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  How Many JWs Have You known Who Have Commited Suicide?

  by Was New Boy in

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  james olsen and richaed wheellock both bethelites.. rich templet.

  rich and james out of guilt, richard out of depression.. james and rich were both under 30 years old.. after richard wheelock (a bethel heavy) killed himself the society changed it's stand on whether suicides could be resurrectioned or not..

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  I know of one and it will haunt me for the rest of my life. It was a ministerial servent who had lost his wife in child birth, due to the witness stance on blood transfusions. He was praised for his faithfullness. Years later this man finally figured out that the witnesses where full of crap. The guilt he felt for allowing his soul mate to martyr herself was to much for him. He apologized to his children in a note and took his own life.
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  Follow the Money - What Drives the WTBTS

  by Band on the Run in

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  most people here report that the society's main focus in accumulating money.

  like deepthroat, i say follow the money.

  i just don't understand how they make substantial money.

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  one method is the way building at kingdom halls are funded.

  another is the vast amount of money older witnesses leave to the society in their wills
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  Finished Mystery (1917)... The book that Jesus approved...

  by Alfred in

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  so a few months ago, a friend sent me an actual copy of finished mystery which was published in 1917 (not a pdf download... the actual book).

  i must say, this was the most disturbing book i have ever had the displeasure of reading.

  but i only read it because this was the main publication that was being distributed worldwide when jesus supposedly chose the watchtower in 1918 and i basically wanted to see for myself what jesus saw in the wt that would compel him to choose this religious corporation over all other religious denominations.. anyway, if anyone is interested in knowing the actual contents of this book, here are some bullet points i put together from some of the notes i took as i read the book:.

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  Oh my I remember my father having a copy of this book. He was so proud of the fact that Fred Franz (not the auther of the book by the way) had signed it for him. Even though Franz had not written the book doesn't his autograph signify he approved of it?
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  University student's JW based honors thesis research. PLEASE HELP!

  by honorsthesis in

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  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/defectedmembers_honorsthesis.

  hello community,.

  my name is brett w., and i am senior undergraduate student at the university of florida.

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  HMMM I smell bs here . Sorry honors your response troubles me a great deal.
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  HI

  by recovering in

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  i am giving an update to my health.

  i would like to thank everyone for the support you have given me.

  i have been undergoing treatment for the cancer and so far so good.

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  I am giving an update to my health. I would like to thank everyone for the support you have given me. I have been undergoing treatment for the cancer and so far so good. I made it through the surgery ok. I am undergoing chemo and radiation at present. The treatment makes me feel sicker than the disease but i know i need to perservere. Sorry for taking so long to update my status. i just feel too sick to post often. Thanks again for your well wishes. I love you all. Be kind to one another for who knows what tommorow may bring.
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  I am a bit poetic and sentimental tonight and could use some support

  by recovering in

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  only earth wind and sky last forever they say.

  the grim reaper has a debt he wishes me to pay.

  i fear not death, for he is not a proud entity.

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  It is not bravery myelaine, I am actually terrified . It is just what must be done .
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  I am a bit poetic and sentimental tonight and could use some support

  by recovering in

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  only earth wind and sky last forever they say.

  the grim reaper has a debt he wishes me to pay.

  i fear not death, for he is not a proud entity.

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  Thank you all for your well wishes and sage advice. It has helped me immensely in facing the next two days, and what I must do. Tonight we are having the whole family over for Christmas Eve (with the exception of my JW son.) I must put on a brave face for the sake of my family. I must steel my will and act happy and normal, in the face of the terrible secret I am keeping. I could not do so without your love and support. Thank, thank you, thank you all!!!
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  Through a Darkened Pane

  by compound complex in

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  my frequent walks these last few years about the neighborhood so familiar to me would ordinarily be construed a pleasant enough non-event.

  a little mild exercise - taken in small doses to keep the joints operating properly - and a keen eye peeled for the ever-changing face of nature have rendered the daily promenade a suitable diversion.

  until recently.

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  Ah I have found solace in the darkness of the prose here.
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  Thread for Dansk (RIP Dec. 20)

  by alamb in

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  just thinking about ian this time of year.

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  Words fail me right now, I was an honor to have known him.