Posts by UnshackleTheChains

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Tight pants Tony discusses dress and grooming on visit to Scotland - Parody

by UnshackleTheChains in

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gxtzeublo0io02bcaxupqfgxahijer-m/view?usp=sharing.

UnshackleTheChains

That's a shame steve2. It seems to open up on androids Google music play

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Tight pants Tony discusses dress and grooming on visit to Scotland - Parody

by UnshackleTheChains in

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gxtzeublo0io02bcaxupqfgxahijer-m/view?usp=sharing.

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GxTzEUblO0io02BcAxUpQfgXAhIJER-M/view?usp=sharing

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Couple of real gems in the WT study for this upcoming weekend

by sir82 in

since blondie seems to still be on sabbatical, i'll take the liberty of highlighting a couple of "gems" from this week's upcoming study, from the article "reject worldly thinking".. from paragraph 12:.

is it true that succeeding in a secular career that offers power and prestige leads to lasting happiness?

remember that the craving to control others and the longing to be admired are the desires that enticed satan, but he is angry, not happy.. .

UnshackleTheChains

You wonder if they are just too tired to read the articles through properly before okaying them. 😗

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Can I get my JW report card using Freedom of Information requests? (UK)

by truthseeker in

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has anyone tried to get their jw report cards and any other info using a freedom of information request?

would london bethel have all this information?.

truthseeker.

UnshackleTheChains

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Protection_Act_1998

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The Governing Body's credibility

by UnshackleTheChains in

given the proliferation of websites, youtube channels, books and other forms of media attention focusing on the extreme policies, teachings and scandals of the watchtower bible and tract society; where does this now leave the governing body's credibility?.

UnshackleTheChains

The Governing Body must surely be aware their credibility is in decline. Yet they continue to stick to their guns in believing their own BS when it comes to blood, child safeguarding, shunning etc.

Their promotion of legalistic and judgemental practices throughout the organisation will continue to be exposed. This in turn will inevitably continue to harm their credibility as leaders of the Watchtower Corporation.

For instance, in other organisations, we have often heard of whistle blowers who expose malpractice and various other issues. The leadership in some instances had to resign because of what had been exposed. This had to be done to maintain the reputation of the organisation as a whole.

For many many years, the Watchtower organisation is viewed by many as a cult, a high control religion. When Joe public hears the name 'Jehovahs Witnesses', in many cases the word 'cult' often comes to mind. Is that the kind of reputation the leadership of the organisation are happy to live with?

Yes they are nice people many will say, but don't they allow their children to have blood transfusions? Don't they allow their children to celebrate birthdays? Won't they let their children play with other children outside of the Religion? The list goes on.

In order for the organisation to start building a good reputation, they need to make some drastic changes to rid the organisation of its negative image.

If the leadership are sincere men, then things might start to happen. They would however have a mountain to climb in order to rid the organisation of its negative image past and present. In my opinion, the GBs credibility is at an all time low, not just in the minds of Joe public, and ex JW's, but also in the minds of many current JW's like myself.

The credibility of the Governing Body rests with the Governing Body and those with clout within the organisation.

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My younger brother officially Disassociated today

by pale.emperor in

hi guys.

just wanted to share this with you as it's kind of got me worried.

my brother who was also raised in "the truth™" met me in town today for a coffee.

UnshackleTheChains

Hey Pale emporer.

At the bottom of the page re the link I sent you, there is another link 'Equality advisory support' where you can contact them if you have any questions.

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My younger brother officially Disassociated today

by pale.emperor in

hi guys.

just wanted to share this with you as it's kind of got me worried.

my brother who was also raised in "the truth™" met me in town today for a coffee.

UnshackleTheChains

You asked if the elders telling your brothers JW carers not to work with him might be illegal

It woukd be worth checking this out with citizens advice.

Here is what it says in the equality act 2010. Note also, that under the national care standards, as a service user he is entitled to basic human rights such as choice.

I would imagine his JW carers could face disciplinary action if they refuse to work with him as might be construed as discrimination against your brother simply because of his personal beliefs or views.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/protected-characteristics/religion-or-belief-discrimination/

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Captives of a Concept Anatomy of an Illusion'

by Charles Gillette in

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understanding the illusionary concept that holds jehovah's witnesses captive.

"there is only one thing that needs to be known about the watchtower society and there is only one way to know it.

" don camerson.

UnshackleTheChains

I bought captives of concept several years ago. The missus went to town on me for getting it. I still have secretly hoping she might have read it out of curiosity.

The book is very good. It breaks down why people are captivated by the religion and view of the GB.

It is well worth a read.

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