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  Question about the fade

  by The Big Machine in

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  i know there are a lot of threads on here about fading and i've read a lot of them, but i have a question that i haven't found the answer to yet.. what would happen if you move to a new congregation (or at least tell your old congregation that you are moving and to have your records moved), and you don't go to any meetings?

  i see lots of the fading strategies say to go to some meetings and show your face until your name is announced.

  what exactly happens if you don't go to meetings in the new congregation?.

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  Hubby and i successfully faded by simply moving out of the territory and never attending a meeting at the new location. The secretary couldn't request records when he didn't even know we were living in his territory.

  Our records sat in our old cong for years until the CO had a fit and insisted we be accounted for. Eventually, we got a phone call from an elder in the new territory that we didn't answer. Now, 7 years later we moved back to the previous town but different territory. (for other reasons) We received one e-mail from an elder in our original cong inviting us to the memorial. Hubby replied thanking him for the invite, saying we were keeping up with all things JW, and are not in his territory/jurisdiction and DID NOT DISCLOSE our location. We haven't heard another word. When JWs come to the door we don't answer.

  Most elders aren't very persistent. Stay out of sight out of mind. Avoid attracting any attention to yourselves. Don't tell them your new address.
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  Donald Trump out trumped by Jehovah's Witnesses

  by jwleaks in

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  17 july 2015 .

  hot springs, ark.

  a large highway sign on the drive to the hot springs convention center advertises the town proudly as the boyhood home of president bill clinton.. but republican presidential candidate donald trump was the big name in town here friday night, where he keynoted the states annual gop dinner, and reminded a crowd of about 1,000 attendees: by the way, hillary clinton, with her husband, deserted arkansas.. .... the convention center was teeming with a surprisingly diverse crowd for a trump dinner just before his arrival.

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  Why were Jdubs (regardless of color ) at a political dinner?
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  In case you haven't heard this, here's the link to "It's the Hard Knock Life" - JW Version

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ale8iq3vcw.

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  it's the hard knock life - jehovah's witness version.

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  Billy, what part do you want to play? Can you sing? Dance? Doesn't matter. You are funny enough to play Lett or TMlll!
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  Just Sharing a couple of experiences I heard in the last day or two about ones leaving the Borg.

  by Crazyguy in

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  i was having breakfast with a friend and former jw just yesterday and he informed me that the place we were eating in is owned by a former witness.

  the story goes as he tells me that the wife and husband or on the outs and getting a divorce.

  now just so you know the state i live in, a divorce is not quick, mandatory waiting period etc.

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  Freegirl, "I am sure many people can thank eldubs like that for our exodus from the cult"

  Very true. I would like to say that the screwy doctrine set me free but noooo I wasn't willing to scrutinize until loved ones and myself were brutally mistreated by HQ and their ruling class. Had they been the least bit loving I would still be captive to the cult. ((((shudder)))))
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  Use of first names at the KH

  by Sour Grapes in

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  have you ever noticed that know one uses first names at the kh?

  it is how are you brother jones?

  how are you sister smith?

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  The conductors always had a dilemma when calling on young children and toddlers. Do you refer to a 3 year old as Bro Smith? Somewhere along the line the society directed them to address unbabtized ones by their first names only without Bro/Sis beforehand. Yet, that was weird when an adult was close to baptism, raised their hand and called called Bob or Suzie.

  Only a cult would make rules about this!
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  I was encourage to read the Bible, but the correct Bible

  by John Aquila in

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  i got a brief email of encouragement today.

  i was told i need to read the bible, but the correct bible before it's to late.

  the sign that the end is close is very obvious-(gay marriage is legal) .

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  J A, My stepfather was baptized in the late 1930's and died in the late 80's. When I was looking through his things I found at least 15 or more Bible translations NOT published by the WTBT$. They were well worn with his notes in the margins.

  Back in the day comparing a text in multiple translations/versions was encouraged. It was called studying. He would carry on deep discussions with other Dubs and even (gasp!) speculate. He died a revered elder.

  When did the society's attitude change? Answer: after Ray F and company were ousted. From that time on, no Bible was to be used but the NWT. If they could, they would have removed the verse about the ...."Boreans carefully examining the Scriptures daily to see IF these things were so."
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  In case you haven't heard this, here's the link to "It's the Hard Knock Life" - JW Version

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ale8iq3vcw.

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  it's the hard knock life - jehovah's witness version.

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  The Book of Mormon has been a hit on Broadway. Why not do the same with Watchtower? This guy could play the lead. I want to play the mean bi**h in the laundry! LOL
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  Bethelite"s wife storms out of headquarters and leaves him...she was forced into Bethel. My story begins....

  by Witness 007 in

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  we were all in our 20's the 1990's pioneers who still hoped the 1914 generation was for real.

  jenny {names changed} loved peter who was younger then me and very handsome.

  he wanted to go to bethel since he was a kid.

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  Jenny's husband is a selfish jacka$$
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  Just found out my older brother has passed away

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  i have just found out that my brother (who was one of a bunch that shared this login) has died.. he and his wife were living in another country where they once pioneered.

  i didn't see him that often.. such an empty feeling.....

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  Oh stuckinarut, What terrible news. So terribly sorry for your loss. Was he an ex JW? Please be assured of our care and support.
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  What Road Would You Choose---IF?

  by John Aquila in

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  say you could go back in time to when you were 15 years old.

  no watchtower in your life.

  but the experience you have now you could keep.

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  J A, "That's a scary thought."

  It is a little scary but it keeps me from resenting my parents or the religion more than I already do. I'm sure there are countless born in's whose parents would have never met but for a JW convention. All we can do is be glad we are alive, be glad we know ttatt and make the best out of our situations.