Underlying Resentment Among the Members

by xjwsrock in

most of us here have seen and experienced the judgmental attitude among jw's.

the pioneers look down on the publishers.

the appointed men look down on the non-appointed men.

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I think there is a good amount of that going on.

I agree with all you say.

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My son is going off to a university this fall

by Tameria2001 in

jw
friends

hello everyone, i have some really good news, and just can't hold it in any longer.

my youngest is going off to a university in august, and he will be majoring in business management, and marketing.

when i see what my son is doing with his life, it makes the decision to leave the jws, i made all those years ago, when his older brother was just starting school, all the more worth it.

Just out of curiosity, how many elders (current & ex) do we have here?

by mrquik in

jw
friends

me.

Finally "they" have reinstated me! that was easy!!!

by Prometheus in

it was rather quick one.

in just few months and after attending all of their meetings and giving them a nice show, i'm back to the org!!!

(what a relief-sarcastic laugh) .

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LaurenM

Well hearing Tony Morris demonizing college - and articles like the one below, I think few JWs feel going to college is what Jehober wants.

https://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/ws201310/slave-for-jehovah/#?insight[search_id]=9321662a-f192-490c-951c-2001728dc410&insight[search_result_index]=1

also great quotes from WT from JWFacts about the current stance.

http://www.jwfacts.com/watchtower/quotes/education.php

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Finally "they" have reinstated me! that was easy!!!

by Prometheus in

it was rather quick one.

in just few months and after attending all of their meetings and giving them a nice show, i'm back to the org!!!

(what a relief-sarcastic laugh) .

ttdtt

LaurenM12 hours agoWhy?? For family?...Also, it makes me sad that they're promoting college now. I turned down a full scholarship because of them.

Lauren who is saying that? College is more of a No No now than ever.

If you are a MS or Elder - it is unlikely you could keep your position if you kid went to college.

Many assembly parts talk against college.

JW Broadcasting parts have talked directly against college.

WT articles speak against college.

So I am not sure why you would think they are promoting college?

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Finally "they" have reinstated me! that was easy!!!

by Prometheus in

it was rather quick one.

in just few months and after attending all of their meetings and giving them a nice show, i'm back to the org!!!

(what a relief-sarcastic laugh) .

ttdtt

Wow after 17 years what on earth made you want to go back to the cult?

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Many Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Received Texts from Loved Ones Ending Their Relationships Forever

by ttdtt in

this was a very painful article to read, and i can only imagine that after this years convention - people will be even more emboldened to cut off friends and family.. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/03/many-ex-jehovahs-witnesses-have-received-texts-from-loved-ones-ending-their-relationships-forever/?utm_source=silverpopmailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=atheist%20071316%20(1)&utm_content=&spmailingid=51830798&spuserid=mty4mdi2oty3odkws0&spjobid=961945281&spreportid=otyxotq1mjgxs0.

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I recall some scripture about "having no natural affection" maybe this is what it was talking about:)

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Many Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Received Texts from Loved Ones Ending Their Relationships Forever

by ttdtt in

this was a very painful article to read, and i can only imagine that after this years convention - people will be even more emboldened to cut off friends and family.. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/03/many-ex-jehovahs-witnesses-have-received-texts-from-loved-ones-ending-their-relationships-forever/?utm_source=silverpopmailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=atheist%20071316%20(1)&utm_content=&spmailingid=51830798&spuserid=mty4mdi2oty3odkws0&spjobid=961945281&spreportid=otyxotq1mjgxs0.

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GoneAwol - I know how you feel.
It is so hard to make any headway to anyone drinking the KoolAid.

The only thing I always think of - is pivot to Jesus. (Would jesus do this?)

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From Reddit - RC Baptism Count: Cornwall, Ontario, Canada June 11, 2016.

by berrygerry in

attendance: 2298.

baptized: 4.

enjoy looking at the math on that one.... .

ttdtt

Wow - you can see how EFFECTIVE the Cart Witnessing is!

Praise Jehober and his Bitnesses

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Many Ex-Jehovah’s Witnesses Have Received Texts from Loved Ones Ending Their Relationships Forever

by ttdtt in

this was a very painful article to read, and i can only imagine that after this years convention - people will be even more emboldened to cut off friends and family.. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/03/many-ex-jehovahs-witnesses-have-received-texts-from-loved-ones-ending-their-relationships-forever/?utm_source=silverpopmailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=atheist%20071316%20(1)&utm_content=&spmailingid=51830798&spuserid=mty4mdi2oty3odkws0&spjobid=961945281&spreportid=otyxotq1mjgxs0.

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This was a very painful article to read, and I can only imagine that after this years Convention - people will be even more emboldened to cut off friends and family.

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/07/03/many-ex-jehovahs-witnesses-have-received-texts-from-loved-ones-ending-their-relationships-forever/?utm_source=SilverpopMailing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Atheist%20071316%20(1)&utm_content=&spMailingID=51830798&spUserID=MTY4MDI2OTY3ODkwS0&spJobID=961945281&spReportId=OTYxOTQ1MjgxS0

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Posts by ttdtt

This was a very painful article to read, and I can only imagine that after this years Convention - people will be even more emboldened to cut off friends and family.