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The Service overseer in one cong I used to attend made an announcement from the platform that his goal was to have ALL the elders and MS and their wives pioneer in April. One of the wives was angry that she was publically put on the spot like that.( the whole fam eventually left the borg)
I have been handed aux slips many times in various halls. I also resented the pressure that put on me. Hopefully, this tactic will backfire on more and more Dubs who are close to having their carts loaded!
''well there's one thing you got ta ask yourself punk....you felling lucky...well do ya punk".....clint eastwood dirty harry.. "it's life jim but not as we know it" capt kirk star treck..
" Do you know what you're talking about?" "Why, do I sound Like I do?" Clueless
after all that we had drummed into us about not the cross, and particularly about not venerating the symbol itself, i have been wondering about this issue.. so, what are your views about wearing a cross around your neck ?
is it just a fashion accessory, or does it mean something to you ?.
inquiring minds would like to know
Like most here I respect anyones decision to wear a cross. Some are beautifully designed and as a fashion statement I think they are cool.
As a mother whose 21 yr old son was in a motorcycle race, forced into a tree and killed, the idea of wearing a motorcycle around my neck is repugnant. But that's me. I suspect though, that Jesus mother did not wear a cross. To each his own.
BTW, I do wear a necklace that has silver initials with the 1st letters of both my childrens names.
i thought i knew you.
an open letter from barbara anderson to watch towers writing department.
in 1517, martin luther wrote in a letter to archbishop albert of mainz: you must graciously forgive that i, that scum of the earth, am so bold as to dare to address a letter to you.. yes, i know, you think of me as scum, just like mainz believed of luther, wondering how i dare write you a letter, someone jehovahs witnesses disfellowshipped back in 2002. i was accused of being an unrepentant sinner and condemned for causing divisions, then labeled apostate because i spoke out publicly on nbcs dateline tv program aboutthe child sexual abuse policies that protected pedophiles policies that you helped formulate.
Pissedoff
i thought i knew you.
an open letter from barbara anderson to watch towers writing department.
in 1517, martin luther wrote in a letter to archbishop albert of mainz: you must graciously forgive that i, that scum of the earth, am so bold as to dare to address a letter to you.. yes, i know, you think of me as scum, just like mainz believed of luther, wondering how i dare write you a letter, someone jehovahs witnesses disfellowshipped back in 2002. i was accused of being an unrepentant sinner and condemned for causing divisions, then labeled apostate because i spoke out publicly on nbcs dateline tv program aboutthe child sexual abuse policies that protected pedophiles policies that you helped formulate.
@ Pissedoff, True, there is no way to prevail if the intent is to convince the GB or 7 million braindead followers to reform. However, an open letter is just that, open. There is no way to know how many Jws will read the letter and file it away in their minds only to pop up when a personal doubt/problem arises with the WT$. This letter could be a straw that becomes the tipping point for some.
How do I know? Because her story on her website was just that (tipping point) for my hubby and me. It was literally the LAST STRAW that made us leave mentally for good. Hubby e-mailed this latest letter to some dubs we know with doubts. ALREADY it is having an effect on them. It is bringing people to this site and they are reading. It's only a matter of time.........at least for some. If only ONE person is helped out isn't it worth the time it takes to write a letter?
growing up.
taught that the whole world will end any time.
everyone in the town i live in will die.
Indian Larry your post reveals emotions most of us have felt. The war within us between what we believe, who we love, and the actual facts.I am so sorry you are hurting. Does your wife give any sign of being receptive to some JW info? Keep writing. We will keep listening.
i thought i knew you.
an open letter from barbara anderson to watch towers writing department.
in 1517, martin luther wrote in a letter to archbishop albert of mainz: you must graciously forgive that i, that scum of the earth, am so bold as to dare to address a letter to you.. yes, i know, you think of me as scum, just like mainz believed of luther, wondering how i dare write you a letter, someone jehovahs witnesses disfellowshipped back in 2002. i was accused of being an unrepentant sinner and condemned for causing divisions, then labeled apostate because i spoke out publicly on nbcs dateline tv program aboutthe child sexual abuse policies that protected pedophiles policies that you helped formulate.
I agree with Balaamsass
it's nice to have you here !
i found that this board was very supportive when i first got on it over 4 years ago .
i still find it supportive !
There are so many new ones here I want to bump this thread.
my son the 'elder' stopped in last night.
he does not shun us but our visits are few and far between.
he mentioned in passing that he and his wife began reg pioneering last oct. i know the hour requirement is way down from my pioneering years of 100hr per month.
He can also count the time giving public talks. I assume he can also count the time he councils unbaptized ones either in or out of judicial meetings.
The alligator is probably more reasonable.
