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  An insiders account: the effort that goes into a District convention drama

  by truthseeker in

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  while much has been said about bible dramas in recent years, very little information has been given on the effort that goes into one.. i thought i would share my experience.. i played a minor role in the 2003 drama, "boldly witnessing despite oppsition".

  this was a full costume drama and revolved around overcoming opposition to the preaching work.. when a congregation is chosen for a bible drama, it is a serious responsibility.

  the presiding overseer takes full responsibility for the drama, and in effect becomes the director.

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  chicken little

  My husband had the "privilage" to direct the dramas that would be used as slide shows. It was an amazing amount of work. He directed a few "live" ones as well..I think he should have been an entertainer, everyone always said his dramas were the best. I remember as the submissive wife being dismissed by the high ups from bethel when they wanted to discuss the dramas to be sent to third world countries. I felt like the third wheel on a bicycle..not funny.
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  whats the longest DF'ing you have known?

  by wobble in

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  i know of a guy who was df'd for over 12 years,all the time he was on at elders in different congo's that he moved to to get himself back in,of course they referred things to the original jc who informed them that he had made no effort to put things right so he could not come back,not repentant.

  (it was a money matter).

  he finally cracked it though,is now back in.. what is the longest such case you know of?

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  chicken little

  18 years a sister in our cong tried to come back...she has a personality disorder....never could control her emotions..told the truth. It held her back for years..poor thing came back and then was avoided as people knew she was drinking, she is an alcoholic.
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  I guess we are all heretics.........

  by awildflower in

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  it always amazes me how expendable we are to this organization.

  especially if you are the mom of unbaptized children and the wife to the 'unbeliever'.

  in my experience, i was let go and forgotten quite easily (although i get the feeling it might not be over!).

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  chicken little

  I felt the same as you. We were a high profile family..haha...well everyone enjoyed out house, garden, food and entertainment. Yet we went without a ripple...the only elder that came by after 4 months was a kind oldtimer who was sad and confused as to why we left. We could only reassure him it was not his fault.

  I think many elders are scared of the heretics, they cant burn us at the stake, if they cant disfellowship then they are at a loss...we take away their power. I had no intention of ever going back but I did expect a shepherd to at least look for the lost sheep. Now I know that they are not shepherds, they are the spanish inquisition...and nobody expects that do they?
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  Is it true that a Gilead missionary murdered two other missionaries?

  by BonaFide in

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  when i was a missionary, i lived in several missionary homes (graduates of mts sometimes lived there with gilead grads).. so of course at first we were all formal and nice.

  in time, we kind of got on each others' nerves.. and at first we all told these great experiences from mts and gilead.. after a few months, those stories lost their luster, and we all started to tell the inside scoop about our congregations, bethel, etc.. so one of the gilead missionary couples told me that while they were in gilead, brother jack redford told them confidentially that there had been a murder in a missionary home a few years ago.

  i seem to remember it was in the south pacific.

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  chicken little

  Actually I remember reading on Randy Watters site...his bethel experiences..some on e wrote in and said he had killed someone in a missionary home...it was in the south pacific...wonder if it is still on the site.
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  Wow a great Calgary Herald article - "Looking for high drama..." About Hughes lawsuit

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/blood+money+injustice/1576415/story.html.

  by juliet guichon, dr. ian mitchell and michael duggan, for the calgary herald.

  if you are looking for high drama that hollywood might one day package and sell, you need go no further than downtown calgary's transcanada pipelines tower at 10 o'clock this morning, when the court of appeal will convene.. .

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  chicken little

  Is there a fund set up to help this man? I would contribute...he stands were I prayed I would never have to stand when I was a witness...it was a nightmare just considering this could happen to my children.
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  so they never claimed to be an inspired prophet?

  by ninja in

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  *** si p. 9 all scripture is inspired of god and beneficial ***.

  line of communication.

  16 someone may ask, what has been the means of communication?

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  I never understand the amount of time used on Reniaa. I predict that she will become an apostate in 2014. Ooops not long before that prophecy fails............
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  Teacher Training Interview Tomorrow

  by creativhoney in

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  i have an interview tomorrow to bridge from teaching sixth form to secondary - and instead of graphics, it.. i havent worked for a year when i left the kingdom hall and most of my life so i am really nervous about it.. i have to prepare a document outlining my ict skills and also a ten minute presentation.

  - ive had this to do since saturday and i have been mostly staring at a blank screen in panic.. - i dont know what ict teachers actually teach there is so much info i cant filter it and all i can see is ict across the curriculum, which is incorporating it into other subjects.

  but i wouldnt be teaching other subjects.

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  chicken little

  You can do this. To leave Jws took more guts than any 10 minute presentation could ever require. Gather your resources you are going to be just fine!

  chicken little
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  New member introduction

  by deemoo in

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  2. experiences

  i'm new to the forum and couldn't find a place for new members to introduce themselves... so here i am, starting a new topic!(bold!).

  i started studying with the jws a few months ago.

  we're now on chap.

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  chicken little

  If it is a guy who is studying with you and he does not bring along a sister...you need to know this. He is totally out of line with the Jw directions...no male should study alone with a female....forbidden. Sooooo he either fancies you and is trying to get around the rules or he is not a fully indoctrinated witness. Interesting. If he brings a sister and it is not his wife or fiancee then he is still on rocky ground according to the society. Of course maybe he is 85 or something...then its ok (haha).
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  New member - My story

  by allelsefails in

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  i've been reading for a little while, but really "studying" for a couple of years.

  figure i could share my story and listen to what you guys have to say.

  i was "born" into jws in 1976. my mother was baptized in 1975.. ouch.

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  chicken little

  Welcome! If you can afford therapy I would say skrimp and save and have a few sessions..............it helps so much...find one that deals with high control groups. Use time on yourself...you are no good to anyone if you dont find yourself first. Your wife has to find her own way......you may love her and she may love you but you cannot "save " her.

  I too was born in....my parents had little education and were emotionally primed (mum) to become witnesses. When we realize that few of us had any choice whatsoever in choosing our religion we are often shocked. It takes time to deal with all the turmoil. I wish you the best and think you are very brave. There has happened a great deal in your life and the inner conflict can pull you apart. Anyemotional blackmail to stay in "the truth" should be seen for what it is........blackmail.

  Much love and best wishes

  Chicken little
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  My letter to all the schools about the effects of JW teachings

  by boyzone in

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  2. medical

  i wrote this letter several months ago but didn't feel strong enough to deal with the jw flack it might cause.

  now i'm feeling better and ready to let the professionals around me know just how insidious the jw teachings can be on susceptable young minds.

  the forst 6 letters will go out to the high schools in my area.

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  chicken little

  Excellent work. It is balanced but forceful in putting forward the possible damage these young ones are exposed to. I read a little of your previous posts and can really feel for you and your family. You have suffered.

  Hope you get some positive replies from those who receive the letters.

  keeshongirl .... your parents no doubt were so sad and bewildered by your going into the Jws, it takes time for them. I am so glad you are back as a family.