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  The End of Jehovah`s Witness`s

  by OUTLAW in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  we see alot of topics on the board about the end of the wbt$..i don`t think that will happen in our lifetime........so..lets change our focus..kingdom halls are getting fewer and fewer jw`s in them..congregations are being dissolved and kingdom halls are sold off..many jw`s are very unhappy and we see alot of them on this board.....the wbt$ is a billion dollar organization,they will survive for along time to come..........how about the jehovah`s witness`s?.......with fewer and fewer members..information about the wbt$ on the internet..and..some very depressed jehovah`s witness`s looking for a way out of the cult they are in.....will the "jehovah`s witness`s" survive?...outlaw

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  It is thought provoking to separate the "Watchtower Bible and Tract Society" from the "Jehovah`s Witness`s".....Jehovah`s Witness`s are simply another one of the "WBT$`s Business`s".....What happens when there is not enough profit running a Religion called the "Jehovah`s Witness`s?".....What happens when there is not enough free labour from Jehovah`s Witness`s to run "The Jehovah`s Witness Religion?"..And..What happens when the WBT$ unpaid employee`s(the Jehovah`s Witness`s) are leaving in droves?.....The infra structure of that business collapses.....The WBT$ would be better off,selling whatever assets they have in the Jehovah`s Witness Religion..And..Put their money into another more profitable business.....The manpower to run the Jehovah`s Witness`s is dwindling very quickly.....The WBT$ is going to have to make a decision...OUTLAW

  Experiencing this obvious "dwindling manpower" aspect, the powers-that-be at present, will be promoting the idea that the love of the greater number is cooling off, and try to wiggle themselves into thinking THEY are representing the positive side of this bible prophecy. We know how the men who write for the WTS LOVE to hop onto any scripture and apply it to themselves this way.

  But in the near future, the ones that are still hanging around, will most likely be given more responsibilites and have a heavier worldload than ever before......and will be cracking under the strain and stress. The scripture that coming to Jesus and finding refreshment for their souls----is already wearing thin with the WTS and the JWs will be pushed to the limit of endurance BECAUSE of the dwindling numbers.

  It doesn't look very encouraging for the JWs OR the WTS at this point.......and...WHAT WAS that scripture that said "too bad, to bad"? I sure think it will be very fitting when sitting back and watching the failure of the cult known as the Watchtower Society!
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  How the Jehovah's Witnesses Become Robots, Kill Real Human Emotions

  by flipper in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  think about any cult you can name where the members have been told to follow leaders no matter what is told to them.

  think of the late 60's with the charles manson family, how he seduced those young women into thinking he was jesus christ, and they followed him like sheep to the slaughter.

  unfortunately for sharon tate, that's what it became.

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  Sunspot

  This subject deserves some kind of an in-depth study. I have seen evidence of the complete LACK f common human emotion and empathy in JWs and looking back, I see that I experienced this myself.

  I had been a longtime poster on the JW debate board at Beliefnet and fought many "battles" there, but a couple of months ago I really "lost it" , meaning that I lost ALL respect for JWs, and my heart broke in two. Let me explain: There are two older JW ladies that post there and they are the MOST unbending, judgmental, rigid and opinionated JWs you can hope to find. They NEVER exhibited ANY SYMPATHY for ones that had been raked over the coals by the WTS and had their lives shredded to bits, etc.

  One young nonJW man that had been interested in a JW gal and was hoping to marry her---had been pretty beaten up by WTS policies and ultimately contemplated suicide because of the futility of the situaion looming before him. These two "loving JWs" were so cruel and unnecessarily nasty to him, that I SHOOK with anger and disgust at the things they were saying to him!!! They had ALWAYS been cold and unfeeling, but they brought this to a new level that time. I could not watch any longer. It hurt far too much.

  On another board, there are similar situations where JWs have absolutely zero empathy for those who have lost their friends, homes, relatives, jobs, etc all due to the love shown in WTS policies....even those who have left of their own accord and live their lives in what would be seen in the "world's" eyes, as exemplary.....but are constantly being targeted by the ever-so-superior JWs there. There IS NO common decency OR tolerance for anyone alse. The JW poster there are of the very same unfeeling and hatefilled mindset towards anyone NOT supporting the WTS teachings.

  I shudder to think that at the time *I* was a JW, that I was as stone cold and clinical in MY dealings with MY family that had left the WTS. I had developed that invisible and unpenetratable shield that I THOUGHT was "strength from Jehovah" needed to face these situations, but I NOW realize that it was cult programming that screwed with my head (and my feelings and emotions). JWs do not even RECOGNIZE THIS when it is happening to them....and THIS is what I find the most frightening and insidious thing of all.

  As much as "things" hurt right now.....I am thankful to have found my balance and that I CAN feel a common human empathy for ANYONE that is in ANY religion (or none) that is having a tough time for ANY reason....and not be limited to only feeling this way for a select few that share the same "faith". The WTS has taught their followers to be programmed robots that are allowed to react ONLY when the WTS thinks it is appropriate to do so.

