I always thought the governing body was the faithful and discreet slave. We were always told to follow the slave's lead. Even though a distinction was made between the GB and FDS, the things said about the slave applied to the GB. If this is true, this will give us more amunition for "witnessing" to witnesses.
purpleplus
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Now that they finally admitted that the Faithful & Dicsreet Slave is ONLY the Governing Body what now?
by baltar447 inany thoughts on the rammifications of this?.
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The best way to help any JW out is to remain active
by Most Noble inattacking from the outside will always prove to be unproductive.
it is more effective to remain inside the domain while raising people's consciousness and letting them see all the flaws behind the farce.
i have tried it and i have gotten 47 people out in 6 months, while i am still seen as a publisher in good standing.. .
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purpleplus
Kudos to those who can stay in the borg once they learn TTATT. For me, I had to leave! The meetings became unbearable! Except for a couple funerals, I haven't been back.
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I was happy as a JW! How did I end up here?( 4)
by MC RubberMallet incontinued from http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/239443/1/i-was-happy-as-a-jw-how-did-i-end-up-here-pt-3.
i start getting calls from elders in my hall.
i never answered them.
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purpleplus
Ooooooh, you told them!!! (Snapping my fingers in a "Z" and craning my neck)
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SAD news about OOMPA......
by redredrose inour friend, oompa, has passed away.
just recieved the news a couple of hours ago, and have almost no details.
it happened today or yesterday, he took his own life.
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Rest In Peace, Oompa.
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If you felt/feel that you had/have good, close "friends" in the org, how did/does it feel to just give them up?
by Crisis of Conscience inthis is my biggest dilema.
although mentally i really feel i could walk away from the org right now, i still have genuine love for the people i have come to know over the years.
i love people!.
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purpleplus
When I decided to think for myself, I drew away from my "friends". I knew they wouldn't share my views about the organization.
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A chance encounter that proved how much I've grown.
by purpleplus inwhile at a gas station, i saw an acquaintance from my jw days.
i spoke to him first and he responded.
we had a little small talk.
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purpleplus
Thank you for the encouragement guys!
@sizemik: I like your translation.
@ambersun: Isn't this board great! I hope you and your hubby have an open discussion with your relatives. Who knows what will come of it.
@Quandry: Yes, I'm curious about people's reactions when he shares this encounter with others.
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A chance encounter that proved how much I've grown.
by purpleplus inwhile at a gas station, i saw an acquaintance from my jw days.
i spoke to him first and he responded.
we had a little small talk.
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purpleplus
Thank you for the replies.
Yeah, JW's expect us to be ashamed and miserable for leaving the borg. If only they knew the truth.
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A chance encounter that proved how much I've grown.
by purpleplus inwhile at a gas station, i saw an acquaintance from my jw days.
i spoke to him first and he responded.
we had a little small talk.
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purpleplus
Hello everyone,
While at a gas station, I saw an acquaintance from my JW days. I spoke to him first and he responded. We had a little small talk.
We parted ways for a moment, then he mentioned that he hadn't seen me at the hall in a while.
Me: "Oh, I don't do that anymore." said as if I was referring to smoking or some other bad habbit
Him: "What?" as if to confirm what he just heard
Me: "I don't go to the hall anymore"
Him: "Oh, what happened?" like he really wanted to know
Me: "I looked into some things, and the things didn't add up."
Him: "Well, I can understand that... How's your mother and father?" we were in high school together so he was aquainted with my family
Me: "We're all happy and healthy"
He said something else before that, which I can't remember. Then we said our goodbyes. Anyway the point is I told this guy that I DON'T go to the hall by CHOICE. He's probably an elder at his congregation now. It felt good to be honest and forthright. Yay me!
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What has the WT$ TAKEN from you?
by VampireDCLXV inif you've been around here long enough, you will have seen people saying how they "gave up" or "sacrificed" certain things so that they could be good little jws.
what about those of us who were growing up in it and we didn't even have a choice in the matter?
what about those of us from whom some things in life were forcibly ripped away, things that 'normal' people take for granted in their life?.
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The WTBS took my 20's away from me. When most people are ambitious and driven, I was complacent. I did just enough to support myself and be a "good publisher". I know I have the potential to do great things. However, I'm still mourning those years of suspended animation. "I would have been further along if I did such and such when I was 24 or 25." Thoughts like that still haunt me.
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It's been a year now... (Yay me.)
by VampireDCLXV ini guess that my one year anniversary here has come.. i've made lots of friends... and perhaps a few enemies.. i've made people laugh... i've pissed people off.... i've made people think... i've made people cringe.... i've moved ahead in some areas of life... still stuck in some others.... i've had a lot of fun... i've had some tense moments and tears.... i've been able to make sense to people... spoke utter nonsense at other times.... to my 'fans' here: thanks for the support and having my back... .
to people who hate my guts: go ahead... take your best shot... .
either way, i win.
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purpleplus
Happy Anniversary!