I got a text that it is being said that the reason they did that was because of new rules requiring background checks of teachers in religious settings?
Anyone else hear this or can verify?
millie210
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Theocratic Ministry School cancelled. Why?
by the girl next door inis it possible this aspect of the meeting was cancelled so that jws would not be categorized as a "school" where in many areas elders and ministerial servants would have to submit to a background check by secular authorities?
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I think I was off the day they taught ...
by Simon indoes anyone else have those things that everyone else seems to know ... except you?
it's like you were off the day it was taught in school and you don't know that you don't know about it.
but everyone else does.. i have a couple .... first, days of the month.
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millie210
the girl next door
For example I just learned that mixing left and right may have something to do with personality! lolhttp://typeindepth.com/2010/11/mixing-right-and-left/And here I thought I was the only one!
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I think I was off the day they taught ...
by Simon indoes anyone else have those things that everyone else seems to know ... except you?
it's like you were off the day it was taught in school and you don't know that you don't know about it.
but everyone else does.. i have a couple .... first, days of the month.
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millie210
I have been known to confuse my right and left....sad, no?
Well this one is even sadder - I have pushed the button on the elevator for the floor I want and THEN noticed it is a "going down" elevator, thereby insuring myself an even longer wait.
I could keep going!
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If I've been testy lately, here's why.
by cappytan inmy parents are visiting for not-thanksgiving.
dad started bringing up spiritual stuff and i almost screwed up my fade.. it's so hard to have a genuine discussion about the issues in the organization when you have become an atheist.
it feels icky and disgusting to have to pretend and nod your head at such platitudes as "you just need to have faith"..."trust in jehovah"..."jehovah will correct it"..."remember ray franz?
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millie210
I feel for you Cappy. I have a similar situation and I have to watch myself.
We are doing this out of love and respect for our family - NOT out of respect for the Org. Right?
(I must tell myself that many times each day)
This very long holiday weekend will be over soon, hang in there!
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Things WT Would Have To Do To Be An Acceptable Religion
by JW_Rogue indrop shunning or at least drop shunning among family members.
make blood transfusions a conscience matter, no more hlc.
drop the two witness rule, mandatory reporting of child abuse, no privileges for offenders.
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Singapore does the right thing
by jdubhub inhttp://blogs.reuters.com/faithworld/2015/11/25/singapore-slashes-publication-bans-but-not-for-jehovahs-witnesses/
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Things WT Would Have To Do To Be An Acceptable Religion
by JW_Rogue indrop shunning or at least drop shunning among family members.
make blood transfusions a conscience matter, no more hlc.
drop the two witness rule, mandatory reporting of child abuse, no privileges for offenders.
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millie210
I think most of these are potentially possible by degrees except
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1 and 2 are already happening in some areas but quietly.
3 is being forced on them - they will have no choice.
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I have been informed that if u are df and you appeal the decision and you loose appeal
by poopie inthe elders will keep you out longer as payback for you appealing their decision how dare you peon appeal the secret weapons design you stupid publisher.
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millie210
If that "no" is directed at my statement futano, I can agree with you that appeals are granted.
They are not frequent.
As you stated in a post upthread, most of the ones you yourself saw granted had to do with elders in the original committee being as you said and I quote:
More than 50% of the decisions of the original committees were totally wrong.
third world countries education is low,
those serving were end 20thies.
Where you and I disagree is in your statement above that it is the opinion or the request of the individual that generates anything.
Those two factors (the persons opinion or request) have zero to do with an appeal being granted,
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I have been informed that if u are df and you appeal the decision and you loose appeal
by poopie inthe elders will keep you out longer as payback for you appealing their decision how dare you peon appeal the secret weapons design you stupid publisher.
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millie210
Even if you lose the appeal I think there is another chance to appeal
Hoser is right. They will not inform you of this second appeal right. You have to request it in writing.As for the initial appeal..... If I understand it right, the instructions to the appeal committee are to ONLY overturn the original committees decision to disfellowship if proper procedure was not followed.That extremely limits the grounds for an appeal and makes it less likely that an original decision will be overturned.I am sorry for your stress poopie. Add me to the list of people who support you. -
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Suicide or Real Freedom? - My Story As One Of Jehovah's Witnesses
by dubstepped in"sometimes i think the only thing i could do that wouldn't upset someone would be to kill myself.".
those were the frustrated words of my friend as we stood out in his large yard in the country, just about to enjoy a nice bonfire on a beautiful night.
what was it that could have been a lesser evil than killing himself?
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millie210
Dubstepped, I dont know how I didnt see your story until now but Im so glad I got to read it.
Following you through your younger years up to now was a powerful and very moving experience.
I hope this thread stays near the top so new people coming to this forum can read it and find comfort and hope in your words like I did.