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  child custody

  by zebulon in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is my first post.

  i have been an everyday reader of this site for well over three years.

  also jwfacts, jwstruggle, silentlambs, etc.

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  ABibleStudent

  Welcome zebulon, Have you read the thread I won, I won, I won! by Anony Mous? If you want to read more threads, you can search JWN by entering "won child custody" in the search box on the top right of the window.

  Best of wishes getting full-custody. Also, don't be surprised if your wife lies about you to the court. It is called Theocratic Warfare Strategy. JWs will feel justified in lying to the courts to ensure that their children are saved from dying at Armageddon.

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  JWs through the eyes of an eight year old

  by maksutov in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  my wife is a jw, and is teaching our eight year old daughter jw beliefs.

  i am trying to teach her about evolution and critical thinking skills.

  here is a conversation we had today (as best i can remember it):daughter: "why do bad things happen?

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  maksutov - We then got onto talking about evolution, and I said that unlike these invisible people there is lots of evidence for evolution. She then put on a defensive playground voice, saying "yeah? Prove it! You have to prove that we're wrong and you're right."

  Hi maksutov, You did great at explaining cancer, evolution, etc. How about teaching your daughter how to do her own research? If she asks about evolution, show her how to do research using the internet. Help her to evaluate information sources and analyze information. The only caveat is keep it simple and fun, so that she retains the information.
  

  
  

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  How to Complain to the IRS about Non-Profits

  by ABibleStudent in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  has anyone read the if you want the irs to re-examine scientologys tax exempt status, its time to get real by tony ortega?

  the blog made two interesting points that definitely applies to scientology and may apply to the wtbts.. 1st point -.

  jeff found, for example, this happy language from the government about how it really, really wants to hear from you!

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  ABibleStudent

  @ Vidiot, Nice play on words! You can always complain by checking the other box and explaining why. Just don't expect the IRS to investigate.

  It is unfortunate that current tax laws do not authorize the IRS to investigate acts of undue influence or that the WTBTS is very good at keeping its shady deals secret.

  If the IRS did start receiving complaints about the WTBTS using undue influence on its members, who no longer want to be associated with the WTBTS, maybe the IRS would investigate other complaints about the WTBTS's shady deals. If the WTBTS gives hotel rooms in exchange for donations or building materials in exchange for donations, I don't see how donors can deduct those types of donations off their taxes.

  On the other hand I don't understand why most exJWs complain about the WTBTS and aren't willing to become politically active to educate governments about what the WTBTS does and how to prevent it. I admire those few exJWs who have overcome their phobias and do become politically active by contacting government officials and politicians.

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  How to Complain to the IRS about Non-Profits

  by ABibleStudent in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  has anyone read the if you want the irs to re-examine scientologys tax exempt status, its time to get real by tony ortega?

  the blog made two interesting points that definitely applies to scientology and may apply to the wtbts.. 1st point -.

  jeff found, for example, this happy language from the government about how it really, really wants to hear from you!

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  ABibleStudent

  Has anyone read the If you want the IRS to re-examine Scientology’s tax exempt status, it’s time to get real by Tony Ortega? The blog made two interesting points that definitely applies to Scientology and may apply to the WTBTS.

  1st Point -

  Jeff found, for example, this happy language from the government about how it really, really wants to hear from you! “Go ahead and complain. The Internal Revenue Service is all ears — particularly about complaints alleging any abuse of the tax-exempt status granted to a non-profit organization,” says an agency information sheet.

  He recommends that you grab a copy of the official form the IRS wants you to use to submit a referral (which is IRS lingo for a complaint).

  2nd Point [bolded "and publications" for emphasis]

  The Church of Scientology’s Office of Special Affairs pays tax exempt dollars to hire writers, videographers, and social media specialists to create false, defamatory, malicious, and deceptive propaganda in the form of hate websites and publications. This malicious content is directed against former members of the church, critics, journalists, filmmakers, and others who publicly expose Church of Scientology abuses.
  

  According to the blog, anyone can file a complaint with the IRS. American citizenship is not required!

  If you are afraid of retaliation from the WTBTS or being shunned by JWs make sure to check the box marked "I am concerned that I might face retaliation or retribution if my identity is disclosed". I wonder if the other box could be checked to complain about how the Watchtower uses "undue influence" on members and promotes it being used on members and ex-members.

  Now, how many JWN members would take the time to fill out form 13909 without disclosing their identify? A hand full?

  If enough people would write to their US politicians like I write about in the thread Revise Tax Code to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse, maybe another option would be added to form 13909, "Does not implement effective policies and practices or follow them to protect children from sexual abuse."

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert

  
  
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  Thank God For Disfellowshipping!

  by Nicola.threeangelsmessage in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i had the misfortune of being born into the jw faith.

  however, i thank god every day that i was disfellowshipped otherwise i would never have found the truth.

  good riddance to the watchtower bible track societys false publications, especially that book they claim contains the holy scriptures it is deceitful and full of darkness, and gets darker with every revision!

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  Welcome Nicola.threeangelsmessage, Somehow I feel that you would have awakened even if you were not Df'ed. A former friend was Df'ed and she actively worked to be reinstated twice. A not uncommon result.

