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  "The Elders"

  by minimus in

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  when i think back of how the elders were viewed, even when i was a kid, i recognize that many people were deathly afraid of the elders.

  my brother had been appointed in the 70s shortly after the elder arrangement was put into effect.

  so my family always had an "in" because of our theocratic connections----not that my brother was very forceful.

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  cawshun

  I am not a JW nor do I belong to any man made religion. I have read the NT and by accepting Jesus, I take on his personality and by doing so I may have everlasting life.

  I do not need an elder to watch over me, I have the Lord Jesus Christ. I know when I sin, I know what I have to do to get right. I know in my heart if I'm pleasing my heavenly Father.

  If a person believes in the bible they don't need a man made religion to get them life everlasting, all they have to do is read the NT and they know what is required. One either acts on it or they don't. Whats so difficult about that.

  The WT, the catholic church, the baptist, the penticostals, no religion can save you, only you can save yourself.

  Reneaa, if your so bent on being a true JW, why are you here? Your not likely to convert any one here back to being a JW. So you are going against the WT teachings by being on an apostate forum. People here could cause you to stumble. Are you above that teaching? If they found out you were here, what would happen to you? Will an elder go easy on you? How about a JC hearing?

  The trouble with JWs, none of them are on the same page. They all do what they want to do, but still like to tell others what they can and can't do.

  In fact, its not just the JW's, its all man made religions. I don't need them, I only need Christ as my savour.
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  Was there any particular song or music u were not allowed to listen to because it was inappropriate or it was deemed demonized?

  by jetery in

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  i remember there was this heavy metal group called wasp.

  some of the witnesses said it stood for we are satans people and that wasnt even true.

  stairway to heaven by led zeppelin was a no-no because they said if u played it backwards it talked about worshipping the devil.

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  cawshun

  I know your all on rock music but the thing that gets me is a JW isn't suppose to listen to any Christian music,

  Just a Closer Walk with Thee, Amazing Grace. What may I ask is wrong with those songs? They come from False Religions? Nothing is more boring then the KH song book.
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  New issue of THE WITCHTOWER: The Internet - Satan's trap

  by processor in

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  i'm pleased to publish the second issue of the witchtower, containing translated articles of german erbrechet!

  the internet - satans trap: how dangerous is it?.

  should christians use wireless technology?

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  cawshun

  Processor

  This is another brilliant piece of work. Did you ever write for the WT. you sure have their style down!

  I book marked your web page, I can't wait to read it when I get some time.

  Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

  cawshun
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  Jehovah's Witnesses Can Only Do What They're Told

  by minimus in

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  if a witness is instructed to be separate from the world, they will follow the order.

  but if they are told to be helpful to their neighbor and make them a meal if they are sick, they'll follow the instruction.. if the organization rules that it is compassionate to help a disfellowshipped person in real need, then jws will help out a disfellowshipped motorist who is stuck in the road.

  but if the watchtower decides that we should treat them as "dead", then we ignore the person.. if the "truth" teaches that accepting a heart transplant is "cannibalistic" then it's better to refuse such an operation and please jehovah to your death.

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  cawshun

  Do stand, don't stand for the NA, just so you don't notice that the WT joined the UN. The WT is above the law, the rank and file, well, do as your told or else!
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  My Brother In Law just died tonight.

  by AK - Jeff in

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  he was 51. we had not been close in the past few years.. he suffered from a rare ailment called sarcoid.

  it can afflict several organs of the body, but in his case, it affected his brain.

  it caused swelling, and subsequent issues from that.

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  cawshun

  Death can rob you of your friend but, it can not rob you of your memory of him.

  My condolences

  cawshun
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  Snapped. It just occurred to me that I REALLY hate my life. Mostly all of it.

  by easyreader1970 in

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  here lately, i have just been wishing that i could just fast-forward through my remaining years on earth and just die to get this nonsense all over with.. i have only myself to blame.

  if i had gone through with my attempt to leave this hokey religion about sixteen years ago when i attempted to--before i got married and had kids--then maybe i wouldn't be teetering on the very slippery edge of sanity.

  instead i punked out, buckled under the threats of shunning and guilt of abandoning family members, and so here i am--looking into the mirror every morning wondering when the nightmare is going to end.

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  I too feel so sorry for what your feeling. Why is it everyone buckles down to the JW? What right does any individual have over another? Why can't it be the opposite? Why can't you make her life miserable instead of her making your's miserable?

  Maybe if she see's your more in control of your own thinking and you voice it strongly, maybe she will be the one to back down. Instead of her shoving it down your throat, why don't you just start shoving how you feel down hers? They want to shun you for that, maybe you could be the first to do the shunning, tell them not to talk to you till they can find a way to reason with you!

  They are shutting you out when they are not open to any discussion, tell them, you won't hear anything about the jw's till they are willing to let you give some balance to what they are teaching. You will listen to their point of view only when they will hear your point of view.

  I get so angry at this cult, I'm venting, you need to vent too, it helps to get things off your chest for the moment.

  Take Care and thank you simon for this forum, its so needed for those going through these kind of feelings and to have a place to come for support!
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  Childhood friend

  by JimmyPage in

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  reconnecting on facebook with an old friend of mine got me thinking.

  we went to school together and he started coming over to my house and hanging out.

  he lived not too far away and he'd ride his 3 wheeler over.

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  cawshun

  I think a more normal life is being able to enjoy it rather then live under the jw belief system that makes one feel guilty for every living moment. I can even tell how different my JW daughter acts around her JW mother in law, she is more cautious of what she say's.

  I'm sorry your parents cut off your association with your friend, maybe getting a taste of what a comfortable friendship feels like, may have helped you in your leaving the WT. Glad your out of that cult now, good luck in your new life and new friendships.
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  Zeus

  by John Doe in

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  serious question for greeks.

  when zeus came to leda, was he really a swan?

  did he quack like a swan and fly, or did he wear some funky swan suit from a comic store?

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  cawshun

  Jimmy, Cracking up, that was a very funny response! Thats why I love this place the humor is super
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  What does "Armageddon" mean to you now?

  by JimmyPage in

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  now that you no longer have the wt's view, what do you believe it actually refers to?.

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  cawshun

  Alpaca,

  I think your theory makes sense, especially, the end comes everyday for someone. Best to live life to the fullest, this may be all there is.
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  On TV tonight "Lie to Me" - about JW

  by Gayle in

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  "lie to me," 9 p.m. (fox): the son of devout jehovah's witnesses is accused of killing his teacher after being caught fleeing the scene of her murder.. .

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  cawshun

  Gayle,

  Thanks for the reminder. Its on right after American Idol.

  Blondie,

  Thanks for the preview.