Posts by 144001

You may want to take a good read of all the documents you have. Issues like blood are usually not addressed in a trust instrument. Usually this is addressed in what is known as a "durable power of attorney," or in some states, an "advance directive." It is my understanding that neither a durable power of attorney or an advance directive require spousal consent/signature.

I join the others in urging you to go consult with a non-JW lawyer about this.

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I'm curious, when you were asked to do a demo for a Service Meeting part, how did the request make you feel?

by Stand for Pure Worship in

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did you decline out of fear?

decline because you hated doing demos?

accept the request graciously?

144001

I had an experience in a service meeting part that was extremely traumatic for me, and it will remain as one of the lowest points of my upbringing. I don't want to get into details, but among other things, I was severely humiliated in front of the entire congregation, at the age of 12. I have forgiven my parents for it but I will never forget it and it will always be something I remember when I think of the hardships I endured as a child exploited by the Watchtower.

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Christmas presents--"We get things all year"??

by WTWizard in

i have heard that line of rubbish more times from the platform, especially around this time of year.

yet, given the number of children with few or no toys, about 90% of the time, they get little or nothing year round.

sometimes it is because of poverty, often induced because the parents are supposed to cut back on their work and pious-sneer or donate excessive amounts to the worldwide pedophile defense fund (or both).

144001

<<<<It doesn't matter if some kids get things year round, it's the feeling of being different from the other kids on Christmas day after they've opened their presents. No kid should have to feel like that.>>>>

I still remember Christmas mornings, when I got to watch all the kids on my street riding around on their new bikes, etc.. Instead of presents, we got the standard line that is the subject of this thread: "JW kids are luckier than regular kids because they get gifts all year." I never figured out what "gifts" they were referring to; was it the 3 x a week brainwashing sessions? Or the "privilege" of being door to door salesmen/women for a book publishing company? Or the "gift" of five day district assemblies? etc. etc. etc.

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Christmas presents--"We get things all year"??

by WTWizard in

i have heard that line of rubbish more times from the platform, especially around this time of year.

yet, given the number of children with few or no toys, about 90% of the time, they get little or nothing year round.

sometimes it is because of poverty, often induced because the parents are supposed to cut back on their work and pious-sneer or donate excessive amounts to the worldwide pedophile defense fund (or both).

144001

Clarity,

You are aptly named. Wow, you hit the nail on the head with your post. I'd like to expand it a bit. The reality is, the WTBTS goes out of its way to make the lives of the children of JWs as miserable as they could possibly be. Denying kids Christmas is just a small part of the WTBTS war on children. The governing body deserves to be tarred and feathered for the horrible impact their organization has had on children.

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I'm curious, when you were asked to do a demo for a Service Meeting part, how did the request make you feel?

by Stand for Pure Worship in

jw
friends

did you decline out of fear?

decline because you hated doing demos?

accept the request graciously?

144001

How did it make me feel to be asked to do a part in the service meeting? Like the exploited child that I was. I never volunteered for any of this garbage.

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WHAT JW TYPES DO YOU REMEMBER IN YOUR CONG???

by ADJUSTMENTS in

it seems in most congregations there is always the same personality types of brothers and sisters in each congregation.

self righteous ones.

holier than thou, exemplary, with dc/ca parts every year family.

144001

Only one type: the deceived.

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Paul Walker on Atheism: How could anyone not believe?

by Joliette in

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144001

With all due respect to his fans, I never looked to Paul Walker for guidance on anything. His recent demise corroborates the maxim, "speed kills." He's not the first speed-lover to die in an exotic sports car, and he won't be the last.

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Nelson Mandela - comments of what his life meant to you

by MMXIV in

nelson mandela has passed on.

he was a symbol of hope and peace to many.

has his life and achievements meant anything personal to members of jwn?.

144001

I'll be honest; no, his life and achievements meant nothing to me personally, because they had no effect on my life. My life was neither improved nor harmed by anything he did.