Posts by Fadeaway1962

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Unwritten, congregational 'rules'

by Thetruthhurts in

what were some of yours?

the big one in our hall was no frontal hugs!

these were generally thought of as inappropriate, only side hugs should be given between sisters and brothers.

Fadeaway1962

Around the early 80s a list of music that was unacceptable for JWs came from London bethel had a relative there

One was a bridge over troubled water by Simon and Garfunkel think the idea was it was about heaven and hell

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Mental Illness among JW's

by Victor in

disclaimer: this article has some broad generalizations that will have exceptions to what is stated.

this is the only way i can even attempt to address the topic.

i've looked for scholarly articles published on peer reviewed journals for years.

Fadeaway1962

Thanks

Since I started my fade I meet with two elders regarding a family issue they did not understand and refused to look on the internet on approved sites to be able to understand the issue,

Often thought how many witnesses who believed and had mental health issues were disfellowshiped for a weakness because elders did not understand or would not try to understand and so contributed to the illness.

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Unwritten, congregational 'rules'

by Thetruthhurts in

what were some of yours?

the big one in our hall was no frontal hugs!

these were generally thought of as inappropriate, only side hugs should be given between sisters and brothers.

Fadeaway1962

And not to be a regular at a pub if bar person knew your name and your drink waiting for you on the bar

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Brazil: Watch Tower claim raid on premises unlawful

by Antonio_Madaleno in

in september 2019, the branch of jehovah’s witnesses and a number of kingdom halls in são paulo brazil were raided by the police, in search of documentary evidence of criminal activities relating to child sexual abuse.

the jehovah’s witnesses claim that the raid was unlawful.

below is a translation of the court of justice determination.

Fadeaway1962

Thanks hopefully justice for all the victims.

The authorities seem to be aware of how the JWs handle and try and hide child abuse and failure to report to the police etc.

Another damaging cult

by Fadeaway1962 in

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/116078477/wellington-man-who-left-manipulative-shincheonji-cult-issues-warning-to-others .

Fadeaway1962

https://i.stuff.co.nz/national/116078477/wellington-man-who-left-manipulative-shincheonji-cult-issues-warning-to-others

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Unwritten, congregational 'rules'

by Thetruthhurts in

what were some of yours?

the big one in our hall was no frontal hugs!

these were generally thought of as inappropriate, only side hugs should be given between sisters and brothers.

Fadeaway1962

Had a school overseer who made a rule that you could not do Bible highlights unless you were doing away public talks

Not to criticize the po or his family even justifiably you lost the privilege of items on the service meeting for a few months

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"Do you believe that the 'faithful slave' is God's channel of communication?"

by The Fall Guy in

if a jw had the nerve to ask me this question, i'd say to them, "you go first.

using only scriptural proof, show me why you believe that the wtbts/ccojw is god's choice and i'll tell you if i agree with your scriptural reasoning.".

wait for the silence and the rabbit in the headlights moment.. i searched on the wt cd rom for references of "channel of communication.".

Fadeaway1962

I believe a FAKE Jehovah through his FAKE son Jesus and a FAKE holy spirit directs his FAKE faithless slave to provide FAKE food at the proper time .

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Exiting the JW's and its aftermath Part 2

by Victor in

jw
friends

approval .

as children we have a need to bond with our caregivers or parents.

this bond leads to needing their approval.

Fadeaway1962

Jehalapeno

Yes when a spouse uses physiological manipulate and coercion control the victim male or female becomes a approval addict to try and keep the abusers approval .

Yes Google sign's of domestic abuse.

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Scouts File For Bankruptcy

by Lost in the fog in

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/boy-scouts-america-bankruptcy-sex-abuse-lawsuits/.

Fadeaway1962

Thanks

Sounds like another organisation that has documents on offenders of sexual abuse of children and failed to report and lots of money in the bank .

Maybe they will file for bankruptcy and restructure to save paying compensation to the victims.

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A Better View of Trauma

by Sea Breeze in

jw
friends

i ran across this short essay and thought it was worth passing along.

trauma is not your fault, but healing is your responsibility.

what happened to you was not your fault.. it was not something you asked for, it was not something you deserved.. what happened to you was not fair.. you were merely collateral damage on someone else’s warpath, an innocent bystander who got wrecked out of proximity.. we are all traumatized by life, some of us from egregious wrongdoings, others by unprocessed pain and sidelined emotions.

Fadeaway1962

Very true

Recently left a abusive relationship after many years on the way to becoming a survivor and no longer a victim with the help of domestic abuse agency's .

That also help me that I was in a abusive religion , they both use the same tactics to control all aspects of your life and slowly erode the person you are,in the process of fading from JWs ,

This forum has been a great help in the recovery process so on the road to being a survivor of the abusive cult.

So many thanks .