Topics Started by Tallon

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A question for you women; what was it really like for you being in the Org?
by Tallon in
1. jw
2. experiences
hi there folks.. i took a bit of time out from the forum, however i'm back again.. what was it really like for you, your experiences good or bad, etc, in the org?.

if you were granted a listening ear by the gb, what changes would you like to see implemented?.
32
Apostate - what does the word mean to you?
by Tallon in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
over a period of time i got to thinking - what does the word 'apostate' mean to me.

having given it some thought, this is my view;.

the org has given the word its own definition and basically use it to demonise people and consider them pariahs.. however, the jw meaning of 'apostate' is a mere word and only has power if recognised as such.
24
Elon Musk causing an uproar on Twitter
by Tallon in
1. social
2. current
elon musk has called one of the thai cave rescue divers a 'paedo' on twitter.. this could prove to be a very costly post should the diver sue him for defamation.. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jul/15/elon-musk-british-diver-thai-cave-rescue-pedo-twitter.
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Circuit Assembly Experiences
by Tallon in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
many years ago, in the congregation i attended at the time, there was a brother who had endured bad health over many years.

as result he underwent a number of operations - a couple being life saving operations.

at one or two circuit assemblies he was interviewed on the platform where he related how he endured ill health.. for me, i felt very uncomfortable listening to his experience and, i actually felt embarrassed for him because i have never been one to speak of any health issues i had, let alone publicise it from the platform.
6
JW Convention Bingo
by Tallon in
1. social
2. humour
came across this on exjw reddit and i cracked up laughing.. for those who are still required to attend the convention for one reason or another here is something that could liven up the day - jw convention bingo.

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it would be hilarious if someone were to jump up and shout bingo!
28
NWT 1984 vs NWT 2013
by Tallon in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i recently had a discussion with a jw concerning a change in wording of a scripture - in fact this was my all time favourite scripture, namely, micah 6:8.. my view is that the wtbts have deliberately changed the wording and meaning of the said scripture.

the other person is of the opinion that that is not the case.

micah 6:8.
18
A & E documentary - family fall-out
by Tallon in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
just seen this on exjw reddit - sickening beyond belief!.

long story short, we have not seen hubbys non identical twin nephews (jeremey and jerome) since we gave the middle finger to the jw's 7 or 8 years ago.

we last saw our nephews when they were 9 or 10ish.
7
Trailer - Apostasy (2018) - UK release is in July of this year.
by Tallon in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
i came across this on exjw reddit and thought you would be interested.

it is a fictional jehovah's witness film about shunning.

the film is due to be released in the uk in july 2018.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ubd7je-d6u.
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WTBTS – assistance following an incident at bethel
by Tallon in
1. watchtower
2. medical
i haven’t posted for quite a while as i needed a break – although i have been lurking.. can anyone confirm if the wtbts give assistance to someone who has been involved in an incident whilst working at bethel and, as a result, must leave?.

the reason i’m asking is that, back in the 80’s, i knew a sister who was in bethel service.

she was assigned to the cleaning department.
1
Hierarchy of JW's
by Tallon in
1. social
2. humour
no disrespect to women intended ... however hopefully this will give you something to laugh about.. .