You seem like you can handle things but it helps to have someone.
If I had the means I'd be there for you. Stay strong and keep us posted.
discreetslave
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Dealing with elders during my mom's surgery
by noni1974 inmy mother has been working forwell over a year to have a gastric bypass and she finally got the ok from her doctor and insurance.
the date is set for this coming friday.
although, i'm not 100% sure this will happen because she was diagnosed with pneumonia and a partially collapsed lung this past week.
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discreetslave
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WTS successfully counters claims it is a "false prophet"
by trthskr ingreetings.. http://www.jehovah.to/xlation/fp.html.
"do not interpretations belong to god?".
but as the saying goes; you can never satisfy a critic.. .
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discreetslave
If JW's never claimed to be prophets or inspired then I will be elected President of the US this year.
*** g86 6/8 p. 9 “Would That All Were Prophets!” ***
You will be interested to learn that God has on earth a people, all of whom are prophets, or witnesses for God. In fact, they are known throughout the world as Jehovah’s Witnesses. Out of love for God and his Word, they are carrying on a universal Bible educational work among old and young, rich and poor. They have hundreds of thousands of full-time voluntary workers, some of whom translate and print Bibles and Bible educational literature that is distributed inexpensively, or even free of charge. They are assisted by millions of part-time workers. Any of these will be happy to help you “discern the signs of the times” and embrace the wonderful hope contained in God’s Word, the Bible. -
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Dealing with elders during my mom's surgery
by noni1974 inmy mother has been working forwell over a year to have a gastric bypass and she finally got the ok from her doctor and insurance.
the date is set for this coming friday.
although, i'm not 100% sure this will happen because she was diagnosed with pneumonia and a partially collapsed lung this past week.
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discreetslave
I hope all goes well with your mom.
The hellders are insignificant and hopefully those little men will display some human decency.
You mentioned other family...will they be of any support to you as well? The only thing worse than self righteous hellders is self righteous JW family. -
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How many people on here have low self-esteem?
by Chemical Emotions ini do, so i was just curious.. i know the org tends to attract/cause/contribute to people having low self-esteem, so i figure a lot of people must have it as bad or worse than me..
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discreetslave
Always had a problem with self worth. Since breaking free it has improved dramatically but it's still a struggle.
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The 'Old Light' and strange things from past jw publications thread
by TimeBandit ini've been reading early wtbts magazines and have been finding some pretty weird stuff!
this thread is dedicated to such weird findings.. .
the golden age april 2, 1930 p.446 :.
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discreetslave
The one on child baptism is interesting considering they are really pushing those in the 12 year old age range to take the plunge
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What a pious and sanctimonious organisation!!! GROAN!
by TimothyT injust having a rant.. it has been over 6 months now since i was disfellowshipped for being gay or whatever it was, and i still do not give a damn.
it hasnt fazed me one bit.
we even went on our first holiday to italy the other week.
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discreetslave
I'm so happy to hear about your dad breaking free. You and Jack are too adorable for words you looked so happy in the pics. Timothy just keep living your life. It's sad that she will probably start to treat you as a JW is told to since being your friend has not worked to bring you back. I hope she won't and will open her eyes but the reality is the cult think is so strong.
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Do You Think JWs Are Realizing That They Have Been Duped?
by minimus ini think that many of them begrudgingly admit that they are going to die.
they are not going to live in a paradise with all the animals, blah, blah, blah.. i think that even if they won't speak out about it, it has to do more than just cross their minds.. nobody likes to be duped..
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discreetslave
The Bethelites I have personally known who were sent to the field are still drinking the kool aid. They were told they were to be of help to the local cong's due to their experience and that the downsizing is part of the outworking of Jehovah's purpose. They went back to cong's and were treated like royalty.
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Thoughts and Opinions on the VAA?
by arko_n9ne inas i've posted multiple times before, i am new to many of the aspects of wts scandals so a couple weeks ago, i was on youtube and heard of a group concept from tim kilgore called the vaa (vast apostate army).. personally, i like the concept of former witnesses and anti-watchtower proponents uniting to stand against the wrong doings of the organization.
i would like their rally in a few years to succeed.
if things look promising enough, i more than likely will go.. but honestly, i don't know much about the vaa, and since it's not a concept with that "new car smell" i imagine people have more infor to offer.. i saw on older posts that witnesses are not fans of the idea of anyone banding together en masse against them, as they go to the lengths of calling the vaa a terrorist organization (though no acts of violence or tyranny have been committed or threatened).. so if anyone can offer insight into this group, it would help a man know if it's a group worth rallying with.. .
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discreetslave
JW's like the Catholics before them are the ones who have attached the evil connotations to the word apostate or apostasy
From the Oxford Dictionary Apostate:
noun - a person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle
Adjective - abandoning a a religious or political belief or principle Origin - Middle English : from ecclesiastical Latin apostata, from Greek apostates 'apostate, runaway slave'I have no problem with this label for I did abandon the religious beliefs of Jehovah's Witnesses. The origin of the word meaning runaway slave is even more approppriate.
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Thoughts and Opinions on the VAA?
by arko_n9ne inas i've posted multiple times before, i am new to many of the aspects of wts scandals so a couple weeks ago, i was on youtube and heard of a group concept from tim kilgore called the vaa (vast apostate army).. personally, i like the concept of former witnesses and anti-watchtower proponents uniting to stand against the wrong doings of the organization.
i would like their rally in a few years to succeed.
if things look promising enough, i more than likely will go.. but honestly, i don't know much about the vaa, and since it's not a concept with that "new car smell" i imagine people have more infor to offer.. i saw on older posts that witnesses are not fans of the idea of anyone banding together en masse against them, as they go to the lengths of calling the vaa a terrorist organization (though no acts of violence or tyranny have been committed or threatened).. so if anyone can offer insight into this group, it would help a man know if it's a group worth rallying with.. .
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discreetslave
Blond-Moment's comment pretty much sums up all I feel
Tuesday said "It's giving power to the powerless and a voice to the voiceless."
I get messages from people thanking me for speaking up and inspiring them not to be afraid of or be ashamed by their JW family and former friends. Some have been moved to do what they can to make others aware of what the WBT$ is. The name does strike fear in JW's. My husband saw the group name listed on the side of my facebook page and freaked out. The VAA is organized by a concept & there is no need for it to be something formal. In my mind VAA stands for everyone who has had a part in exposing the Craptower whether or not they identify with the name or not. -
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discreetslave
Due to that letter the elders in 2 of the cong's I attended insisted that anyone appointed get a corded phone if they did not have one.