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  Told the JW sister to stop going on about JW stuff!

  by TimothyT in

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  the past 7 months since being disfellowshipped have been filled with nothing but happiness for me, however one sister said she wasnt going to give up on me.

  how nice.

  we have remaiend friends and we spend some time together every month doing work which is her excuse.

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  Timothy you may lose your friend and that is sad. Unfortunately unless someone is in the right mental place to listen then it doesn't matter how smart or clear your points are they just don't take them in. They are distracted by the idea that you are walking away from the truth and will therefore die. They also can't contemplate that someone elses point of view might be valid.

  She hasn't heard that you are happy, she hasn't heard that you are a person of faith she has only acknowledged that you do not share her faith. You do not fit the mould of ex JWs, miserable people who are making a mess of their lives desperate to get back but feeling unworthy to live up to Bible standards. As you do not follow the stereotype she can't process it.
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  The Obsession Of Apostates

  by Bangalore in

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  the obsession of apostates.. a jw apologist's view.. http://dismythed.blogspot.com/2009/01/obsession-of-apostates.html.

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  So full of stereotypes and misconceptions it is truly sad. The comments are in general just as bad.
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  DISCUSSION WITH A JW; YOUR INPUT PLEASE...

  by Mary in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm 'talking' with a jw on another site who of course, does not believe that they are 'false prophets' and says that:.

  "...prophetic inspiration and being filled with the spirit ( to use a common expression) do not mean the same thing.".

  "...again the wts is using the term "prophet" in the basic sense of a spokesman.

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  Whenever an organisation takes on the mantle of a prophet then they also take on a level of responsibility. Whether someone claims to be inspried by God or merely to repeat Gods words then they also have a responsibility to be accurate. In the Bible does it not condemn those who claim to speak for God but speak untruth. Therefore misinterpreting Gods words is actually a very serious act. If they restricted themselves to telling what was in the Bible then there would be no issue however when they misinterpret the Bible they have taught an untruth whilst at the same time claiming to speak from God therefore they have made God into a liar.
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  Why Elders leave the Organization and why their Wives stay.

  by stuckinamovement in

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  i have talked to quite a few brothers who have served as elders and servants and left the organization.

  in most cases their wives have remained in despite the husbands best efforts to persuade his wife that the organization is wrong.

  even though the wife can see problems within they continue to press on in service to the society.

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  it was rubbish I knew it was rubbish I just didn't want to believe it was all a pile of poo. My son helped me realise that people weren't important and if you couldn't be a slave to doctrine you couldn't have everlasting life. Any organisation that had no place for my Son wasn't worthy of my worship.
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  update on the forum

  by Aussie Oz in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  exciting times.... son moved out of his jw home this week amid uproar from mother because he has follwed my advice about moving out and starting a new job.

  visited him tonight in his new digs and he said: "don't know if i am going to stay in the truth"...!.

  my advice was if that is what he wants to do then perhaps now is the time to not go to the new local hall and do a fade.... daughter read animal farm for school and commented: "i can see a few similarities to the jws in that story".... my response was well, wait till you read 1984 darling!

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  that is amazing news especially as you son was last seen speeding towards matrimony and didn't seemed concerned about his faith at all. Perhaps your daughter has been having a quiet word as well. Just shows what can be accomplished by good parenting.

  Interesting times.
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  She's back and I could really use some advice!

  by OneDayillBeFree in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i dont know where to begin.

  i do know it might get lengthy so i'm sorry for that.

  and also many thanks to all who read the whole thing.

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  This has the potential to end badly but it does not necessarily mean that it will. I would be open with her and tell her where you stand as regards the organisation. You can express it that you have doubts about the faith and know what the consequences will be if you walk away. Because you have feelings for her you don't want your relationship built on a lie. It is fair to let her know since if you do walk away leaving her behind she may have to face consequences and unpleasantness due to her asociation with you.

  What I would say is if she expresses any doubts herself then suggest that it would be mistake to get baptised and she should check things out before she makes this step. Once she gets baptised then she could be shunned by family if she acts on doubts.
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  What has or would motivate you to attend an Ex-JW meet up...

  by Tuesday in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i just wanted to get a general consensus of what are the motivations to attend an ex-jw meet up.

  if you've already attended one before, what motivated you the first time or each successive time?

  if you've never attended an ex-jw meet up before what do you think could motivate you to attend one?.

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  I like meeting my friends and sharing our highs and lows. I love making a real conmnection with people I have interacted with on line and having a chance to really talk. I also think when everything is taken from us it helps to meet up and realise that we are not alone, we are not bad people and we can have real friends outside the organisation.

  I would say if you have never been then go.
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  What are you doing on the computer?

  by Flat_Accent in

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  been out for lunch on Portsdown Hill, taking time out before tackling the mess that hides my kitchen.
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  Is the Watchtower blood guilty?. See what some elders have to say.

  by blond-moment in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  this jc is worth listening to, in my opinion he has the elders against the ropes most of discussion.. if you are only going to listen to one, this one is the money shot, this is the one i wish those curious about jw could hear.

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhixl-riwzq.

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  dreadful to say that those who died due to incorrect doctrine will be resurrected so it doesn't count.

  Complacent, arrogant and ill informed and they are sitting in judgement on someone else. Words fail me.
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  What does your profile name say about you?

  by usualusername in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i use usualusername as i am not creative enough to think of anything sexier.... .

  what significance is there behind your profile name?.

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  Cereal