CuriousButterfly

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  was there a 1975 "scare"

  by Lotus65 in

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  ive heard through different research ive done along with people ive talked too that there was a 1975 "scare" in which the time was supposed and the end was at hand

  is that true

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  I was there. It is true. I think it came out first at an assembly in 1967. Then the date was published in a publication called Life Everlasting in Freedom of the Sons of God or something like that - a book with a red cover. Then in about 1968 the Watchtower published a study article entitled, "Are You Looking Forward to 1975?" Then in 1969, there was a special issue of the Awake! magazine called Is It Later than You Think? The Truth book came out about that time because time was of the essence and we were to have Bible studies for six months and force the householder to decide whether they wanted to be a JW and move on to others if they did not. After all, the time was short.

  That is VERY interesting! I was always told it was never in print but from the platform it was "implied". I was too young in 1975 to even know what they all were talking about.
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  Rescued Miners: the Psychology of Being Free

  by TastingFreedom in

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  the story of the miners seems to be causing a media frenzy.

  i actually wouldn't pay too much attention to the stories.

  but i came across something that caught my attention because it may relate to our experience after becoming free from a cult.

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  I saw some of them being rescued and tears came to my eyes with joy that they were being brought up alive and looked pretty good for living in the mines so long. When the news first broke months ago I thought they were all going to die.....I am thankful I was completely wrong.

  Anyone have a news article on the JW having mistress?
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  Broken Heart...

  by brotherdan in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  some of you have read what i wrote on this thread: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/200211/1/never-wake-up.

  here's the final email my wife just sent me 1 minute ago:.

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  CuriousButterfly

  BD,

  As with everyone here on the board I am SO sorry you are going through this crap. What is frustrating is a religion is seperating you and your family at the moment. Let's hope she settles down and takes off the rose colored glasses to see you are STILL "brother dan", the one whom she fell in love with minus the WTS. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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  Here is the link to the new KS book!!!

  by elderelite in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i decided to take the heat for brother yancey knotingham on this one and post the book myself directly!!

  of course, bigmac, littlewich, mosche and all the others who think there is no reason for anyone to be an elder/fader or that elders cant provide anything usefull to the group, need not click the link...just saying.

  ks 2010. .

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  LOL good one EE!
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  A Warning to Elders

  by Darth plaugeis in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  what if the elders tracked you down and show up at your house to inform you of wrong doing and the action they will take.. what if the elders destroyed your family and now they stand before you smiling with the bible in their hand.. i know my reaction.... it would not be pretty... the police would be at my house very shortly.. do they really believe jah would protect them from those they wronged?

  i am not a violent man..... but this is like rubbing your nose in the very pain they caused.. i say this because..... i sense something is in the mix.. my lawyer gave some info because of a legal matter and if i know these bastards.......... they better think twice....

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  Let's just hope they leave you alone. Why bother to stir up trouble? Hope things go well with you.
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  need BOE letter about uncleaness with greediness and viewing pornography.

  by hoser in

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  i need a link to an elders letter about uncleaness with greediness.

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  So there are different types of porn that the BOE can remove an MS or Elder? lol

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  Further, viewing hetero-oral or anal sex (on a video or computer), while certainly unclean, is not to be considered "gross" or "judicial," though it may lead to removal as an elder, a ministerial servant, or a pioneer depending on the frequency and when it last occurred. With regard to viewing oral (or anal) sex of a homosexual or group nature, this is more serious. However, it would still not be considered uncleanness of a "gross" nature meriting judicial action, but likely would result in removal from an appointed privilege of service.

  What the heck?

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  Additionally, if following the Kingdom Ministry School the elders judicially reproved a brother for viewing forms of pornography that may not have merited judicial action, the decision should stand.

  Talk about CYA, never admit you were wrong and reverse a decision?
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  EXPLOSIVE RUTHERFORD THREAD RESTORED

  by Farkel in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  what i consider to be my most important contribution to this board had become corrupted somehow and i thought lost.

  while rooting around for some other information, i found a site that had reconstructed the entire 28 page thread!

  the thread is much more important than just what i contributed, because many, many people spent money and time doing further research and thread took on a life of its own.. this is an introduction provided at the site i found:.

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  CuriousButterfly

  Is anyone able to upload this for others to read?
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  Children have basic human rights, why does the US ignore this right in regards to JW's Blood Doctrine?

  by sabastious in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i can't physically or sexually abuse my child, at least legally.. why?.

  because my country, and others alike, have adopted a code of ethics surrounding children.. ...they have basic human rights.... these rights transcend the family unit and it's jurisdiction.. that being said, how do jws hide behind "freedom of religion" when sentencing their children to suicide?.

  why can't i start a religion that says it's ok to murder people?

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  If I understand correctly the state of Massachusetts is tough on this issue and have taken kids away from their families if they chose not to allow their children blood. One couple went to court and stated their religious beliefs but said if the state is going to make their kids take blood they would not step in and stop them.
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  Facebook privacy settings are crucial to control your info!!

  by WingCommander in

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  2. friends

  i just thought i'd start this topic about facebook privacy settings as i am seeing it come up on here and other forums a lot where you have people who are on facebook and then their jw family or friends are requesting to be friends with them and they don't know what to do!!

  we are hearing it time and time again: you "friended" some jw family member, long-ago pioneer partner, etc, etc.

  that person then goes through your facebook profile and sees everything you've written, your photos of you and your new life including holidays, partners, worldly activities, etc, etc.

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  Great advice, but I have found in the past when FB makes changes etc sometimes my privacy settings are "reset" (IE: everyone has the potential to see your wall/photos etc.) and I need to go back in and make adjustments. Just an FYI, technology is awesome but there is always a hiccup somewhere.
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  More AGM News-- Spiritual matters continue!

  by yknot in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i always find it interesting how emails vary in perception.

  two more 'snippets' have arrived and i am posting them for forum consumption (this is still technically 'spiritual food') and discussion.

  as with the last thread, the original author and those they emailed are not responsible!

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  Talk (older ones) of regretting not pursuing higher education, career or not saving toward retirement. Those who whisper these 'woes' are likened to those murmurers of Israel during the Exodus from Egypt!

  That is complete horse caca. The WTS seeing a trend of people actually realizing they need to look out for themselves while the WTS has a gazillon dollars and are sitting pretty?