i was just curious---.
i assume that there are active jws that visit here.. any idea on the percent that the board has?
does it just seem to be a very few or is it a substantial number?.
I was just curious---
I assume that there are active jws that visit here.
Any idea on the percent that the board has? Does it just seem to be a very few or is it a substantial number?
Also, I assume they come here to debate doctrine or no?
Thanks,
Ron
free - only your long distance carrier charge,,i have just about free long distance so this works great.
this is like radio talk show style.
join in.
I happen to be listening...
Some interesting info I will say.
i did get an email this morning regarding the status of jwd.
and yes, it did catch me by surprise.. for those who don't know, we do have an alternate exjw forum at: http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com.
our site has been around since 2004, but there has been no permanent link to it here, so i wanted to let people know about it who might not have been aware before now.
Nice to see the people that I have today on the site.
I "wish" I had this much PC time everyday, but today was just a day off---not quite as much time tommorow.
However, I did go ahead and update the debate & controversy board with a new post:
http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com/topic/8623
as well as our suggestion box location at:
http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com/topic/8624
We do implement any good suggestions, but just haven't had many as of late since it's been several years that the site has been operating.
Anyhow, whether you land at our site or another, there will be plenty of ex-jw info out there and places to go...
:)
i did get an email this morning regarding the status of jwd.
and yes, it did catch me by surprise.. for those who don't know, we do have an alternate exjw forum at: http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com.
our site has been around since 2004, but there has been no permanent link to it here, so i wanted to let people know about it who might not have been aware before now.
Hey Gopher,
Thanks...
I agree with you.
Although it has always been in the forum guidelines, that the issue has not gotten enough attention in the past, and then when problems come up (as they eventually do), then one side winds up trying to control things a hundred percent and problems do occur there.
Half the battle a lot of times is being aware of an issue, and most of the other half is just one side respecting the other, so I do hope it works out OK....
i did get an email this morning regarding the status of jwd.
and yes, it did catch me by surprise.. for those who don't know, we do have an alternate exjw forum at: http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com.
our site has been around since 2004, but there has been no permanent link to it here, so i wanted to let people know about it who might not have been aware before now.
Hi Lance,
Yes, atheists are welcome as well. They really have been all along, but for whatever reason, the atheist vs. theist issue got blown out of whack somewhere along the line and never did get back on track.
My own personal thoughts have been on what Vinny said-----sharing and discussing all kinds of ideas is fine---instead of pushing them onto others
I will do my best to make sure a balance is kept.
I may need someone to wish me luck on that, but I will do my best. :-)
i did get an email this morning regarding the status of jwd.
and yes, it did catch me by surprise.. for those who don't know, we do have an alternate exjw forum at: http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com.
our site has been around since 2004, but there has been no permanent link to it here, so i wanted to let people know about it who might not have been aware before now.
Hey Vinny,
First, thanks for posting the link---one of the other forum members mentioned that to me and I just found out at about the same time.....
I do appreciate the feedback on the debate board and in allowing a more theist along with atheist balance. That has been a troublesome issue to balance out in the past. The forum guidelines that we have over there do state that all beliefs need to be shown proper respect, but I suppose in practice, it could also use more of a look at.
One main idea we've had is just to make sure no preaching goes on since new exjw's especially need time to let the air clear before having more beliefs inadvertently pushed on them.
I actually haven't had much feedback on that one, so thank you for mentioning it. As always, I promise to see if it can be done. I don't see why not, but it will just require that people do show the proper respect for alternate belief systems.
Hi White Dove and Caliber....nice to meet you all.
i did get an email this morning regarding the status of jwd.
and yes, it did catch me by surprise.. for those who don't know, we do have an alternate exjw forum at: http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com.
our site has been around since 2004, but there has been no permanent link to it here, so i wanted to let people know about it who might not have been aware before now.
Walter?
Wow, it has been a while!
You may or may not remember, but we were the last 2 people (besides Tim) to post on beyond jw. :-) It must have been about 3 years ago or so.
All is going great actually. I went through some really rough times in the past, but the last couple years especially have been great----going in positive directions with my life. Considering how things were going at one time, I am very grateful for that.
Seen Carrie lately?
Flyinghighnow---Nice to see you. That was right before I joined----I am sure though we remember some people in common. :-)
i did get an email this morning regarding the status of jwd.
and yes, it did catch me by surprise.. for those who don't know, we do have an alternate exjw forum at: http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com.
our site has been around since 2004, but there has been no permanent link to it here, so i wanted to let people know about it who might not have been aware before now.
Hi all,
I did get an email this morning regarding the status of JWD. And yes, it did catch me by surprise.
For those who don't know, we do have an alternate exjw forum at: http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com
Our site has been around since 2004, but there has been no permanent link to it here, so I wanted to let people know about it who might not have been aware before now. We are a support and friends site for exjw's, those considering leaving the Jehovah's Witnesses, or those simply who are interested in the org.
Having been posting on exjw boards since March 2002, I do say in advance that I feel for any uprooting process. It seems to happen once in a while in the exjw forum world that I've seen. The site above will be open for a long time to come.
I myself used to post on one of the original ex-jw boards called 'beyond jw' that was run by Timothy Campbell. That one closed the doors quite some time ago and we did spin off from it. I have posted myself primarily on those 2 boards, but we do welcome all.
Thanks,
Ron
i've been reading a few pages of threads from saturday until today and i can't understand why some,(actually very few) try to damage this site.
this is one of a handful of (ex)jw sites that really helps people get out of the organization.
the interaction that we have here shows anyone how we can leave the so- called "truth" and enjoy life!
People should choose what suits them best. For example, there is an advertisement free forum for ex-jws at http://exjehovahswitnessforum.yuku.com
I have been around the exjw forum sites since 2002 and enjoy my time spent.
PS---Anyone here from or remember Timothy Campbell's former beyond-jw site? It was one of the originals and Tim still has his link to this place at his site.
:)
does anyone have advice or experiences (especially people in the uk) regarding the jw's trying to extert power of attorney over an elderly person?
this is an elderly person who has returned to the jws evidentally on their own for their own comfort given their age and health.. .
thanks.. ron.
It probably is obvious, but I should mention that this would be a situation where the elderly person had a good deal of money.
They went back into the cult at least initally, but I have heard there are some experiences out there of elders or others trying to extert power of attorney over these people in order to get their money. Usually it seems to be related to the blood issue but I think they could do it if the person is senile or unable to care for themselves....
Anyhow, thanks. Any feedback is appreciated...
