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  Why I Stopped Apologising For The WTS

  by NewWay in

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  why i stopped apologising for the watchtower society - part 1. .

  in response to requests for information on why i stopped being an apologist for the organisation, i have decided to write the following article.

  what is written is not meant to attack the beliefs of jws, but rather to show why i personally came to the conclusion that i could no longer support the organisation.

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi Lisa!! Thx for making me feel heartly welcomed to the board:)

  Well I hope someday I can tell everyone my story but it will be a long story.And because English isnt my natural language it will take me some while to print it down in swedish and then translate it in an English that everyone can understand.But I will probably do it in a couple of months or so when I feel I have the strenght to do it. I must say being out here reading and sometimes write answers start to fill me with strength.

  Only the part when I was 13 years old and I was beaten and teased in the school every day is a long horrible story.Shortly I can tell that I EVERY TIME FOR SEVERAL MONTHS had to run out through a window in the school when the bell rang.Luckely we did live in a apartmenthouse only 100 meters from the school so I could hide in a foodcellar that did have a window.So when the bell rang again I could go back to school.My teacher and my parents wasnt aware of what was going on.

  I was short in height and tiny and they liked to pick on me because I was a JW.Everytime the school served "bloodfood" I had to go home to eat.Nowdays this is no problems,u can choose something else to eat,but at that time u couldnt. I remember later on in life I always promised myself that this "Hell" I would never ever let my upcoming children go through.Well I stop here,its not that funny to think back of this that ofcource affected my life eversince.

  Hugs to u Lisa from Kjell H
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  A NEW METHOD OF PREACHING!

  by Mary in

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  everyone remember a few years ago with the gb decided that the rank and file witness just wasn't bugging the hell out of enough people because no one was ever home saturday morning?

  they came up with the brainstorming idea to approach people in parking lots!!!

  (ya, that goes over reeeeeeeal well)......as if going to the person's home to tell them about their imminent death wasn't bad enough, now ya gotta tell them when they're out shopping!

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Ha,ha,ha,ha! I just say there is ONLY ONE MARY! I think I laughed my pants off!!

  Double Hugs from Kjell H
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  How Sad: Obie Gonna Die ... And my Kids Too!

  by obiefernandez in

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  for now... luis is her husband.. obie wan cubano says:.

  safari chic says:.

  safari chic says:.

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi Obie!

  Hmm.Havnt I heard this conversation before? I think its the same when I try to talk with my older brother that been working at Bethel in Sweden since 1965. But its all about Brainwashing. My brother is just like an Robot and he cant think by himself.Ilove him but I dont love what he have turn in to since long ago.I think that if Every JW either got D.F. or Resign themself then they will have the chance to open up there eyes and then they will see everything in a new prospect.

  But I guess then there will be no J.W. left (LOL)

  Hugs from Kjell Hedblom
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  Are there any ex-missionaries here??

  by fulano in

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  i have been a missionary in the dominican republic for almost 10 years and i was wondering if there were any ex-missionaries on this forum.. i am back in my country now for 3 years and totally inactive.. what i noticed in those missionary-years was the lack of spiritual interest among the missionaries.. discussions were about rooms, cars and greater responsibilities, the bad territory.

  and the local c.o.s and d.os.. was this only in the dr or are there other experiences??.

  ere other experiences?

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi again Fulano!

  Well your description fitted in 100 % on that C.O. from Canada.I remember now that she had some illness of some kind.Its so sad what happend to them and it brings me pain in my heart to hear that bad news.If u ever have any contact with them again please give them my varm regards to them,Maybe he remembers me and my friend from Sweden.

  Thx again for telling me.

  Your Friend Kjell Hedblom
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  Mom, Where Have You Been?

  by Sentinel in

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  dear friends,.

  just to remind you, my mom has been a faithful jw borg since 1959. she will be 78 in a couple weeks.

  she is a widow and lives alone.

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi Sentinel! I understand that you love your mother Very Much as I also loved my mother so much(she died 4 years ago at the age of 84) I dont think there is much point of trying to change her. What you can do is to keep on showing her your love and just be there for her.She will be greatful for that even if she maybe dont express that to you in the way you want it.

  You have only one mother and when she is gone then she is gone:( My mother was bapthized 1954 almost simular to your mom.

  Hugs from Kjell Hedblom with Family
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  Why I Stopped Apologising For The WTS

  by NewWay in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  why i stopped apologising for the watchtower society - part 1. .

  in response to requests for information on why i stopped being an apologist for the organisation, i have decided to write the following article.

  what is written is not meant to attack the beliefs of jws, but rather to show why i personally came to the conclusion that i could no longer support the organisation.

