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  Ages of each user here?

  by ukpimo in

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  i'm interested to know the age demographics here.

  it must be significantly different to other exjw forums.

  it would be a damning report for watchtower if most of us appear to have left for decades.. you don't have to mention your exact age, you could always say "in my 50s".. i am in my 70s.

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  Diogenesister: Thank you. That means a lot.
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  Ages of each user here?

  by ukpimo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm interested to know the age demographics here.

  it must be significantly different to other exjw forums.

  it would be a damning report for watchtower if most of us appear to have left for decades.. you don't have to mention your exact age, you could always say "in my 50s".. i am in my 70s.

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  SydBarrett: LOLOL!

  Where did you get a picture of our last Apostafest?? Look how happy we are! It's GREAT to be out at any age. :)
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  WT needs your kids uneducated: CO training video is Master Class in F.O.G. This is jaw-droppingly stupid. Beyond moronic, it's sub-moronic.

  by WingCommander in

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  co training video: link to ex-jw reddit thread discussion.

  today is the first time i was made aware of this actual elder body video.

  it's training for how a co should handle elder's whose children decide to pursue further education.

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  I forgot to mention that the best part of our story is that after B.Ass and I suffered through and made it out of our 1st marriages "in the Truth", We truly appreciate each other's character and good qualities. AND.....

  We both left JWs about the same time. We are OUT of the F.O.G. together. Now, if only we were young lol.
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  WT needs your kids uneducated: CO training video is Master Class in F.O.G. This is jaw-droppingly stupid. Beyond moronic, it's sub-moronic.

  by WingCommander in

  1. jw
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  co training video: link to ex-jw reddit thread discussion.

  today is the first time i was made aware of this actual elder body video.

  it's training for how a co should handle elder's whose children decide to pursue further education.

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  WingCommander: "I hope you made that Karen your Ex Wife"

  Actually, SHE dumped him! He tried his best to make her happy despite her bitchy personality. One day he came home from work and found their ENTIRE home EMPTY as well as the bank accounts. He was gobsmacked.

  He and I met years later when I moved into his cong. and was assigned to his book study. We are celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary next week. :)
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  Ages of each user here?

  by ukpimo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm interested to know the age demographics here.

  it must be significantly different to other exjw forums.

  it would be a damning report for watchtower if most of us appear to have left for decades.. you don't have to mention your exact age, you could always say "in my 50s".. i am in my 70s.

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  I was born early in the year Eisenhower was elected president to middle-aged 2ond gen parents. I was Baptized the month I turned 12 and married at 17 to the Pioneer MS son of the PO who secretly lived a double life.

  I was aware of serious flaws and flip-flops in doctrine and policies most of my life but told myself it was the result of "Imperfection" the catchall word to excuse all that is rotten in Watchtower.

  My son's sudden death in 2004 changed me. By this time I was married to B.ASS who was close to being PIMO. The Menlo Park fiasco caused me to be mad enough to find Simon's site, read, honestly examine my religion. and realize I was NEVER in the TRUTH but in a CULT! Like Dagney, I am grateful to have made some true friends who happen to be EXJWs.
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  What would happen if the religion just straight out gets outed as bad? The ORG admits to it and all the members get told to disperse

  by Starlight.vee in

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  like the org just gives up and comes out saying that all of what they are saying is untrue and that there is no armageddon, nothing.

  how do y’all think the the members still in it would react?.

  there be a mental health crisis i perhaps.

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  What if I had realized TTATT when I was still a teenager instead of a senior citizen?

  What if I had married Ringo Star instead of my ex-husband?

  What if I became the next POTUS?
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  The Book Study Group - Reminiscing

  by ukpimo in

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  any fond memories or funny stories relating to the old book study arrangement?.

  i remember a time when a new sister turned up with very smart jacket and shirt.

  yet she was wearing trousers and when questioned by everyone she said "blimey, i think geoff (her husband) is wearing my skirt!".

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  In the 1970s I lived in a tiny town in the mountains below Lake Tahoe. The small congregation was newly formed and many had been baptized only 1 to 4 years. Most were young couples either with or without children. It was a fun and funny group.

  My best friend had the book study at her house which 1st husband and I attended. The group was enthusiastic about the religion and I admit it was contagious. Most stayed after the book study telling jokes, playing games, or watching TV. sometimes with wine when their kids were in bed.

  However, This group of ours changed in the late 1970s Many of these interesting and smart converts left JWs, including my best friend and her family. I tried to encourage her to stay but the decision was final.

  I kept in touch with my friend who wisely left and, with her husband, worked hard and built a multi-million-dollar retirement. They are close with their 3 children, their 15 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.

  She and her family earned their happy Golden Years through wisdom and hard work. We are so glad she didn't listen to me!
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  What was covered up in your congregation??

  by karter in

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  family move to remote pacific island to serve were the need is great get a mention in the year book.. however one of the (married) boys in the large family has sex with his sister while his wife is in hospital giving birth to their child.

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  all hushed up not even a word said and hes now an elder d.fing people for lesser crimes.. young couple dating leave the jws and move in togather doing drugs partying ect.. his family grandfather,uncles, dad ect are all elders.. after a few years they decide to come back to the jws and are married in the k.h a few months latter.. 1 elder questions them getting married in the k.h and is voted down by his family.. to many drunks and c.s.a to mention.. karter..

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  They did that sister a favor. She is out of the cult because she was stumbled. However, in order to be grateful to be out she will need to realize TTATT .
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  Russia: Further Jail Term For Answering Fellow Prisoners’ Questions About Faith

  by AndersonsInfo in

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  https://www.eurasiareview.com/01072024-russia-further-jail-term-for-answering-fellow-prisoners-questions-about-faith/.

  july 1, 2024. by f18news.

  by victoria arnold.

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  peacefulpete: Too True- unfortunately
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  JE-sus making a comeback at the 2024 Convention

  by dropoffyourkeylee in

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  2. experiences

  attended the friday sesson of the 2024 summer convention.. july 5, 2024 summer convention crowd photo; they invited quite a lot of empty chairs.. .

  the facility usually has 5500-6500. they spun it saying that fewer congregations were assigned.

  there were 6 of the smaller, more distant sections blocked off with tarps to lessen cleaning, which i understand.

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  BEST CONVENTION EVEEERRRR!