Posts by freeborg

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Do they bug people?

by bluesapphire in

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i have heard comments in the past about people being bugged, telephones, homes, cars, etc.. does anyone really know this happens or is it apostate urban lore?

freeborg

They bug the living daylights out of me, as for electronic devices I couldnt say.

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i've just mentioned on another thread how in russia secret agents managed to get into high postions of authority in the society there in order to keep a watch on what they were doing.. i believe this has happened in other countries to.. so how about this, do the british and american goverments have infiltraitors in the society to keep a watch on them?.

it seems an obvious thing to do if you are in power, you somehow need to keep track of what fringe groups are doing.. could they even be high up in the org if they are there?.

there was an article in one of the newspapers this week that claimed over 1000 organisations in britian are involved in secret obsevations of individuals and groups for various reasons.. it seems possible that they would want to keep tabs on groups like the witnesses.. what do you think?

freeborg

YK

[Oh,really? Please enlighten me. Do you mean to tell me that you know for a fact that Jehovah is not God and that Christ is not King of God's kingdom and that God's word is not true? / You Know]

And you know for a fact Jehovah is god etc etc?

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Will you go to the memorial

by freeborg in

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i have never missed a memorial in 20 years of being a jw, but this year will be the first one i miss because i refuse to set foot in any kingdom hall.

i was wondering how many that post here will attend the memorial and if so why?.

do you feel pressured into going by family or friends?.

freeborg

Thanks for all the comments I think most of us are all in agreement that we WILL NOT BE GOING TO THE MEMORIAL!!!!!
And if some of us do we will be partaking of the emblems.

I for one cant wait to March 28th when I am sat at home and not paying lip service to the WTS by going to the memorial. I think another good reason for keeping away is that we will not be adding to the memorial attendance figures, and hopefully contributing to a decline in the attendance for 2002.

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Will you go to the memorial

by freeborg in

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i have never missed a memorial in 20 years of being a jw, but this year will be the first one i miss because i refuse to set foot in any kingdom hall.

i was wondering how many that post here will attend the memorial and if so why?.

do you feel pressured into going by family or friends?.

freeborg

plmkrzy,

Its a personal decision and you are right in what you say. You obviously can overcome the differences with the regulars that are there.

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Will you go to the memorial

by freeborg in

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i have never missed a memorial in 20 years of being a jw, but this year will be the first one i miss because i refuse to set foot in any kingdom hall.

i was wondering how many that post here will attend the memorial and if so why?.

do you feel pressured into going by family or friends?.

freeborg

I have never missed a memorial in 20 years of being a JW, but this year will be the first one I miss because I refuse to set foot in any Kingdom Hall. I was wondering how many that post here will attend the memorial and if so why?
Do you feel pressured into going by family or friends?
Do you still believe in the memorial of Christ’s death?
I personally will not give any JW I know the pleasure of seeing me at the memorial.

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Who are still in and who has left the JW Org? Why?

by STRUGGLE in

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good morning!.

hi was just wondering who are still active in the organization and do you have doubts?

those of you who have left, briefly what made you leave, do you have any regrets, and was it hard making new friends?.

freeborg

Stopped going to meetings around 2 years ago, I did attend the memorial last year but I will not be going this year. I am now branded an apostate and have been shunned. Couldnt care less though because I cant stand the WTS and anyone going to any meetings.

Thanks

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Going out with a bang

by LittleToe in

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after much deliberation, i decided to go "out" at the end of a public talk.

it didn't go down too well, but at least i was able to give some of my reasons for leaving.. i've put some of the details on my homepage.

i'll update it more when i get the time and the strength.

freeborg

At last truth from the platform! WELL DONE

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Mother, wife, myself, DA'ing ourselves

by ashitaka in

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well, i've finally had it.

i'm da'ing myself, along with a piece of my fam.

the unbaptised ones are refusing to go with my father now, and even my still devout father is leaning towards our opinion on things.. there wasn't even any screaming when i called the jw's the great hypocrisy last nite.. i just can allow myself to be associated with them in any way.

freeborg

Your experiences are so similar to mine and many others, the best thing you can do is turn your back on it all and allways look forward to the life you can now enjoy without the WTS looking over your shoulder.

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Open Letter To Jehovah's Witnesses

by Outaservice in

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you may not remember, but i know you very well.

i met you a long time ago when you came to my house with your smiling faces, your neat clothes, and your soft voices, and a bible tucked neatly under your arm.

you told me many beautiful stories of a "paradise earth," and a "righteous new system" which would be established shortly.

freeborg

HOW TRUE

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2nd KH visit pending - suggestions pls

by BritBoy in

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i know the last post i did on this subject was a real fire starter... however that said, i am starting to plan my follow-up visit!

suggestions as to what nerves could be touched this time please!!.

as a refresher i touched on these:.

freeborg

1. Sit at the front of the Kingdom Hall
2. Go to the toilet every 10 mins
3. Walk out before the last pray
4. NEVER GO AGAIN!!!!!!