Hello and welcome. I am responsible for convincing several people to become JWs. I am so sorry for it but I didn't know what I was doing at the time. I know how you feel.
Marilyn
Marilyn
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Please forgive me...!!
by ELON14 ini'm new here and this is the first post i make (i promise that more will come).
i have been following most of the posts made here quietly for about 4 months and i would like to thank all of you who are called apostates for the well documented and researched material you have presented here.thanks to you i know now the truth about the wt organization and i'm no longer blind and misled.
i disassociated myself about 2 months ago after 15 years of very "faithful" service to the society.i was regular pioneer for 12 years and an elder for 8 years, i served mainly as the service overeer.my experience was published in the 2 of the society's magazins.. as i was a very zealous and prominent elder in my circuit i zealously promoted the organizational rules and i allowed myself to be fully used by the society to promote those mind controle techniques that now i know hurt those who were my sheep.
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I am kind of sad right now!
by KKLUV155 inthis is my dog meenu(pronounced me-new).
a couple of days ago i noticed her eyes were starting to swell so i took her to the vet yesterday.
they told me that she has glaucoma in both eyes.
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Marilyn
What a bummer. I'm so sorry that you're little loved one has this illness. Will the drops slow up the progression of the disease? Your little dog will be ok as long as she has you to care for her. It's very sad though - I know.
Marilyn
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Things JWs don't say
by WildTurkey inlets post somethings as a dub you dont say:.
luck, you dont say party, its a get together.
you dont go to church, its a hall
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Marilyn
Mary and Tammy are hilarious. Mary did you used to be on H20 - from Canada?
Anyhoo, I once got told off for saying "I got rid of all my mags today". Should have said 'placed".
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Are you a cat or dog person? (fluff)
by In_between_days inok, im bored - really bored.
this is my favorate breed of dog................ whats yours?.
also, are you a cat or a dog person?
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Marilyn
Cats. But I like dogs too. Never used to like dogs after getting barked at out witnessing but now I don't witness I like dogs as long as they don't shit on my nature-strip.
Marilyn
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I'm being DF'ed...
by email inthis is my first post on this board even though i have been lurking for a looong time.... .
i have just being told that the judicial committee has decided to disfellowship me and that i have a week to appeal if i decide to do so.
the reason: "apostasy".
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Marilyn
You seem to be a little confused. Let me make this perfectly clear. Judicial hearings are not about being fair and rational. You cannot expect to be treated objectively. They have usually decided your fate on the basis of the word of one person and if they don't like you that is all the more reason to get rid of you. YOU committed the worst sin of all. You question the WTS. That threatens their power and control. They are a law unto themselves.
Been there done that.
Marilyn
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Today's Facts Give Us Insight to the Past
by professor ini must admit, when the jw pedophile story first broke, i looked at it as just another bad story.
yes, the story showed us another bad aspect of the witness creed, but with catholocism also being exposed at the same time with this issue, i looked at it as sad, but not very important.. now, with reports coming from around the world, it has come to my attention that this story gives us a real insight into the dark world of jehovah's witnesses.
we have now right before our eyes had it proven to us that the watchtower society will lie to us and cover up its mistakes and try to continue on as if nothing has happened.
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Marilyn
Good one Paduan!!!
Marilyn
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Guess who called Sunday morning
by Tammie insome time around 7 am, my mother in law calls.
hubby answers.
we were still asleep.
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Marilyn
David, So glad you saw my reply.
Marilyn ps, is disfellowshipping meant to be a punishment? - I don't think the WTS realises that it is. But I have always thought of it as a punishment - what happened to "vengence is mine sayeth the Lord"?
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Are Parents Who Shun Their Children At Risk?
by Englishman inwho looks after the welfare of ageing witness parents who have disfellowshipped children?
are these df'd children (actually, some of these df'd children are in their 60's) meant to ignore being ignored and then care physically for their non speaking parents?
also, can df'ing your own children lead to witness parents suffering illness or even death as a result?.
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Marilyn
My mother is very sick with breast cancer. I ignore the 'hovahs and get on with what needs to be done. Unless they ask you not to help you should carry on as normal. To do otherwise is to play by the WT rules - and christs knows they are crazy!!!
Marilyn
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Guess who called Sunday morning
by Tammie insome time around 7 am, my mother in law calls.
hubby answers.
we were still asleep.
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Marilyn
Dear David_10, Are all Davids the same? I am married to someone like you and his name is David.
I read your words with appreciation. I see where you are coming from. I think we are very much alike. I know the scripture you quoted well and others like it. I am sure we hate the WTS equally and doubt the existence of God equally. One of my favorite scriptures is "Love never fails". It hasn't failed in the case of me and my parents. For that I'm grateful.
I might sound hard but I'm not like I sound. Not long ago I sent a cheque to one of my brothers for $1000 when I heard he was having a hard time even though I've not seen him for over 20 yrs. He called me to thank me. He doesn't associate with me still - but I didn't expect that he would. Even more recently I was going to sell an old family car, but my dad told me my brother could use it, so I gave it to him. I was away when he came to collect it. I don't think I could have stood the emotional strain of seeing him after all this time. He is an elder but now if I call him (about our elderly parents) he sounds happy to hear from me and we chat pleasantly about lots of things. But I don't call too often as I know his ability to accept me is limited.
My husband David, always takes your approach to people and life. I used to think he let people walk all over him, but now I understand that he has incredible strength and wisdom in how he relates to people. You and him would like each other.
In spite of all this, I don't think Tammie and her husband should let the kids go off with the MIL. I concede to your approach up to a point. The couple should write or send flowers and a note to the MIL, telling her they love her and that they will welcome her into the house and they will not discuss religion with her - but that they will not let her be with the children on her own, at this stage. Do you consider that a fair compromise? Anyway, this is all academic - the couple obviously have their own thoughts about what to do. I've really enjoyed hearing your point of view and bending a little in your direction. I know it is never wrong to be kind.
Marilyn (ps - my brother's 20 yo daughter came to visit me when she was in town last year. she stayed a couple of hours and was delightful. I think my generousity to my brother opened her heart to wanting to meet me - it was only one afternoon, but I cherish the memory of it)
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Marilyn
Why not let em' and have a little chat with you? Wouldn't that be more fun than the sigh?