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Loyalty to Org Over Everything Else

by startingover13 in

i'm slowly beginning to realize that the person who i love the most is more loyal to an organization above all else.

some time ago, i wrote about how my girlfriend and i were both df'd for fornication.

i do believe that what we did was out of line, from a biblical standpoint, and i accepted my discipline.

Listener

If you had planned on having children in the future, ask her how she would feel if your son or daughter had sex with someone they dearly loved and were disfellowshipped, would she feel it was right to shun them? Or what if your child got baptized young and later didn't accept the religion, maybe because they could find no proof that the GB had been appointed by Jesus in 1919. How would she feel if she could never, ever have any communication with them?

Her answer will even help you to consider whether you really think this person will be the sort of mother that you would want for your children.

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I am new here and had so many laughs for the first time in years. It took me a long time to find the courage to sign up. Thank you for existing

by umbertoecho in

Listener

It depends in what context you said 'Jesus Christ'. If it was just after stubbing your big toe you will get some pretty bad looks. Geez was considered swearing in our family.

Can you say what part of Australia you come from?

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15-year old JW girl runaway

by satinka in

jw
friends

here is what is happening in british columbia canada:.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/chilliwack-family-blames-rcmp-for-failing-to-return-their-daughter-1.2501557.

chilliwack family blames rcmp for failing to return their daughter15-year-old jehovah's witness follower ran away from home after dispute with mother over religioncbc news posted: jan 17, 2014 5:20 pm pt last updated: jan 17, 2014 8:37 pm pt.

Listener

If you want to know some further information, it appears the parents have been posting on JW Topix

http://www.topix.com/forum/religion/jehovahs-witness/TGK571KO12JC619EK

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Witnesses: Why The 1/19/14 WT Lesson Is Dangerous

by Apognophos in

today's watchtower lesson touched on the history of hezekiah's reign, and then made a surprising modern-day application.

having used my time before the meeting to research the underlying material instead of highlighting my magazine, i personally found this to be an upsetting study, and decided to put this warning here in the hopes that some active witnesses read it.. the most important thing i want to say to you is that the actual flow of events in this bible account were severely misrepresented, and that there are some disturbing implications in the distortions that were made.

1. hezekiah's father ahaz makes himself a vassal to assyria out of fear of their overwhelming might (2 kings 16:7, 8).. 2. upon becoming king, hezekiah rebels against assyria (2 kings 18:7).

Listener

What a great post and 10 times easier to read than a Watchtower article.

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The New Diary of Winston Smith

by WinstonSmith in

we had to go off grid for a time, time and half a time as we thought we had been outed.

fortunately it was a false alarm, but it was a stressful time.

i asked for my original diary thread to be deleted in case there could be anything on there to identlfy mrs smith and i. i am always very careful when posting, and am sure there was nothing on there, but felt it best to have it removed in order to be as cautious as a dove.

Listener

The prosecutor’s office said that analyses by linguistic experts had concluded that the brochures contained propaganda that promoted the superiority of the Jehovah’s Witnesses and denigrated other faiths as false.

Russia may have another agenda for the bans they impose on the JWs but there is no exageration in this statement.

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Anyone Ever Read This? Ironic much?

by lambsbottom in

*** yb74 pp.

174-175 part 2germany ***.

divisions add to the hardship.

Listener

Wilhelm Bathen from Dinslaken, who is still serving Jehovah, relates how he personally was affected: “When I realized that I too had been disfellowshiped I was so spiritually shaken and depressed that I asked myself how such a thing was possible. .

It was possible because Judge Rutherford wasn't going to allow anyone to become more idolized than himself.

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New World Translation 2013 on EBay

by startingover in

jw
friends

there are several of the new bibles on ebay, but here you can buy the whole box of 32. i don't know if this link will show the original listing, you may have to click on that to see the description.

i wonder where these came from, the description seems a bit strange.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/case-of-32-2013-new-world-translation-of-the-holy-scriptures-watchtower-bible-/261362288068?pt=lh_defaultdomain_0&hash=item3cda6805c4&nma=true&si=cb4ceo6bt8tstei2ousxlhx8hva%253d&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557.

Listener

From Ebay

These were not purchased from Jehovah's Witnesses or the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society. These were part of a bulk acquisition of salvaged goods. As salvaged goods, if we had not acquired these, it is possible they would currently be in a dumpster or landfill. They were not stolen or obtained in any illicit manner, and we have all proper documentation showing a legal transaction. We are selling this in order to recoup our costs. It may be possible to receive a free copy of this edition by contacting your local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses or by going to their website. Additionally, you can read a free PDF copy of this version online.This book is available here, for purchase, to anyone not wanting to pursue the options above.

We are not operated by, sponsored by, endorsed by, or affiliated with Jehovah’s Witnesses or Watchtower Bible And Tract Society.
Please contact us with any questions.
Thank you,
EJC Ventures, LLC

It is very strange as to why they have written a statement saying the book can be obtained free and how to go about it. Who knows what goes on in the land of WTBTS.

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2014 DC: Fewer, but larger venues in the U.S.

by doinmypart in

jw
friends

in the u.s. there are fewer venues this year, but they will be held in larger facilities.

as long as i can remember my family travelled no more than 2 hours to attend and in the last few years the dc was local (within a few minutes travel).

this year my family is driving 6 hours to a major u.s. city.

Listener

Joe134cd

I could never understand why they down sized the conventions in the first place. I remember back in the day when there were only 3 conventions in this country. Then it went to 5 smaller ones. I remember been told the reason they downsized was problems with apostates Coming onto the grounds. I also remember attending a convention around this time when this was the case. So It sort of made sense at the time. Looking at it from the GB/R&F perspective I can see a number of problems.

It is very irresponsible of the organization to be holding large assemblies given that they believe the world is getting worse everyday.

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trying to convince my wife not to confess...

by wafflesandpancakes in

during our engagement, we fooled around and touch each other down there.

it's not a "tap" but definitely is not "stimulation".

i tried to convince my wife, who, after 5 years of marriage, strangely felt guilty all the sudden, that its not do called porneia.

Listener

I'm with Hortenzie on this. It is weird.

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Sexting, thinking with my little head

by stillin in

i had no idea, having come from such a sheltered life, how tantalizing those little text messages could be.

i'm a married man.

my wife has pretty much decided that sex is not for her anymore.

Listener

There's no telling whether this JW lady will start feeling guilty and confess to the elders. You've got to consider that the chance of your wife finding out is extremely high.