Posts by sherah

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A concerned JW wrote "mistakes will happen."

by InterestedOne in

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in the thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/213523/1/feeling-a-bit-alienated, concerned jw wrote:.

mistakes will happen.

concerned jw, if mistakes will happen, i was wondering what mistakes you feel the jw organization is currently making?

sherah

Is ConcernedJW the poster formerly known as Reniaa? This thread is feeling very deja vu-ish?

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A concerned JW wrote "mistakes will happen."

by InterestedOne in

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in the thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/213523/1/feeling-a-bit-alienated, concerned jw wrote:.

mistakes will happen.

concerned jw, if mistakes will happen, i was wondering what mistakes you feel the jw organization is currently making?

sherah

Not buying it.

The GB claim to be 'spirit directed' or 'spirit inspired'. And they consider themselves anointed brothers of Christ. So they are held to higher standard as far as I'm concerned.

Who is making the mistakes? Christ? The Holy Spirit? Or does the GB need to clean out their ears so that they can 'hear' properly?

Also, they have some GB members in heaven serving with Christ. They still can't get it right, the GB don't have any credibility.

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Jehovah's Witnesses are not a CULT ...

by Fatfreek in

according to 30% of the following definitions.

that leaves 70% that show quite the opposite.

so -- are they a cult?

Jehovah's Witnesses are not a CULT ...

by Fatfreek in

according to 30% of the following definitions.

that leaves 70% that show quite the opposite.

so -- are they a cult?

sherah

Concerned JW said - I am pretty sure Steve Hassan did not mean for it to be used as a "How to spot a Cult" book

Yeah, he did. But that's based on my reading of the book.

Is you opinion of the book based what you have from reading it?

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What was your experience of working at an assembly hall build?

by Heartofaboy in

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i volunteered to help out at an assembly hall build about an hour away from where i live.. i thought it would be an amazing experience & was looking forward to it very much.. when i went to reception i was asked if i had any trade skills, it was just about then i began to realise because i had no 'blue collar' trade skills i would be treated as a lesser person.........maybe even a slight nuisance.. as all the 'brothers' busily carried out their 'manly' tasks it became quite a discouraging experience because i found other 'unskilled' jw's guarded their jobs very closely & said they did not need any help.. if it was a place of christian joy i did not find.. .

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sherah

Like Found Sheep, I did tile work as well.

I've worked on KH builds and one assembly hall build. For sisters, if you didn't want to get stuck cleaning or in food service, you had to 'know' someone. Back then, a RBC brother went to my congregation so I lucked out.

The experience was enjoyable and it was a good way to skip field service and meet brothers from other areas.

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Undercover Brother Campaign- have you received your invite?

by stuckinamovement in

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without specifics being mentioned as to what it is......(to avoid tipping off certain lurkers).. how many people know about the upcoming summer long campaign?

please use this thread to confirm receipt of your campaign invitation.

take care.

sherah

Did this campaign work for any who participated?

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I'm Home!!!!!Wonderful Picket

by mouthy in

lovely weather.....got there at 11.45 my friend set up all his signs ( 4 of them) about the black becoming white,.

internet no nos!!

they were all in suits ties,very hot!

sherah

They will follow that advice like they follow the "No Facebook" warning.

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I'm Home!!!!!Wonderful Picket

by mouthy in

lovely weather.....got there at 11.45 my friend set up all his signs ( 4 of them) about the black becoming white,.

internet no nos!!

they were all in suits ties,very hot!

sherah

Go Mouthy and Ted!!!

I'm wowed at the brave souls that asked you questions and that you had materials on hand for proof. Very effective! Google will be on fire tonight!

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Why would local congregations keep your name on file in TMS if you haven't attended in yrs?

by stormy222 in

i am a new member to this forum, but i have visited for years.

i am curious to know why my name would remain as an active member, even though i haven't attended services for the past (i guess) 4 years or longer.

i am still in contact with a few members off and on, but i am really focusing on pursuing interest that i've put off for a long time (attending college).

sherah

Blondie said - If they counting you as an active jw, someone in the congregation is turning in time slips for you and the secretary is sending the info to headquarters. But I have never seen that done and could get the BOE into trouble.

In my case, the Secretary continued reporting time on my card for almost six months after I faded. I couldn't figure out why I was still being assigned talks/householder duty. I was told he got chewed out by the CO.

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Elders came to visit...

by pubtruth in

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sherah

Sorry for the mental/physical anguish you are going throught.

Nothing good can come from discussing your doubts with the elders. In the end, they will use it to DF you. Don't put anything in writing for them and discontinue meeting with them. Their goal is not to help you understand WT teachings, they are trying to determine if you are a threat to the congregation.

From reading your post, I don't know if you are baptised. They can't DF you but they can mark you and label you as a spiritual threat to your family.

Also, maybe it's best if you don't share your thoughts and feelings about WT Inc. with your mother. She will feel it's her duty to 'save' you and take her concerns to the elders. Talk it out on JWN.