Posts by earthfire

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phrases that annoy you

by John Doe in

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" users of this phrase are anything but sorry.

what they mean is "i'm an asshole.

now i'm going to prove it.

Inside Australia's Chilling New Cult (AJ Miller ex jw)

by frankiespeakin in

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ml2oa4oigvo.

Awkward moment at the WT study today

by FadeToBlack in

when we got to paragraphs 10,11 with the reference to the box at the top of the page - is your teaching up-to-date?

the conductor asked for an explanation of what the current 'bible truth' was.

for the first one, 'this generation (matt 24:34) absolutely nobody raised their hand!

Thanks Watcher and ProfCNJ. I guess my confusion still is between it being read in the halls now but not supposed to be talked about until September? I'm sorry I'm not getting it. Must be the fever I've had for the past week.

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Awkward moment at the WT study today

by FadeToBlack in

when we got to paragraphs 10,11 with the reference to the box at the top of the page - is your teaching up-to-date?

the conductor asked for an explanation of what the current 'bible truth' was.

for the first one, 'this generation (matt 24:34) absolutely nobody raised their hand!

earthfire

Thanks Watcher, I guess I've been out too long. I don't understand the timing of when things will be studied. If it's the July WT why won't it be studied until September? I'm feeling like I should know this.

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Awkward moment at the WT study today

by FadeToBlack in

when we got to paragraphs 10,11 with the reference to the box at the top of the page - is your teaching up-to-date?

the conductor asked for an explanation of what the current 'bible truth' was.

for the first one, 'this generation (matt 24:34) absolutely nobody raised their hand!

earthfire

Do any of you who still attend meetings notice people questioning or being confused? Or is everyone just accepting the "New Light"?

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School for Congregation Elders

by C.O.B.E.Beef in

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i attended the school late last year, and it was an emotional and mental rollercoaster for me.

i was already divided in my heart to say the least.

one of the instructors stayed in my home for the week, and my family genuinely enjoyed his company.

earthfire

Thank you so much for posting this, I'm happy I saw it this time around. It's chilling. I can't help but think of my brother who's an elder. How can he believe this is the way? I so wish we knew how to get loved ones out of this disgusting organization.

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600 people up and left the DC after the 'apostate' talk?

by Julia Orwell in

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an 'apostate' inactive jw in america i know on facebook went to the dc and said fully 600 people left between the end of the apostate talk and the lunch break.

have any of you who also went to the dc seen something like this happen?

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earthfire

Does anyone have a link to the talk?

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What would you say?

by nicsfreedom in

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i pondered on a rather strange idea (sort of a divided feeling) today after reading an article and i wondered how all of you would react.

in the unlikely event the ivory towers of wathtower came crashing down (not literally) lets just say there was a mass awakening.

for those of you who have suffered from atrocious behavior from friends and family, how would you really react?

earthfire

I'd be so happy! I'd welcome them to their freedom with open arms. Then at some point I'd have to give them a hard time about it taking so long.

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Former Long Time Elder, New Member

by James Jackson in

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i have served 20 years as an elder, 5 years as an ms. was on the district committee in 2010, held various positions on the district , circuit, and rbc level.

probably been on more than 100 judicial committees and even an appeals committee.

was the coordinator in our congregation and deleted because adult child was df ( i kicked him out at the time of his wrongdoing, but that wasn't enough for thr brothers).

earthfire

Welcome James! You've just crosses the threshold of a difficult but critical journey. You'll have highs and lows, just know that you have friends here who understand. I look forward to hearing more about you and I agree with others, please reach out to your son if you haven't already. Shunning is the most harmful part of this religion and the pain of it is felt for years.

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My Grammy passed away this morning...

by diana netherton in

peacefully after a short bout with leukemia.

she was 88 years old and the foundation of my life.

she will be sadly missed by me and everyone whose lives she has touched.. .

earthfire

I'm so sorry for your loss.