Down South there are churches that claim to be impartial regarding race however, there are no "Blacks" among them. How do they live with such hypocrisy? Very simple! They just don't talk about it. That's the way it is with the Governing Body. Woe to the Body member that talks about the hypocrisy of the Governing Body !!
Siddhashunyata
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Membership has its rewards of the inhuman variety
by Derrick infirst of all i'm starting to arrive at an alarming conclusion: the present governing body and their cohorts in the writing department certainly cannot believe that jehovah exists!
yes, i'm afraid they must have come to this conclusion on their own that "there is no jehovah.".
why do i suspect this?.
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What would you do if religion collapsed?
by Prisila inat this point in my life i feel very confident that leaving the jws was the best thing for me.
however, 25 years of brainwashing goes a long way.
(for arguments sake) if religion collapsed today, would you feel you made a mistake in leaving the wbts?
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Siddhashunyata
Fear is a powerful motivater but stop and think of the real reasons why you left the WTBTS. Was it because they make mistakes or was it because they are dishonest. Do they justify their deceitful "means" by pointing to the rightous "ends". Their style is deceitful yet they will argue that it is "shrewd". They are a "tricky" organization and if you decide to go back because of fear you will become just like them. We left because the WTBTS does not have the heart to be forthright about its History, its Techniques, or its Tyranny. Can they be what they are and still have Divine backing ? Impossible ! If there is a metting out of justice to religious organizations on a large scale then the WTBTS has much to fear. They seek and demonstrate the kind of power that must pass away if there is to be a better Earth. If you go back you will be under that power and you will have to turn a deaf ear to injustice and deceit. Fear will have caused you to sacrifice your inner core. It is not easy to walk on the edge where "conscience" meets "fear" but we have been forced to do it.
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Religious freedom is being denied!
by tyydyy ini'm sure someone else has already thought of this but i wanted to see what discussion came from this.
i was raised as a jw and left at the age of 35. i still do the dance to keep from being disfellowshiped so that i don't lose all contact with my family.
the thought just came to me that as i went through my life my religious freedom was being denied by coersion.
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Siddhashunyata
The issue of "full disclosure"has yet to be aired in courts. To date it is incumbent on the convert to dig out all the subtlties and issues before becoming a member. This rule is outdated by the modern use of psychological techniques to lure unsuspecting members into the fold. Some day it will become clear that people are being hurt by religious organizations like the WTBTS and such organizations will be required to make "full disclosure" of lost or pending law suits so that a potential convert can make an informed choice apart from coersive techniques. Just think what you might have done if the WTBTS was required, bylaw, to inform you that.... "By becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses you will be required to give up the following Civil and Human Rights: etc. Please see the following pending cases involving the loss of the aformentioned rights; etc "
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Judicial Hearing-Elders Afraid
by silentlambs inhttp://community.webshots.com/photo/44722558/44722772xoorvs
http://community.webshots.com/photo/44722558/44722843mbprwy
http://community.webshots.com/photo/44722558/44723017nebyfw
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Siddhashunyata
No one wants Bill or his family hurt and I personaly would not think less of him if he diassociated himself . However, given the valiant history of Silentlambs it would be inconsistent to sidestep the final unrightous act of the WTBTS. As far as damage control , this forum and others like it serve to keep the truth in the public domain. In addition, there will will be others who will ralley behind this issue untill the number of martyrs generates a loud public outcry against the WTBTS'S draconian methods.
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Judicial Hearing-Elders Afraid
by silentlambs inhttp://community.webshots.com/photo/44722558/44722772xoorvs
http://community.webshots.com/photo/44722558/44722843mbprwy
http://community.webshots.com/photo/44722558/44723017nebyfw
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Siddhashunyata
Disassociation is not an alternative . All things considered , the WTBTS is filling up the "cup" that they ultimatly will have to drink. This is one of those rare occasions where the whole world will be able to see how they handle judicial proceedings.
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Will Bill Bowen Be Disfellowshipped Wednesday
by Kenneson inthe watchtower just doesn't get it.
they won't be satified until they disfellowship bill.
another hearing is scheduled for wednesday.
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Siddhashunyata
Yes, Farkle has the right idea, its an evolving process not a" silver bullet" situation. The child abuse issue has given thrust to an evolving downward spiral. I don't believe any other issue could have done it . That issue makes certain that all the little WT "spiders" will be pursued relentlessly on THE INTERNET.
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Siddhashunyata
Wonderful and satisfying. Thank you!
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Watchtower Moves In For Kill On silentlambs
by silentlambs indraffenville
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Siddhashunyata
Max, your thoughts are good ones. In other words, since disfellowshipping is certain, Bill should "choose" the most advantageous reason for that action. Let speaking to the media cause the action thereby strengthening the case against the WTBTS as perpetrators of actions that threaten "the peace saftey or morality of the community."
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Can DF'ing be used To HIDE CRIME?
by metatron insuppose someone is threatened by elders with being df'd in response.
to their intended exposure of a crime?
would courts simply look at.
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Siddhashunyata
Thank you Metatron, all good points. It would seem to be in harmony with justice that the very things that gave the WTBTS its power would be the things that are its undoing.
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Watchtower Moves In For Kill On silentlambs
by silentlambs indraffenville
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Siddhashunyata
Metatron, yes the idea is to view their power as a tool protected by the First Ammendment as long as that tool is not weilded in a criminal manner or in a manner that is against the public interest. 1) the child abuse issue/ door to door work = public interest, 2) The timing of the accusations and the denial of any relationship to Dateline = intent to slander. 3)..........If 1) and 2) are true then Bill Bowen was defrauded when the WTBTS held themselves out as a religion that is honest and non adversarial and the First Ammendment cannot be used as a blind by the WTBTS.