Posts by Crisis of Conscience

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KH = Private Property (No Trespassing sign)... wtf?

by Scully in

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do other churches have "no trespassing" signs on the grounds?.

i don't recall ever seeing "private property - no trespassing" signs on other churches, especially ones that have a priest or minister available at all hours, or ones that offer space for community services or other kinds of events.. i wonder whether there is some kind of legal expectation of a charitable organization that pays no taxes to offer access for community services in order to maintain their tax free status.. anyone else ever see signs like this on kh property?.

Crisis of Conscience

Actually, one of the halls I attended was a triplex.
There was a no trespassing sign in the front.

As I understand it, it was put up only after apparently kids were riding their bikes through the property, mainly the driveway, as there was access to another street through a closed gate. (Bikes could easily go around it.)
I don't think the kids caused any trouble, but the driveway wasn't made to be a public road.
And so the sign went up. It's the only time I've ever seen at a hall.

Perhaps if there is concern of vandalism, this may also occur.

CoC

25

The Meetings Really Suck Lately

by Pika_Chu in

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friends

warning.....profanity ahead...wimps may want to leave this page.... perhaps it's stupid bringing this up when all you guys are up to speed with how the gb is full of shit anyway, but i just feel like complaining about it.

the borg is royally fucked up, and we need to call them out on it.. all the talks are about armageddon being close, closer than ever, etc.

you know, the usual crap...we've all heard a thousand times...puke puke.... then there's the added factor that everyone in my congo is actually convinced that they cannot miss even a single meeting.

Crisis of Conscience

LOL @ Farkel and shepherd! You are absolutely right, the pair of you. I have NOT begun to live. Baby steps though.

And I agree that living a double life will take a toll. That's why I don't do anything but attend the meetings. I gave up everything else because I knew the hypocrisy on my part behind it.

But, as most here realize, we don't all have the circumstances to do it the way y'all did. So I'll do it my way for now, even if I'm considered a coward. I know how far I've come and the changes I have been able to make. And therapy was the route to accomplish that. If it wasn't for that, I don't think I still would be in one piece.

I'm not offended in the least bit by what was said, and indeed appreciate the support. Why? Well, YOU'RE RIGHT! LOL And I'm working on getting away.

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The Meetings Really Suck Lately

by Pika_Chu in

jw
friends

warning.....profanity ahead...wimps may want to leave this page.... perhaps it's stupid bringing this up when all you guys are up to speed with how the gb is full of shit anyway, but i just feel like complaining about it.

the borg is royally fucked up, and we need to call them out on it.. all the talks are about armageddon being close, closer than ever, etc.

you know, the usual crap...we've all heard a thousand times...puke puke.... then there's the added factor that everyone in my congo is actually convinced that they cannot miss even a single meeting.

Crisis of Conscience

How do I stay sane you ask? Therapy.
I went for a few months, stopped, and then went again to address different issues. One of the issues dealt with being a JW.
I also read a lot.
Both have been tremendous in helping my sanity, even despite still attending the meetings with my wife.
I find myself not having the anger I used to towards being misled.
However, in my head, I do utter the occasional FU when I hear nonsense spit out at a meeting.

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55

Former JW. money counter at district conventions tells all.

by koolaid-man in

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how much money flows into the watchtower coffers at their annual fund raiser the district convention?.

former witness lurene stanley working along with her high ranking jw.

husband had the opportunity to see what goes on in the back room at disrtict conventions.

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Yes Watson. It's obvious many people here have a problem with premature...........evaluation. Me included. LOL
But really, Rick is obviously a scammer. I love to see him stagger for an explanation.

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WT Nov. 1, 2011 (public) - When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed - Part 2

by AnnOMaly in

out now.. yes, yes, yessssss!

on p. 26-27 they talk about how the lunar positions on vat 4956 fit 588/7 bce!!!.

"clearly, much of the astronomical data in vat 4956 fits the year 588 b.c.e.

Crisis of Conscience

LOL @ Bungi Bill!!

I just want to offer my thanks to everyone for the excellent research and proof offered here.
Also thanks for allowing me the opportunity to 'research this for myself', as was The Watchtower's suggestion in this 2nd article. ;)

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As A JW Were You Generally Feeling Guilty Over One Thing Or Another?

by minimus in

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i believe the witnesses keep people in the cult by means of using guilt as a tool.

it seems people who leave the religion tend to stop using meds and anti-depressants.

exjws seem more content and less filled with worry and guilt.. what do you think?.

Crisis of Conscience

Yes, and quite often. But after getting some therapy I realized that the religion wasn't the only problem. My upbringing was also involved.

Now, I feel I am doing quite well in dealing with those feelings since discovering the root of it. It has reached the point that I can't remember the last time I had feelings of guilt, or at least in an overwhelming way.

I really have come to find a peace in my life that I can never recall having before. I still "am a JW", that is I attend the meetings with my wife, but am inactive in the ministry and don't participate in much of anything JW related.

And now, how did James Brown say it?

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12

When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed? Part Two

by Maze in

an excellent presentation of secular archeology supporting jerusalem's destruction in 607 b.c.e:.

http://download.jw.org/files/media_magazines/wp_e_20111101.pdf.

when was ancient jerusalem destroyed?.

Crisis of Conscience

@ Alleymom, Whether you were a witness or not doesn't matter to me. And I apologize, I don't feel you are an apostate.

I put it in quotation marks because apologists/skeptics that come here are quick to label those proving the WTS wrong and often discredit truthful info provided by various sources.

I personally think you are awesome and so is your well documented research, at least based on the other thread of part 2 of the WTS's 607 article.

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When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed? Part Two

by Maze in

an excellent presentation of secular archeology supporting jerusalem's destruction in 607 b.c.e:.

http://download.jw.org/files/media_magazines/wp_e_20111101.pdf.

when was ancient jerusalem destroyed?.

Crisis of Conscience

Unfortunate for her Alleymom, Maze will not believe what was received by an "apostate" and then posted on an "apostate website".

She's a sick puppy. Her logic, copy and paste logic, is bonkers. Kudos to you for trying to help her, but it seems hopeless.

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When Was Ancient Jerusalem Destroyed? Part Two

by Maze in

an excellent presentation of secular archeology supporting jerusalem's destruction in 607 b.c.e:.

http://download.jw.org/files/media_magazines/wp_e_20111101.pdf.

when was ancient jerusalem destroyed?.

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http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/forum/announcements/211966/1/My-Last-Thread

At the above thread Maze said, "My interest in posting here has deadened lately. This will likely be my last thread. Initially I participated here because I was interested in sharpening my perception against opposing points of view. Jehovah really doesn't recommend the use of channels such as this for such purposes."

So Maze,

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My Last Thread

by Maze in

my interest in posting here has deadened lately.

this will likely be my last thread.

initially i participated here because i was interested in sharpening my perception against opposing points of view.