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  Has there ever been a time when someone has been outed as a JW mole on this forum?

  by Tenacious in

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  having been a jw for decades i'm used to watching what i do, say, or watch, in fear of being snitched on.. therefore, i the question begs.. there have been instances, i won't say how, where i've felt some members are being deliberate in their attempt to feign support for the anti-jw rhetoric on this forum.. any input is greatly appreciated..

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  I haven't been here long. But I know that on Polish forum was a Gilead graduate and another high rank bethelite actually blackmailing some users user wts facts would know more.
  
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  What was the biggest hypocrisy you have seen while a witness?

  by HereIgo in

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  i have far too many to name, however, i have noticed obscene music, cussing, lying and secretive gambling to name a few.

  thoughts?.

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  Elders daughter living with her JW gay partner for over a decade and because her dad was good pal of congs coordinator no actions whatsoever :) an elder who objected the plot was removed and his name and his family taken through mud. It made me to step down from the privilege and opened my eyes. Besides CO was not even bothered to get involved. People who were in power in that cong had money ;) so.. Well..
  
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  What's The First "Worldly" Thing You Did When You Exited The Cult?

  by pale.emperor in

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  when you finally and officially exited the cult, whether it be by disfellowshipping, disassociating or fading - what was the first things you did that are considered "worldly"?.

  for me, it was like crash landing on another planet that looked like earth but was completely different to the earth i knew.

  i wanted to learn everything that i thought i already knew.. first things i did:.

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  I am still in because of family. I have read CoC, Hawkins and Dowkins, and many blasphemous Watchtower books from beginning of XX century. I turned down an offer to be appointed elder although I do things for people in my cong.
  
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  Convention

  by Gorbatchov in

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  2. friends

  gorby is as you know a long time fader.. visited the convention this weekend.. and concluded that samuel herds talk about hope was not so bad at all, it was well balanced.

  made some good points.. knowing both sides of the medallion, have to admit he was humble with a focus on hope.. the saturday drama impressed me.

  of course, there is a lot to say about the organization, this professional produced movie in a "true story" scenario, gave me the insight that hope is important for suffering people.

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  Gorby. I wish you all the best. And I am sure you will be fine whatever happens to you. You are level headed chap. If it's good - it's good good. Doesn't matter what's the source.
  
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  Subtle Differences in congregations

  by SouthCentral in

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  i grew up in a very zealous congregation.

  we had almost 40 pioneers with only 100 publishers.

  the congregation was 100% black americans (i don't say african-american).

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  UK 2015; all white English, app 100 pub, 25000 town, an emigrant from Poland refused to be appointed as en elder for half a year, even though he had recommendation from previous Cong in UK, Cob told him that his Polish-ness is a problem. And very soon they had him resign/ taken off.
  
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  Introduction - Any Believers?

  by Believer in

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  i’ve been reading it for a few of years off and on, but have been a little too ... maybe ... timid to join.

  i left the watchtower organization almost 20 years ago but never abandoned my faith and belief in god.

  i knew the gb/organization didn’t represent god, so when i lost my faith in them, i managed to keep my faith in an all wise benevolent creator.

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  I believe too.

  To accept evolution or divine origin is matter of faith in both cases. There is no 100% proof to believe or nor. At least, it is my point of view.

  But I guess I don't love God. I do respect him or fear (if you like). But I can't say I understand him enough to love.
  
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  Preaching cart business

  by sp74bb in

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  2. friends

  another excellent business for jw.org : providing preaching carts .our sources have been very quick to act.. source:https://m.alibaba.com/product/219854131/metal-napkin-display.html?spm=a2706.7843667.1998817009.15.hmpurw.

  nearly 40000 units confirmed by buyers related with jw.org.

  soon 4 containers come to europe.. cost of every cart, less than 2 € from.

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  Slave workers from China, children, prisoners working on it?
  
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  The real reason so many witnesses end up here....

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  2. beliefs

  why do so many witnesses end up coming to forums like this?.

  no doubt it is because of the fact that the society disallows any form of sincere questioning of teachings or doctrines or history etc.... if there was open discussion allowed - free of repercussions and punishment, then no one would feel stifled.

  if genuine concerns could be raised, then no one would feel smothered or unable to share thoughts... then in turn many would not leave.... but due to the high control, authoritarian culture the society has created, many feel trapped, and end up searching outside of official channels...and leaving the society.....

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  Amen. Amen. I hope someone from gb reads it.
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  I COLLECT QUOTES. . . Here are some of my favorites

  by Terry in

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  please post your favorites too.

  my favorite quotations:.

  you cannot change what you refuse to confront.. sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.. don’t think of cost.

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  I am dyslexic Satanist. I believe in drivel.

  God has no religion.

  More happiness is from giving than receiving.

  Do others what you want them to do to you.
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  The official relationship between Jehovahs Witnessses and the Watchtower? I'm confused.

  by Joliette in

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  can anybody answer this for me?.

  whenever i tell people i'm ex jehovahs witnesses, they always assume that i'm against the jehovahs witnesses, but i am more so against the watchtower then anything.people assume that i'm anti-jehovahs witness, but now that i've done more research i've realized that its the watchtower thats more harmful then the jehovahs witnesses, even though theres a lot of jehovahs witnesses i dont like, i'm not against jehovahs witnesses as a group.. can anyone explain this to me?.

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  Keep this attitude. Very human. Well done.