Posts by YoursChelbie

Joe Anderson--I knew you would take a stand, may others also follow your lead
(((YouKnow)))--I knew you had it in you
Barbara Anderson--You are a wonderful example
SilentLambs---All of you are in my heart and my mind day and night
Those who have written letters to your Congress Persons and MP--Together we will make a difference

YoursChelbie

Edited by - YoursChelbie on 19 July 2002 23:9:46

Edited by - YoursChelbie on 19 July 2002 23:11:26

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ANY CHANCE THE GB MEMBERS COULD BE SUBPEONED???

by Mary in

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friends

if any of the child molestation cases actually go to court, or if any of those witnesses that get disfellowshipped sue the society, what are the chances that some of the governing body members would get subpeoned to testify in court?

to me, this would be the best thing that could happen: these morons having to testify in open court and having to answer some pretty tough questions about their absurd policies and why these people have been disfellowshipped.. they'd look as stupid as freddie franz did when he was in court and said that jehovah was the editor of the watchtower since 1931..............i can see these bozos saying the same thing:.

q: who decided that nothing would be done to pedophiles in the congregations, if they are elders?.

YoursChelbie

That would be great! Having the GB testify... well I'don't know that it will ever happen,

By the way, I'm kinda new to this site: Does everybody agree to the same meaning for these

abbreviations:

YoursChelbie

Edited because I just E-mailed someone who told me what they mean! OMG>

Edited by - YoursChelbie on 18 July 2002 21:53:33

Edited by - YoursChelbie on 18 July 2002 22:17:49

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THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS THING SOMEBODY TOLD YOU

by minimus in

what's the most outrageous thing that you were personally told ,while in the organization??

?

YoursChelbie

OK

Once I asked a ministerial servant:

"WHY DON'T WITNESSES CELBRATE THANKSGIVING?"

He said, "BECAUSE IT IS A NATIONALISTIC HOLIDAY"

I replied, "BUT WHEN THE PILGRIMS AND INDIANS CELEBRATED THE FIRST

THANKSGIVING, THE US WASN'T EVEN A COUNTRY."

Then he just stared at me speechless.

YoursChelbie

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I'm staying home tonight

by truthseeker1 in

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friends

.

finally, i can relax when i get home from work instead of going to meeting tonight.... i think i'll do what i want to :).

ahhhhhhhhh.

YoursChelbie

Truthseeker1 are you still "soon to be single?"

YoursChelbie

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Letter of disassociation to my JW family

by Larry in

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friends

greetings - would some one please confirm that the aug 2002 km has the article entitled "display christian loyalty when a relative is disfellowshipped" i want to be accurate with my quotes in this letter.

speaking of which, i'm sending the below letter to my jw family - if you have time please let me know your thoughts -thanks - larry :).

to all my practicing jehovah witness family members:.

YoursChelbie

Good for you!

A man who is working to provide for his family is to be commended.

You will find a copy of the August 2002 KM here:

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=31199&site=3&page=4

YoursChelbie

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Before you open that door....

by Bona Dea in

things that you definitely will not learn upfront: (and again, this is just a few...).

fight against independent thinking.

6-8-1986, page.9 would that all were prophets!.

YoursChelbie

Your idea is great!

Perhaps the first half of your points could fit in one page with average font size and single spacing.

A lot of people will be inclined to read it if it was like a one page flyer.

Of course at the bottom of the page, you could list the various web-sites for those who

want more information on the chronology and failed predictions, as well as SilentLambs.org

WatchtowerInformationService.org and Freeminds.org.

Quoting the Watchtower is an excellent way to help people see what they wouldn't be told right

away, especially the part of how the WTS looks down upon higher education and independent

thinking.

When you do get a final draft finished,

do you mind if I make copies?

Thanks, YoursChelbie

Edited by - YoursChelbie on 18 July 2002 11:52:58

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US & UK MAILING CAMPAIGN for SILENTLAMBS

by YoursChelbie in

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friends

regarding law makers (members of parliment) in the uk taking steps to investigate uk branch of the wts silentlambs has stated:.

i encourage all to distribute this freely to local press here in usa.

this is newsworthy and could cause congress in this country to take a closer look at the home office of this database.

YoursChelbie

Thanks Frusr8d,

Together, all of us can bring attention to this problem and hopefully make a difference.

YoursChelbie

Edited by - YoursChelbie on 18 July 2002 9:50:48

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What's Wrong With Having Hope?

by DakotaRed in

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friends

i have noticed for some time now, that when anyone mentions having hope in something said by the bible, some come forth and start asking pointed questions designed to denigrate that hope.

if one says they hope there is a god, someone else will come on ask how could that be because of all the ills in the world.

if it is said that one hopes the earth will be restored by god, another will come on and start asking what about lions being vegetarians, and eating birds and mosquitoes and such.

YoursChelbie

Hi DakodaRed,

I think you are a real gentleman and I sincerely HOPE that I will have the pleasure of meeting

you someday.

YoursChelbie

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BRITISH MP CALLS FOR GOV. INQUIRY into abuse

by hawkaw in

bill bowen just emailed this to me and i wasn't too sure if had been posted.

this is very significant.

if anyone has helen's email or the email of the minister she wrote too asking for the enquiry, please post them.. hawk.

YoursChelbie

That's an excellent letter! Be sure that if you are using snail-mail you include copies of all

the items that are part of the links. If you are E-mailing this letter, the links should work just fine.

Thanks for your help. Every single letter counts.

YoursChelbie