  And sadly, they don't even realize it.....
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  Wondering About Dansk.....

  by Sunspot in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  has anyone heard anything about ian since he entered the hospital for treatment on that virus he contracted?

  he has been on my mind and in my heart ever since we got news of this...... hugs,.

  annie.

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  Thanks so much Sad Emo, for the quick response! I SO appreciate this!

  I'll be looking for any news you can share when you do reach Claire. I have been holding my breath ever since I heard of his latest setback---I cannot imagine what this poor dear lady also must be going through at this time.

  hugs,

  Annie
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  Sad News Orangefatcat's husband died this morning.

  by orangefatcat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is one of the sadest days in my life, my beloved husband marco passed away this morning at 5:15 am.. it has been a dreadful day.

  but my dear friend was with most of the day while we went togerther to make funeral arrangements.. that was really hard on me.

  i have done nothing but cry and cry all day, i finally fell asleep a few hours ago while my friend diane was here and she let me sleep.

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  Dearest OFC~

  I didn't realize until reading your post on the "Walking Dead", that your Marco had passed on. I wasn't on JWD very much at times this summer due to company being here and also cramming everything we could into our short upstate NY summer season.....and I missed seeing this post.

  I am so sorry for your pain in his loss, but you know he IS at peace now and his trials are over.

  Please accept my belated condolences on your loss.

  hugs,

  Annie
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  Wondering About Dansk.....

  by Sunspot in

  1. jw
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  has anyone heard anything about ian since he entered the hospital for treatment on that virus he contracted?

  he has been on my mind and in my heart ever since we got news of this...... hugs,.

  annie.

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  Has anyone heard anything about Ian since he entered the hospital for treatment on that virus he contracted? He has been on my mind and in my heart ever since we got news of this.....

  hugs,

  Annie
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  Filming for disfellowshipping documentary has begun

  by RubyParker in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  hello jwd it has been a few months now since i initially posted an announcement regarding my intention to create a feature length documentary about the emotional and psychological effects of the wts disfellowshipping practice.

  i am happy to announce that filming began the weekend before last at the 2007 a common bond conference in chicago.

  i was welcomed to acbs conference with open arms.

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  I applaud your work on this and makes me smile that another "not so complimentary" documentary showing the way this cult operates, is in the works. The more of these can be brought to the into the public eye, the better. Lord knows how many countless live and entire families have been wrecked at the hands of the wretched "religion that is identified by its love".

  I wish you all the very best in this most-needed project.

  hugs,

  Annie
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  Did everyone see this?

  by Eliveleth in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjzbht4vzty.

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  I watched it the other day when I saw the link on another board. I thought she was so down to earth. I had to fight tears back in a few places as I thought of my own kids being raised this way. I only wish she knew how much love and empathy is being sent her way now.
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  The End of Jehovah`s Witness`s

  by OUTLAW in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  we see alot of topics on the board about the end of the wbt$..i don`t think that will happen in our lifetime........so..lets change our focus..kingdom halls are getting fewer and fewer jw`s in them..congregations are being dissolved and kingdom halls are sold off..many jw`s are very unhappy and we see alot of them on this board.....the wbt$ is a billion dollar organization,they will survive for along time to come..........how about the jehovah`s witness`s?.......with fewer and fewer members..information about the wbt$ on the internet..and..some very depressed jehovah`s witness`s looking for a way out of the cult they are in.....will the "jehovah`s witness`s" survive?...outlaw

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  I just quickly scanned through an article on the TOPIX board that had the report of a KH in (I think) Montana that was being built. It was another puff-piece designed to praise "the brotherhood" for their fine FINE work and co-operation in getting this done. (Of course NOBODY called the media to make sure they would get that puff-piece. The newspaper MUST have just happened to drive up while the work was in progress. WINK-WINK!)

  But I thought to myself that they are merging congregations and losing JWs hand over fist----WHY are they spending money and using resources that are clearly not needed? It makes no sense to me.

  I CAN foresee the WTS dwingdling down to being nothing but a publishing company.....but.....isn't this just what it HAS BEEN ALL THIS TIME ANYWAY?
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  I, David Carter of Roanoke, Virginia ...

  by WTNightmare00 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  after careful consideration and after i have found a lot of backing, i have decided to sue the watchtower bible and tract society of new york, and i, david carter will not agree to a gag order of any sort.

  please do not take offense and please do not judge me.

  time tells all!.

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  Personally, I wouldn't have the strength or stamina needed to go through something like that...but I sure would cheer anyone on that DID!

  hugs,

  Annie
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  Recording of my call to Brooklyn Service Desk...

  by deaconbluez in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  in what i'm hoping to do as a series for the benefit of all who want to know the truth behind the organization, here is a recorded phone call that i made about an hour ago.

  it is unedited, therefore you will notice the long gaps when the guy starts searching for an answer to my question.

  enjoy.... http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=fd70a73d1403ef59.

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  Sunspot

  Ooooh.

  I can't access the video.

  Is there another way I can get to see this.....or some way it can be fixed?

  hugs,

  Annie