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  Remember when you could wear casual clothes to the congregation book study?

  by RULES & REGULATIONS in

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  i would get home from work,eat dinner,shower and put on jeans,a shirt and gym shoes to the book study.

  then,one day a letter was read where men would need to wear a suit and tie and the woman would have to wear dresses.

  it was stated in a letter that the change was due to, '' giving a better witness to anyone who would watch us walking into our local congregation or a neighbor's house.''.

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  I dont ever remember that either. I was born in, in 1975, and my memories from, say 1980 and up, of going to the book studies were always wearing what you wore at the "regular" meetings in the KH. This was in America, NYC area, so i dont know if in other parts of the world or country it was different, but i didnt think so.

  Lol, i do remember a study bringing her 8 year old son, to the book study, and he was in nothing but a T-shirt and underwear, lol. He had those tighty, whitey underwear briefs too, not boxers. I remember, i was like 9 or 10 myself, and in a shirt, tie, and dress pants, of course, and heres this kid only a year younger than me, in his underwear. I was like wtf, and i remember he wanted to play after the book study. Somehow, i dont think i wanted to play anything with him. I guess i liked my playmates with pants on, go figure.
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  truth

  by Sabin in

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  i`ve been thinking, a thread was put up about a month ago asking the question " why me?

  basically why some of us find out ttatt while others are so blinded, good, sincere people that we love.

  well after some consideration i have come to the conclusion that 1) some are in the truth 2) others want truth.

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  @ Simon - Thats the problem, if you try to tell others, you are instantly branded "apostate". You, and probably many others here, had sincere intentions to perhaps share legitimate information, or findings, but if it goes against the GB, sorry you are apostate, and you are booted. Its horendous behavior for an organization that claims to nurture truth, but destroy you as a person for perhaps finding more truth.
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  It's easy to gloat about WTS problems ...

  by Simon in

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  .. and fun too !

  :d. what?

  were you expecting a "but"?

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  @ Konceptual99 - I think you are probably right about there not going to be a "waterfall" of defectors at this time, but i do think that MANY things are in motion. Its going to be a domino effect. Starting off slowly, and small, but gradually gaining momentum. As some will voice their disapointment, it will inspire more and more to speak up.

  The organization appears to be very sick. Its "air" of unloving decisions, falsly hiding their history, their use of smoke and mirrors, and cover-ups, has finally contaminated their soil. Their roots are withering. Their branches are dying, and breaking. Their fruit is rotten, and unapealling to the touch, and taste.

  The "heavy winds", of lawsuits, and poor financial decisions, are threatening their stability. The tree is rocking, and shaking, in this wind. It cannot stand against it for much longer. Not when the soil is loose, and unhealthy, and its roots cannot anchor firmly. The wind will break it, and it will collapse with a mighty, thunderous, report.

  The sickness is spreading. It is starting to grow, and grow. it will spread from disgruntled, thrown away, special pioneer, to laid off bethelite, to beaten down parents of disfellowshiped children, to the "poorer" ones with no privileges, to the ones who dont believe the lies anymore, to the ones who have questions but no answers, and it will happen from the top of the tree, down to its roots. Welcome to the ROT!
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  Can the special pioneers, bethelites, and many other "servants", who are getting their benefits stripped, SUE THE WTBS?

  by Dunedain in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i know in america, corporations, and businesses, are many times obligated to atleast continue certain medical benefits for an extended period of time, like a year or two, even after they are "let go".

  i wonder how many older, special pioneers, missionarys, bethelites, and such, have pre-existing medical conditions, and need to have to continue their benefits for care?.

  the wts, can send a letter saying " sorry your shits gone in 3 months", but is this really legal?

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  @ Simon - Whats in it for them?

  With all due respect, Simon, lawyers take frivilous cases all the time in America. Usually the simple word, PUBLICITY, is the reason. Before Mcdonalds served hot coffee to someone, and it spilled on them, i bet nobody would have thought that a lawyer would have taken the case to sue them, but they DID, and WON.

  There are "kooks" in every aspect of society, poloticians, lawyers, WTS, and all types, can have all reasons for pursuing something for their own motives.

  While, i completely agree, that these persons volunteered, thats not my point. The point here is, that an AMERICAN corporation, is cutting THOUSANDS of peoples MEDICAL BENEFITS, in 3 months time. IS this legal, yes or no. I honestly dont know, but i do know, that in America, there are laws in place to protect people with PRE-EXISTING medical conditions from losing their benefits WITHOUT enough time and care being allowed.

  I GUARANTEE THE WTS IS VIOLATING THIS LAW!!!!!!!!
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  Can the special pioneers, bethelites, and many other "servants", who are getting their benefits stripped, SUE THE WTBS?

  by Dunedain in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i know in america, corporations, and businesses, are many times obligated to atleast continue certain medical benefits for an extended period of time, like a year or two, even after they are "let go".

  i wonder how many older, special pioneers, missionarys, bethelites, and such, have pre-existing medical conditions, and need to have to continue their benefits for care?.

  the wts, can send a letter saying " sorry your shits gone in 3 months", but is this really legal?