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi NewWay! I have recently been D.F. (4 weeks ago) after spending 44 years as a JW (I count it from my first speach,at age of 6) and I do appreciate your story and find it VERY INTERESTING and I am eager to read the next part!!

  It is tuff being out there with all my JW friends vanished and have to start it all over again (getting new friends etc).But my greatest friend is my Wife (she is still a JW but hasnt attend any meetings since my D.F.,she need a brake)Keep up the good work and remember:It means alot for everyone that reads your story.Maybe they dont write you back and say,thx because they are only "LURKERS" but remember your words and your efforts to print them down is well worth.

  Hugs from Kjell Hedblom with Family
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  Are there any ex-missionaries here??

  by fulano in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have been a missionary in the dominican republic for almost 10 years and i was wondering if there were any ex-missionaries on this forum.. i am back in my country now for 3 years and totally inactive.. what i noticed in those missionary-years was the lack of spiritual interest among the missionaries.. discussions were about rooms, cars and greater responsibilities, the bad territory.

  and the local c.o.s and d.os.. was this only in the dr or are there other experiences??.

  ere other experiences?

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi Fulano! My memories from going to D.R. isnt that nice.Went there on a trip with my closest JW friend and stayed in Cabarete for a month in April 2000.We did go to Sosua K.H. and we went to fieldservice and most of the meetings,but between Nobody did care about us. I do think the main reason was that we did go to D.R. alone without our wifes.Our wifes didnt have any problems with us going for a holiday 1 month. My friend was told by his doctor to take a vaccation.He had been working to hard and needed a break and I was the only one that go with him.He is a Diabetic and need someone to travel with him.

  But the Sosuaconv. had no hospitality,but the brothers and sisters smiled and told us they were delighted to see us.During this month we did go to the meetings very often.I remember that there was an C.O. visiting.I think he was from Canada.We also went in to Puerto Plata one day and we did see 3 person sitting on a bench.They were missionaires.If I remember correctly 2 were from Canada and 1 from G.B. Well we did have a nice Holiday and a great tann but spiritually did we recive nothing.

  Now I am out from J.W. since 4 weeks ago( was bapthized 34 years ago at age of 16) but my lovely wife is still a JW but havent attend any meetings since my D.F. I have never been a Missionary (only fulltime pioneer) but I have study with one 1973 and 1974 with the name of Mats Kassholm (does that count,LOL)

  Anyway Fulano it has been nice to read about your innerthoughts

  Hugs from Kjell with Family
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  TIPS FOR KEEPING AWAKE DURING THE ASSEMBLY!!!

  by Mary in

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  going to the assembly this year?

  are you ready to fall asleep by 10:05am when the opening song and prayer are over?

  wonder how you'll ever make it to 5 o'clock without losing it?

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi again Mary! Well,I just want to say that I have been a JW since 1968 (baptized) and had my first speach

  1957 (6 years old) and I got my older brother (Stig) working at the Bethel in Arboga since 1965 (he was not happy

  when I told him of my D.F.) But my wife (she is a darling) she is still a JW but she is loyal to me.But we have both

  taken a brake from the K.H. together with our 2 children.

  I sometimes wonder if my wife is coming from another planet,LOL,because she is such a wonderful and affectionated

  person and take care the family including me (The sinner) in such a great way.

  Thx for having you as a Friend,Mary, all my so called "friends" from JW are gone by the wind.

  Many Hugs from Kjell with Family
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  TIPS FOR KEEPING AWAKE DURING THE ASSEMBLY!!!

  by Mary in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  going to the assembly this year?

  are you ready to fall asleep by 10:05am when the opening song and prayer are over?

  wonder how you'll ever make it to 5 o'clock without losing it?

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi Somebody!! I will read them all (Mulans posts) first thing in the morning.Its past midnight here,need some

  sleep.Thx for directing me!

  K.H.
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  TIPS FOR KEEPING AWAKE DURING THE ASSEMBLY!!!

  by Mary in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  going to the assembly this year?

  are you ready to fall asleep by 10:05am when the opening song and prayer are over?

  wonder how you'll ever make it to 5 o'clock without losing it?

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  Kjell Hedblom

  Hi Mary! Thx for your Tips! I was disfellowed 4 weeks ago and havnt had any good laughs since that day.

  You really made may day.

  Greetings from Sweden

  K.H.