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  Why I remain one of Jehovah's Witnesses

  by Brother Jeramy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  allow me to begin with a clarification: when i say i am one of jehovah's witnesses, i don't mean that i am an advocate of the watchtower society or a devotee of some of its more controversial false teachings.

  i mean that i am a christian, a disciple of jesus christ dedicated to jehovah god, and who remains in union with my brothers and sisters who make up the family of faith that globally refers to itself as jehovah's witnesses.

  some totally understand the distinction between the family of brothers and sisters and the corporate organization known as the watchtower society (wts).

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  There is a certain arrogance involved with JWs believing they are Gods people=SPECIAL

  It is even more arrogant to believe you can be a SPECIAL JW
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  Are J.W.'s as Gullible as the Org's Writings Imply?

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the latest watchtower certainly indicates that the org thinks they are!!

  why keep in expectation?

  watchtower august 15 par.

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  Steve2, Very true! and if your eyes slightly begin to flutter you grab some warm milk in the attempt to prevent/hinder the awakening.
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  YOU MIGHT BE A J.W.

  by brandnew in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if getting ready means putting on a suit........ you might be a j.w.. if going out to the field has nothing to do with grass, baseball diamonds, or football ......... you might be a j.w.. please continue my friends.......i know ya got some.....; ).

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  You might be a J dubya in the early years if:

  You believe black people will turn white and

  Women will turn into men after Armageddon. Or......

  You might just be a gay misogynist bigot?
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  Are J.W.'s as Gullible as the Org's Writings Imply?

  by The Searcher in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the latest watchtower certainly indicates that the org thinks they are!!

  why keep in expectation?

  watchtower august 15 par.

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  OneEyed, You hit the nail squarely one the head. As a born in with absolutely no ex or non JW family I ignored any doubts and refused to research the history of the Borg for the simple reason that I was completely UNPREPARED for the decisions that would be required if I learned TTATT.
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  Crap Shoot

  by John Aquila in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  what would have happen if i was not home when jehovahs witnesses knocked on my door?.

  there was a group of us living in a small trailer in the mid 60s when and old pioneer brother knocked on our door and placed all kinds of books and magazines with us.

  all of us took it seriously and studied and started attending the kingdom hall.

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  Your story is interesting.

  At least 5 of you quit being JWs
  

  One of you became a doctor

  The fact that he died in an auto accident could happen to anyone.

  Drugs can kill in more ways than one.

  None of you were better off for being in a cult.

  Life is often random.
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  A Toast to All the Brave Kids Who Broke Up with Their Toxic Moms

  by rebel8 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  sometimes holidays can be hard on us.

  some of us deserve a little toast today.. a toast to all the brave kids who broke up with their toxic moms.

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  OrphanCrow, "Thank you, Mother. You taught me well what not to do."

  You took the words right out of my mouth. My only living child called to let me know how much she loves and misses me. She has ZERO interest or relationship with her grandmother, a decision made all on her own.
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  Can they disfellowship my father?

  by cookiemaster in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this has nothing to do with my facebook endeavors.

  when the elders visited us last week, they also discussed my father.

  my mother called them about him.

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  Your mother is in two abusive relationships. The Watchtower and your father. I applaud your concern for her but keeping your parents together under the circumstances is a mistake. Disfellowshipping is not the real problem here the abuse is.

  Help her get in touch with a women's shelter. Help her to value herself enough not to allow herself or her animals to be abused. He needs serious councelling and so does she. Help her find safety AWAY from your father/ abuser.
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  I want to carry the microphones"

  by stillin in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this was the reason that our 12 year old son gave us for wanting to be baptized.

  my wife and i actually agreed that he should wait a little longer, thank god!

  by the time he was 13 he was running wild.

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  You might want to rethink things if you are following the WTBT$ rule of "necessary family business" to appear to be a follower to your wife. What about visits with your daughter alone? Surely there can be a satisfactory "work around"?
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  Missionary send-off ... " If You Could See What I See " ... - The little cart with a big heart -

  by Esse quam videri in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  from the perspective of the jehovah's witnesses public witnessing cart.

  a family put this skit on for going away party for our missionary family.

  [ i can just imagine what the villagers are going to say about the crazy missionary gringo and his cart.

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  My JW father is rolling over in his grave.
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  Things that I trust more than Hillary Clinton

  by Nathan Natas in

  1. social
  2. humour

  things that i trust more than hillary clinton:.

  mexican tap water.

  any email from nigeria.

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  Hey Nate,

  True story I answered a private ad for a 10 yo low mileage sports car. When I saw and drove the car I was in love. Turns out the the owner was a USED car salesman named....(wait for it) VINNEY. Being an active JW at the time I not only bought it but paid him cash. LOL!