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  Why all the secrecy in Gods organisation?

  by Truthexplorer in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  looking back and seeing all the secrecy and cover ups throughout wt history such as the secret elders books, the branch correspondence guidelines, the shameful lying and deceipt exposed during the arc questioning, the in-house way of dealing with things, the lack of openness to the media on issues such as blood or child abuse or anything controversial for that matter.

  could this relate in some way to russell's alleged past as a freemason?

  it seems quite strange that the founder of the bible students quite possibly may have been a freemason, (an organisation well known for its secrecy).

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  millie210

  Its funny how differently it is viewed when you are in - the "secrecy" that is.

  In the beginning, you are applauded for questioning established religions and so on and "coming in to the truth". You are treated as a more enlightened thinker.

  Once you are "in", you quickly pick up on cues to NOT question. It is tied to loyalty and not being rebeillious, like Satan and the sons of Korah and so on.

  Then supporting the secrecy becomes a mark of submission.

  I have distinct memories of thinking that people who were always questioning were "weak".

  Now that I have a clear head I can see it but when I was in I couldnt.
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  Our COBE(Coordinator Of Body of Elders) Cried at the Kingdom Hall

  by James Jack in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  it was announced recently, that "bro.

  z is no long the coordinator(76 years old), bro y(60) is now the new coordinator of the body of elders".. you see, bro.

  z has been an elder for 43 years and 35 of them as the cobe/po.

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  millie210

  Interesting to hear this James Jack. It gives us an opportunity to look at this from another perspective.

  I appreciate your compassion towards him. I am glad to see that you have a human kindness in you that the "Org" is so lacking in.

  Who knows? Perhaps your kindness standing in stark contrast to the treatment hes received might make him wonder too.
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  George Martin the Fifth Beatle

  by Finkelstein in

  1. social
  2. current

  george martin the studio recording producer who helped and assisted the beatle's music mature into music that garnered even more public appeal has passed on.. he did this by infusing his own classical background experience into the simplistic pop writings of mccartney and lennon.

  the result was some the best songs ever composed by this band.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujsah_egupm.

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  millie210

  Thanks for the links. He was so talented and I love that last song.
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  our secret dating got caught...

  by trueloveneverfails94 in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  we both are 21 years old.

  we both are 21 years old.

  i am almost done with my study and working on to become one of an unbaptized publisher.

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  millie210

  You have support here!

  In the Witness arrangement, she really shouldnt date you until you are baptized. The fact that you are saying "nothing has happened" should only warrant what is called "strong counsel" at this point.

  The problem is going to be that they will want you to cease meeting each other until after your baptism.

  I know that will be hard but that is going to be what they tell you.
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  our secret dating got caught...

  by trueloveneverfails94 in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  we both are 21 years old.

  we both are 21 years old.

  i am almost done with my study and working on to become one of an unbaptized publisher.

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  millie210

  Hi trueloveneverfails,

  So what happens now for you?

  I imagine this is very stressful in the moment. You have a lot of resources here. A lot of clear thinkers with a lot of experience.
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  umbertoecho re the ARC

  by umbertoecho in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  hello to everyone.. i hope you are all well and sorting things out between yourselves.

  i have temporary internet access which is probably a good thing for now.

  i have been contacted by the arc in a respectful and loving manner today.

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  millie210

  umbertoecho,

  On rare occasions we all get a chance to do something amazing. Something with the potential to make a real difference.

  That is where you are at and you are doing it.

  Sending a warm hug to you through the internet.
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  Pairing!!!!!

  by brandnew in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dangit.......like i gotta cook for this hot chick tonight, ........i rented a suite at the mayaguez beach hotel, and she's totally into me.

  i have my jeep....im still sore from my wreck....but dangit...im into this girl and i need y'alls help.

  im californian....kinda been in the tropic forrest..bout 2years....and need some southern help.

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  millie210

  Sounds like just the thing to help you feel better after your tough ordeal.

  I agree with all the great posts above!
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  To Scully--A Tribute!

  by Atlantis in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  if you are a new person to the board you might want to send scully a pm thanking her for her hard work and dedication.

  the boe project owes her for helping it to get started.. example:.

  several years ago there was a website called (dirtclod.com) who had the courage to display the boes right out in front of everybody.

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  millie210

  I already thought Scully was awesome...and now I find out about this!

  Is there a double awesome category?

  Love ya Scully and thank you for this great thread Atlantis!
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  Canada zone visit March 2016

  by Richard_I in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  canada's getting a zone visit in march 2016, but no mention of who's doing the visit.

  praying it's anthony morris and we get our own tight pants talk.

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  millie210

  Thank you for posting all of this Richard.

  There are still a lot of people at the Mexico branch arent there?
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  Leaving the JWs

  by Hurting in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i am 32 years and have recently left the organisation.

  i got baptised in last feb. please excuse any typing errors i have dyslexia.

  it has been so hard this year i have gone through so many ups and downs.

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  millie210

  Hi and welcome, Hurting.

  You sound like a beautiful and loving person. I am so glad you found your way here to us.

  Here you are among kind and caring people.

  The nicest people you can imagine are here and now you are too!

  Im so glad and look forward to getting to know you.