Hadriel

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  Walking a thin line - Resigning Elder

  by Sanchy in

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  warning of a long boring post ahead.

  i feel like i need to vent my story out, as i feel quite helpless at the moment.. i'm 31 year old, married, father of toddler with another one on the way, due later this month.

  i've been serving as elder for about 4 years now in a south florida congregation.

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  Hadriel

  Just read Freddo's post. @BluesBrother is right that is a very good way to approach it.

  I would stress along the lines of Freddo's advice, go slow and always ask questions of your wife as you subtly try to wake her.

  Don't push or say "see this is what I found". She'll see you're visible concerned about things. When she asks. Say things like, "I'm really concerned about x. Is my thinking out of line? Because this is what I'm finding? How can this be?

  Always in a question form like you're trying to resolve the issue in the way she would expect. It quietly puts the onus on her to answer the question.
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  The Haunted Mansion of Jehovah's Witnesses - JW.ORG

  by Watchtower-Free in

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  2. humour

  found thishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sbxfk9ygvu.

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  Hadriel

  ...someone has a lot of time on their hands lol.
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  Walking a thin line - Resigning Elder

  by Sanchy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  warning of a long boring post ahead.

  i feel like i need to vent my story out, as i feel quite helpless at the moment.. i'm 31 year old, married, father of toddler with another one on the way, due later this month.

  i've been serving as elder for about 4 years now in a south florida congregation.

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  Hadriel

  Was in your identical shoes just a few months ago with my spouse. I can tell you what worked for me.

  I agree with @Juandefiero some of the deeper things which may seem clear to one, if no 607, there's no 1914 or 1919, don't always resonate with another.

  What I did was say here are five things I cannot reconcile. Can you help me with these? If I'm wrong in my understanding or feelings I'll repent immediately.

  When you put it in those terms the other party is compelled to sort the issue out. When they can't they have to choose do I lie to myself because this is all I know or do I accept the truth of the matter.

  It is quite powerful in my opinion.

  I feel for you though. I was right smack dab in your position. I wish you all the best brother.
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  JW Demonstration FAIL #1 (CLAM)

  by freemindfade in

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  2. bible

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krkquex1bge&feature=youtu.be.

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  Hadriel

  +10 nicely done sir!
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  Aspeger's syndrome, ASD and Autism - How do you know if you have it?

  by KateWild in

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  2. medical

  on another thread i was asked by fadetoblack about my asd.

  sorry ftb i didn't respond, but here is your post again and i will respond on this new thread.. i'm curious to know how you know you were born with asperger's syndrome.

  it seems to be extremely hard to clinically diagnose, but popular to self-diagnose.

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  Hadriel

  For instance, someone with Asperger syndrome might initiate conversations with others by extensively relating facts related to a particular topic of interest. He or she may resist discussing anything else and have difficulty allowing others to speak. Often, they don’t notice that others are no longer listening or are uncomfortable with the topic. They may lack the ability to “see things” from the other person’s perspective.

  Of those individuals with Autism/Aspergers the above is a rather fair description of the indications. At least of those I've met. Personally don't believe folks in this category need healing or curing per se. Compassion and understanding are in order along with a celebration of their special talents that are often present.

  reference: https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/asperger-syndrome
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  another hello from Cleveland area

  by 08out in

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  lurker since 2008 when i walked out as an elder ,had all the politics i could take ,noticed a few from my area so i finally joined

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  Hadriel

  Lotta folks lurking saying enough is enough.

  The exodus has begun folks.

  In the words of Harry Hogge - "I believe in my heart"
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  FEB 2016 broadcast

  by Grey Goose in

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  it might be the craziest one yet..

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  Hadriel

  Honestly I think we're missing the mark here on the whole bread thing. Yes it is poor from the perspective of too much explanation but the connection that's being made most prominent in this JWB is far more interesting to me.

  Note that it starts out talking about grieving the Holy Spirit. it zeros in on what ways one could do that. Notice the early stress on deceit. Then notice the brother they show talking during morning worship.

  It is clear they are tying in or making a point of grieving the Holy Spirit with speech. Deceitful or harmful speech. Note the stress on "not having all the facts". The stress on pulling back to get perspective.

  It is clear to me that many are speaking badly against the organization. There's been a large contingency now after seeing the ARC.

  Really feels to me like they're putting the fear in folks that are speaking basically the truth but it looks disparaging on the organization. They're saying your asking for the second death.

  Agree the bread illustration a bit drawn out but the point being driven home here? To me stop talking about what you've seen you don't have all the facts if you don't stop it's an E-Ticket (Disney reference ) to Gehenna.
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  Raw Footage of Australian Royal Commision

  by Luther bertrand in

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  2. child-abuse

  i see alot of youtube channels that have footage of the hearing, however i can not find the original footage?

  can anyone point me in the direction of where the original footage is?

  i am working on a project and do not want to strip footage from someones channel or steal someones work in terms of editing it or downloading it and uploading it with changes.

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  Hadriel

  @Watchtower-Free are the overlays in the corners those that were on the original broadcast?

  I ask because when showing these to active witnesses it is important to ensure it is the recording straight from the ARC.

  Thanks in advance.
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  Hey Everyone! Recently "DA'd!"

  by jacobm in

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  i just "da'd" friday.

  i've been posting on here for years but do to anonymity, i had to start with a new account.

  would love to connect with anyone that i may know.

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  Hadriel

  Sup bud. Glad to have u.
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  Did you go to your ASSIGNED congregation?

  by Zoos in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the rule was (is) that you go to your assigned congregation.. growing up, i think our family was in our assigned congregation only one of three times.

  the family made two major moves when i was a kid and each time my folks would visit the various congregations in the area and pick the one with the most kids.

  given our association restrictions with the world, they wanted to make sure we had plenty of friends.. i have to give them credit where due.

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  Hadriel

  Was pretty big on the theocratic order deal, so yep. Assigned conventions too. Still feel that way actually. Order can be just fine, the problem arises when someone doesn't and you make them out to be evil simply because they want to go where their family does.