Posts by wheelwithinwheel

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@SnakesInTheTower, What did you use to call this method of service?

by donuthole in

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this morning i was trying to think of what you used to call that that method of field service were we bounced all over the the territory map hitting calls that were distanced far apart to waste time.

there was a funny term you called it at the kh but i can't remember.. i'm posting this instead of private message because someone else may know.. .

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wheelwithinwheel

Pioneering is probably the funny term you're looking for.

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@SnakesInTheTower, What did you use to call this method of service?

by donuthole in

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this morning i was trying to think of what you used to call that that method of field service were we bounced all over the the territory map hitting calls that were distanced far apart to waste time.

there was a funny term you called it at the kh but i can't remember.. i'm posting this instead of private message because someone else may know.. .

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A LOS ANGELES BASED ONLINE COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER HAS ASKED FOR MY EXP. GROWING UP AS A JW.

by What-A-Coincidence in

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what the editor is asking for:.

a first-person story about your experiences as a jehovah's witness.

how did people respond when you knocked on their doors?

wheelwithinwheel

Have fun writing. I'm sure it will be a great story. Congratulations

Wheels

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Now why would the WT not ask former elders the 3rd question?

by wheelwithinwheel in

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in chapter 3 of ks-10, paragraph 13 (page 35), the wt corp provides the precise questions that are to be asked aspiring elders before announcing their appointment.

there are only 2 for qualifying brothers who have served previously.

brothers not having served before must be asked a 3rd.. .

In chapter 3 of KS-10, paragraph 13 (page 35), the WT Corp provides the precise questions that are to be asked aspiring elders before announcing their appointment. There are only 2 for qualifying brothers who have served previously. Brothers not having served before must be asked a 3rd.

To be clear, brothers having served in the past, are not to be asked if they were ever involved in pedophilia. Does that mean the WT believes it can take for granted that a brother who’s has already served could never have been involved in child abuse?

I think it’s just the opposite. And I’m convinced this directive has everything to do with accountability, liability, ass-covering and don’t ask…don’t tell.

For anyone who is still trying to believe there are no child abusers among the JW clergy-class, I think this paragraph underlines how big the legal problem of pedophile servants has to be for the WT.

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My Dad's passing

by happyexjw in

quite a while ago i wrote about my dad who has been living with prostate cancer for 13 years with secondry bone cancer for the last 2 years.

we all thought he was going to leave us back in april when he had a bad chest infection.

i was talking about wanting to be able to say some words at his funeral.

wheelwithinwheel

So sorry HEJ

It was really nice for you all to have been with your father in his last breaths, loving and reassuring him. Your mother will now need a lot of support. I'm glad to hear you are there for her and she appreciates your help and love. It's a difficult time to go through

Peace and strength

Wheels

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Son asked today

by crazy2try in

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neither of them ever asked to go.

he then asked about my family.

he asked if that was because my mom is no longer a jw.

wheelwithinwheel

Good job mom. Keep up the good work and I think your son will do just fine.

I believe the GB talks do more harm than good. It sure was our case.

Among other GB memorable talks, I remember one that went way overtime and I mean way, way.

I had just had an assembly part and been told in no uncertain terms by the D.O and C.O if I went overtime I would be signalled to get off the stage immediately and I could be sure it would be my last assembly talk.

I was also looking after the Theocratic school and the guidebook clearly said going overtime was an evident lack of respect for your audience.

So you can imagine my thoughts on the last assembly day, during one of the last talks, watching the GBM going on and on like a Duracell Bunny.

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strange comment from elder at the meeting today

by Evidently Apostate in

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todays watchtower was especially nauseating but during the study one of them made the comment concerning the big a " jehovahs timetable is not contingent on all nations being saturated by the good news".

the study conductor reafirmed his point and then continued.. wait a fuggin minute!

there are 1.4 billion chinese on the earth and only 40 million profess christianity.

wheelwithinwheel

Boyzone I think you got it exactly right.

Before the JW's had to help the angels separate the sheep and goats. Hadda get it DONE!!...because one day soon they would have to preach that it was just too late to wake up....the door had been closed. And then the end would come.

Now Jehovah's going to look after it all, later on.

This way the G.B. can get rid of their staff, sell off the buildings and wait for the big A, no questions asked. The dubs get the message that the dreaded service is no longer urgent....

There are going to be a lot of irregular and inactive J-dubs.

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Video of Public Talk

by Pig in

for those interested in jehovahs witnesses or those wanting to return to the kindom hall, this video is to give you a realistic look at what goes on at the meetings.

enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxmjm0muvvs.

wheelwithinwheel

Thanks so much Pig, for the happy memories. LOL I've enjoyed it a few times and have passed it on.

Just a great job, especially on the details. Love the drawings. It's all so true and pitiful.

Your video says a lot, and for some I think, could be more eye-opening than doctine-stuffed efforts.

Thanks again for a good laugh!!!

P.S. I'd like to see one with a JW mother explaining to her kid's teacher why she doesn't want her child participating in holdays like Mother's day, birthdays, sports, and other activities with his class.

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What's your pet-hate Witnessisms? Mine is 'in the truth'. Blegh!!

by oldlightnewshite in

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what's your pet-hate witnessisms?

mine is 'in the truth'.

blegh!!

wheelwithinwheel

Timely counsel

Fear of Man!!!

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Question For Those Who Have Been Around Awhile...

by BoomTown in

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i started fading about a year and a half ago after i saw serious problems within the organization and doctrinal flaws.

i was a ms, bethelite, pioneer for the better part of 10 years.. while pioneering as a ministerial servant i married a girl who wasn't considered "strong" in the truth despite being raised in the truth.

anyway for the better part of the last 18 months i talk to her about the flaws when an opportunity presents itself.she no longer goes out in the ministry(more or less for the last year).. .

wheelwithinwheel

Sounds to me like she's already well on her way. No more service. That's a big one. Sees serious flaws. That's another big step.

Be patient and don't push it. The process has begun. You probably need to say no more. Even if she opens the door, make sure you don't drown her with WT criticism. Give her time to think it out herself.

It sounds to me that all that is left are the meetings.

Take her out. From time to time plan the outing on meeting nights. Go away for the day on some Sundays. If you have a good time, she will begin having no problem missing meetings. She may even begin helping you plan activities to get away from attending meetings. We've seen it happen to friends of ours. Buy her a thoughful gift near but not on Christmas, her birthday or Valentine's day. Tell her it isn't to celebrate the holiday. It's just because you wanted to buy her something. She may come to understand there's nothing wrong with letting someone know they are special. Point out to her how great, generous and kind some worldly people are. She will make the contrast herself. You don't have to do it.

Once the meetings are over with or she attends once in a blue moon you will probably be where you want to be as a couple. Faded but still able to have contact with your wife's parents. While they may feel somewhat upset that she no longer attends, they are surely somewhat prepared since she has stopped FS. And faded is sure easier to accept and deal with than df'd.

In all the situations I've seen the biggest challenge is time. The person leaving needs time. Don't be impatient. Give her the time. It takes time to get someone in and it takes time to get someone out.

Good luck!!!!