dear brothers, july 27, 2020. in 1919, the president of the watchtower society made a bold prediction, “millions now living will never die”.
that quotation was constantly repeated by the organization till the year 2000 when they realized that everyone in attendance at that assembly, who listened to j.r. rutherford repeat those words, are dead.. that teaching has guided my life.
statements were repeatedly made at assemblies, conventions and in print that there was no career in “this system of things” so you don’t need a job with benefits or retirement, your fulltime job is to “preach the good news”!
My wife supports me. She has nothing to do with the religion. We both stop going to the meetings a year ago.
Tameria2001 - RubaDub
I'm running for public office next month. Our local newspaper printed my name as a candidate. I got multiple phone calls from other JW's wanting know what is going on in my life. Yesterday, The Elders called me to a committee meeting. I just don't want them to get one over me anymore. I'm leaving on my terms.
dear brothers, july 27, 2020. in 1919, the president of the watchtower society made a bold prediction, “millions now living will never die”.
that quotation was constantly repeated by the organization till the year 2000 when they realized that everyone in attendance at that assembly, who listened to j.r. rutherford repeat those words, are dead.. that teaching has guided my life.
statements were repeatedly made at assemblies, conventions and in print that there was no career in “this system of things” so you don’t need a job with benefits or retirement, your fulltime job is to “preach the good news”!
Dear Brothers, July 27, 2020
In 1919, The President of the Watchtower Society made a bold prediction, “Millions Now Living Will Never Die”. That quotation was constantly repeated by the Organization till the year 2000 when they realized that everyone in attendance at that Assembly, who listened to J.R. Rutherford repeat those words, are dead.
That teaching has guided my life. Statements were repeatedly made at Assemblies, Conventions and in Print that there was no career in “This System of Things” so you don’t need a job with benefits or retirement, your fulltime job is to “Preach the Good News”! Although many of the Friends ignored or brushed aside such statements, my wife and I believed it, having a combined 38 years of Regular Pioneering.
Our Organization is against Higher Education, but many of the Teachers in our public schools, with this higher education are teaching our children. These educators have Bachelors, Masters and even Doctorate Degrees and we have no problem with that. And yet, from time to time, announcements are made that Bethel needs Doctors, Nurses, Lawyers and such, those with Higher Education. To me, this sends mix signals to the friends. I have come to the realization that our organization is run mostly by high school graduates, Needing assistance from experts(highly educated) in various fields, dealing with complex issues, continually changing doctrine, when the current doctrine becomes outdated and other problems.
I have no ax to grind. You Men, for the most part, have been kind, caring and loving to me. I am at a point in my life, tired and broke, that what little time I have left living, I need to explore other options to survive, that go contrary to current Watchtower teaching. After much prayer, I have decided, that I no longer view myself as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I realize that there are consequences with disassociating oneself from the Organization, but I believe that this is the best path for me to explore now.
i might have missed this but blondie was always one of the best posters here.
her analysis and commentary was spot on.. is everything ok with her?
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At one time, through private messages, I thought she was an ex Elder, (Blondie just an Avatar), because of her depth of knowledge and understanding. When she convinced me that she was a female, I said: I wish I had you on a Body of Elders with me!
been reading here for a few years.. 4th gen jw, born and raised, served for a few years which was the catalyst for me.
the politics, backstabbing, slandering and coercive tactics in particular caused a constant internal struggle.
i started researching and focused only on the stories of ex-elders/servants to see if i was the only one - i wasn't.. the rest is history..
Hello,
Tell us more about yourself. 40 years in, 35 years in various serving capacities. Turning in my DA letter this week.
2020-07-10--announcement.
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Please put me on your permanent list for all letters and releases
one black sister would always slam the jews when there was anything on the radio or tv about the palestinian's.
i knew others who had other ideas that were strange and not neutral as we were told to be.
the black sister would dress like she was from africa in a dashiki robe from time to time.
I just qualified to be a candidate for our City Council
I can't help it. Every Man in the congregation felt like he needed to carry a big bag.
Ever see anyone trip over a book bag?
to all in the wills valley and little river congratulations.. thelma gray, our sister .... passed away on wednesday.
we will be doing a grave side service tomorrow at 2 pm at mountain view memorial in rainsville.
wilson funeral home in ft.payne is doing arrangements.. bro.
Congratulations? For someone who passed away?
to all in the wills valley and little river congratulations.. thelma gray, our sister .... passed away on wednesday.
we will be doing a grave side service tomorrow at 2 pm at mountain view memorial in rainsville.
wilson funeral home in ft.payne is doing arrangements.. bro.
To all in the Wills Valley and Little River Congratulations.
Thelma Gray, our sister .... passed away on Wednesday. We will be doing a grave side service tomorrow at 2 pm at Mountain View Memorial in Rainsville. Wilson Funeral Home in Ft.Payne is doing arrangements.
Bro. Hamilton will do memorial. Please use safe measures if you come. Face masks and social distancing should be observed. Refrain from hand shakes and hugging. We want all to go away safe and healthy.
Call if questions.
Your Brother