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  Setback

  by EdenOne in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i saw this coming since my mother-in-law's funeral .... the congregation's "love-bombing" over my wife had its impact.

  i watched her drawing closer and closer to her friends in the congregation.

  then she decided she would attend the memorial.

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  ABibleStudent

  Hi EdenOne, i'm sorry that your wife has returned to the WTBTS's "vomit" (Proverbs 26:11).

  What hobbies/interests does your wife's authentic persona love to do that is time-consuming and will help her meet more non-JWs. Unless you help her to enjoy life and learn to overcome thought-stopping platitudes, she may prefer not to critically think for herself just like Cypher did in the Matrix. Has your wife watched the Matrix?

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  Petition to Revoke Scientology's Tax Exempt Status

  by ABibleStudent in

  1. social
  2. current

  fyi, if you feel that scientology's tax-exempt status should be revoked, you can sign a white house petition to revoke its tax-exempt status at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/revoke-scientologys-tax-exempt-status.. i signed the petition even though i have mixed feelings about this petition.

  i would prefer that dangerous cults like scientology be reformed by suspending its tax-exempt status until it makes needed changes and i do not like targeting a specific organization when the whole system should be changed.

  on the other hand this type of action may help to promote debate about revising the tax codes in the us.. i do prefer revising the tax code like i wrote about in revise tax code to protect children from sexual abuse .. peace be with you and everyone, who you love,.

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  ABibleStudent

  Less than 71,200 signatures needed by April 22, 2015 for this petition.

  Tweeted celebrities the following tweet today:

  #GoingClear great documentary! Signing https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/revoke-scientologys-tax-exempt-status … … … … . by Apr22 defining moment! Retweeting PRICELESS!

  What is your defining moment?!?!

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  Petition to Revoke Scientology's Tax Exempt Status

  by ABibleStudent in

  1. social
  2. current

  fyi, if you feel that scientology's tax-exempt status should be revoked, you can sign a white house petition to revoke its tax-exempt status at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/revoke-scientologys-tax-exempt-status.. i signed the petition even though i have mixed feelings about this petition.

  i would prefer that dangerous cults like scientology be reformed by suspending its tax-exempt status until it makes needed changes and i do not like targeting a specific organization when the whole system should be changed.

  on the other hand this type of action may help to promote debate about revising the tax codes in the us.. i do prefer revising the tax code like i wrote about in revise tax code to protect children from sexual abuse .. peace be with you and everyone, who you love,.

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  ABibleStudent

  This petition has 27,000+ signatures. Seven days to go and needs less than 72,000 signatures.

  If the 1st Appellate Court's decision to waive the punitive judgment for the Watchtower makes you mad, why not sign this petition to alert politicians to make changes to current laws and follow-up by contacting your politicians.

  Nothing will change as long as good people do nothing!

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert
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  Article: Reveal News-California court guts child abuse ruling against Jehovah's Witnesses

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  http://www.revealnews.org/article/california-court-guts-child-abuse-ruling-against-jehovahs-witnesses/.

  california court guts child abuse ruling against jehovahs witnesses.

  topics: religion / religion and government .

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  ABibleStudent

  Thanks for posting Barbara! Even though the Conti family was happy with the decision, I feel that Reveal News did a good job of summarizing my frustrations with the court's opinion.

  @ DATA-DOG, You can always sign the petition to revoke Scientology's tax-exempt status petition at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/revoke-scientologys-tax-exempt-status and then write a comment in the thread Petition to Revoke Scientology's Tax Exempt Status. Or, you could write to US Senators and Representatives like I am promoting in Revise Tax Code to Protect Children from Sexual Abuse .

  If 1000 JWN members would pledge to sign a "We the People" petition within one day, I would even be willing to write and promote a petition like I did 3 years ago in the threads It's Back! . . . Round 2.and URGENT: Please Sign White House Petition to "Protect Americans from Dangerous Cults: Modify USC Title 26 § 501 Tax Exemption Requirements" .

  Nothing will change until the Laws are changed!

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert

  
  

  
  
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  Petition to Revoke Scientology's Tax Exempt Status

  by ABibleStudent in

  1. social
  2. current

  fyi, if you feel that scientology's tax-exempt status should be revoked, you can sign a white house petition to revoke its tax-exempt status at https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/revoke-scientologys-tax-exempt-status.. i signed the petition even though i have mixed feelings about this petition.

  i would prefer that dangerous cults like scientology be reformed by suspending its tax-exempt status until it makes needed changes and i do not like targeting a specific organization when the whole system should be changed.

  on the other hand this type of action may help to promote debate about revising the tax codes in the us.. i do prefer revising the tax code like i wrote about in revise tax code to protect children from sexual abuse .. peace be with you and everyone, who you love,.

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  ABibleStudent

  I just sent the following tweet:

  @TonyOrtega94 Have you signed https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/revoke-scientologys-tax-exempt-status … … … …. ? I did! Only 8 days to obtain less 75,000 signatures. Please retweet!!

  and to others.

  I even sent a tweet to Tom Cruise. I have enjoyed his acting since Taps. I know he will not be pleased, but what the heck.

  Peace be with you and everyone, who you love,

  Robert