Posts by cappytan

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Merry Christmas!

by lambsbottom in

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friends

wow, 4 years!

it has been a real journey.

going from a devout jw, to having a close call with a loved one possibly needing a transfusion, to researching the heck out of everything, to letting it rest and go back to sleep for a while, to moving states and almost going crazy knowing all the bs they were speaking from the platform.

cappytan

Miss y'all bro!

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Need advice on fade...

by StarTrekAngel in

the elder that was the coordinator of the boe has just left town to attend one of those infamous schools with this wife.

the view is that he will most likely return to be appointed co. not sure he is going to stick around here for a lot longer.. i am saying this because, despite them knowing he will return when the school is over, they removed him from the coordinator position and appointed someone else.

it was announced last night that the biggest jerk of the group of elders is now the coordinator of the boe.

cappytan

If you handle yourself right, here's the worst case scenario:

First, new jerk-COBE will have a bee in his bonnet about his new responsibilities. He may very well notice you haven't been in service and may schedule a shepherding call.

At this point you have two options: decline the shepherding call if your wife lets you, or accept the call.

If you decline, he may try to insist. Just say, "No thank you! I'm sure there are others in more need of your help!" So long as you're polite in declining and don't go "1914 WAS A LIE! JET FUEL CAN'T MELT PYRAMIDS!" he'll give up eventually.

If you accept, just nod your head, don't give any specific answers and thank him profusely after the shepherding call and go on about your business the same as before.

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This Cult Should Be Called to Account

by berrygerry in

the emotions from this are surreal:.

(kudos for the kid to record it).

https://soundcloud.com/throwawayjw1914_2/abuse.

cappytan

Here are all the "sins" I've committed with my freedom since starting my fade:

1. Vaping

2. Occasional cussing

3. Took one hit of pot (had a bad experience, so I'm not doing that again!)

That's about it. And, actually, looking over that list, I was doing some of those things before.

Just because you want freedom of choice doesn't mean you want to go out and have an orgy.

I want the freedom to do what is right, not because someone tells me to or because I'll get an eternal reward, but because I decide for myself to do what is right with no strings attached.

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merry xmas

by Sabin in

jw
friends

it has just turned 12 o'clock in n.s.w, australia, is i am just saying merry christmas to all you on the forum & i hope you all happy a happy new year.

big hugs all round.

sabin.

cappytan

Sound's like Sabin's going to have a REALLY REALLY Merry Christmas.

LMAO!

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How Cults Prey on Vulnerable College Students

by Watchtower-Free in

http://www.attn.com/stories/1176/are-colleges-doing-enough-protect-students-campus-cults.

how cults prey on vulnerable college students.

growing up, i constantly dreamed about going to college, but when i actually arrived at the university of arizona in fall 2006, something wasn't right.

cappytan

Thanks for sharing this article. I really enjoyed reading it.

I couldn't help but imagine a JW reading the article and thinking, "Boy, these cults are getting out of hand! They really need Jehovah in their lives!"

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merry xmas

by Sabin in

jw
friends

it has just turned 12 o'clock in n.s.w, australia, is i am just saying merry christmas to all you on the forum & i hope you all happy a happy new year.

big hugs all round.

sabin.

cappytan

Feliz Navidad!

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Local Needs part given after Ministerial Servant left the organization

by cappytan in

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friends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbb8rt2bem8.

some crazy cult language in this talk.. some highlights:.

18:15 - obey.

cappytan

Cappy, until today? Do tell... was there an announcement?

I made a post, but they keep getting caught in a JWN vortex of limbo.

Simon said to just wait and they'll eventually post.

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Local Needs part given after Ministerial Servant left the organization

by cappytan in

jw
friends

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbb8rt2bem8.

some crazy cult language in this talk.. some highlights:.

18:15 - obey.

cappytan

Cappy, was this talk given in your given because of you leaving?

No...no one knew I was leaving until today.

I saw this talk posted this morning on Reddit.

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Relatives who work in Warwick are visiting

by cappytan in

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friends

so i have some relatives who work in warwick visiting us this week.

the visit has been largely drama free.

they came between meeting days, so the subject of going to the meetings never came up.. however, they have been talking about the "downsizing.".

cappytan

So I have some relatives who work in Warwick visiting us this week. The visit has been largely drama free. They came between meeting days, so the subject of going to the meetings never came up.

However, they have been talking about the "downsizing."

My uncle says, "They need to. They're cutting dead weight. All the guys I see being sent home are dead weight. Worthless. They'll be more useful in the field. The ones staying are the hard workers."

Just thought I'd throw this bit of "insider information" out there. ;)

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