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  For those of you who inactive, but not officially DFd/DAd, how do you manage?

  by undercover in

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  i read with interest the thread about how people who are mentally out yet still attend (some) meetings manage to do continue to do it and it got me wondering, how do those of us who are completely inactive, no longer practicing members of the faith, manage to pull off our new ex-jw life, yet never invite scrutiny or investigation from former friends, elders, etc.. take me, for example.

  i've been out several years now, but have never officially renounced my faith.

  i've never out and out called it a crock of shit to anyone who could make real trouble for me.

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  ex360shipper

  I am lucky because I have one good friend (he is on this forum) that I bounce ideas off of. We are both inactive and share books with each other such as Ray Franz's books and "combatting cult control". It is nice to have a real person besides my internet friends here that I can talk to when I get pressure from family or JW friends to go to meetings and such. Otherwise I think it would be tougher not to out myself in a fit of anger and get df'd.
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  How long will it take for me to be reinstated?

  by jam in

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  in veiw of the shortage of men in the borg, how.

  long do you think it will take.

  lets say you were.

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  ex360shipper

  Touching kids is the new way to the top but I don't recommend it.
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  Think about it.. Has the Watchtower changed their interpretation of a Scripture? (superior authorities for example)

  by The Quiet One in

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  ..now read this.

  reasoning book page 65 paragraph 3 -- " two things can help us to understand the bible correctly.

  first, consider the context (surrounding verses) of any statement.

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  Changes in light bulb technology have aided them into clearer understanding. Except the times that they went back to their original understanding. Then changed again. And f%ck you very much if you question or don't understand what we tell you.
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  Random thoughts about the organization. In 20 years.....

  by stuckinamovement in

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  many people will scoff at the thought that the org will collapse.

  i agree that it will never collapse but the crumbling has begun.

  think about the following.....they have a serious lack of potential future leaders.

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  ex360shipper

  hey stuck, good post. I was just thinking about this myself. Also, what doctrinal changes will they make in that time? Will the blood issue ever become a conscience matter like organ transplants (cannibalism) did? Will all witnesses partake at the memorial? One can only imagine.
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  Fight on for your freedom and happiness....

  by Lozhasleft in

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  some recent threads have touched me emotionally and prompted me to reflect.

  when i think back to when i joined this forum, i was still struggling to come to terms with such a lot of pain.

  it has definitely been a journey, but there is so much i've come to terms with.

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  ex360shipper

  Thanks Loz!
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  End of an era: The original members of the Governing Body have all died

  by truthseeker in

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  the reported death of governing body member bro.

  barr marks the end of an era.

  many of the original members of the governing body were around during the days of president rutherford.

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  bigmac -- They already have a full kitchen staff!

  KIDDING! no stones please!
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  Please keep our buddy SD-7 in your thoughts (and prayers)!

  by serenitynow! in

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  sd-7 texted me today.

  his wife is in labor, has had some complications and is having an emergency c-section.

  he asked me to spread the word to the folks on jwn.

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  Congrats SD and good luck.
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  Vatican told to pay taxes as Italy tackles budget crisis

  by cantleave in

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  http://richarddawkins.net/articles/645101-vatican-told-to-pay-taxes-as-italy-tackles-budget-crisis.

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  ex360shipper

  They would claim like they did in France that this was persecution. Nevermind what Jesus said about "rendering Cesar's things to Cesar."

  If religion had to contribute to taxes even at a reduced rate, the budget crisis would be SOLVED.
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  Who went to the meeting today?

  by shamus100 in

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  had pancakes with tree blood (my favorite!).

  sipping coffee, going to the mountains today.

  ah, life is good.

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  I woke up with a girl Im not married to and had eggs and sausage for breakfast. Next if the rain clears I'm gonna go watch the race with my real friends. I couldn't even listen in if I wanted cause the bastards changed the KH tie in phone number. Oh well, guess I'll have another beer!
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  Are you sowing seeds of doubt among the RF?

  by jam in

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  for those who are still in, are you dropping little hints.

  among your friends , this is not the truth.

  i realize you must.

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  ex360shipper

  I have and it sorta backfired on me. I was chastized for being spiritually weak. I bet I know more about the org than most of the sheeple that are at the meetings day in and day out!