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  If you could name the theme of an assembly what would it be???

  by karter in

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  divine boredom.

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  Pedophiles paradise
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  Emptiness of Watchtower

  by vinman in

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  since i left the organization, i have learned so many new and deep things.

  i know some in the watchtower are intelligent, however it has been my experience, that most i've dealt with are.

  .. well quite inept.

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  The JW cult mindset provides a fantasy of love,family, friendship and life. But has no substance. Real life, marriages and friendships can stand difference, robust debate if shared with mutual respect and love. Unfortunately, WT simplistic comic strip dribble, hinders converts emotional and intellectual abilities and (keeps them easy to control) and encourages very limited expectations of quality of life.................One of the hardest things to do post cult is to learn to THINK...............
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  Active JW Elders Speak Out

  by Tenacious in

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  hey guys.. not sure if these have made the rounds (tried search feature).. eric posted these on his youtube channel jw struggle.. enjoy!.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdxnbdjt8re.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mi-tynahp-4.

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  Thankyou very good
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  Introducing Myself

  by Peony in

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  i've finally got round to joining the site (after over 2 years lurking!

  i was born into jws, pioneered for 10 years (met my husband at pioneer school).

  had health issues that saw me catapulted away from 'the centre of the cong' and wow what a different place that was!

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  Welcome and thank you for sharing.
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  The problem with holding religions to account for their crimes.

  by smiddy in

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  2. scandals

  lately we have seen governments from all parts of the western word challenge religious institutions on a variety of issues .

  such as tax status , charitable status , child sex abuse by religious institutions , etc.etc.. just how effective these investigations are or will be only time will tell.. their are many factors that will influence the outcome.. politicians make up the government , human beings make up the politicians , and the politicians have their own personal beliefs .

  and the electorates these politicians represent are made up of people with their own religious preferences ,and the politicians need to keep in favour of their electorate to remain in office.. and lobbyists whether religious or otherwise do influence outcomes .an elected politician wants to hold onto his seat , his job , his income.. the australian royal commission into institutions of child sexual abuse gives me hope that these concerns will be addressed .. i can only hope so , not just for the jehovah`s witness children who have been abused , but for all children who have been abused ,by all institutions secular and religious .. smiddy.

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  The court of public opinion also holds sway. hopefully, a better informed public won't see witnesses as such harmless door knockers now.

  
  
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  Had to go to a JW funeral yesterday.

  by Crazyguy in

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  it's amazing how ones shun former witnesses or faders.

  a couple of people said high to me that know i do not go but the rest no.

  but the main reason i post is how ridiculous the funeral talk was.

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  My husband and I are so traumatized by shunning that we are not having funerals at all. I won't give those hypocrites the satisfaction of turning up at my funeral for one last "good witness!" My non witness family are going to have a barbecue instead...sounds great!
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  Any fellow lady sports fans?

  by BeautifulMind in

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  if so, which sports?

  if you don't mind sharing!

  just wanted to switch my topics up a little.

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  I dont suppose that watching "The Titians" Denzel Washington counts? Loved the movie still l no clue why they run around all padded up and stop and start so much. In Australia I love cricket England just beat us in the ashes...and Rugby (our version of football) New Zealand just beat us in the Bledizoe cup.... Robin Williams quote: Cricket is basically baseball on Valium!
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  Ganged up via Telephone

  by vinman in

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  i've been fading for about 9 months.

  the elders know exactly why.

  i received a phone call a couple of days ago.

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  Legal/interesting up to date facts lucky elders.......
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  Ganged up via Telephone

  by vinman in

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  i've been fading for about 9 months.

  the elders know exactly why.

  i received a phone call a couple of days ago.

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  "Free expression is the base of human rights, the root of human nature and the mother of truth. To kill free speech is to insult human rights, to stifle human nature and to suppress truth". Liu Xiaobo Great Job!! knowledge is power thanks so much for sharing.
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  Go on welfare!

  by life is to short in

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  i am going to make this short.

  i ran into a older jw women who i have known my whole life.

  she is pushing 80 and will never change.

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  Unfortunately some of the persons I know on disability are survivors of the WT Institutional Child Abuse failures. Denied support and counseling they have been psychologically damaged to the point they are unable to function normally in society (or anywhere really). But!!!!! as the cult likes to say "nothing the new system wont fix!" so what if Satans system picks up the bill for now it all belongs to Jah anyway!!! Sick cult reasoning....