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  I think my house is haunted

  by Steel in

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  things seem to go bump in the night.

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  any idea if i should talk to the elder or what they would say?.

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  I knew a sister who was convinced she was being sexually abused by the Demons , thats what she told the Elders.

  And one of the Elders was convinced this was true.
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  Mandatory Reporting Laws in Canada - Child Abuse

  by OrphanCrow in

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  2. child-abuse

  the issue of whether or not the elders have a duty to report is clear cut in canada.

  this will make it impossible for the wts to wriggle out of the wrongs that have been exposed in quebec recently.

  the elders in those situations have received their instructions from the wts lawyers and they have been advised wrongly.. for several years (can't remember when this was made law...years back), it has been mandatory for everyone in canada to report suspected cases of child abuse, which, naturally, include the sexual abuse of minors.

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  Mandatoy reporting in all Australian states of child sexual and other abuse would make life easier for the WTB&TS /Jehovahs Witnesses, Elders if and when it becomes law .

  In the meantime up until this year 2016 no such law has existed in all states of Australia. So for the past 100 + years in most states of Australia it is possible that child sexual abuse has been carried on in Jehavahs Witness congregations and been handled by Elders who have not gone to the relevant authorities but conducted in-house with the judicial committee of three male Elders.

  I wonder how many more victims are out their that have gone un detected and no one can speak up for them .
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  Has there ever been a time when someone has been outed as a JW mole on this forum?

  by Tenacious in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  having been a jw for decades i'm used to watching what i do, say, or watch, in fear of being snitched on.. therefore, i the question begs.. there have been instances, i won't say how, where i've felt some members are being deliberate in their attempt to feign support for the anti-jw rhetoric on this forum.. any input is greatly appreciated..

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  People from all around the world post here ,all with similar experiences and unless you use specific details their is no way in hell they can identify you.

  Paranoia is a by product of being a Jehovahs Witness for many years .
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  Religion, family structure and a successful life.

  by SouthCentral in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this morning (12/3/16) on fox and friends ( a news show on the fox network) there was a great news piece.

  it featured one of the newscasters and her parents, who happened to be the former governor of utah (jon huntsman).

  religion ( the mormon church) has obviously played a large role in their family life.

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  Their are Jehovahs witnesses who are business people and have had very successful enterprises going despite what the majority of the rank and file JW`s experience .

  It has nothing to do with what religion a person belongs to its more like the drive and ambition of the individuals involved.

  As one Elder in business said to me ," Religion and Business are two different sides of a coin not to be confused with each other "

  In other words Business and Religion are two different worlds that dont mix.

  I have been associated with a few JW`s who run their own business some small and two not so small and they all agree
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  Black Mirror White Christmas

  by enigma1863 in

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  2. entertainment

  have any or you seen the show black mirror?

  there is an episode called white christmas.

  its based in the future and everyone has this app in their brain similar to a modern smartphone.

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  I have watched a number of episodes, though I havent seen that particular one..I like it that the endings are not always happy.

  I cant say I liked the one about the PM and the pig ,disturbing.
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  If this system goes on.

  by karter in

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  2. friends

  i heard my hard out jw sister say that for the 1st time in many years and i'm hearing more and more jw's saying that.

  years ago when i was in they talked about the new system coming any minute..

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  Its a showy means of ones life , look how righteous I am publicly displaying my belief.
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  Well, the Apostasy Accusations Begins...

  by Sorry in

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  2. beliefs

  so, it finally happened.

  the first time i have been called out for being an apostate.

  it started out innocently enough: my family and i were watching a tv show.

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  Sorry , you have shown wisdom and humility beyond your age I commend you for how you handled yourself .

  I hope everything works out well for you in the future yet at the same time keep learning about TTATT for when you can branch out on your own and be your own person .

  You dont have to be at war with your parents , if they choose to be at war with you in the future ? then thats their problem and rests on their shoulders
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  If You Could Ask the GB Or One Of Its Members...

  by Cold Steel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  ...one question about anything and get a straight answer, what would it be?

  historical, philosophical, theological, eschatological, anything.

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  You state that Jesus is ruling invisibly ,OK , I get tha , but how do you explain that he is also mute ?
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  Is everything a sign to the jw's?

  by karter in

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  2. friends

  of publisher numbers go up its a sign jehovah must be blessing the work if they go down it a sign the end must be near .

  if there's an earthquake it a sign.if there's a war it's a sign ..i'm sure donald trump is sign.

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  The report in the Bible that a snake talked to a human some 6000 years ago is still a sign for Jehovahs Witnesses the fact that it has never happened since doesnt deter them .
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  When 2 JWs have the same call...

  by schnell in

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  2. friends

  as i was driving past a certain gas station today, i recalled that the family who own it are called on by a friend of mine, and in a territory where it's hard to find interest.

  it reminded me of an incident months back when this friend, brother d, discovered that another friend, brother b, was calling on that family too.

  hey, gotta make your time.. those two went at it.

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  When I was doing vacation pioneering and needed to make the required hours/calls i remembered my friends RV so I called on him to gain some more time .

  My friend wasnt happy about it at all and let me know it.