Posts by freedomfighter

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The Times - Churches braced for flood of abuse claims after landmark ruling

by besty in

basically there was a 6 year time limit after which a claim would go 'stale' and could no longer be brought to the courts - this has now been overturned..... http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article3279532.ece.

http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/article3276026.ece.

churches, schools and charities braced for flood of claims after ruling on lotto rapist, iorworth hoare.

freedomfighter

That's excellent !

cheers mate

FF

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Where was God in the Middle ages?

by freedomfighter in

what happened between the christian times and when the bible students started?.

i guess a hell of alot.. when people were getting burnt at the stake for owning a bible, where was god's loving hand?.

in the movie " bruce almighty", god ( morgan freeman ), said he was on holiday during the dark ages!.

freedomfighter

What happened between the Christian times and when the Bible Students started?

I guess a hell of alot.

When people were getting burnt at the stake for owning a Bible, where was God's loving hand?

In the movie " Bruce Almighty", God ( Morgan Freeman ), said he was on holiday during the Dark ages!

And in recent times. When a 9yr old girl went to the toilet and her brother was waiting outside for her... She was raped and had her throat cut.

Where was God then?

FF

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What is your current status with the Watchtower Society and Congregation?

by RULES & REGULATIONS in

i'm a baptized member considered ''inactive.

'' i don't hand in ''service reports'',attend maybe 3 meetings a month,ain't signed up for the ministry school and will never attend any convention or the ''book study.

'' always make the ''memorial.

freedomfighter

Disfellowshipped for Practicing Spiritism ( smoking ) in Nov 07. They can kiss my ruby red ass!

FF

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Slowly but surely...

by nvrgnbk in

word is spreading.. the elder that works with me told me that a ministerial servant in his congo asked him about the un scandal.. he confirmed to the brother that the watchtower was involved with the un but later disassociated itself and warned him that not all elders would handle his question so discreetly.. i doubt we'll see the cult disappear, but it's encouraging to see that many are waking up and are at least asking some difficult questions..

freedomfighter

More and more difficult questions will be asked. The individuals asking them will face the consequences of questioning "Jehovah's Organisation". As was mentioned this does depend on who is asked. Elders are still men and often have their own opinions.

Hiding peodophiles is a huge problem as well. This would disgust 99.9 percent of any group.

FF

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The manipulation is sickening...

by AuroraB in

jw
friends

so, i just had another run-in with the moms.

totally unrelated to the truth, but we just disagree on so many things, and instead of being respectful and agreeing to disagree, i got the standard, "something is wrong with your thinking and you're going to have a hard time of it if you don't change.

" or, in other words, start to believe what she believes.

freedomfighter

Manipulation is sickening and yet so effective. Shades of grey don't exist with the witnesses as you know. Black or white or your OUT.

The real world goes from Black to white with all the shades in between. Finding a balance after leaving is difficult, but certainly not impossible.

Enjoy the shades of grey, use your own mind, have a happy life.

FF

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Feb. 1 mass calling campaign. Will you call?

by Shawn10538 in

i'm not sure if it was mentiopned.

but i think that we are talking about not just one call from each person, but we are talking about spending a good length of time calling repeatedly.

othrwise it just won't have much of an impact.

freedomfighter

Yeh.. The best way to get even, is to keep moving ahead with your life and be happy in doing so. It's good to learn from the past, but if you keep looking back you'll trip over something.

The WTS is struggling to keep people in, with the wonders of the information age we live in, more and more JW's will face a BIG decision.

Do we follow anyway? or do we think for ourselves? Oh Sh*t. I think i know the answer to that one!

FF

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Whatever Happened with the Big Shake-up!

by oneairhead in

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friends

there was a thread some weeks ago talking about a big shake-up at mama's house(bethell), has anyone heard anything.

i have to admit it got my hopes up.. one.

freedomfighter

It's a house of cards. Just a matter of time in my opinion.

How long can you keep a lie from people?

FF

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Marital Separation - Your Experiences

by Bourne in

whoops.

too fast on the "enter" trigger.

yeah, i know) .

freedomfighter

This thread is amazing with it's timing!

Last night, my wife (who is still a JW) and myself, decided to seperate. We agree that after 12yrs of marriage we are on different roads. She wants to stay in "The Truth" and i am never going back. We want to keep things as civil as possible, and are still friends. With an 8yr old son we are still his Mum and Dad.

If you having nothing better to do, you can read my last thread. Things were going to get very messy with the house etc.

Well, the in-laws are selling up and we are all going our seperate ways. My wife will live with her Mum.

I am now about to be single again, i am only 35 and it is almost exciting for me. Will i meet someone? Will i not? Who knows?

I like the thought of the unknown factor.

My regards to all those on this board who are going through hard times with their spouse. I hope things work out as best they can.

FF

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JW's are an honest people

by freedomfighter in

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friends

hi anyone been "ripped-off" by witnesses?.

here is my experience:.

was married with my wife 4 mths pregnant, when my father-inlaw ( who was dying of asbestosis ) offered for us to join with them in building a new house.

freedomfighter

Darkuncle,

Have been walked on enough. Yes. I think it is time to fight.

Have met with a solicitor ( Lawyer) twice already. Meeting with one on Monday, who "specialises" in this type of thing.

Head for the hills! ( I like that idea too ). Maybe fight, then get the hell out of dodge!

FF

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JW's are an honest people

by freedomfighter in

jw
friends

hi anyone been "ripped-off" by witnesses?.

here is my experience:.

was married with my wife 4 mths pregnant, when my father-inlaw ( who was dying of asbestosis ) offered for us to join with them in building a new house.

freedomfighter

Hi anyone been "ripped-off" by witnesses?

Here is my experience:

Was married with my wife 4 mths pregnant, when my Father-inlaw ( Who was dying of Asbestosis ) offered for us to join with them in building a new house. It sounded like a good idea to be able to own our own home. He got a pay-out of $500,000 and bought the land. We all helped in building this massive house on 1 and1/2 acreras ( Cannot spell! ). Basically, it is 2 houses joined together by a common room.

The plan was for my family to live on in one side and the Mother-inlaw to live in the other. The house was nearly finished, when my sick FILaw said " Jase. We have run out of money and we need you to take out a loan for $100,000 to finish it. I have a property down south, when it sells we will pay it out, then you can just cover the expenses per week" I took his word ( was 24 at the time) and my wife and i got the loan.

Three months later my Brother-inlaw ( In Behalf of his dad ) asked for a further $20,000 to do the driveway. He promised to help pay this debt. I did this, and it wasn't in writing. The Father- inlaw died, the debt was never paid.

On the title deed - the M/inlaw has 97/100, my wife, me and B/inlaw for 1/100 each as ownership.

Now, we have been struggling to pay this "small amount" for 8 yrs. I am now DF'd and the in-laws are all JW's. My wife has taken sides with her Mum and i am finding it impossable to live here anymore. I am an outcast. Period.

Yet, i am still trying to pay the Mortgage, the Rates, Water, insurance and maintaining the property as best i can.

Why? For a 1/100 interest in the property?

Anyway, told my wife i am leaving. Now we are faced with Bankruptcy and Solicitors/Lawyers.

Yes i was naive, maybe stupid. However, i trusted the word of a christian. JW's are always honest right?

The property is worth $800,000 and i have given my in-laws a nice free ride. That ride stops now.

FF