Posts by daringhart13

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What's the first thing you did when you got out?

by fallen_princess in

i was thinking about all the things i missed out on growing up as a jw.

many of those things i will never be able to do anyway, like join in any extracurriular activities or go to senior prom.

but one of the first things i did when i got out if the borg was join a ballroom dance class and go to a nightclub with some of the students in the class.

daringhart13

I won't lie.....I went through a few women.....

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What's The Worst Thing About Ever Having Been A Jehovah's Witness?

by minimus in

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friends

for me, it's the waste of precious time and being lied to.. stupid time consuming things to do that are utterly worthless!

and on top of that being told that you were going to live forever on paradise if you followed their decrees..

daringhart13

The loss of youth, potential, education and experiences.

They are thieves. Shameless thieves.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2001 - The Day My JW Faith Began to Die (finally)

by AllTimeJeff in

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it was late june of 2001 that i was appointed as an elder at the amazingly seasoned age of 26. a true lifelong goal had been achieved.

i had to be appointed an elder before 30. already, peers were starting to be appointed.

i had to make it.

WOW....this is the best post I've ever read on here.......selfishly, I admit......because you and I have lived parallel lives. I too was a 'hot shot' elder at 27....... I felt like I was reading MY STORY....... I got goose bumps.

I too was that 'popular, loving elder'......who really cared......and found out after my appointment how many elders are addicted to porn, how many are flat our alcoholic drunks, cheat in business........and the pedophilia???? My god, I taught the part at Kingdom Ministry School for elders..... and it ripped my heart out.

I left in Feb. 2009........from WT Conductor, Book Study Conductor and the seemingly appointed Chairman of all Judicial Committees one week......to totally disappeared in 7 days......I realize now that they also "took me and molded me into their own"..........they took my personal gifts and used the hell out of me. I feel used..........and so angry inside.

Thank you so much for posting this......I'm sitting here in pieces right now. I'm not alone..... reading your story made me actually realize....I am .....Not.......alone.............

I'd like to get to know you and your story more......

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History of Disfellowshipping

by daringhart13 in

i'm looking to compile a real history of how this heinous practice came into existance.. i've read the 1947 article condemning it and i believe knorr instituted it in 1952 when frustrated with a wife swapping ordeal at columbia heights.. can someone confirm?

post information?

the more the better.......thanks!.

daringhart13

Nothing on this folks??

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History of Disfellowshipping

by daringhart13 in

i'm looking to compile a real history of how this heinous practice came into existance.. i've read the 1947 article condemning it and i believe knorr instituted it in 1952 when frustrated with a wife swapping ordeal at columbia heights.. can someone confirm?

post information?

the more the better.......thanks!.

daringhart13

I'm looking to compile a REAL history of how this heinous practice came into existance.

I've read the 1947 article condemning it and I believe Knorr instituted it in 1952 when frustrated with a wife swapping ordeal at Columbia Heights.

Can someone confirm? post information? The more the better.......thanks!

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School for Congregation Elders

by C.O.B.E.Beef in

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friends

i attended the school late last year, and it was an emotional and mental rollercoaster for me.

i was already divided in my heart to say the least.

one of the instructors stayed in my home for the week, and my family genuinely enjoyed his company.

daringhart13

I had a similar experience at the last elders school I attended. I didn't have to teach; so I just sat and listened.

The Bethel speaker said the following: "while speaking with a member of the Governing Body in an elevator....he told me 'we just make some things up and wait to see what happens'.........."

I sat there in AWE.........I closed my Flock Book......... I never took another note.....

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School Overseer just passed out doing the school!

by life is to short in

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friends

ok so i tie into the meeting just to hear if something new is being said during the announcements and i tied in early tonight.

well the school overseer apparently just passed out 10 minutes ago.

i thought my phone line had gone down but then the po's cboe's elder's son went on with the meeting.

daringhart13

Life is too short,

I was an elder in the Portland area....what congregation did this happen in? Who was the School Overseer??

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Elder School 2012 Letter

by Anony Mous in

here is a (transcribed) letter that all elders received regarding the elder school of 2012. the emphasis is not mine.. this letter is your invitation to attend the school for congregation elders at the location and dates shown below:.

please acknowledge receipt and acceptance of this invitation by completing and returning the enclosed confirmation form to the school for congregation elders desk using the enclosed pre-addressed envelope.

this should be returned no more than two weeks after receipt of this letter.