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  Just wondering. . .for those that are Ex-Elders . . .

  by HappyBlessedFree in

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  did your conscience ever bother you when you were counseling/reproving/disfellowshipping ones in the congregation?

  did it feel extreme or justified based on your biblical understanding at the time.

  also are there any ex-elders here that dealt with child abuse accusations?

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  James Jack

  Never felt bad about any decision I made. After all, we had scriptures and or Watchtower publications to back up our decisions(some misapplied). However, once I was deleted(son fornicated), I did apologize to many that I DF'd (still out) and to a once Elder that I was instrumental in getting deleted.

  On the 2 Child Abuse cases that I participated in, I broke ranks and told the parents that they had the right to go to the authorities and that there would be NO recourse from the Elders. My line was," We only handle the Spiritual side of the offense, the authorities handle the criminal side.
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  Introduction

  by inactive1 in

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  2. child-abuse

  i have been in crisis regarding the international problem of the way child abuse has been handled in the wt organization.

  i have been dealing with serious health issues that made it necessary for me to go on permanent disability since 2015. since then my health has gotten worse making it nearly impossible to attend meetings.

  in this period i have received no spiritual or other help of any kind.

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  What’s your JW history?
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  Ending Bible Study

  by Maria Nieves in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have been studying with jehovah's witnesses for approximately two years.

  initially, i liked the studies and felt that i was growing closer to god.

  however, as the studies progressed, they seemed to become increasingly negative and i did not like what i was being taught.

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  James Jack

  The "Truth" shall set you free....
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  Jehovah's Witness Found Dead at Watchtower Training Center Florida

  by jwleaks in

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  2. friends

  news report.

  man found dead at jehovah's witness facility.

  the daytona beach news-journal.

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  Any updates On the death of this individual?
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  My Pay No Attention to the Man Behind the Curtain Moment...

  by HiddenPimo in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is my first post.

  i am physically in and mentally out.

  well i will not be offering a tl/dr version as that would be too difficult and it would also be an oversimplification of how i got to see the man behind the curtain.. my story begins at the 2016 regional convention of jehovah's witnesses.

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  James Jack

  Would love to hear about your experiences while serving as an Elder and what’s the thought process you go through as you as you get deprogrammed .
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  Anyone know any former long time Bethelites or circuit overseers?

  by BourneIdentity in

  1. jw
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  as you know, when you work your whole life, you pay into social security.

  at retirement, you collect a paycheck from the government based on a percentage of income you drew for all those years.

  do any of you know anyone that had been at bethel for decades and then were laid off?

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  If they have 25 years of Service they get $650 a month
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  Sacramento Senate Bill & Town Hall Meeting with EX-JW Child Abuse Survivors- March 8th , 2019

  by flipper in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  https://www.facebook.com/sarita.piti/posts/2613606355321841.

  https://www.facebook.com/roger.bentley.986/posts/526951087814763.

  https://www.facebook.com/sarita.piti/posts/2618755001473643.

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  James Jack

  Awesome Flipper!

  Thanks for keeping us updated and your meet up support group.
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  New to this site.

  by KimD in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is my first post.

  i feel intimidated because i don't really know computers to well and i hope that i don't break any rules.

  i became a jw in 1981. i left in 91. i have so many questions.

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  James Jack

  The "Green Handshake" refers to the Circuit Overseers visit to each Congregation, that during his visit, many Elders will hand over cash (gifts) to curry favor with the CO in the way of getting Assembly & Convention talks and various positions on the Circuit level or in the Congregation.
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  New to this site.

  by KimD in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this is my first post.

  i feel intimidated because i don't really know computers to well and i hope that i don't break any rules.

  i became a jw in 1981. i left in 91. i have so many questions.

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  James Jack

  Welcome. We live about 4 hours from you in Alabama. Just started fading after 38 years of activity.
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  Introducing myself

  by Leopold theseconed in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i have been introduced to this site by my new friends that are helping me navigate through the reality of waking up and finding out that i have been lied to my whole life.

  i grew up in the truth and have given over thirty years to this organization and the few years i wasn’t there my mind was certainly trapped.

  the more i think about it i am really not that surprised there was a lot along the way that should have woken me up but it took till recently.

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  James Jack

  Did you have any positions in the congregation?