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  Kate Wild

  by quellycatface in

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  2. friends

  i've been given permission to post news of our friend.. kate hasn't been very well.

  not well at all.

  i think much of it has been a delayed reaction to her df'ing, the general fallout when leaving the wtbs and family issues.. i just wanted to give you guys the heads up and give you a chance to show how much we care about her.. thanks for listening..

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  Sorry to hear this, get well soon Kate, you are missed.
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  * Breaking news * - JW elder (Mark Sewell) found guilty of rape and sexual assaults

  by Stealth in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  i hope they lock this guy up for a very long time!.

  http://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/latestnews/11306548.church_elder_found_guilty_of_rape_and_sexual_assaults/?ref=var_0.

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  Why wasn't this guy told by the elders that he must report these crimes to police before they would even consider him for reinstatement as this would demonstrate his remorsefulness and repentence?
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  Disturbing Footnote in Tomorrow's Study Article...

  by HeyThere in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  article is basicqlly about families where a spouse is working away from home for an extended period, etc...a foot note says basically that some studies have shown that working away from home can cause serious consequences, such as infidelity, homosexuality, or incest.

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  pull it up on jw.org...that is what it says.

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  Listener

  Joe Grundy, I agree. There was something not to long ago that was more directed at these third world countries and the advice was to stay at home. It may have been a story about a guy who had the opportunity to earn more money away from home but I can't recall.

  They really have no idea. Many of these people are desperate in their own country and will fall prey to all sorts of temptations. Whether that is working in the sex industry, providing massages with 'happy endings' or telemarketing and lying to potential customers or being involved in one of the many scams that occur.

  People who find work overseas are usually doing it so that they can provide better for their families and this in turn helps protect their family from a lot of criminal or unethical or demeaning activities.

  The organization is working hard at trying to get people in third world countries converted. The Phillipines now has a beutiful Assembly Hall on a massive amount of land, worth a pretty penny. The locals are very proud of it and would rather keep it than help the survivors of the recent disasters. Having the image of Americanisation works to their advantage, that's what these people strive for. Providing studies and meetings in english is another attraction because learning to speak english can lead to jobs that pay much more.

  It is as bad as telling females to stay barefoot and pregrnant at home in the kitchen.
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  This new JW video is so stupid that it has to be a troll

  by Pacopoolio in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  recently, my mother, who had stopped talking to me because i was 'apostate,' started speaking to me again.. (note that i successfully faded as opposed to ever being disfellowshipped due to dodging every elder question with "i'm not sure, i'm still searching and trying to find the answers.").

  the reason why?

  at the international convention this year, they receieved a new video called something or other.

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  It's hard to believe that they even bother to provide this on DVD. How many times can a person watch a really boring film? I guess if you're a JW, who is used to the boredom, it could be watched dozens of times.
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  Loyalty to Org Over Everything Else Part 2

  by startingover13 in

  1. social
  2. physical

  a few months ago i posted about the dilemna i was facing with my girlfriend and getting reinstated.

  a little under a year ago, both of us were disfellowshipped for sexual immorality.

  while it was difficult, we promised to stick together through it, work our way toward marraige, and eventually return.

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  Listener

  The other thing to consider is that unfortunately if you were to marry and she remained a loyal JW the marriage may never be a happy one. The organization has written a number of articles regarding pre marital sex and endeavours to make those doing this feel guilty for the rest of their lives. Not only that but they also endeavour to make one partner view the other partner negatively and without respect. You can't win if this is the mindset that she chooses.
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  JW presence

  by Laika in

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  2. friends

  the underground station i live next to in london is usually relatively quiet, however it is also the local station closest to the wimbledon tennis courts, so for about 2 weeks a year it really comes to life, starting today.

  (yay wimbledon!

  i saw no jws last year, but they seemed to have cottoned on to this opportunity and were out in force today.

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  That's really strange Kramer, they must actively shove the literature into people's hands.
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  Serena Williams paid $5000 for a bath! At least she is not naked!

  by Iamallcool in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  1. evian bath .

  this is believed to be the most expensive bath in the whole world.

  it is offered by sobes hotel victor to their guests.

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  This is an ad, she would have been paid to do it, at least she kept her clothes on.
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  ELDERS LIED! to Brain injured man UPDATE w/ video

  by Newly Enlightened in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  we visited the rio rancho, nm u.s.a kingdom hall build this past saturday adn met jim & janet mura.

  it is disgusting what they have done to this poor family.. .

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d5xtgdt7mm.

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  I love their video's too but I'm not crazy about this video either.

  We don't know what promises these elder's gave this couple, if any. I think it is a bit much to go on a campaign when there is only this ladies word that they lied. For all we know she could have misunderstood what they were saying. I just don't have much sympathy for this couple, they already have a beautiful house, all they need to do is go out for a walk/ride to enjoy the views and close the curtains in their dining room.

  As usual Mike and Kim certainly go to amazing lengths to expose the organization. This couple work together so well.
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  one reason for the dumbing down of the org

  by Magnum in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  a lot of us have said that theres been a dumbing down in jw land.

  its just not like it used to be especially a few decades ago.

  it seems to me that if jw are right and the end of the world is near, the spiritual food should get tastier and more nourishing as time goes on, but it's getting more and more bland and less nourishing.

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  Listener

  Very good points Magnum.

  Even years ago there weren't many JWs that were interested in the 'deeper things', mainly because it was too difficult to understand. It is interesting that the only place that these 'deeper things' were usually taught was at the home book study meeting.

  The main theme these days is to obey, obey, obey. It's such a simple message and the only thing that the organization really wants.
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  G.B. TALK URGING CHILD BAPTISM!

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the introduction & conclusion to this video is in german, but david splanes' words are loud and clear in english - get your kid baptized asap!.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h33pwdsuvlq&feature=youtu.be.

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  Listener

  When you hear talks like this you become aware that these desperate Governing Body members know exactly what they are doing and it is far from being loving and christian.