ecan6 - this is a great response. Not one that they would be ready to deal with probably. They are used to those who say "Yeah, I know, I need to be more regular, bla bla bla." But to turn that around, and not even recognize the rule that meeting attendance is expected at every meeting (except in very rare circumstances) to get a ticket for entry into the Paradise Earth TM (if you're lucky)...well that has to be confusing for them. LOL. Saying you have a goal to be there once or twice a month -- well, how do they even respond to that? Is there anywhere in Bible that says a certain number of meetings a week are required? If they tell you that the Bible says " do not foresake the gathering of yourselves together" you can always say "I'm not! I'm very regular with my bi-weekly attendance." LOL. Love it.
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I think my wife is going to open the can of worms...
by sosoconfused inso over the last 5 - 7 months as some may know i have resigned as an elder and just came to a cold stop going to the meetings.
brothers call i wont answer the phone.
if they come by i just wont answer the door.
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Former Long Time Elder, part 3
by James Jackson into answer some of your questions.
i phone my son on thursday and was able to help him get his paper work in order for, get this: "college".
we're good.. the wife and i have about 10 family members that are jw's as well as over 12 close friends, 100's of friends in 5 states.
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That's good James. Just being protective of those still in and not out yet.
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Former Long Time Elder, part 3
by James Jackson into answer some of your questions.
i phone my son on thursday and was able to help him get his paper work in order for, get this: "college".
we're good.. the wife and i have about 10 family members that are jw's as well as over 12 close friends, 100's of friends in 5 states.
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Can'tleave - Rugby...awesome. So much better than American football. Would it surprise anyone to say that Ben Cohen is my absolute favorite sportsperson ever in the history of the universe?
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Former Long Time Elder, part 3
by James Jackson into answer some of your questions.
i phone my son on thursday and was able to help him get his paper work in order for, get this: "college".
we're good.. the wife and i have about 10 family members that are jw's as well as over 12 close friends, 100's of friends in 5 states.
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James - yikes, you may want to edit your last post just to be extra careful to protect your identity. Maybe delete the content and put a smile there instead? I'm the paranoid type though.
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I think my wife is going to open the can of worms...
by sosoconfused inso over the last 5 - 7 months as some may know i have resigned as an elder and just came to a cold stop going to the meetings.
brothers call i wont answer the phone.
if they come by i just wont answer the door.
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Absolutely, positively epic. What a shock the secretary got, ay? Last thing he expected surely. I bet he was expecting a sob story of (pick one or more): depression, too much work, needing to sort yourselves out, family troubles, desperation to come back but somehow paralyzed with fear/anxiety/shame...
What an awesome wife you have there.
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Dat da da da: Justitia Themis Law School Graduate
by crmsicl incongratulations to justitia themis on all her hard work at putting herself through law school.
after being raised in the watchtower organization and having survived all of what that entails she has picked up the pieces, analyzed her strengths and has made choices to better herself and the community.. .
i am so proud of her.
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What an accomplishment! Congrats to the new law school grad!!!!
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From Pioneer to Professor: My Story
by laverite ini wanted to say hello.
i knew i was gay.
i wanted to study and learn about everything i could.
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Aunt fancy - Thank you so much! Believe me, I never take for granted that I was able to escape.
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From Pioneer to Professor: My Story
by laverite ini wanted to say hello.
i knew i was gay.
i wanted to study and learn about everything i could.
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Quendi, it is truly a pleasure to have you respond. I enjoy reading your posts. I can think of a few I remember off the top of my head, including your move away from Colorado (30 years there, right?) to Alabama and some posts and comments on gay marriage. Oh! And you wrote a book (science fiction, right?).
The reason I remember the Colorado to Alabama post so well is that I love Colorado (so beautiful!), and experienced a move from someplace I loved dearly after many years to where I am now. I grieved for about 10 years after for that special place I left. I also know you are always so supportive of LGBT issues. And I think you do or did work as a teacher, right?
But I can't remember how you exited the TruthTM or your educational path. I'd love to know these things. You are always such a joy to read. I love your writing. Thank you for your kind words and support.
P.S. Don't even get me started on the topic of reading the mags being equivalent to a college education. It is as far removed from that as anything I can think of. I know you will agree. In college, it's not so much about "facts" but about developing critical thinking skills and learning how to learn. Reading some trashy mags written at the 3rd grade level just ain't gonna cut it!
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School for Congregation Elders
by C.O.B.E.Beef ini 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.
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Wow. What an experience and what a post. So glad you were able to escape.
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600 people up and left the DC after the 'apostate' talk?
by Julia Orwell inan 'apostate' inactive jw in america i know on facebook went to the dc and said fully 600 people left between the end of the apostate talk and the lunch break.
have any of you who also went to the dc seen something like this happen?
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According to this talk, the "Characteristics of Apostates" are:
1. They reject God's service.
2. They want to take others with them, drawing them away from Jehovah and cause divisions.
3. They claim to serve Jehovah but they reject His representatives here on Earth.
So....What must we do to protect ourselves from apostacy? Avoid apostates, even avoiding limited contact. We do not allow them into our homes by reading what they write, watch shows they are on or go on their websites or make comments on their blogs. "We love Jehovah's organization." Avoid them like someone who has a "contagious, deadly disease." Stay busy in the work of sharing God's word of truth with others so that you will forever enjoy Jehovah's divine seal of approval.
