Posts by HereIgo

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Saying hello for first time

by pimojw in

i have been sneakily looking at this forum, almost every day, ever since it began!

it has taken me till now to actually register and contribute.

(actually i did register with a different name in the beginning but never commented).. i am a pimo elder with a fairly long history of senior "positions" in the organization.

HereIgo

Hello Brother,

its always nice to have an active Elder on here. Your perspective and insight is valuable. Welcome! we are here to help.

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Disfellowshipped in Absentia

by HereIgo in

i have heard of this happening before, but how often?

its pretty rare it seems.

i have often wondered if the elders would go this route with me since they knew i was actively sinning, but as far as i know, no jc was ever formed.

Hey Pale, I personally am definitely not too concerned with it as I really don't have anything to lose since my family is shunning me regardless. The amount of control they have over people is interesting for sure though.

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Disfellowshipped in Absentia

by HereIgo in

i have heard of this happening before, but how often?

its pretty rare it seems.

i have often wondered if the elders would go this route with me since they knew i was actively sinning, but as far as i know, no jc was ever formed.

HereIgo

I have heard of this happening before, but how often? Its pretty rare it seems. I have often wondered if the elders would go this route with me since they knew I was actively sinning, but as far as I know, no JC was ever formed. I faded 6 years ago. Thoughts?

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List of controversies

by usualusername1 in

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in my comedy i am playing around with being a jw spokesman justifying the ridiculous things in the publications, website, letters and talks by governing body members.. can you give me some scandals please?.

to start off with un ngo membership.... thanks.

paul.

HereIgo

Generation flip flop of 1995

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Will Watchtower target the inactive?

by ToesUp in

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if watchtower has no reason to df ones.

they have just become inactive.

do you all think wt will begin a witch hunt (df'ing) for these inactive ones?

HereIgo

I am personally in that position. I faded and was never DF or DA. I just faded away and the bros are aware of my doubts and stance on the WT. They don't seem too concerned about me at this time,. I guess it could depend on the particular body of elders, but I doubt they would all of a sudden pursue inactive ones.

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Do any of the current Governing Body have academic qualifications?

by usualusername1 in

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do any of the current governing body have academic qualifications?.

thanks.

paul.

HereIgo

Yes, they graduated from the most prestigious school of all, the theocratic ministry school!!

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How Many Here EVER Considered Going Back To Meetings?

by minimus in

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once i left ,i was done.

in over 10 years i didn't return except for my mother's funeral.

did you ever re enter the kh after you left?.

HereIgo

It actually crossed my mind about 3 years ago, but I quickly came to my senses. I attribute it to a longing for spirituality and missing my Mother. However, the WT is NOT the place for spirituality and true, unconditional love. I have learned to be happy and content with my "worldly" life.

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"The purpose of reporting field service time is for encouragement"

by HereIgo in

i was told this when i was an aspiring jw, aka unbaptized publisher.

the above explanation didn't make sense to me then and it never did make sense throughout my jw career.

over time, it appeared to me the real purpose of field service time reporting was to gauge one's spirituality and for the ceo *cough* co to make sure the elders were on top of things during his visit..

HereIgo

I was told this when I was an aspiring JW, aka unbaptized publisher. The above explanation didn't make sense to me then and it never did make sense throughout my JW career. Over time, it appeared to me the real purpose of field service time reporting was to gauge one's spirituality and for the ~~CEO~~ *cough* CO to make sure the elders were on top of things during his visit.

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How many do you figure are converted through the door to door ministry?

by HereIgo in

i regular pioneered for 2 years and never have actually converted anyone through the door to door work, in fact, i only knew a few individuals that joined this way.

most were born-in or at least had some type of family influence.

i had several bible studies but they all got cold feet when things got serious and potential baptism was discussed.

HereIgo

I regular pioneered for 2 years and never have actually converted anyone through the door to door work, In fact, I only knew a few individuals that joined this way. Most were born-in or at least had some type of family influence. I had several bible studies but they all got cold feet when things got serious and potential baptism was discussed. Looking back the entire experience was just a waste of time and meaningless. A lot of empty homes, coffee breaks and people uninterested in what we had to say.

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How much do you think the internet has hurt JW growth?

by HereIgo in

the internet is what helped bring me and so many others out of this evil organization or at least confirmed our doubts.

i have to say, i have seen quite a few youtube videos recently of ex jw's secretly recording their interactions inside of different congregations, halls, etc and see how empty the halls are!

so many people comment on how the attendance is so low, far more emptier than when i was in 6 years ago, even on a weekday meeting.

HereIgo

Good points, JW GoneBad