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  Might Get to See My Grandchildren Today

  by mrquik in

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  2. friends

  my oldest daughter is still in the cult.

  i haven't seen my grandchildren in 5 yrs.

  my son-in-law's father died this week & the funeral is today.

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  ruderedhead

  I hope it goes smoothly, mrquik.
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  Black sheep of the family-my life as an ExJW

  by bsand20 in

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  2. friends

  i was a 3rd generation jw, half the congregation i attended was made up of my entire mom's side of the family, 2 of the 3 elders were my grandpa and uncle.

  my first memory of the organization was when they announced my mom's name in the meeting saying she had been reinstated....it was 1988 and i was 6 years old....i didn't understand it then, but when i asked my mom why was she crying and why did they say her name in the meeting, she said "it's because i've been good!".

  so she went back and after a period of time assisting constantly, she was reinstated.

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  ruderedhead

  You have quite a story! Wow! You must be a very understanding, loving, kind woman! And a true Christian, unlike most of your family.

  I'm sorry that your Mom has done this to you, probably under pressure form the elder. But perhaps you should turn the tables on them, send a note and tell her that although you love her, you agree that you need to end unnecessary communication as you don't want your precious children exposed to such a vindictive cult and its members or their false teachings. You prefer that they associate with real Christians, who follow Christ. And if she ever decides to exit the cult, you will accept her with open arms. Please let her know your door is always open.

  Continue to enjoy your life and your freedom! All the best to you!
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  Buying a body of elders

  by hoser in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  yes, everyone has a price.

  a number of years ago in a congregation i once was in there was a wealthy businessman in the congregation.

  he made sure that all of the elders had annual vacations overseas or to the tropics paid for by himself.

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  ruderedhead

  Yes, most congregations most likely have their "favorites". We all probably have some ridiculous stories, just not as extreme as yours. I know I do., and have heard of some. And if you were a sister w/o a believing mate, forget it! I had a "brother" who was obviously a nut job leave a threatening message on my answering machine one time just because my son had called there and not left a message on their machine! I went to an elder ,all I wanted was for him to speak to the guy, and he brushed it off. Pissed me off, I simply don't take well to that type of thing, and let the elder know if it happened again, I'd go to the police! I never did fit well in that congo. That is the one I actually exited from.
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  My son has made his decision

  by CaptainSchmideo in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is the followup to this thread:.

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/276119/1/well-its-march-and-the-college-answers-are-coming-in#.uyjdu_ldv2e.

  the financial aid offer came in.. the first year of attending is actually cheaper than what we were going to pay at the state university after their scholarship offer.. i mean, really cheaper.. we would be fools to turn it down.. they are even flying him in for the preview week.. .

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  ruderedhead

  Congratulations!
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  Woman talk to media about Church of Scientology ripping her family to pieces

  by Imminent1975 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://gma.yahoo.com/fla-woman-says-church-scientology-ripped-her-family-165522676--abc-news-topstories.html?vp=1.

  this was posted on yahoo news, informing people about a woman that claims her family has been ripped apart by the teachings of scientology.

  sounds like the situation for many of us here with our families still in jw land.

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  ruderedhead

  Do you think the reason Scientology gets the press is because they have many high profile celebrities, and the wt only has the Williams sisters, and the deceased Michael Jackson? Or just no one has come forth with their story about shunning?

  Barb Anderson & Bill Bowen got the medias attention quite a while ago about the pedophile problem, but I think it was at much personal cost to them, correct?
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  Pot...Meet Kettle. Kettle...Pot

  by undercover in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  from a new wt article (may, i think) about predicting the future.

  and i quote:.

  religious leaders sometimes predict tragic worldwide events to warn mankind and gather followers.

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  ruderedhead

  Thanks for sharing, undercover! That was my chuckle for the day.
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  Maybe moving! Need some advice

  by Jon Preston in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  ok so we might be moving to fl.

  wife wants to get away to start over.

  i also want to move but at the right time and to the right place.

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  Do your research before you move. Find where the jobs are, what they pay, how the school districts measure up. After you decide on a couple places, could you take a couple long weekends to check them out? You don't want any regrets.
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  It must have been a brother!

  by hoser in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was listening to a conversation of jws recently about how trusting they are with each other and how out in "the world" you have to be ever so careful that you don't put down your purse or wallet for a minute otherwise it will be stolen.. i entered the conversation with an experience that one of my close friends had.

  (true story) he was in a public place with a wallet with significant amount of cash and bank card, credit card, id, etc.. somehow he lost or misplaced the wallet, panicked of course.

  he went to the police, cancelled all his cards and thought it was gone for sure.

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  ruderedhead

  Delusional.

  I was ripped off at a KH in the 80's. A woman came in and sat behind me, I had a child that had to potty NOW, and I stupidly forgot my purse in my seat. It was gone when I got back, and so was the woman. I found out that no one knew her, but some had watched her take my purse, but didn't want to offend her by following her out to make sure she was taking it to me. They just assumed! IDIOTS! She got everyhting, including my car keys. My husband, a non jw, couldn't believe there was a building full of these goofballs!
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  Knock knock, they came by once again.

  by jam in

  1. forum
  2. suggestions

  this morning (sunday) i was cooking breakfast, while.

  the wife was sleeping (i'm a good husband).

  two elders , didn't have time to talk my bacon was burning.. a question for those of you that is still active.

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  ruderedhead

  LisaRose, I think you are going to have to be blunt, as you know they don't respect the no soliciting signs. They claim they are not soliciting. Vanderhoven7 has the right idea. I feel sorry for you. You see the witnesses once every 2, ,maybe 3 years around here. And I am rarely bothered.
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  WT wants members to auxiliary pioneer in place of vacations now!!!

  by EndofMysteries in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the may 2014 km, posted in another thread is a link to download it.

  page 2, for week starting may 19th under the service meeting:.

  discussion.

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  ruderedhead

  The vacation pioneering is not new, but did they actually say that being punctual brings honor to the image of the governing body?!!!! NOT JEHOVAH???? SERIOUSLY? That is just a little mind blowing.