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  Our very own pale.emperor on the "shunned" podcast.......

  by dubstepped in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  well, i offered in one of his threads to have him on the show and posters seemed excited at the possibility and we got it done so now you can hear from the man himself on the newest episode of "shunned".

  one of our very own stepped up to tell his story, well, aside from myself of course.

  it was great getting to actually speak with him.. this is my first international interview for the podcast.

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  Great! looking forward to listening to it.
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  Pseudonyms

  by no-zombie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  one of this things that constantly reminds me of the extent and the reach the organization has into our lives, is the fact we all need pseudonyms to have a conversation or to make a comment in this even here in this place.

  even when people have left the society (by however it has occurred), its rare to see somebody change their online presence to their personal name.. now i'm not expecting people to do that of course, fore we are all free to do what we like (which is the real beauty of this forum) but the fact that it doesn't occur that often, shows how much we've all been effected by being told over and over again, "not to be critical of god's organization".

  of course there could be an number so side issues at play here; with some people not wanting to burn their bridges in an attempt to keep what reputation they have left intact and sadly a small minority others, do enjoy the anonymity to just talk trash ... but if a person can not feel free to stand up and respectfully make a critical comment or ask a thorny question without fear of repercussion from their religion, then doesn't it show that there is no real freedom in that faith.

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  ...the fact that it doesn't occur that often, shows how much we've all been effected by being told over and over again, "not to be critical of God's organization".
  

  We have in fact been affected by that organization. However, using screen names, not only is common practice throughout the entire internet of things, but it's a safety common practice.

  I'm not sure that not using our real names here is necessarily a reflection of the effects of that organization. However, I do notice that very few people provide identifiable information about themselves or people they know. To me it's a combination of feeling safe in the internet in general, but also that some people are still in the process of sorting things out for themselves, and are still under different degrees of influence from that organization.

  The influence of that organization is evident in other ways, particularly when some members still behave and treat this forum as if it is a congregation. Some expect the same "united in the same way of thinking" nonsense that the WT promotes, hence, they act as if anyone with a different approach, or anyone who challenges their believes is not supposed to be here.

  It's not a good practice to provide personal information online, aside from that, yes, some current and former JWs prefer to maintain their anonymity. However, from the moment when they become aware that the WT is full of shit, it's on them how much they let that organization mandate their own decisions and lives.
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  It's not disfelowipping it's shunning canada

  by poopie in

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  2. friends

  human rigjts..

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  I don't get this entire thread.
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  District overseers

  by Boredposter in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  are they really gone in the u.s.?

  what replaces them?.

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  What replaces them?
  

  The DO app.
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  Signs You Would Like To See At Watchtower Convention

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i think gb loesch has made some pretty bold statements that could be put in quotes with his picture attached could be a real killer!.

  believe and obey only the faithful slave, don't believe any negative comment about us in the press believe only us.. google: child molestation watchtower bible and tract society, klick on wikki.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/jehovah%27s_witnesses%27_handling_of_child_sex_abuse.

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  I think it will be more powerful to have posters of pictures of the survivors of sexual abuse all over the area of their headquarters.
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  Could The Governing Body Harboring Pedophiles In High Positions Among Them?

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i'm sure most are familiar with the greenlee's story floating around the internet.

  so what if some members of the governing body have been accused of molesting a child and used the 2 witness rule to silence a accusation?

  so could it be that because some high up watchtower corporation person/persons has clung to the rule because it save's his corporate ass.

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  Could The Governing Body Harboring Pedophiles In High Positions Among Them?
  

  Maybe, maybe not. Who knows?
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  separation church&state

  by waton in

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  2. current

  ottawa -- the supreme court of canada says a jehovah's witness who was expelled from his calgary congregation cannot take his case to a judge.

  canada ctv news.

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  The Supreme Court of Canada says a Jehovah's Witness who was expelled from his Calgary congregation cannot take his case to a judge. Canada CTV news.
  

  They might have better luck if they can make a case that the WT is a corporation.
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  Televangelist seeks $54 million for private Jet, God told him he needs it.

  by James Mixon in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  louisiana televangelist seeks donations for 54m privet jet.

  claims god is behind the idea.

  he stated "if the lord jc was physically on earth today, he wouldn't be riding a donkey".

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  Louisiana televangelist seeks donations for 54m privet jet. claims God is behind the idea. He stated "if the lord JC was physically on earth today, he wouldn't be riding a donkey". He has a point,LOL. This will be his 4th jet.
  

  Seems like money and pleasure are the things that do it for the leadership of that organization. The WT cares more about controlling their people than money.
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  Ten years ago - Our congregation held a leaving party for us

  by truthseeker in

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  2. friends

  ten years ago, truthseeker and his family and other witnesses who were moving to different congregations were given a congregation leaving party at a community hall in new jersey.

  i had been planning my slow fade from the congregation for a while.

  i grew up in the south coast of england as a third generation jw and moved to america in july 2001. .

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  Please let us know when your book is ready to be read.
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  AE Investigates JWs May-2018 - Videos 1 to 4

  by Fay Dehr in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  https://youtu.be/67xtusrbqze.

  ...part 2: https://youtu.be/zimrxxku-ak.

  ...part 3: https://youtu.be/kw6b6ncd-eu.

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  Please respect copyrights.