Posts by discreetslave

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Meddling

by The Quiet One in

wt july 15, 2011 page 18 paragraph 15 "meddlers in other people's affairs".

it is not our right to tell others how to run their personal affairs'' anybody here ever been told to do something/how to do something by an elder or other jw?

in regards to job situation/family for example, with no direct scriptural backing...

discreetslave

I had on an outfit with a tie and was told that's not allowed

Even though I was married it's wrong to read articles about improving one's sex life

I can't watch the Lion King because it features the heavenly hope. ( I argued the movie teaches the kings are in heaven like the 144,000)

I know a sister who felt anything with talking animals was wrong since Satan was the first to make an animal appear to talk

The whole sterilization thing made no sense even with the scriptures they used.

My personal favorite is If one's bible reading brings up too many questions just read the Psalms

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"never receive him into YOUR homes or say a greeting to him" - 2 John 10

by irondork in

it's us who should be shunning them!.

2 john is talking about the anti-christ.

he describes it:.

discreetslave

I agree with you Irondork JW's, Mormons, any who claim to be Christian put themselves in his place.

Aussie Oz despite my preference being Christianity I do not hold the beliefs or non belief of others as inferior. This may be contradictory but I love the variety of this planet to much to fell any one way is exclusive.

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Confused.

by Cyruse in

ok, i am aware there is people here who have strong opinions about the wtb, and all things entailing that.

what i am confused by is threads dealing with athiesm, evolution, and other non christian topics being viewed as viable and worth discussing on this board.

they may very well worth discussing, but i was under the impression that this was a board revolving around jehovahs witnesses.

discreetslave

It's all good. There are those who believe, those who don't, and those in between. We all agree to disagree. I'm Christian yet most of my facebook friends aren't. Variety is the spice of life. If you only want Christian discussion I suggest this site http://www.paradisecafediscussions.net/index.php.

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Happily living life after the JWs. I didnt know it was possible.

by TimothyT in

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friends

its the most perculiar thing.

i recall when i was in, i used to wonder how those disfellowshipped could live with themselves and thought that they must be the saddest and most depressed people on this earth.. how wrong i was.

now that im one of this disfellowshipped ones my life has improved dramaticaly and im happier than i ever was.

discreetslave

I'm so glad to hear you're happy. Unfortunately many who are disfellowshipped don't find happiness. The difference between you and them is you know what the WBT$ is. So many arre disfellowshipped and still believe it is the truth, many who know it's BS are left with no support system so they go back due to the pain of shunning or worse commit suicide. It's good your dad has chosen you over them and you have your boyfriend (Tell him I say hi). I like you am looking to study psychology to use my experience to benefit others. May God's Grace continue to be with you.

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Parodying Theocratic words!

by TimothyT in

many posts here often include parodies of theocratic words.

below are some examples:.

borganisation - organisation!.

discreetslave

field circus = field service

kingdumb maladies = kingdom melodies

Asleep = Awake

fearful & deluded slob class = faithful & discreet slave

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Well I have a choice to make

by Igot2bme in

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the elders came today without any notice and visited with me.

they told me that my mother in law said i didn't want to have anything to do with the witnesses anymore.

i said yes i did say that and then i laid it all out for them why i felt that jehovah god wasn't with them.

discreetslave

Shout out to you too Anonymous good job

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Well I have a choice to make

by Igot2bme in

jw
friends

the elders came today without any notice and visited with me.

they told me that my mother in law said i didn't want to have anything to do with the witnesses anymore.

i said yes i did say that and then i laid it all out for them why i felt that jehovah god wasn't with them.

discreetslave

Unless you take back what you said about the org they will disfellowship you. They have their two to three witnesses (your mother in law, the 2 elders) to act on you. Here's something you could do.

See if you can buy some time tell the elders you need time to reflect on everything. Write a letter explaining why you no longer want to be a JW & distribute it in person, by email, and mail to as many as you can. Don't respond any further to the elders. Whatever they do to you is meaningless you already disfellowshipped them a long time ago.

Thinking about they way they approached you is that what a shepherding call is supposed to be. They weren't there at all for your benefit. It makes me think of this song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97nAvTVeR6o&feature=player_embedded

Hey 00DAD

by discreetslave in

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i sent the email..

discreetslave

I sent the email.

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WT Hedge Fund operations

by drewcoul in

i seldom check out e-watchman's website, but i happened to look at it tonight, and it seems the wt society is comfortable hob-knobbing with hedge fund managers at this conference which costs about $5000 usd to attend.. here's the link:.

http://www.hedgefundintelligence.com/product/13793/forthcoming-events/investhedge-forum-2011.html?elementid=9960.

discreetslave

Is it known what category the Watch Tower Society falls under? While searching the link I noticed there are different fees for different levels of investors. They could be under Institutinal Investor which means they don't have to pay anything to attend. This is what they would probably claim anyway and use the excuse they are trying to help the generous donations they are given go further. To a JW zombie there is no wrong this organization can do they eat up every BS excuse given them.

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My Father passed away during the night

by jwfacts in

dad was a great man, great, despite the religion.

he was powerful, tall and intelligent, yet humble and kind.

he was an introvert, and a circuit overseer.

discreetslave

I am sorry for your loss. It's good you were on good terms in the end and you feel you've made your peace. I hope that lessens the sting of death a little. My love & condolences go out to you & your family.