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Dr. Phil JW episode
by HereIgo in
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2. experiences
hey all, below is the youtube link to watch the dr phil episode regarding jws's if anyone is interested or missed it!.

https://youtu.be/lcv46av-8ee.
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Disfellowshipped in Absentia
by HereIgo in
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2. experiences
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.
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"The purpose of reporting field service time is for encouragement"
by HereIgo in
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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
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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.
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How much do you think the internet has hurt JW growth?
by HereIgo in
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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.
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Governing Body Members Autographing Bibles
by HereIgo in
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i have an online ex jw friend who pointed out to me that she stumbled upon a may 15, 1999 watchtower that had pictures of governing body members autographing bibles for people.

i have no bound volumes or cd rom copies anymore so i can verify.

two things came to mind, if this is true:.
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Check out my youtube channel!
by HereIgo in
1. jw
2. experiences
hey guys, i decided to make a youtube channel a few days ago, so far i have made 2 videos sharing my experiences and plan on making more.

i have received alot of encouragement and would love you guys to check it out and also so you can put a face to my name.

much love!
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"Even if this wasn't the truth, I would still stay. This is the best life to live..."
by HereIgo in
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2. experiences
i was recently told this by a jw family member when trying to get through to them.

does this quote indicate that maybe such ones have considered that the jw's may not have the truth after all?

or is that just my wishful thinking?
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JW's are indeed extremists...
by HereIgo in
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2. experiences
the current russia ban on jw's accusing them of extremism got me thinking.

at first, i disagreed, only because i am used to our constitutional rights here in the u.s. and feel that individuals should be able to practice whatever religion they prefer, even if i disagree with the teachings.

however, i started thinking of the ways that jw's are in fact extremists and perhaps should be banned.
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Russia Ban = Armageddon?
by HereIgo in
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2. experiences
something tells me that the russian j dub's are secretly rejoicing, having private study groups and convinced that armageddon is upon us.

they will be sadly disappointed.

thoughts?.