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  A Generation Change Again???

  by BereanThinker7 in

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  i have heard a few whispers that once again they are going to be changing the generation teaching.

  does anybody have on info on this?.

  i would love to be able to hit my family with a. .

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  SnakesInTheTower

  If you apply Common Core Math (US) to WT (US) teachings, it makes perfect sense.

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  Looking Back Were There Any “Apostates” In Your Congregation?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  i remember knowing some jws that expressed their own personal viewpoints regarding what a scripture meant that was at odds with society teachings.

  in the 60 and 70’s, that was pretty much tolerated until the great purge in 1979 and 1980. as a matter of fact, it wasn’t unusual for witnesses to get together and discuss personal questions and viewpoints they might have.

  it wasn’t unusual to send letters to the society asking what was considered the right or wrong view.

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  I was on a JC that DF a young man for apostasy. I have told the story on this board in the past. He is a member here but I haven't seen him post in a long time.

  He had intelligent, legitimate questions. Part of what got me questioning again as an elder. I eventually walked away, but never DF. They know better.

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  Left one cult not joining another

  by SnakesInTheTower in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just read this article about dave ramsey and his company ramsey solutions (formerly lampo group).

  reading about him and his board, made me think of jehovah's witnesses and the governing body (aka the hateful eight).

  i used to like him, listened or watched his show, even visited his new hq in nashville briefly.

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  I just read this article about Dave Ramsey and his company Ramsey Solutions (formerly Lampo Group). Reading about him and his board, made me think of Jehovah's Witnesses and the Governing Body (aka The Hateful Eight). I used to like him, listened or watched his show, even visited his new HQ in Nashville briefly.

  While I have used some of his financial advice, I never drank the Kool Aid. His advice is not new or original, by his own admittance. He just markets the hell out of it.

  What happened to some of his employees but not one of his "Ramsey Personalities" reminds me of the cult of JW when poor schmuck were hauled to a JC, but the star elder was slapped on the wrist but on a circuit assembly part months later.

  Dave Ramsey...you are a creep. Sorry I ever recommended you and your Borganization. Same for JW. I have something special to say to Ramsey, Lett, and Herd if our paths ever cross. LOL

  Article: https://religionnews.com/2021/01/15/dave-ramsey-is-tired-of-being-called-a-jerk-for-his-stands-on-sex-and-covid/

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  Havent gone to the kingdom hall in ten years but may have to go back...

  by Joliette in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  made a big mistake of talking about being raised as a jehovah's witness to some old friends and family.

  people have told me that i am still a jws even though i've never been baptized.

  i'm in school for social services, dealing with student loan debt, and a lot of other debt.

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  Joliette,

  You need professional help. Take it from someone who was raised JW, was a pioneer, elder, MTS grad, blah blah....stayed in until age 40, THERE IS A LIFE OUTSIDE JW.

  The JW will NOT be there to help you. First you have to help yourself. Find some boots, then you CAN pull YOURSELF up by the bootstraps.

  I'm sorry if I sound a bit harsh. It took therapy, a small group of non JW friends, and a new attitude. You know what? It was hard, but I have a non JW wife, adopted son, a career, an education, savings, a house.. All in 14 years since walking away.

  You will regret going back and being codependent. Trust me and others here. We may not walk in your shoes, but we have walked the path ahead of you. Take care.

  Snakes (Rich)
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  Collapse of JW Org - Possibly on the Horizon?

  by JWTom in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this topics get a great deal of discussion here.

  what i find interesting is even some of my pimi family is embracing the reality that all is not well with jw.org and that many current jws are just going through the motions due to not having a good way out of the org.

  wondering what could realistically lead to the collapse of jw.org in the not distant future?

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  LHG:

  The diehards may still be there but I suspect most stay for social reasons and it’s really too late to start over

  My mom was baptized in 1970, so she has a half century invested. She was talking today about her "Bible study" with the 17 yr old granddaughter of her close friend. Apparently g'ma threatened/bullied/harassed the granddaughter into starting back up. My mom had studied with her years ago as a little kid. Teen was not even awake when my mom arrived today, but "something" happened for my mom to "count her time."

  All my mom has is me (her former shing star elder/pioneer/MTS grad), and my younger never dunked brother if she left the Borg, and a few other non JW relatives that are old and far away. After my step-dad died in the spring, she is by herself in podunk town in the southern US. Without her JW social structure, she has nobody there.

  So do I want the Borg to crash and burn? Yep. But not until after she is gone. Or if she wakes up on her own. At least she still has a relationship with me.

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  Trump/Biden Debate

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i liked the format and i think donald trump destroyed joe biden.. your opinion?

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  And yep, the moderator did great for about the first hour and 15 minutes. Then it started to get away from her.

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  Trump/Biden Debate

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i liked the format and i think donald trump destroyed joe biden.. your opinion?

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  I think I am weary of watching two septugenarians, one a multi-bankrupt businessman, the other in government far too long. I am voting third party, not that it matters where I live. Red county, blue state.

  No good choices in any recent election. Just my opinion.

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  Finding a mate

  by MissMary in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  so here i am 44 yr old divorced and free to remarry jw sister....first time single since i was 19. but guess what no single brothers in my area.

  i’ve tried those stupid jw dating sites and still no luck.

  oh yes there are tons of single brothers, but guess what...they all expect a hot barbie to come running into their life.

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  Miss Mary..... yep you are welcome are here but I would say you are definitely on the wrong forum if you are looking to marry in the organization but on a forum viewed as "apostate" by the Hateful Eight"....errr..Governing Body.

  Snakes

  Ps... or a troll messing with us...LOL
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  2020-Letter Writing Manual--Pre-Authorized Debit Donations!--( as of 2020-10-10)

  by Atlantis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  2020-10--letter writing templates manual.

  91 pages.

  2020-10-01--donation arrangement--pre-authorized debit.

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  SnakesInTheTower

  Ok, I will bite, please send it to me.

  I need a good eye roll

  Snakes (Rich)
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  "I still miss it Dad" My 41 Year Son Admitted

  by 1234 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  on the 18th of september i turned in my disassociation letter in to the tigard congregation, 19 years ago.. my son turned in his letter in november 2001, 19 years ago shortly after me.

  he was 21 years old.. two days ago we were working together on a wrap for his a/c unit on his bus.. out of blue, he says "i still miss it dad.

  not the religion.

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  I have ONE friend who, even after I left JW, still is my friend. He was my best man in my wedding (to a Catholic, but by a non denominational preacher friend) in 2011, 4 years after I walked away. Recently I have had issues with a hopefully soon to be former coworker. My friend told me he would, at his expense, fly back from Florida to the midwest if I needed a character reference.in court. THAT is a true friend.

  I have my JW 76 year old mom who still cares deeply for me and is coming to visit me and my non JW wife next month. Even if I were DF, I think she would not shun me.

  I, too, miss my old friends, but like any situation (i.e., work, school, church, etc.), these often end up as situational friends. Over time, MOST end up fading away because we don't see them regularly once we aren't around them.

  I think Zoom and COVID will break up friendships at local Kingdom Halls. Or, like my mom, will strengthen a few select friends.

  Snakes (Rich)