Diogenesister

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  "exjws" and money making Ponzi schemes.

  by Thisismein1972 in

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  2. scandals

  ok i want to pose a question to those who care to discuss this.. imagine a scenario.

  you hear of a exjw writing a book, however, before writing this book this exjw is requesting money to publish said book.

  you go along with it and help to get this book out to the public as you think that it will be beneficial.

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  As it could be considered " activism"( boy they love that word don't they?) Contributing For a first book, given the time it's requires and that it's adding to the pressure on the cult, OK.

  But I wouldn't contribute to a second as now you are just his employer without the perks of being one. I don't know other authors who are paid by random strangers, not their publisher, to write their books....go on booktours all over the world like some celebrity after selling 2000 books.

  I doubt people who have written far more worthy and seminal books have had the same level of support.

  He, and you, have done their bit for society, now it's just furthering his career.
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  JW Elder fired from bank for privacy violation regarding fellow JW employee

  by Zoos in

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  2. beliefs

  "thou shalt spy on and report your brothers and sisters to hq.".

  https://www.tv6tnt.com/news/local/industrial-court-finds-there-are-limits-to-freedom-of-religion/article_5a485b94-a327-11e7-9c32-57b15184bc6a.html.

  editor's note: due to the nature of this story we've changed the names of the parties involved.

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  He said in his religion, such acts are prohibited, and "would bring reproach on the name of our Holy God Jehovah and

  Thing is, this has brought reproach on jw's. Who would be interested, or even know, that some woman ( who given her attitude to the 'elder' was probably separated and inactive) was having relations with a man. { gasp!}
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  New light!.....DFed without being DFed

  by Tight Pants Twinkle Toes in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it now appears that the wt can df you just by marking you.

  this happened to my me and my wife a few week ago.

  a marking talk was given at the mid-week meeting in which no names were mentioned yet a detailed description of the "offending bastards" was delivered so that there as no doubt who this "pond scum" might be.

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  Also how spiteful of them to take Dark Knights cleaner away when they know the young parents have just brought their babe home from the hospital...and New parent's need all the extra help they can get.

  Was it really so necessary to meddle at this time? How unloving of these so-called Christians.
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  New light!.....DFed without being DFed

  by Tight Pants Twinkle Toes in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  it now appears that the wt can df you just by marking you.

  this happened to my me and my wife a few week ago.

  a marking talk was given at the mid-week meeting in which no names were mentioned yet a detailed description of the "offending bastards" was delivered so that there as no doubt who this "pond scum" might be.

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  TPTT It's like old Soviet Russia...misinformation, no recourse to justice, no transparency ...and most of all FEAR. Would the brothers and sisters have ignored you if not for the fear of being also marked? Like playground bullies the other children "join in The bullying" for fear of being picked on themselves.

  Would Dark Knight's cleaning lady's "bible reading" have brought her to the same conclusion without the elders telling her what to think first? Again her fear of being similarly "picked on" prevents her from doing what's right and in her best interests.

  Dark Knight 12 years ago this week my boys were born 2 and a half pounds and three respectively....they stayed 5 weeks in NICU. They are now big strapping boys just starting year ( grade)7!

  You have the best and happiest years of your lives coming up...enjoy them! Treasure every day, there is no joy like that of a young familie's first years💕
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  Are White Blood Cells Passed to a Baby via Breastfeeding?

  by ThomasCovenant in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  having just read ''just n from bethel''s post http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/198904/1/those-that-just-one-day-were-not-there-anymore .

  i have to ask is it true that white blood cells are passed to a baby when breastfeeding?

  if it is true then surely jw's cannot breastfeed..

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  Blondie's post s was termed a peripheral blood stem cell autographing procedure (which is really a fancy word for a white blood cell transfusion -- see

  So, if this was allowed, why not allow The individual to store and use his own blood later....as prep for surgery or chemotherapy? Since the above procedure is basically the same principal.
  
  
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  DPRK Asserts that USA has Declared War

  by cofty in

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  2. current

  north korea has taken president trump's recent statements as a declaration of war.

  pyongyang reserves the right to shoot down american planes even if they are not inside their airspace.. i listened to trump's speech to the un with dismay.

  it demonstrated a total lack of understanding of his enemy and the inevitable consequences of inflicting personal insults on kim jong-un.

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  I've got one thing to say in all this.

  I pity the people of the Korean peninsula with all my heart. Mothers must be absolutely terrified right now.
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  Irma Message

  by wifibandit in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  greetings brothers,.

  the branch committee has prepared an encouraging video meant to encourage and reassure those affected by the recent storm.

  please note that this link or any images from the video are not to be posted to the internet or any social media.. irma message - english.

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  I note they said " give spiritual and emotional support to others...INCLUDING YOUR NEIGHBOURS" !!

  What CHRISTIAN religion has to ADD that and remind its members that essentially being nice to other victims *includes* one's NEIGHBOURS?

  yeah.....essentially they said nothing and gave zero commitment. You can be sure any help they DO* give they will insist on being reimbursed for ......by jw's insurance claim monies.

  * essentially they organize 'other jw's to donate time and materials.
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  Counselling

  by jhine in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  does anyone know of an online site for jws who have been sexually abused in the wt ?

  where someone who is in a relationship with someone who has been abused can talk to others who have had the same experience and maybe their family members ( if they are supportive obviously ) .

  a friend of mine is in that situation and would like some insight into how to help their partner .

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  Oh thank you JP
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  It's Alright to Give Up

  by truth_b_known in

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  2. beliefs

  i recently watched this john cedars video and it really moved me.

  i just wanted to share it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jp2q0yiy6eq&t=479s.

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  Diogenesister

  Cedars does some absolutely fantastic work, he really does. Great analogy there.

  "Who is going to be your Sazuki??"

  Probably that dear friend or beloved family member you are currently shunning.
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  Counselling

  by jhine in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  does anyone know of an online site for jws who have been sexually abused in the wt ?

  where someone who is in a relationship with someone who has been abused can talk to others who have had the same experience and maybe their family members ( if they are supportive obviously ) .

  a friend of mine is in that situation and would like some insight into how to help their partner .

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  Diogenesister

  Hi there, I'm really sorry to hear of your friend and partners suffering. The best place I can recommend that may be able to help is Barbara Anderson's silentlambs.org . There is bound to be a users forum and someone there will I'm sure be able to point them in the right direction for region/country etc. The site was set up by Barbara, an ex Bethelite ,who left when she uncovered the shocking number of child abuse victims within the org. and her web site is very much geared to that issue.