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  my worst fears were realized

  by magotan in

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  2. experiences

  im on my phone, so im really limited.

  i came out to my family about my doubts and my sexuality.

  shit hit the fan.

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  problemaddict

  Oh man....I HATE that Alicia Keys song.

  Sorry for what you are going through man. Regardless of how I personally feel about homosexuality or any of that crap, having to deal with guilt, shame, and being cast out from your family and friends is just an absolue mess. Nothing even kind of sort of Christian about any of that nonsense.

  As sad as it is, and hard for you, moving past it quickly, and developing a succesful and fruitful life beyond your past is what you NOW can do, that you could not do BEFORE this moment.

  Don't forget that.
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  May 15 2013 WT: "REAL elders skip meals and lose sleep!"

  by cedars in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  finally we have the society's expectations of elders in print.. this is from page 9 of the may 15th study edition.... "as indicated by the experiences of the apostle paul, our ministry may result in sleepless nights and times without food.

  (2 cor.

  6:5) these expressions paint a vivid picture of self-sacrifice and may well remind us of pioneers who give their ministry first place in life while supporting themselves financially.

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  problemaddict

  I rememebr the most the ridiculous elders I have ever known recently, that couldn't be bothered for sheperding calls, for calling on elderly ones, or for just being good people in any sense.......would HAPPILY leave int he middle of the night to make sure someone could not take blood, or would gladly stay after meeting to give ayoung guy the buisness because he was erroneously charged with drinking too much.

  What a joke. They are losing elders, and this is just an attempt at a "we know what you are going through" moment.
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  May 15th Study Edition Watchtower on JW.org now

  by sd-7 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  nothing too odd this time.

  but that questions from readers was subtle, using israelite policies on stoning...the hour is late.

  just wanted to tell you.. .

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  problemaddict

  "Indeed, hanging the body of such an executed individual on a stake or a tree served as a warning to others."

  I suppose it would have. Thanks WT for giving me this meat in due season.
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  WT 5-15-13 Can anyone find this quote from the Boston Target ?

  by trujw in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  we all know about the wt's famous quotes.

  i can't find this article from the magazine on page 9 paragraph 8 from the lincolnshire boston target uk?

  can i get some help from our crack staff her on jwn.

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  Keep us updated with their response!
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  Former Elder Michael J Norris IN CUSTODY

  by Tylinbrando in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  fbi and santa barbara agents arrested michael at the airport.

  he is locked up in santa barbara county jail.

  he awaits bail hearing and i intend on presenting evidence to revoke his $250,000.00 bail.. thanks to everyone for your encouragement and support!.

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  problemaddict

  Wow. I thought he was in Costa Rica. what happened?
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  The huge impact the JWs have out in their door knocking --- May 15, 2013

  by RayPublisher in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the may 15, 2013 washtowel has a cute little piece of artwork about what an impact they make out in serve-us.

  i thought some captions might help make it clearer!.

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  problemaddict

  Wow that kid is so worldly! I mean, he has a skateboard......clearly the demons land surf board of choice. His clothes are slightly large on him, the hat is not quite square on his head, and (gulp).....is that a hoodie!

  Quick little girl run before he decides to make you his!
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  Distrust and paranoia among faders

  by cedars in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi guys.

  i'm interested in knowing whether any other faders out there ever find themselves feeling a little paranoid about establishing contact with other faders or former jws, just in case the unthinkable happens and things turn sour.. personally, i'm now fairly comfortable with the idea that i will be disfellowshipped or disassociated within the next year or so.

  i see it as inevitable, and an essential transition in order to do what i want to do with my life.

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  problemaddict

  I feel like this thread applies to me. Still fairly new, attempting the fade, but at the stage where alot of people don't even know I have stopped attending, and the elders are having "friendly" conversations about it.

  I cannot be open, and quite frankly would do alot of harm. But then again, when I see JW's witnessing at a table of airport or wherever, I feel like putting up a sign and easel pointing to them that says "They discourage college.......they enforce beliefe through shunning you......if you are not shunned those people are punished......they refuse blood for even their infants......they have predicted the end of the world 7 times."

  So the apostate is strong with this one. I feel like I am living two lives. But I am pretty good at it. Maybe I will go back and just climb the ladder as an informant!

  Yeah, hard to trust anyone........but I would like to. I would never betray anyone here. Period.
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  Whacky comments! What the craziest comment you've ever heard?

  by toweragent in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  last week a sister in my new hall made the following comment,.

  "a brother once told me that it is better to be wrong with the organization, than to be right and be on your own without the organization.".

  wow.

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  problemaddict

  Hey Apog,

  I actually figured the more in line with ACTUAL teaching, the more it qualified as wacky! :)
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  Whacky comments! What the craziest comment you've ever heard?

  by toweragent in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  last week a sister in my new hall made the following comment,.

  "a brother once told me that it is better to be wrong with the organization, than to be right and be on your own without the organization.".

  wow.

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  I have a great one that I wanted to get in here sooner. it is related to others here because it is a neccesary wall against the cognative dissonance.

  My own brother told me this. he is an elder and generally a very intelligent person. He has just handed his brain over to 8 dudes in New York.

  "They (the GB), can be forgiven for being wrong and humbly adjusting their viewpoint, but you cannot be forgiven for going against their direction as an extention of Jehovah's heavenly organization.............so don't worry about wether you should or should not take blood. Jsut remain obedient and your salvation is assured."

  LOL.
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  THE REASON THE GB FEAR OPEN DISCUSSIONS OF DOCTRINE.

  by DATA-DOG in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  have you ever wondered why the gb do not have open, honest discussions with other religious adherents?

  have you ever pondered over the reasons that rank & file dubs are told not to debate their beliefs with a householder?

  certainly if someone's life depended upon your 5 minute presentation at their door, you would be eager to discuss your beliefs.

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  I actually don't think the JW here does a terrible job, nor does he embarrass himself. He does however hide his identity, which is kind of sad. You cannot defend your faith without fear of reprisal from your faith?

  Yikes.