some recent posts on this site have really got me thinking.
the kingdom halls are all paid for by their congregations - as are the assemblies and the conventions (none of it comes out of the wtbts pocket).
every single assembly and convention i have ever been to there is always a surplus of money that is sent back to the society.
Best comment I've read lately:
Simon sez It must all add up but I suspect the higher ups also set things aside for their own retirement ... they are not trusting their final days to the arrival of Armeggadon because they know they made that shit up.
Thanks, Simon.
my son sees his grandparents who are active jw's and has told me that they now have bugout bags by the door by direction of the society.
my question is, if s*&t hits the fan where are they bugging too?
everybody meeting at the hall?
In Florida the annual scarefest is always tied to hurricane season. But most Floridians are smart enough to keep water and non-perishable food and watertight bags of IDs anyway so it's redundant. My favorite thing is them sending out emergency contact lists so they can "find" you in a disaster (even when you're inactive by choice) because the first people you want to "find" you are the eldubs? Ahhh, No Thank You.
glad to see the forum is going strong, lots of new names and stories......and it has only been a couple of months!.
the wt really has no chance in such a world of free and accessible information.
keep fighting guys, the freedom once you are loose of the governing body is awesome, you will be amazed how long you ignored the stench off bullshit as your ability to smell it returns.. and on that note ;) x. .
my husband and i were both born ins.
i left in 2009, and he followed me out a bit later.
we were one of those couples who followed the script, married young and ended up having nothing in common other than the religion.
Pink, Frazzled said it well. Ignore the ones telling you otherwise. Women know when enough is enough and obviously you've hit that mark.
The courts will be on your side as the caregiver and mom. Try not to panic...as you well know, every new major life change is challenging but you are obviously strong enough for the task ahead!
Feel free to PM anytime you need encouragement. (((((2pink)))))
do you check this site, daily?.
do you post very much?.
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It used to be like an addiction...had to get my multiple daily hits of JWN. Now, it's hit or miss...I'll skip days and days and sometimes I scan the topics but don't read much. I'm over the exjw anger and now this site is more like dropping in at the local coffee shop. Nice to see friends but don't always need coffee.
i'm curious, why and how did you choose your username?.
does it hold any special significance for you, is there a share-able back story?.
for me sparrowdown is a playful reference to matt 10:29 and the title of the movie black hawk down.. matt 10:29 was my go-to scrip to "prove" that god cares about us as individuals.
Mine is wishful thinking.
the secretary of the congregation said in a talk, what the congregation should have as goal for the new service year: attend field service meetings!.
he explained in a sad tone, that he visited all of our 3 or 4 service groups.
and what happened at the field service meetings.
I remember so many times that no one but my family showed up for service...and an elder told us it was our fault for not making arrangements beforehand.
st. louis (kmox) - st. louis police are asking for your help in finding a man who set fire to the kingdom hall of jehovahs witnesses at 2428 north grand.. the fire occurred saturday september 13th at 6:15 a.m.. a surveillance camera recording shows a suspect: a white male with a beard and mustache wearing a green jacket and coveralls.. anyone with information is asked to call crimestoppers at 866 371 tips.. man sought for setting fire to jehovahs witness building.
man sought for setting fire to jehovahs witness buildin... fire was set at 2428 north grand early saturday.
view on www.thenewscommen.... preview by yahoo.
Poor guy probably lost his family to the delusional cult and he went bonkers...really sad what jws do to families.
the following photo is a still frame captured from the latest semi-animated video on jw.org called caleb and sophia visit bethel:.
here is the direct link to this video:.
http://www.jw.org/en/bible-teachings/family/children/become-jehovahs-friend/videos/caleb-sophia-visit-bethel/.
Watch...not important.
Cross and crown...not important.
Creepy pic of kids with GB member...seriously disturbing.
i am having a discussion at work with the jw's.
should you spank a child to make them understand or do you reason with them.
they both agree with spanking.
Any child who has been spanked remembers the beating, not the lesson. They learn fear, not respect. Build solid loving relationships with your kids and spanking is not an option.
