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  Jehovah's Witness Elder, Ron Felt suing Jehovah's Witness he disfellowshiped, for "Harassment"- Broadcasting a recording of JW Ron Felt......

  by Balaamsass2 in

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  http://www.dover-express.co.uk/8203-ironic-isn-t-says-jehovah-s-witness-court/story-23631047-detail/story.html.

  ' says jehovah's witness in court for harassing another jehovah's witness.

  by dover express | posted: october 27, 2014. by jamie rose exclusive [email protected].

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  happy@last

  Does this mean that Mr Felt will sue the next person who slams their door in his face when he calls on a Saturday morning also?

  I'm pleased for Mr O'Hare, he is free from a cult and he obviously needed to do something to announce his joy
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  Moving out after the borg

  by happy@last in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i was delighted to hear of adjustments news, but it did remind me of what i'm sure a lot go through when they leave, here's a little of my story:.

  when i married as a jw, and when we moved there was always a team of willing volunteers happy to drive the van or move the furniture or decorate.

  additonally when you get married you have a list of items people want to buy for you, even if some had odd taste we received lots of needed and wanted items, sometimes 2 or 3 of the same type.. as a da'd person, also seperated from my spouse i needed to move home.

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  happy@last

  I was delighted to hear of Adjustments news, but it did remind me of what I'm sure a lot go through when they leave, here's a little of my story:

  When I married as a JW, and when we moved there was always a team of willing volunteers happy to drive the van or move the furniture or decorate. Additonally when you get married you have a list of items people want to buy for you, even if some had odd taste we received lots of needed and wanted items, sometimes 2 or 3 of the same type.

  As a DA'd person, also seperated from my spouse I needed to move home. With no 'friends' or family who talk to you, you are on your own. I was starting over so had to get everything, even down to linen, cutlery and pictures! I had nobody to call on for help, nobody sent me a 'New Home' card. And yet despite that, the sense of achievement and happiness far outweighs any hardship.

  I am happy in my home, it is a place of peace and tranquility for me, and I wish every happiness for all who are moving on to pastures new.
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  Finally Free!!!

  by ADJUSTMENTS in

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  2. experiences

  my wife and i are finally free of this horrible cult we will be leaving the south east for the north western part of the us to start anew!!!

  our friends and family have no idea of our new beliefs and feelings on the cult so it should be a nice clean break!

  hope to connect with some in that area pm me if you'd like.. .

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  Excellent news, wishing you all the best in the new chapter of your lives.
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  I Was Asked To Perform A Marriage Ceremony But Don't Know I'm Qualified

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my girlfriend's daughter and her fiancee asked me to marry them last night.

  they live in connecticut and will be married in new york.

  i felt honored that i was asked but i don't think i can do it because i am not a clergyman or minister and my u derstanding is that only clergy or judges and lawyers and justice of the peace can perform a wedding ceremony and marry a couple.. does anyone have any information on this subject?

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  "I married my brother" I actually gave the talk and did the vows but it always gets some concerned looks if I say that in a crowded room.
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  Has growing up as a JW affected my ability to forgive ?

  by troubled mind in

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  i really don't understand the concept of forgiveness .

  lately in my life several people have thrown that term around so easily ,and i am confused .

  is it because we were taught to cut people off so easily as jws that i find it hard to forgive ?.

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  happy@last

  JWs have a strange view of forgiveness, whereby a pedo can be forgiven but someone who doesn't believe in the teaching of 1914 cannot be forgiven!

  People do make mistakes and do so often, minor issues can normally be forgiven. If there is a pattern of the same mistake/indescretion then this becomes another problem entirely, you cannot forget and therefore forgive. Or you might make an exception if it is a minor issue but not forget, you can learn from it.

  If someone has lifelong difficulties due to another persons actions, as in the example you gave, then nobody has the right to tell them to forgive the perpetrator. Anyone who does something to deliberately upset or cause harm to another person cannot expect forgiveness. A person needs to work hard to be respected and not assume forgiveness.Of course there are also some very serious actions that people choose to make that simply cannot be forgiven, and I would put pedos into that category as well as others.

  In answer to your question, I hope growing up a JW has not affected your ability to forgive, I hope that morality and reason affects your abilities.
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  what does jehovah eat ?

  by bigmac in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  yeah yeah---i know--spiritual food.. .

  or maybe---beans ( human beans ).

  for those on here who still believe in a god---how do you perceive him / her / it ?.

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  happy@last

  ^^ I too found this quite a funny question coming from someone called Big Mac!
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  Leaving the JWs, experiencing Christianity and finding freedom! (But it took awhile)

  by im_free in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is my first post here.. i was raised in "the truth", and am an ex-bethelite who worked in brooklyn for several years back in the 90's.

  a few years after i left bethel, i started to become disillusioned after doing research about the society and reading crisis of conscience (i know..i wasn't supposed to do that lol).

  i eventually stopped attending meetings and going out in service.

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  Welcome im_free, so glad you've found a place for yourself. I for one cannot comprehend how a loving almighty entity would allow so much suffering for so long, being so unjust in punishing those who have disobeyed or not even had the opportunity to know them.
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  jehovahswitnessesexperts website

  by love2Bworldly in

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  2. friends

  are most people aware of this website?

  they have a video that is pretty interesting.

  it was too long though and i didn't have time to listen to the whole thing.

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  is it possible to raise good kids with out religious morals?

  by Princess Ashe in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  making up my mind on how to teach my son values in life seems to be an on going struggle of what is right and wrong.

  being raised in a sheltered jw life until after leaving high school seems like going from one extreme to another of being over restrictive or under.

  trying to find that balance.

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  Religious morals are restrictedcto the religion, if they can be called moral! Of course good morals can be taught without any religious slant, without fear of eternal torment or loss of gods approval. You can still guide a child through life's situations pointing out the rights and wrongs.
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  Lurker no more

  by DaleRivers in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi folks:.

  i've been lurking here all summer and i finally decided to take the plunge and join you all.. i'm a single, 53 y/o black woman living in the nyc metro area (usa).

  i was brought up around jws:mom's mom, mom and my favorite auntie were all in.

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  happy@last

  Welcome