find some classes or interest groups that can be mentally stimulating and not just "wandering" around during assemblies, service, life, etc.
