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  Question spouse is in other spouse df there going to bethel

  by poopie in

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  for the grand opening of bethel to sneak around get info.

  should they tell the tour guide that one of them is df?.

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  No Poopie, the one that is not df'd will get into trouble.
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  LifesNotOver - Part Four

  by LifesNotOver in

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  so ... i don't know if any of this is even of interest any more, i know i'm getting kinda bored with it :) so many other more interesting stories out there.

  anyway, limped my way through 17 years being a jw until now.

  not a good jw mind you.

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  Lifesnotover, I am sorry to hear that you are in a difficult position at the moment. Although your posts show some signs of depression I wouldn't call it that, it's more like a situation where you are in a rut and trying to figure how to get out.
  
  That's the good thing about your posts and you are obviously doing a lot of reflection. That's why our emotions go up and down, we just have to be care not to let things swallow us up when we are in a down.
  
  I think it's awful that your husband calls you an apostate witch, being called an apostate is bad enough but a witch is really bad and is a reflection of his own problems. Try and rise above him and become impervious to his bad mouthing.
  
  You will find yourself in a better place if you keep searching for a solution, that's really great and the best thing that you can do for yourself.
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  come on people stop slacking

  by pepperheart in

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  come on cart people stop slacking,of four carts that i went past today all four had many copies of the same version of a teaching book that was printed ten years ago,i got 14 copies myself and put them in the trash .

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  I love your activism Peppergrass. I haven't seen one cart in our area. Aren't they starting to recognise you?
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  JWs Demonstrating against the Demonstrators

  by Listener in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the organization never ceases to amaze.you've got to see this video for yourself so i won't say much about it.

  i wonder if this practice has been endorsed and sanctioned by the governing body and if we will see more of it in the future.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbuxbx1ktci.

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  Redvip2000, that is the way I see it.

  It would appear to be done for the perceived protection of the r&f, of course there is nothing that they are protecting them against.

  For an outsider looking at this type of display it must look weird.
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  i'm leaving this site forever

  by stan livedeath in

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  2. humour

  as the title says--i'm out of here for good.. the site is full of atheists, communists, 7th day adventists, creationists, believers, deceivers, receivers, football supporters,.

  dodgy types, cantleave---and assorted wankers.. so no place for me--because i'm none of the above so dont fit in.

  so--this is goodbye forever my friends--its been almost average knowing you.

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  Awww Stan, I've been known to knit, surely we've got something in common.
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  JWs Demonstrating against the Demonstrators

  by Listener in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the organization never ceases to amaze.you've got to see this video for yourself so i won't say much about it.

  i wonder if this practice has been endorsed and sanctioned by the governing body and if we will see more of it in the future.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbuxbx1ktci.

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  The organization never ceases to amaze.
  
  You've got to see this video for yourself so I won't say much about it. I wonder if this practice has been endorsed and sanctioned by the Governing Body and if we will see more of it in the future.
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBUXBX1KTCI
  
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  Use Pokemon Go to mess with Kingdomhalls if they are training centers :D

  by EndofMysteries in

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  I agree Stuckinarut. A lot of these guys love playing computer games and PokemonGo gets them out and about and socialising.
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  Chelmsford is green-lighted

  by Saltheart Foamfollower in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  looks like chelmsford is going ahead after all.

  here is the text of a letter to be read out this week:.

  to all congregations in britain and irelandre: branch relocation project updatedear brothers:we rejoice to inform you that in june of this year, the governing body gave approval for thebritain branch to relocate to new facilities that will be constructed just south of chelmsford.

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  This building, which does not even exist, already has Jehovah's blessing and praise, now and into the future. How would they even know this? No doubt, since the GB have given their approval, it equates to being the same as God's approval.
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  The story of a secret Apostate Anointed

  by TerryWalstrom in

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  2. experiences

  the remarkable sister pettifog.

  this morning i arrived on my bicycle at the local starbucks early, before the intensity of the texas sun boiled to full blaze rendering me a soggy, wrung out mess.. i took up my perch on the outdoor patio in the shade, eager to work on my book of short stories.

  this will be my 3rd book and i’ve been enjoying the process daily.. .

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  Terry, or should I say Randolph, it's not Sister Petticoat that is the amazing person, it's you.
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  Seeking support ... Where can a Christian go

  by Sevan in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hey all, .

  so i recently posted for the first time and introduced myself.. i have been spending time reading various posts.

  some informative, some not so much.. since i've been reading on here, i've read a lot from atheists.

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  Listener

  You're not the first person who says this site is hostile towards believers. I've been here for six years and don't have a problem with it. I'll deliberately avoid threads that discuss atheism because I don't think it is beneficial for anyone me to get into a debate about it.
  
  The only time I see any real hostility is when a poster comes on here trying to preach their religion. It is not accepted well by just about everyone on here. I think it would be correct to say that having once been fooled into believing the JW religion no one wants to be caught out like that again.
  
  Over the time that I have been here I've seen the dynamics change significantly. There have been long periods of time where a lot of attention has been given to understanding the real meaning of bible texts as opposed to JW teachings, personally I really enjoy that and learn a lot from different ideas. Other times, the main focus appears to be on people and their personal problems as ex JWs. Then you have a place like reddit where there is a lot of younger ones and their focus is different but, like here, there is a great deal of support for individuals. It's not that we don't get younger ones here but the dynamics are different and more suitable to some than others.
  
  You will notice, when all is said and done, that there are many people on this forum, regardless of their beliefs, who are happy to give advice and support to others. They don't see things as just being about themselves, they understand the problems that exist and are happy to assist others. In the past, many ex JWs end up returning to the religion, not to draw closer to God or because they believe everything the GB says but because they miss the companionship. I for one am very grateful that we can have a place like this. It helps to confirm our doubts, informs us of organizational procedures and policies along with their repercussions and helps to see the manipulation and control.
  
  I do wonder what sort of support you would like, you state 'moral support' but you can get that regardless of whether someone is an atheist or not. Do you mean that you are particularly looking for somewhere where you can share scriptures with others and discuss religion in a supportive manner or a place where you feel you are among people that hold the same biblical moral values as yourself? There is certainly scriptures that support these and even though this place may not be able to properly fulfill these it doesn't mean that you can't find some benefit for being here or even a desire to do like others and give support to individuals in need.