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  You may be right, but lack of contract does not mean lack of following the law. You are probably right about the RF, bobble heads, and the yadda yadda about reproach on Jah, BUT what if these are LEGITIMATE human rights violations.

  Perhaps, if certain higher ups, like lawyers, or politicians, were simply brought up to speed, THEY would be obligated to prosecute the WTS.

  Can you imagine the headlines, "The WTS CORPORATION, violating their own members human rights".

  Remember, this is, in reality, a CORPORATION, slashing peoples medical benefits, AT A WHIM.

  This could very well be a violation of somes human rights.
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  This Video Makes A Lot More Sense Today With Whats Going Down Today

  by freemindfade in

  1. watchtower
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  with today's events the message and tone of this video makes a lot more sense.

  thus the defeated, failing, delivery.. http://tv.jw.org/#video/vodprogramsevents/pub-jwbmw_201509_1_video.

  it had a purpose.

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  That was one of the most ridiculous 7 minutes, i just sat thru. This is a GB member, crazy. He is actually saying how being DOGMATIC, which is saying something and expecting blind obedience, is WRONG, and then is giving a modern day example about how we should blindly obey the FDS, no matter what. WHAT????

  This is, mind numbingly, insulting any person with even half a brain.

  I cant beleive i just saw a GB member saying, that they arent and shouldnt be dogmatic, but he did it WITH DOGMATISM. And, the purpose of the 7 minutes was to emphasize, basically, blind obedience.

  @ Sabin - That is a very valid point, and a great observation, about how his eyes were constantly looking to the right. I noticed the same thing, too. He looked very uncomfortable, but more importantly, all his manerisms were that he was being deceitful, and not beleiving his own words.
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  Can the special pioneers, bethelites, and many other "servants", who are getting their benefits stripped, SUE THE WTBS?

  by Dunedain in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i know in america, corporations, and businesses, are many times obligated to atleast continue certain medical benefits for an extended period of time, like a year or two, even after they are "let go".

  i wonder how many older, special pioneers, missionarys, bethelites, and such, have pre-existing medical conditions, and need to have to continue their benefits for care?.

  the wts, can send a letter saying " sorry your shits gone in 3 months", but is this really legal?

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  I know in America, corporations, and businesses, are many times obligated to atleast continue certain medical benefits for an extended period of time, like a year or two, even after they are "let go".

  I wonder how many older, special pioneers, missionarys, bethelites, and such, have pre-existing medical conditions, and need to have to continue their benefits for care?

  The WTS, can send a letter saying " sorry your shits gone in 3 months", but is this really legal?

  I really hope that there may be some kind of protection, and or recourse, for these people who have given up almost everything, and now are being thrown to the "wolves".

  What a, and perhaps not even thought of by the WTS, huge financial backlash this could cause for them.

  The WTS/GB, are so stupid in their decision making, that they may not have even thought of the legality of this. Again, just figuring that the sheeple would just nod their heads, and take it up the you know what.

  Well, maybe we should find out if this is EVEN LEGAL, and put the WORD out there for these ones whos very lives may hang in the balance. Imagine the crippling effect this could have on the WTS, if it backfired on them, by some disilusioned about being "thrown away", took legal action.

  I wonder if some lawyers heard about, what this CORPORATION, is doing, if maybe they would want to GET INVOLVED.

  Yes, it may be true, that these pioneers and such, chose this path perhaps blindly, but still on a HUMAN and LOVING level, maybe we could help them.
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  I admit- I make my TMS talks apostate

  by fr0808 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hello (not a new user - had to reregister with the site revamp).

  i look for every way to make my 5 minute talks devoid of wt flavor.

  i try to be positive -talk about god's love for humanity.

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  I give my talks completely in the nude, and lubed up from head to toe. The sisters LOVE it, of course, although a few seem uncomfortable. I also usually draw the word "apostate" on my forehead, with a black sharpie marker. In fact the last talk i gave, i just kept saying the number 1914, over and over, for the whole 5 minutes. I got a "G" from the overseer, of course, he LOVED it.
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  Mass Mailer to Congregations & Branches - Those who can't disassociate

  by thedepressedsoul in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/491270004/mass-disassociation-pact?size=10&page=15.

  the topic above got me thinking.

  everyone here can't send a disassociation letter due to family or other reasons.

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  @- Bill Convert, could you elaborate on your specific dealings with Merton Campbell? I am VERY curious, as i knew him, and his psycho wife Olga, many years ago. I would love to compare "notes", lol. Also, where can i look up the info on him that you mentioned? You say JWN, but i dont know what that is. I would really appreciate ANY info on Merton, and JWN, thanks in advance.
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  The Borg has given up!!!!

  by Crazyguy in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  it's become obvious in the last few days that the borg is done, done giving one dime over to the membership of the organization.

  they know or have been told that it's a waste of time to spend money trying to recruit new members so their cutting all out lays of money in this regard to the bone.

  they will continue to spend money where they can make a prophet, keeping the ones in, not thinking and donating.

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  Yeah, survival of the FATTEST, not fittest. The fat pigs on top, are trying to survive, by gutting from the bottom up.