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  can you help?

  by tezrichmond in

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  i need an access phone no.

  & pin for a khconf telephone link to any congregation in uk?

  i wanna sign in to one from time to time and get the low down.

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  happy@last

  Welcome here. Will the cong that DF'd you not give you this? I'm sure they'd be happy to count you in attendance!
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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

  Hey happy: did you end up making new friends? It must have been scary starting from scratch. Do you have any tips?

  I have made some good friends, through work and also exJWs. I also have my kids so have plenty to keep me occupied. I did initially subscribe to meetup and still get the Monday morning email, but never had time to go to any of the events. I lead a fairly active life anyhow.
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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

  1. social
  2. current

  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

  1. jw
  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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  happy@last

  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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  happy@last

  "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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  2. friends

  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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  happy@last

  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

  1. jw
  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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