Posts by Truthexplorer

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Any former BETHELITES that have joined JWD in the Past Year???

by What-A-Coincidence in

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i was in wallkill from 94-96 and brooklyn from 96-05. i worked in the it dept.. .

Truthexplorer

Aw snap, that video had me in stitches..made my day

WACoincidence. You should maybe type in last 10 years...maybe you will get more bites

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Why Do Some Elders Go After "Faded Ones" While Others Leave Us Alone?

by minimus in

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so far, no one has really bothered me.

i always wonder why.

then i read of how some are always getting calls and visits.

I think you are right. Though I returned to the meetings and am only managing to go now and again (as thinking of fading again), i personally think they (the boe in each congregation-to a degree) are afraid to rock the boat, particularly if you are known to have doubts and/or you have other members of your family attending; as they are all too aware of the repurcussions. The boe in my hall are probably well aware of my doubts as I spoke to one of them once, but they never bothered me for years during my last long term fade, which I did wonder about.

I beleive that they will only generally go after you if you are quite outspoken, in which case they can then say they have clear grounds to bring things to a closure.

Jambon,

how did you get to hear that elders from other halls wanted to do something about you?? Why were such elders so keenly interested in doing something about someone from another hall??

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Snow in UK stops meetings!

by fokyc in

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most congregations in this area had no meeting last thursday,.

they have now cancelled tomorrows meetings .

perhaps snow is worse than the internet!.

Truthexplorer

last 2 meetings cancelled at our cong (Thurs and Sunday). Will be interesting to see how empty the hall is tomorrow! .

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Why Would Someone Like me Leave the "Truth"? Part 4

by cantleave in

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reason number 3 should this happen in gods chosen organisation?.

my previous 3 posts dealing with this subject have discussed some incidents that played an important part in my waking up to the fact that i was part of a high control cult ,called by its members the truth.

these events were not entirely responsible for my exit, but they added to a portfolio of doubts that i had subconsciously filed away in the wait on jehovah drawer.

Truthexplorer

Hi Cantleave

Slimeball sounds like he wouldnt know justice if it was spelt out to him.

To do what he did was just devious. So much for speaking to your brother first regarding an accusation (in accordance with scripture).

There was absolutlety no need for what he did in embarrasing you like that. To storm out the way you did was justified.

Slimeball might fool some, but he doesnt fool God.

TE

ps, up untill now I thought you were american he he. You are more closer to home than I thought!

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Why Would Someone Like me Leave the "Truth"? Part 3 Continued

by cantleave in

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mike and i decided that we would find out where he lived and visit him.

he had moved to completely different area but we were new elders and determined to get our man.

we confronted bro smith on his doorstep after establishing where his house was and waiting outside long enough to ensure that he was in.

Truthexplorer

Thanks for your candid experience Cantleave.

I personally am at the point where I can no longer tell people outright that I am one of Jehovahs Witness because I am deeply ashAmed of this Organisation for the very reasons that you have outlined. I am however not ashamed to tell people that I am a Christian. If anybody asks me which denomination. I tell them that I prefer not to say as I disagree with so much of their doctrine. I am a christian through and through and will only go by that name from now on as I feel totally comfortable with that, I will encourage them to read their bibles and let the holy spirit direct them in the way they should go.

I will never be ashamed of my lord Jesus Christ and will tell others about the good news of the Kingdom. Your experinece is an example of how mens interpretations and rules have made a mockery of what Jesus taught his followers.

Thank you once agin for your experience

TE

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What are your favourite Lily Allen songs?

by slimboyfat in

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at the moment for me it's the fear.

i think she's right about the real or the unreal or the hyperreal or whatever it is.. .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn7zis43yhs.

Truthexplorer

'its not fair'

love the video

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Sent anonymous letters to the society?

by Truthexplorer in

just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.. i am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away.

the letter will be very sincere and honest.

it will be about 10 pages long and i will be sending copies to the governing body and to the writing department at brooklyn.

Truthexplorer

Thanks everyone for replies

Ok, now I am starting to get scared.

I am glad you are giving me plenty of advice here.

Will take this on board and think carefully before sending.

TE

ps RR - Hopefully I will avoid all hell breaking loose

You are certainly braver than most in what you did. Fair play to you.

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Sent anonymous letters to the society?

by Truthexplorer in

just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.. i am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away.

the letter will be very sincere and honest.

it will be about 10 pages long and i will be sending copies to the governing body and to the writing department at brooklyn.

Truthexplorer

Good point Aude Speare,

I had thought of that. I am trying to find out the best and most effective way of going about this. I had also thougt about sending it via email using an anonymous email address, but again need to be wary about my email details/signature code etc.

Thanks for pointing it out though

Mike,.... er I mean TE

(lol - just kidding )

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Sent anonymous letters to the society?

by Truthexplorer in

just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.. i am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away.

the letter will be very sincere and honest.

it will be about 10 pages long and i will be sending copies to the governing body and to the writing department at brooklyn.

Truthexplorer

Hi all,

Just wondered if many of you have sent any anonymous letter to the society expressing your view points and unhappiness with the way things are.

I am in the process of doing this, but wish to keep it personal and not show it on this forum as there is too much in the letter that might give me away. The letter will be very sincere and honest. It will be about 10 pages long and I will be sending copies to the Governing body and to the writing department at Brooklyn.

I am not expecting anyone to read it at Bethel, but feel that it will be worth a try. The letter will be a mixture of negative and positive feedback for them to reflect on.

If you have sent one, have you a copy of it you feel comfortable enough to share with us on this thread or simply share some of the things you had written in the letter you sent.

TE

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Is There Any TV Show That You Wished Was Still On?

by minimus in

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friends

i know a lot of people were upset when mash ended.

i never was a big fan of the show, probably because it was on a meeting night, but it was a very popular show.. i loved hill street blues, taxi, all in the family, the rifleman, even superman!

i wished those shows never stopped!.

Truthexplorer

also - star trek (original series)

I am currently watching repeats on CBS action