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  Re: Shepherding Textbook in Digital Format

  by suavojr in

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  2. friends

  after years of leaked info, the gb has finally decided to publish their own shepherding textbook in epub format.. dear brothers:.

  we are pleased to inform you that the shepherding textbook is now available in epub,.

  mobi, and pdf format.

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  3rdgen

  "In due course it will be made available in selected sign languages."

  I don't mean to be disrespectful to the deaf community, but really?? Who would appoint someone who can't read to be an elder?
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  These guys crash a Kingdom Hall on Memorial, video included

  by Crazyguy in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7mars2mtaui.

  to funny nice job....

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  3rdgen

  We might expect this from 15 yo's but these idiots are MUCH older. Maybe their parents should ground them and take away their cell phones.
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  In a nutshell, what is the wackiest jw thing?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  what is the wackiest...strangest....most unusual jw teaching or practice?

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  3rdgen

  The singing literature cart.
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  I have a serious problem

  by My Name is of No Consequence in

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  i have a serious problem that i cannot solve on my own.

  i was born-in but am only in by a thread at this point.

  i quit the tms a few weeks ago and wrote a post on it.

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  3rdgen

  MNIONC, I did not mean to insult you. I sincerely want things to go well for your family. I misspoke when I said you did not tell us he was your stepson. I meant to say you didn't tell us until page 4 and on your 8th reply. I understand why you left it out but not having that fact affected our advice some.

  You also said there is more to the story but you are afraid there might be too many identifiers and chose not to tell us. That's wise in your situation but there might be something relevant that we would need to know in order to make an informed reply. My point is it is hard to give sound advice without knowing all of the facts.

  Hopefully, you will be able to use what works for you and disregard the rest.
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  "BRAZEN CONDUCT" The current way of enforcing disciplinary action.

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  the penalty of this charge??

  yes, disfellowshipping.. bad association?

  excessive time at work?

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  Thanks Morpheus, Why do you think they changed the term? Or do they still use "walking disorderly" too?
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  "BRAZEN CONDUCT" The current way of enforcing disciplinary action.

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  the penalty of this charge??

  yes, disfellowshipping.. bad association?

  excessive time at work?

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  3rdgen

  Isn't this a replacement term for the less harsh "walking disorderly"? which is a catchall phrase used to describe anything the elders don't like.
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  I have a serious problem

  by My Name is of No Consequence in

  1. jw
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  i have a serious problem that i cannot solve on my own.

  i was born-in but am only in by a thread at this point.

  i quit the tms a few weeks ago and wrote a post on it.

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  3rdgen

  Chris H, I see your point. Playing the victim card can be VERY effective, especially if she is attractive. She will have the elders backing if she is able to sell the idea that he is endangering her "spirituality". This, in turn, could be part of a plan to separate and remain in "good standing".

  We don't have all of the facts either. MNIONC didn't even tell us that it is his stepson, yet that fact is relevant. I like what Freesoul said too.
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  I have a serious problem

  by My Name is of No Consequence in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have a serious problem that i cannot solve on my own.

  i was born-in but am only in by a thread at this point.

  i quit the tms a few weeks ago and wrote a post on it.

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  3rdgen

  Chris H, If you carefully read my first post you'll see that the advice I give has no bearing on whether he is a witness or not. The second post is letting her know that she and the elder are stumbling him. The Bible who she claims to follow directs wives to be in subjection regardless if the husband believes or not. He needs to remind her of that as well as take over the boys study.

  If he chooses not to do this then he is letting the tail wag the dog.
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  Crisis of Conscience

  by WasOnceBlind in

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  wow, what a great book.

  i started reading it today and have not been able stop.

  im already 80 pages in!

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  3rdgen

  We told you so! LOL Once I gave myself permission to read that book I too, couldn't put it down. By chapter 3 I was mentally out. Enjoy your future freedom!
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  I have a serious problem

  by My Name is of No Consequence in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have a serious problem that i cannot solve on my own.

  i was born-in but am only in by a thread at this point.

  i quit the tms a few weeks ago and wrote a post on it.

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  3rdgen

  An additional thought: A sister who refuses to acknowledge or respect her husbands "authority" is no longer exemplary in the congregation. If this behavior persists she could no longer "qualify" to pioneer, or give demonstrations in the Service meeting. If you wanted to push it she could be the one receiving "private reproof" which would also result in loss of commenting privileges. Let her know that her behavior and that of the elder is contributing to your loss of faith. Shift the blame of your family discord to where it belongs, HER.