Satan's evil system will no doubt provide for the needs of this person.
You can learn a lot about an organization by the way it treats its elderly.
John Free
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“Well…it was a test”, says a laid-off Bethelite
by My Name is of No Consequence ini got this account second hand.
a former bethelite was reassigned to a local congregation.
he had been at bethel for years and is now in his fifties.
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Emotionally very ill but can't face consequences of leaving
by Isambard Crater ini'm a new member so wanted to say 'hi'.
i live in the u.k, was born in, fell away as an unbaptised publisher, got baptised in my 30s for reasons i'm retrospectively unsure of, and lost my faith about five years ago around the time of the original a.r.c.
now, being unable to leave is making me physically, emotionally and mentally ill.. i'm not strong enough to da and live with the family consequences, and despite having several good friends outside the faith, none of them could support me in an active way as such.
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John Free
Hello Isambard and welcome, interesting name, I live not far from some of Brunel's handywork. Anyways, one option is cut the 2 hours per week to 1 and lie on your report slip. You may not feel comfortable with that but remember that you are dealing with a manipulative control group that is using undue influence ( fear, obligation and guilt) to hold you captive. Under these circumstances its not wrong to lie Isambard. The very best option however is to leave. Tell your parents you need a break from the meetings. Stop attending. Tell the elders you don't want to talk about it you just want a break, specifically ask them to respect your privacy. Don't give away any more information. That's what I did and I still see all my family. It may not be as sweet as before with family but the mental freedom you get when you leave this manipulative group...you couldn't put a price on it.
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Going, going, GONE! Another KH is sold....
by darkspilver indown in south wales, over by newport / cardiff way.
commercial street, griffithstown, pontypool, np4 5jf.
sales details: http://www.dezrez.com/estate-agent-software/propertysystem/externalbrochureget.do?brochure=internet%c2%bfparticulars&pid=3740636.
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John Free
Yep, more smash and grab. now that the Cong has paid off the loan it took out to buy that KH they've been kicked out to share another KH and all sale proceeds go straight to Borg HQ. Anyone not complying humbly with this arrangement are being disloyal to Jerhoover.
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A Religion of Faithful Parrots
by Hapthor1986 init's funny as i reflect back on my days as a witness during the watchtower study.
it seems like no matter what the question asked.
it was like parrots squawking back exactly what they had just heard with absolutely no thought or even the slightest expression of free will.
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John Free
Mindless repetition that's designed to indoctrinate and kill self thought. This is how they turn normal people into drones.
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Policemen beat up 15-year-old JW boy
by darkspilver ina father complains that several policemen beat his 15 year old son "because the family is jehovah's witness and the black race".
http://www.martinoticias.com/a/cuba-golpiza-menor-estacion-policia-moron-/140761.html.
see also https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5714189639221248/_post/4898637962280960.
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Policemen beat up 15-year-old JW boy
by darkspilver ina father complains that several policemen beat his 15 year old son "because the family is jehovah's witness and the black race".
http://www.martinoticias.com/a/cuba-golpiza-menor-estacion-policia-moron-/140761.html.
see also https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5714189639221248/_post/4898637962280960.
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John Free
So we're trusting the media this week are we darkspliv? Just checking because normally they're telling apostate\Satan driven lies about gods holy people. This time its all true though lol. Seriously alhough the facts of this case are difficult to make sense of, I hope things work out for the poor lad.
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National Insurance Contribution UK
by MrHappy ini just discovered that i have gaps in my national insurance contributions for the years i spent in bethel!
i remember signing a vow of poverty and a tax document declaring my volunteer missionary status but i don't remember them ever telling me that i would have to pay my own ni contributions out of my allowance.
i am wondering about all those who have been asked to leave bethel in the last year and who are behind on their contributions.
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John Free
Pretty hard on the old timers whom got the boot in last years cuts. I suppose the state welfare system will lovingly provide for them though.
Welcome to the forum Mr happy. If you wish to, why not start a post to introduce yourself and your story?
Regards
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I've been awake 1 year today!
by pale.emperor init was a year ago today that my life changed completely.
i'll never forget it.
i had zero friends in the kh and was never included in the "guys" drinks, football games, parties etc.
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John Free
Happy awakaversary pale emp!!
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Looking for my little sister.
by DeadmanWalking ini have a little sister havnt seen or heard from in 20 years she was da for attending a church she was 17 at the time she moved out and lived with a family not jw's in fact they are very a posed to jw's the past 20 years i've tried to make contact she won't respond all i know is she's got kids 2 or 3 of them she lives outside charlotte nc and works for a insurance company as an underwriter.
i think her husband is a police officer ?
being back in her life having a niece or nephew to watch grow up would be nice.
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John Free
If I were in her position I'd ask that you DA'd yourself before I'd even consider reconnecting.
I think most people in your sisters position would be able to be aware that you were brainwashed and that the last thing you need is yet another relationship based on conditions. In my situation I think my sister could see that I was in a mess at that time and needed support. Her love was the best weapon she could possibly use to fight the wbts. As a result of it cousins who didn't know of one another's existence in the past, play together today.
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Looking for my little sister.
by DeadmanWalking ini have a little sister havnt seen or heard from in 20 years she was da for attending a church she was 17 at the time she moved out and lived with a family not jw's in fact they are very a posed to jw's the past 20 years i've tried to make contact she won't respond all i know is she's got kids 2 or 3 of them she lives outside charlotte nc and works for a insurance company as an underwriter.
i think her husband is a police officer ?
being back in her life having a niece or nephew to watch grow up would be nice.
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John Free
You can but try dmw, so you've done the right thing. There is no point trying to guess what her response\feelings will be. I reconnected with my DF'ed sister after many years of cutting her out of my life. I owed her an apolagy as you can imagine, and then some. Lucky for me she was delighted to let us back into her life. I hope you are as lucky.
On another topic have you been on the JWfacts website? I would advice spending a few hours on there exploring the research and evidence based facts presented. Unburdening yourself from the mental and emotional shackles that the organisation places upon its members is a crucial part of your recovery. Remember if it is truth it WILL stand up to ANY criticism.