It's so sickening how they break up families while claiming to be a force for good.
discreetslave
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Little sis got shunned today by big sis
by nugget ini called my sister today and they said "we were shunned today.
" normally this is a bit of a non event after all how many faders get shunned on a regular basis.
i asked who it was and they said "big sis" now this is a shock.
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Did you have any Elders CO's/DO's that were "Hung up" on certain things????
by karter inwe had an elder that was hung up on mens haircuts he had a real thing about how short mens hair should be and even told one bro off for parting his hair down the middle.. even told one bro to shave off his sideburns.. a c.o who was paronoid about sound always telling the bro in charge off.. .
a d.o who orded the attendants to remove crying babys from assemblys on more than a few occations...hans hubler for those that know him..
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discreetslave
A circuit overseer demanded a full meal for lunch, he said lunch was their big meal & they worked to hard just for sandwiches. He also hated paper plates & plasstic cutlery. He insisted he & his wife be served on normal dinnerware. He went on about pioneers dressing in business suits.
A circuit overseer embarrassed a sister by telling her there is no reason her husband should have a problem with masturbation if she was doing her part as a wife.
An elder insisted with a sister a husband can't rape his wife.
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2011 Annual meeting information needed!
by Atlantis inbarbara anderson has already mentioned that she is swamped with emails.
she also needs date information on the 2011 annual meeting.. many thanks!.
nevada.
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discreetslave
Does the WBT$ do anything that makes sense? Hopefully the dumber their decisions are the more likely publishers will wake up.
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2011 Annual meeting information needed!
by Atlantis inbarbara anderson has already mentioned that she is swamped with emails.
she also needs date information on the 2011 annual meeting.. many thanks!.
nevada.
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discreetslave
They want to stop the bleeding in major countries. They think by sending in the big trees of righteousness it will halp slow down the apostate influence. They may feel missionaries will add some shore up congregations struggling with low attendance & field service hours. In regards to the other schools I rember a pioneer sister feeling left out that there isn't a school for single sisters who want ot serve where the need is greater.
Btw what is a TO?
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I told the baptist church pastor that I'm gay!
by TimothyT inhis reaction wasnt as liberal as i hoped it would be.
he said that we needed to discuss it.
however, gone are the days where im putting myself in the firing line and not sticking up for myself.
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discreetslave
Jesus preached the church of spirit & truth, there what counts is Jesus & God's Grace for those who choose Christianity. Just go for fellowship if you can't find one that will accept you and you have a need to attend somewhere. Despite what the pastor thinks individuals in the congregations may see things differently.
You've just exited a spiritually abusive religion so your wounds may make you more sensitive so take your time. Honestly focusing on yourself , your education & on Jack are your priorities. Since you seek spirituality focus on your personal relationship with God the church is secondary to that.
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2011 baptisms
by drawcad_1 ini heard a speaker this last week give a talk that 267 thousand and change were baptized this last year.
the year before, and i do not have the exact number, was about 295 thousand and change.
i hope the trend continues..
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discreetslave
Knowing JW's they'll use it as a sign the end is near love of the greter number cooling off. They can twist anything in their favor.
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told my parents to never ever tell me they love me again....
by oompa in...i told them in a very serious sitdown in their living room....said..."because if you cant show it then it does not count...that is not real love no matter who tells you it is....because it is how it makes me feel that determines if it is love....not if you just say it...and me and my sons do not feel that love at all now"....and i stayed calm and talked slowly and barely shed a tear as i held them back...and i had asked them to not say a word but just listen...dad said they would as long as it was not about religion as i knew he would.
this was two of the worst days of my life in a row..i told them the pain me and my boys feel from their shunning is worse than if they had died...that then i could grieve naturally and move on because that is normal....grief helps you cope...my grief is different because they choose to act like i am dead and normal grief does not seem to work on that.
i shared an epiphany with them i had about mens rules vs gods great idea of dna (but no i am not sure about a god anymore)it went kinda like this:.
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discreetslave
If they love you they need to do as they say. You were right to make them face their stupidity & lack of natural affection.
I wish you and your family the best and much peace. ((((((hugs)))))) -
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Bethel U.S Zone visit scheduled for Oct 2011
by Red Piller init will involve 2 special meetings on oct 22 and oct 29. the meetings will be a. watchtower summary.. a member of the us branch committee will give a report on "progress in the field.".
talk by a visiting zone overseer.
and a talk by the gb.. it will be "approx 2 1/2 hours in length.
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discreetslave
Can someone post where thses will be or PM me? I'd really appreciate it.
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It's my birthday today and i did NOTHING.
by Aussie Oz indo you find that years after leaving the jws birthdays just don't matter?.
i just can't get into it.
in years past the inlaws have made an effort and given a little party but now we are out country its just not a big enough deal to be bothered with.. no presents, no cake.
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discreetslave
Happy Birthday!!!
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{Sigh}, I could use a hug...
by Billy the Ex-Bethelite inmy first two exams were this week.
things didn't go well.
the classes are tough -- math and science.
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discreetslave
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Billy)))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Hang in there. The roller coaster ride after leaving can be a bitch. As for school give it time you're just getting your feet wet. We're here for you