Ok so I'm a bit thrown off by this news. My next door neighbor came to me yesterday and told me that she saved me from the JW's coming to my door. (Even though I'm always up for the debate challenge)
Anyway they were talking to her for a bit and they asked her if she knew that there was going to be another great flood like the one in Noah's day? They also told her that only the "chosen ones" will be the ones who will be able to board this vessel. Can somebody shed a little light on this matter for me?
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Another Noahs Ark????
by precious_lil_1 inok so i'm a bit thrown off by this news.
my next door neighbor came to me yesterday and told me that she saved me from the jw's coming to my door.
(even though i'm always up for the debate challenge).
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Ignored Aspect of Pedophilia
by Francois inmuch has been said about pedophilia among jws, as it should be.
but there is one aspect of it that i don't remember anyone bringing up, and it's very, very telling.. in something like 95% of all cases of pedophilia, the spouse knows what's going on.
ninety five percent.
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Well this topic hits a bit close to home. Not only was I raised in the trutha nd abused by a family member, but then I married a man who was also raised in the truth and abused me and other young woman, and is still to this day abusing young women. I am no longer married to this person, but now the elders are realizing that this is a major problem. This is not enough. To just be removed from the congregation is not the solution the this "disease."
Why don't the elders take it to the legal officials and handle it that way? Would they not be considered a part of the problem if they don't go to the proper authorities?
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intro/ brief vent
by Axelspeed inhello..new to the board, though i have lurked for a while.
this is surprising because just a few months ago it would have been unthinkable.
if some even thought that i hinted in this direction, ....i dont even want to try and explain the repercussions.
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I'm sitting here in tears. It is so nice to be able to come here and listen to a story that confirms your own realities, trials and stuggles through the life of a JW.
I've pretty much come to the conclusion that if God didn't want us to think for ourselves, he would have created all of us just like the Tin Man.............
Who is to say that we "need" to follow another "mans" word and opinon to be loved in the eyes of God?
I am just glad that I got out when I did. I felt as if I never belonged anyway. I feel what all of you feel in this room.......totally controlled and brainwashed. My best advise, live your life the best way you know how, that is what God gave us that brain for...remember?? Much love and kinship to you all....... -
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01/2002 KM announcement re: letter to elders
by lookin ini sent this to dateline a few days ago.... ********.
regarding the upcoming pedophile story on dateline a recent announcement has been made in the publication: our kingdom ministry.
this publication is distributed to all active publishers of jehovah's witnesses on a monthly basis.. the following statement is in the january 2002 km:.
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hey patio,
please understand that there are quite a few "newbies" in here and "we" I'm sure all feel a little threatened at times to have an active witness looking over our shoulders. As if it wasn't enough when we were in a congregation full of "lookers". I think lisak has a very valid point of asking. She didn't say anything rude or out of line as far as I'm concerned. -
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hello all--new to board; my story
by razorMind inhello everyone...hope all are having a great holiday season.. ***warning--kind of long***.
i am 31 and have been "out" for an undetermined # of years...probably starting as soon as i moved out of the house at age 23. i just "drifted away".. i was born into the jw faith.
my parents remain devout and "zealous" to this day.
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Hey billygoat.........can we all adopt your grandma?
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hello all--new to board; my story
by razorMind inhello everyone...hope all are having a great holiday season.. ***warning--kind of long***.
i am 31 and have been "out" for an undetermined # of years...probably starting as soon as i moved out of the house at age 23. i just "drifted away".. i was born into the jw faith.
my parents remain devout and "zealous" to this day.
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Hello Razor,
Welcome.....I just want to let you know that in here you are very loved and understood. So many of us have been in and stiil are in your shoes. There is never a need to feel alone. If you ever need someone to talk to or just someone who will give you just a listening ear please feel free to talk to me. I fully understand the issues you have to face and will have to face. I have found much support in here and I wish th esame for you. -
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Meeting's..........the best Medicine!!!
by Latte indo you remember those truly wonderful occasions when the meeting was in full swing, and something/one would make you laugh uncontrollably............so much so that you had to go out.
(and yes, your were sat on the front row!
you would go out and feel terribly guilty, and when you thought you were under control, you would venture back in only to find that the air was still full of laughter (on your row)..............truly wonderful meetings!!
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Ok here's one for ya! This was actually at one of the bookstudies. I must have been about 8-10. My dad wasreader for the evening. The sister's home that we hadthe bookstudy in had 3 children. Very wild and unruley children. Anyway, one of them had been wiggling in his chair for about 10 minutes when she finally told him to go to the bathroom. He ran off to the bathroom and of course we could hear everything due to the fact that it was a small home. My dad wads still trying to keep the straight face as he read. The boy comes running out of the bathroom and plops down on his seat. Now I don't knoe if you all had thes chairsat your bookstudy but they were the hard aluminum folding chairs. Anyway he wasswinging hisfeet under the chair and got them stuck behind the rung. He immediately fell facefirst onto the floor. It get's better, simultaniously(sp) as his body hit the floor aloud and obnoxious sound and odor emitted from him, filling the room. My dad could no longer read. Needless to say we all laughed for years to come.
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Could somebody please tell me who the fashion designer is supposed to be for the "new system?" Cause somebodyn needs to call the fashion police!!!!
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Hi, I'm new here
by sweetone2377 ini wanted to introduce myself real quick.
i was raised as a witness from the age of 10. i am now 23 yo.
i was disfellowshipped at the age of 19 for marrying a man who was studying.
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Hey there sweetie,
Looks like you have had a pretty rough road. I am also new here. I lovethe wonderful responses and advise that I have recieved. It helps immensley in the healing process. You sound like an absolute doll. Please feel free to e-mail me if you wanna talk somemore. I'm always available. [email protected]Luv Ya,
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My Goodness...Where do I begin?
by precious_lil_1 inwell i must admit that i have been viewing many different stories here in the forum and as i sit here and type mine, my eyes are welling up with tears.
they are not tears of sadness but rather tears of joy to finally find a "home' where i can come to, to talk to people who share the same life history as myself.
i was raised in the "truth".
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Well I must admit that I have been viewing many different stories here in the forum and as I sit here and type mine, my eyes are welling up with tears. They are not tears of sadness but rather tears of joy to finally find a "home' where I can come to, to talk to people who share the same life history as myself. I was raised in the "truth". Buth thtere was always something that didn't feel right. I just never felt like it was for me. But as we all know, being raised in it, you have no choice but to follow your parents lead. That is exactly what I did. When I was 17 I was baptized, but it was because I couldn't get married to the "man of my dreams" unless I was. I was then married a year later. The marriage only lasted a few years due to the fact that my husband was very abusive. I'm talking verbal, sexual, and emotional. I moved away and lost touch with all of my "witness" family. I then found a new life that was about "me" for a change, and not what the "elders" said I was supposed to be. I had found happiness. I was actually starting to question god more, due to the fact that when in the "truth" you are not to question other religions, or seek out other religions I should say. I have only been out for about 5 years now and it has been absolutely amazing. I have a new sence of God. My belief now is this: My relationship with God is between me and him. Why should I sit there and let an imperfect man get in the way of a perfect relationship with the Almighty? I love my life now with one exception, every now and then I get feelings of, "Am I really doing what's right?" I guess I just need some kind of reassurement from someone who's been there.