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  Website by MODERATE JWs who recognize issues with the religion

  by Hermano in

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  found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.

  this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.

  glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.

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  Hermano

  Gayle, I don't know the origins of the site. I just found it this weekend.
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  Website by MODERATE JWs who recognize issues with the religion

  by Hermano in

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  found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.

  this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.

  glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.

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  Hermano

  In a way, with JWsurvey.org I suppose I am, because I'm actively canvassing the opinions of JWs and reporting those results to the Governing Body yearly in the albeit tacit hope that they will change something, when I know full well they won't.

  Thanks for your feeback Cedars. BTW, I think your work on JWSurvery.org is great. You're giving the moderates a voice. Whether their voice is heard and change occurs from within, or they realize change will not come and leave possibly in a schism, I say either way, it would be great.
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  Website by MODERATE JWs who recognize issues with the religion

  by Hermano in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.

  this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.

  glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.

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  Hermano

  However in my case being moderate in a hard-lined faith created great dissonance that led to my exit. However in my case being moderate in a hard-lined faith created great dissonance that led to my exit. If only the GB was more moderate themselves, I may still be in...

  Robert7, that's something to think about. So, being a moderate witness created enough dissonance that it eventually led to your exit.... Sounds like moderation might be a good thing.
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  Website by MODERATE JWs who recognize issues with the religion

  by Hermano in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.

  this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.

  glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.

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  Hermano

  There is a concept that is growing within Mormonism of 'cafeteria mormons' or 'new order mormons' - those who for whatever reason accept some of the churches teachings but not all. They seek to reform mormonism from within in various ways.

  Qcmbr, I suspect the same can be said about some Jehovah's Witnesses. And I for one, I'm glad they're out there!
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  Website by MODERATE JWs who recognize issues with the religion

  by Hermano in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.

  this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.

  glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.

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  Hermano

  little more research these "moderate" JWs would see the truth of the "truth"

  And once that happens will they will either awaken and exit or stay and help others exit. Either way, sounds like a win to me.

  (Blonde-moment, let me take this opportunity to say I've enjoyed your youtube videos. )
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  Website by MODERATE JWs who recognize issues with the religion

  by Hermano in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.

  this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.

  glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.

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  Hermano

  I've never heard of a "moderate cult member". Let's be real here, they're still under the delusion that the WT is God's organization.

  Thanks for your thoughts baltar447. Not all JWs are the same, just like not all "apostates" are the same. There are some out there that know there are problems within the Organization.

  And even within the classification of cults, would you not agree that not all cults are equally oppressive?
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  Website by MODERATE JWs who recognize issues with the religion

  by Hermano in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.

  this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.

  glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.

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  Hermano

  Found this website this weekend by JWs who recognize there are issues within the Organization and are calling for change. This is the type of forum MODERATE JWs needs, IMHO. Glad to see moderate JWs are out there and are doing something.

  http://www.jwreform.org/
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  Truth Be Told documentary is finished!!! Just in time to ride the wave of publicity from the verdict.

  by discreetslave in

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  the documentary is finished.

  the private screening to be held in july.. the film has been submitted to 30 film festivals in te us and abroad.

  he is taking requests for any other film festivals or venues.. http://www.hereliesthetruth.com/.

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  Hermano

  I just found out about this. Looks pretty interesting.
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  Should we still be angry with the Watchtower? Should we "forgive" the WT?

  by Iamallcool in

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  Hermano

  Forgiveness has nothing to do with the other person or whether they change or not. It has to do with your own healing and moving on. Also, just because you forgive doesnt mean you stop trying to right the wrongs.
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  Theocratic Warfare?

  by outsmartthesystem in

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  i think my wife might be employing a bit of theocratic warfare on me.

  either that or i am being overly paranoid.

  but both are definite possibilities.

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  Hermano

  You have reason to be concerned. Sounds like she's creating a bubble life separate from you. Maybe she felt alianated from you and now that you have voiced your apostate opinions she feels justified in pulling away. Maybe she's cementing her own little support group. It's also possible she's being advised by some to show loyalty to the Organization. It's possible that she thinks she has to keep the kids away from you so you don't corrupt them.

  I'd recommend counseling. Also, don't think that the counselor will focus on the religion as the reason for all the problems. That's an easy mistake to fall into.