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  First Time Post - Long time reader

  by Samaritan At the Well in

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  today is my first post on jwd, i was one of jehovahs witness for almost 50 years of my life, i was born into the religion.

  i was baptized at a young age and once i got married i was a very spiritual woman as they would call me.

  my husband and i served as full time pioneers, we traveled abroad and went to international conventions, did some special pioneer service in other states in the us.

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  Welcome Samaritan At the Well - Glad you're free.  So many new posters on the board.  I think the floodgates are opening. 
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  Will the GB now accept Higher Learning???

  by 7Starz in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  reported in many news outlets today including the wall street journal: president obama is pushing for the first two years of a community college to be included in the normal education of the country's children.

  the education law currently has a free education from k-12 and obama now wants to include a 2 year community college degree for free (well the tax payers will pick up the tab).

  so basically k-12 and a 2 year college associates degree.. if this becomes law, will the gb change their view on higher education and say:.

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  Morpheus stated: "He also specifically noted that in america the first 12 years are required, beyond that it was optional and that was where parents had to make decisions."

  What if they make it mandatory for K-12 and the two years of college?  Will the GB then make a stand against being able to attend?  Hmmmm...makes you wonder.
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  Will the GB now accept Higher Learning???

  by 7Starz in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  reported in many news outlets today including the wall street journal: president obama is pushing for the first two years of a community college to be included in the normal education of the country's children.

  the education law currently has a free education from k-12 and obama now wants to include a 2 year community college degree for free (well the tax payers will pick up the tab).

  so basically k-12 and a 2 year college associates degree.. if this becomes law, will the gb change their view on higher education and say:.

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  Yes pixel - you're probably right.  Always a way to spin it.
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  Watch out Apple/Samsung: WT into Device Business

  by pixel in

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  2. beliefs

  i haven't seen this posted yet.

  i was watching the january-don't-educate-yourself-programming and i think we missed the following, at the :31 minute of the show:.

  wt now sending portable music devices to malawi so they can sing the new song.

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  This device looks like one of those hand crank portable citizens band / HAM radios you use when there is no power.  I have used one in cases of emergency during a storm.

  Is the society sending them or are they being provided on a donation basis? 

  Is there another reason they are sending them perhaps?

  Got your Go Bag ready Malawi? 
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  Will the GB now accept Higher Learning???

  by 7Starz in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  reported in many news outlets today including the wall street journal: president obama is pushing for the first two years of a community college to be included in the normal education of the country's children.

  the education law currently has a free education from k-12 and obama now wants to include a 2 year community college degree for free (well the tax payers will pick up the tab).

  so basically k-12 and a 2 year college associates degree.. if this becomes law, will the gb change their view on higher education and say:.

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  Reported in many news outlets today including the Wall Street Journal:  President Obama is pushing for the first two years of a community college to be included in the normal education of the country's children.  The education law currently has a free education from K-12 and Obama now wants to include a 2 year community college degree for free (well the tax payers will pick up the tab).  So basically K-12 and a 2 year college associates degree.

   If this becomes law, will the GB change their view on higher education and say:

  1) Well, since it's free there is nothing wrong with it, just don't go for any more than the 2 years

  2) Still no higher learning even though the first two years are free and you have to pass this up.

  Just wondering what your thoughts are on this. 
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  Freedom Post # 1 - First Timer

  by 7Starz in

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  synchronicity - the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.

  today is the first day of the rest of my life.

  freedom.

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  The verse in Song # 160 "Walking in Integrity" (former song book of JW's) comes to mind:

  "I do not sit with wicked men of lies.  I hate the company of those who truth despise.  With evil men take not away my life, My soul with those whose hands are full of bribes and strife.  But as for me, determined I shall be to walk eternally, In my integrity." 

  Definition of Integrity:  "the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness" 

  If you don't have your integrity, what do you really have?

  Man, I haven't thought about that song in a while.  I can still hear the tune in my head.

  Truthseeker100:  Check out the lyrics on track four of Rihanna's Loud album from 2010 for your answer.

  Most of the words to the song performed by Rihanna aptly apply to many of us on this board.
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  Freedom Post # 1 - First Timer

  by 7Starz in

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  synchronicity - the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.

  today is the first day of the rest of my life.

  freedom.

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  Examples of:

  Nepotism:  Watching brothers who are more than qualified jump through hoops of flaming fire trying to get appointed, while sons of elders get appointed with little or no effort.  I was one who waited years doing everything they asked in order to finally get appointed.  Boy I wish I could get all that time back!

  During elders meetings discussing the appointments, watching and listening to other elders describe why someone is not qualified to serve when they themselves were lacking. 

  Hypocrisy:  Seeing friends publicly reproved or disfellowshipped for transgressions while the children of the elders got a "free pass" so to speak (private reproof or just a simple talking to) for the same transgressions.

  I was one who spoke my mind - even going toe to toe with Circuit Overseers when I thought something was not right.  I could see the "Get with the Program" mentality and expressions on others who watched me in action.

  Many wondered why I didn't get deleted right away for having the guts to answer back.  One even called me a white tiger (meaning I was very rare).  I gave many talks on the circuit and district (now regional) level and was one of the most requested public speakers (I apologize if it sounds like I'm bragging as that is not my intention. My following statement will clarify).

  I have served on many bodies of elders in many congregations from coast to coast, each with their own intricacies. The last body of elders I served with were a bunch of self-centered men involved with their own little cliques.  When they did not like someone (such as myself) they made life miserable.  I felt they were jealous of my talents and had it in for me from the moment I set foot in the congregation.

  Finally I could not take it anymore (not being true to myself) and made the decision to resign. 

  With the Circuit Overseers now having the all and final say under the new appointment / deletion powers, I  believe my tenure as an elder would have been short lived.  A company Yes Man, I was NOT. 
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  When elders approach you.....how do you/did you respond?

  by Blackfalcon98 in

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  so, back when you were still in, or even now (for those still in), how do you respond when the elders ask to speak with you in the back room?

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  You are correct Londo111, also I may this about screening your calls:

  If you do not recognize the number and still decide to answer and it happens to be one of the elders who wants to speak with you, ALWAYS ask if there is anyone else on the line with them (Remember their two witness rule).

  I have known some very sneaky elders who would use a phone number you would not recognize to call you.  They would have another elder (remaining silent) in the room without telling you.

  Also after you ask the above question - ask them if they are recording your call.  No matter what their answer is on this, tell them you ARE recording the call (whether you are or not) and you will see how fast they say goodbye.
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  When elders approach you.....how do you/did you respond?

  by Blackfalcon98 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so, back when you were still in, or even now (for those still in), how do you respond when the elders ask to speak with you in the back room?

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  Picking my nose and reaching out to shake their hand always worked for me...no just kidding.

  Remember they are asking you, they cannot order you to do anything.  If you choose to go you can expect a mini inquisition possibly tempered with false love and expressions of concern. 

  Take your time.  Simply tell them you are busy and you will get back to them.  Go home and regroup.  This technique worked for one of the friends I knew and it was almost two years before they finally got to speak with them. 
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  Freedom Post # 1 - First Timer

  by 7Starz in

  1. jw
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  synchronicity - the simultaneous occurrence of events that appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection.

  today is the first day of the rest of my life.

  freedom.

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  It is nice to see all the communications of warmth and thoughtfulness.  Very different from what I experienced in my last days with the organization.