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  Reading the Bible Alone "Will Lead you to Apostate Thinkings!" Stay a Watchtowerite!

  by BucketShopBill in

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  "from time to time, there have arisen from among the ranks of jehovah's people those, who, like the original satan, have adopted an independent, faultfinding attitude...they say that it is sufficient to read the bible exclusively, either alone or in small groups at home.

  but, strangely, through such 'bible reading,' they have reverted right back to the apostate doctrines that commentaries by christendom's clergy were teaching 100 years ago.

  the watchtower, aug. 15, 1981.. .

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  That anyone could hear/read that and not have a siren go off in their head is alarming!
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  More friction with jw wife regarding moms bday bbq.

  by marriedtoajw in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the wife is starting to pull away from my family.

  its my fault but i couldnt help it.

  my fault because for years my sistets were indifferent to my wifes jwness.

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  It will be fine if you don't make a big deal about the bday celebration part of it. Just how good the food was, how much fun the kids had swimming, Guess what so & so said, etc. We missed you being with us for family fun.
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  Elders pretty much do whatever they want!

  by toto555 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i've seen elders over the years openly flaunt "the rules", butt-kiss (the co especially), show favoritism and appoint brothers they like and not appoint brothers that should of been appointed for some trivial reason.

  many lord their "power" over the friends in blatant violation of scriptures and watchowers that specifically say that they shouldn't lord themselves over the flock.

  they pretty much do what they want!

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  The first congregation I was in had really nice, sincere elders. Although, as you ststed, ones whose fathers/grandfathers were elders were moved up the ladder quickly while some who seemed to be equally/better qualified, had to wait. But in that congregation, there were no jerks.

  I heard stories about the second congregation, but they were things from b4 I got there, but those seemed nice enough as well. Although one or two of the wives were a bit full of themselves.
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  Added to a fb group w/o permission

  by ruderedhead in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i don't know if anyone here can assist me, i hope so.

  it's not an earth shattering problem compared to many on here, but i am bugged by it!.

  i have been added 2x to a christian fb group w/o being asked by the same gentleman.

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  Thank you, I will email fb support. I was unaware that I could email them.

  The leave group icon kept disappearing, Madman, or I would have done it myself. Thank you both for responding!

  Rudered
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  Added to a fb group w/o permission

  by ruderedhead in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i don't know if anyone here can assist me, i hope so.

  it's not an earth shattering problem compared to many on here, but i am bugged by it!.

  i have been added 2x to a christian fb group w/o being asked by the same gentleman.

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  I don't know if anyone here can assist me, I hope so. It's not an earth shattering problem compared to many on here, but I am bugged by it!

  I have been added 2x to a Christian FB group w/o being asked by the same gentleman. We all know that FB sends you notification when someone adds you to a group, and who added you. The first time I was able to remove myself. This time I am unable to as the unjoin icon disappears every time I attempt to click on it. I finally messaged this person, asking him to please remove me. Easy enough. Instead he msgs me back about how he didn't add me, I could do it myself, just kind of rambling. I msgd him back, explaining the notification thing, the unjoin icon disappearing when I attempted to unjoin myself, perhaps he had found me on another xjw place. ( I think he had sent a friend request quite a while ago that I accepted, then unfriended him when he started adding me to groups w/o my permission) I asked him to please remove me again, and wished him well. It's an easy request, I was not being rude or nasty. INSTEAD, he says blame it on fb, and gives me his phone number and says I can call him to talk about it!!! WTH? I msgd back to please just honor the request and remove me as I am unable to myself.

  He is still not removing me! I don't need to talk to him, that's kind of creepy! Any suggestions? I just don't want to be a part of this group, there is nothing wrong with it, I just don't want to belong!
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  Turns out it was true - "the truth" was the only reason my marriage lasted so long

  by Shattered Reality in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  i haven't really been on here in like, a year.

  my stbx introduced me to this site and then a whole buch of life happened and i just sort of never had time for forums.

  but here i am at 3am, another sleepless night, and i feel like i am simply lost.

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  This is so messed up!

  Your kids emotional well being and mental health HAVE to be your priority right now. Not what your stbx needs. Screw him, he's not thinking about his children at all, just his needs.He actually asked you for advice on how to flirt with her?! And you didn't kick him in his balls and throw his butt to the curb?

  While it is commendable that you wanted him to be the best he could be, you have children together. Why in the hell would you tell him to go get laid by a different girl or two? He could have gotten someone pregnant, or brought back an std to YOU! This is not a healthy environment for the children or you. Sorry, but you need to tell this wreck of a man to leave now. He can Go to his parents,sleep on a friends couch, see if his topless friend will allow him to sleep on her couch. get his act together. Not your problem.

  You sound like a hard worker, a woman who will work hard to support herself and her family. Work on being the best version of yourself. Get an attorney to make sure you have things covered before he springs any surprises on you, as I've seen some men do. They sue for 50% custody, or full custody, and ask for child support from their exes. And some have gotten it! DO NOT allow him to play you. And as long as the kids don't know about your flirty friend, no harm if it makes you feel better.

  The children need a stable, loving environment with at least one mature, responsible parent. From your post, I think you are capable of being that parent. All the best to you! Please realize you deserve it!
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  First post

  by BenRichards in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been lurking here off and on for a few years, figured i would introduce myself and share the clif notes version of my story.. i'm in my late 30's and was born in.

  mom was a jw, dad wasn't.

  got baptized in my teens and started dating my eventual wife.

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  Welcome! Don't know if I missed it in the great advice you have already received, but have you looked at jwfacts.com yet? That is another great resource.

  Whatever you do, go SLOWLY!
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  I hear it but I can't believe it

  by Sour Grapes in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my elder friend told me that his kh is in need of upgrading their electronic system so that they can be ready for the big zone meeting in november and they need the flat screen televisions mounted to also enjoy all future special meetings put on by the branch.

  the branch has given them the exact specifications and he mentioned the branch wants to use apple products.

  they passed a resolution for a one time donation by the publishers to pay for the $6,000.00 system.

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  What about those congregations/individuals that can't afford the technology? Foe some, that will be a large financial burden.
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  I'm meeting with my congregation Elders Today HELP PLEASE

  by LennaB in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  meeting with my congregation elders today.. going to tell them about the things i discovered about c.t russell.

  (astrology, racism, ect.

  ) i don't know how to present this information or what to say.

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  How did it go, LennaB? Hope you're doing o.k.
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  HULK HOGAN will he convert to Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by Watchtower-Free in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  .from jw instagram .

  http://instagram.com/jw_witnesses.

  caption:" a few sisters were out in the tract campaign in clearwater, florida this morning and placed a tract with wrestling personality hulk hogan.

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  Whoa! Lighten up, Sparky!

  Have a cocktail, it's 5 o'clock somewhere!