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  Yesterday I posted a topic with personal details of one of the RC staff.

  by umbertoecho in

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  2. scandals

  i posted a topic with personal contact information on it.

  such stupidity and i do deeply apologise to the person and the commission.. it has been taken down thank fully.. this morning i came skulking out of my cave, and with trepidation started the computer and checked my emails.............. there was a lovely compassionate email from the staff at rc telling me not to be too upset at what i had done.

  they said they understood and it was important that i not get too distressed at the error.. then they said they were thankful for all the support and gratitude being shown to them from various parties and other places.

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  3rdgen

  Umberto. unlike the WT$ you acknowledged your mistake, took active steps to correct it, then sincerely apologised. That's what decent people do.
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  the rumor again surfaces....

  by sowhatnow in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  someone please tell me how or if i can find proof that the rumor [that is pasted below] that was posted by a friend [still in, but should know better] on my face book page is false, [which of course we all know it is,] this makes me so angry, i have to stick my neck out and comment on this post but need something to back me up....anyone want to enlighten me where this got started?

  i need proof he never said such a thing, it seems to me its false.

  whats interesting is this, the bible in the photo accompanying the statement below is the latest version.... [photo].

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  CalebinFloroda, It's interesting that the NRSV is one of, if not the most highly regarded Bible translations. I say this because up until I was about 9 the WTS almost exclusively used the RSV. I was taught to memorize at least a dozen scriptures from it. When the NWT was used exclusively by JWs I had to unlearn the wording of the RSV and convert to the clumsy wording of the NWT.

  If the WTS thought they were improving a respected translation, they were WRONG!
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  Angus Stewart - Captions Please

  by cofty in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  angus stewart's facial expression says what he thinks about rodney spink's prevarication.... .

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  3rdgen

  My caption: "I understand you said it's raining but I distinctly smell pee."
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  Exposing one's identity. When?

  by kairos in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been toying with the idea of just coming out and posting my name and location as an attempt to be available to locals that secretly browse the forum that have known me for up to 25 years.

  ( "reaching out", so to speak ).

  i'm not da'd or df'd, so this most certainly could end in a dramatic confrontation.

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  3rdgen

  "My wife is seeking professional help with the goal of saving our marriage."

  I am so glad to know that, Kairos. This is exactly what she needs right now. It wouldn't be a bad idea if you went too. Your life can't get better until you can work through the anger. The counselor can give you tools to help with that as well as strategies to handle your in-law problems and religious differences.
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  Governing Body member is in Australia right now!

  by Anonymous1 in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  sorry i have to remain completely anonymous about this but you will see why.

  i have first hand knowledge that geoffrey jackson of the governing body is staying with his parents in toowoomba, queensland for the next few weeks.

  he has already been in australia for a couple of weeks.

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  3rdgen

  I recall a form from WTS that is to be filled out by local elder/s when a case of child abuse is handled. Question #9 was especially damning. It asked (I'm paraphrasing) Did the child behave in a way that ENCOURAGED the abuse?

  If anyone can show this form to the RC I think it would shine a bright light on the core attitude the Watchtower Society has toward victims of child abuse.

  I would like to ask GJ or any other high ranking elder, Do you believe that in certain cases the child "asked for it"? The answer would undoubtedly be "NO" Then pull out the form and ask, Is this form from HQ? Then ask, are you familiar with question #9? Then make the elder read it out loud for the entire world to hear!
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  Exposing one's identity. When?

  by kairos in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been toying with the idea of just coming out and posting my name and location as an attempt to be available to locals that secretly browse the forum that have known me for up to 25 years.

  ( "reaching out", so to speak ).

  i'm not da'd or df'd, so this most certainly could end in a dramatic confrontation.

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  Wow, Treckkor, you are either very brave or very pissed! Love the pic of your wedding. I hope Mrs. Kairos can extract herself from her rabid JW family and slowly learn TTATT.

  Would she be open to taking a vacation? She needs to get away from all this BS. Sounds like a trip to one of the many awesome spas in your area might be the best gift you could give her right now.
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  Exposing one's identity. When?

  by kairos in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been toying with the idea of just coming out and posting my name and location as an attempt to be available to locals that secretly browse the forum that have known me for up to 25 years.

  ( "reaching out", so to speak ).

  i'm not da'd or df'd, so this most certainly could end in a dramatic confrontation.

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  Kairos, sorry your life has become so dramatic. I know what it is like to have someone push your buttons until you blow- then you look like the bad guy uuuuuuugggggghhhhhh!
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  Baiting Dubs for fun and amusement

  by TerryWalstrom in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  jw: "wha-a-a-t?

  mormon: "okay.

  other jw: "that's just .

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  3rdgen

  Those Mormon boys had a strong impact on the two pious-neers whether they admit it now or not. They can never un-hear the PEW report or the other info. If these boys ever experience doubts or unfair treatment, the points that were made will come flooding back.

  I still remember a couple of arguments I lost in FS 40 years ago! Thanks for sharing.
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  Have you ever shunned anyone after leaving the borg ?

  by Clambake in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this isnt particularly a jw question but if anyone knows the world of shunning it would be ex-jws.

  i have a friend who about three years ago had an abortion and i havent been too friendly with since that happened.

  i havent said anything or done anything rude to her.

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  3rdgen

  Clambake, as a woman who suffered almost 13 years of infertility, I understand your frustration and resentment of someone who didn't want her baby but didn't give it to a couple who desperately did. Unless a couple has experienced this emotional hell there is no way to adequately explain what it entails. Unless a couple travels every avenue they can afford to become parents only to be told there are no babies available to you due to the blood issue, unless you attempt private adoption, fall in love with the baby girl only to have the mother change her mind, there is no way to describe the agony.

  I DO get it and I am delighted your wife is pregnant now. I wish your growing family the best.
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  Is there new light on Yoga

  by Watchtower-Free in

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  3rdgen

  LOL Why not? He's definitely a downward dog!