Posts by gma-tired2

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Found this gem in a coffee table book from 1947

by fresh prince of ohio in

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context was a discussion of anti-war groups.

the caption for the pic described the jws as "pathetic" (probably reflecting the victorious postwar mood).

outlaw could probably have some fun incorporating this pic into his comments!

gma-tired2

Memories. My grandfather had that Watchtower bag. He died in 1947 but his bags were still around with the family in the 50's.

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Billy asks for your prayers...

by Billy the Ex-Bethelite in

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if any of you still believe in god(s), please pray to him/her/them and ask that she/he/they send(s) bad enough weather to my area to hinder travel, but not cut off power.. is that request too weird for this forum?.

someday i'll share more details.

peace, love, brotherhood..

gma-tired2

May all the prayers work.

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will a judicial comittee allow you to face your accusers

by label licker in

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we were told today, yes!

our accusers will be there.

is it true?

gma-tired2

They will lie to you to get you talk to them. An CO and Elder lied directly to me when I told them my son was not emtionally up to talking to them. They assured me one question and 5 minutes, was many intruding questions for hours. It was in my sons home, I will never let them cross a door into my home. They are not to be trusted.

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Found a good video on Youtube about WTBT$

by Newly Enlightened in

it's only about 8 minutes long.

but he brings up the child abuse policies and cover ups and was disfellowshipped for being an 'apostate & liar'.

it's pretty good:.

gma-tired2

Newly Enlightented very good video. Thank You for sharing it.

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Have The Witnesses Changed All That Much In The Last Few Years?

by minimus in

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when i was in it, especially as a young person, it was rules oriented but not like it is now.

to me, the religion is a lot more fanatical than ever before....what do you think?

is it the same religion even as it was 20 years ago?.

gma-tired2

I've been around the JWs in the 50's, 60s, 70's, and 80's. inactive since 90s. The changes are dramatic since my childhood. The doctrines being taught, the rules to live by, and the love among one another has changed. in the 50's and 60's we were encouraged to associate with one another, the rules were there but were more of a conscience matter, but I saw the tightening of following rules from late 60's lightened some in 70's and have become out of control since the 80s. I now no longer recognize any of the teachings and see very little love and concern even among family members still JWs. I do pick up a fear of breaking rules in my still JW family.

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Our Blondie Has A Torn Memiscus.

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

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blondie posted her watchtower comments for today and her last paragraph was asking for help, suggestions.

she is in pain from her knee injury, is on steroids and possibly going to have surgery.. she is asking if anyone here, has had the same problem, and if so, what did they do and how was the outcome?.

just lois.

gma-tired2

No suggestin except take it easy and take care and hope pain disappears soon.

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Bethel Layoffs: Know anyone (especially long-timers) who were laid off?

by Black Man in

and what are they doing now?.

gma-tired2

2 of my nephews left as they saw the layoff coming. They both left before being asked to leave. One started college, graduated, and now has his dream job. He has left JWs but wont talk much about Bethel. The second was invited back to Bethel, was invited to leave this second time because of dfing. (thrown out suddenly). Tried to be reinstated, but hasn't been successful may try one more time. He has now started to school and planning to go on with life.

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Gorby's wife hospitalized, received surgery

by Gorbatchov in

this week my wife was hospitalized and received surgery.

we are happy she is allright now.

thank god!.

gma-tired2

Best wishes to you and Mrs. Gorby. Many tough decisions in our lives. Take care of wife but also take care of self. THe life of a caregiver is harder than we expect.

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