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  Which of you readers are being shunned by their relatives / friends ?

  by stan livedeath in

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  a simple " me" if you dont want to say more--or a short explanation about who is shunning you and how long has this been going on.. i'll set the ball rolling: my daughter--her husband and children; my younger son --no contact from them for 40 years...because i left their religion.. (edit--i just noticed the typo in the header--if should be of ).

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  Me. The soft shunning began perhaps 14 or 15 years ago while I was still PIMI and was "reaching" out to be used more.

  The harder I tried, and the faster I spun the hamster wheel the more I was soft shunned by even long time friends.

  My being vocal about the nepotism openly displayed in the congregation, the way guidelines for financial record keeping in the congregation were being ignored, the way a favored brother was openly practicing drunkenness-adultery-embezzlement-and tax fraud because he gave large $$$ contributions to the KH, and the way my parents were being treated even though they had spent their entire adult lives financially loyal to WT and members of the different congregations they were in was when the harder shunning began.

  COVID gave them the "safety" excuse they needed to openly hard shun me, although no announcement has ever been made.
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  No funeral

  by road to nowhere in

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  i have run across another jw death where the final wishes are for no service.

  3rd or 4th instance.

  another wanted a celebration of life which the elders squelched as far as i know.

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  Neither of my parents wanted any type of "memorial" service. Their reasons were well stated and I fully agree with their sentiments.

  "If they didn't care about us before we died, we don't want them pretending that they cared after we die!"
  
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  Covid virus transmission NOT tested in Pfizer trials

  by BoogerMan in

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  why isn't the world's media covering this revelation?.

  if i'd lost a job, business, or reputation for refusing to "get jabbed and save other people's lives," i think i'd be demanding to know what "science" enforced some of the draconian laws & punishments on those who declined the "offer.".

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6vbi8gonum.

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  FedUpJW

  I swear I lose five IQ points every time I post here.

  Then I would politely suggest you QUIT posting here, so as to maintain what intelligence you still have remaining.
  
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  Is the tide turning against covid vaccines?

  by slimboyfat in

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  have you seen this video about the covid vaccines?

  have you got any views on the information?

  i find it worrying at least.

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  It is almost you could be writing " Reasoning from the scriptures " for the WTS.

  When backed into a corner and no longer able to present a valid argument using facts leftists resort to personal attacks. Funny how some on this site will resort to the similar "You sound like a WT writer," retort under the same conditions.
  
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  My prediction coming true

  by Foolednomore in

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  while back, not here on this net i don't remember.

  i predicted that watchtower would allow you to buy your way into the kingdumb.

  does anyone find this interesting?.

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  FedUpJW

  may pay a “Jehovah fee” of $1000. To avoid being disfellowshipped

  I've mentioned it before, a now appointed elder once told me, "When you are in --- ----- just employee the services of a hooker for sex. Then when you get back home confess to the elders, and claim that it was a moment of weakness. Then give the congregation a big contribution and you will be fine." This from a guy who committed insurance fraud, tax fraud, adultery, drunkenness, and embezzlement with ZERO consequences after his numerous $$$$$ contributions.
  
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  Watchtower looses Norwegian Appeal

  by Diogenesister in

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  watchtower has just lost its appeal in the norwegian courts over the withdrawal of the funding it receives from the government as an officially recognised religion.

  the initial decision will now stand due to what the court termed 'exclusionary practices' which includes the witnesses barbaric practice of shunning minors, even by family members in their own homes.

  the ministry of children and families have decided they are now no longer eligible for the state grant of 16 million norwegian kroner given to officially recognised religions.. the following is a statement has been issued, i have summarised if it isn't readable: .

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  From 2021? What about 2022? This decision should be permanent.
  

  I can hear them now. "We are being PERSECUTED! Proof that the "end" is SOON!"
  
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  Are Venus and Serena Williams baptized?

  by inkling in

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  has anyone heard actual evidence that they are or are not?.

  (besides the absurdity of thier actions that the local elders would have to let slide).

  do they even claim to be witneses anymore?.

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  Does it REALLY matter?

  Baptized or not they would be given special dispensation because they would "donate" $$$$$.
  
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  Moving To Texas - Moving Day & The Cook-Out

  by Sea Breeze in

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  just to lighten things up around here: .

  episode i - moving day.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hldwzn6tw5y&ab_channel=thebabylonbee.

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  Funny, and pretty sad at the same time.
  
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  2022-10-04-Documents!

  by Atlantis in

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  2022-10-s-147-announcements and reminders.

  2022-10-04-mandatory reporting training.

  2022-10-04-questions and answers concerning the online course for mandatory reporting.. .

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  FedUpJW

  I noticed too how the instructions tells the elders NOT to claim any connection with JW's. While they may not be a PAID clergy, they are told to answer "none" under employer. And to claim to be just a "religious volunteer".

  It is much like their new way of phrasing their preaching. It is "personal ministry" in an attempt to put all legal liability on the back of the person, not the WT.
  
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  UK Tax cut for the wealthiest

  by BettyHumpter in

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  FedUpJW

  If I could afford a Ferrari, I will pay $250k * 10% in taxes. If I am poor, I will buy a piece of shit and pay $2500 * 10%.

  Such a simple way of putting it. I cannot understand why people just don't get it. IMO the most fair tax would be a flat sales tax, with food and medical care exempt entirely. Why? Because any tax on income is a tax on productivity. Work hard, pay a tax on your labor. Live a conservative life and save some money or invest? You are penalized for that! A tax on spending is a tax that is entirely in the control of the people who pay it. Those who scream that it is unfair to the poor do not seem to realize that a "poor" person isn't going to be buying that Ferrari, or the huge yacht. When the "poor" person goes and buys his $800.00 smart phone instead of a necessity then let them pay a tax for it. Just my two cents worth. Most will not agree and that is just fine.