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Just received a visit from 2 Elders
by Driving Force in
1. jw
2. experiences
the elders did not stay long and it wasn`t an official visit sanctioned by the boe/cobe because they were not from my (ex)congregation.

we talked a little about my situation and the fact that my wife does not talk to me and how non-scriptural her behavior is.. then they mentioned the rc and how it was the best convention for the last 20 years.

one thing they did mention was the fact that the borg was clearly preparing them for persecution.
Oubliette

Them: Then they mentioned the RC and how it was the best convention for the last 20 years.
Me: You think so? I've noticed everyone always says that. Personally, my favorite was the one two years ago. You remember that one, don't you?
Them: Uh, .... yeah. Of course!
Me: No you don't. What was the title of the convention?
Them: Uh, um ... well I can't recall just off the top of my head!
Me: Really? Seriously? You can't remember "God's Word is Truth!"?
Them: Of course, that's it!
Me: I'll bet in two years you won't remember the title of this year's convention either!
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Disfellowshipped at 18
by asensier in
1. social
2. relationships
you can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.

he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.

we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.
Oubliette

asensier: I feel free and ready to enjoy life to the full
Good for you!
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Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
by Oubliette in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
in light of anthony morris' latest propaganda piece, i thought it might be informative for members of our community to see what is typically required of mandated reporters.

here is what a credentialed teacher in the state of california must agree to as part of their licensing and credentialing.

(this is a requirement of both initial credentialing as well as renewals).
Oubliette

DD: I cannot imagine the WTBTS wanting you average J-dumb sending written reports to authorities. Jesus, can you even imagine the shit-storm that would cause?!
I'm sure the WTBTS does NOT want that, but not for the reason that most people seem to think. Mandated reporting would not increase liability, it would actually decrease it.
The reason the WT leaders don't want this getting out is that it would completely destroy the illusion that this religion is "The One True Religion," and reveal that it is in fact just another man-made organization, albeit a very delusional and often damaging one due to their plethora of false beliefs.
This situation completely reveals to those that see it just how harmful false beliefs are.
Let's review: It's a cult!
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GB Spirit directed writing - October 2015 Awake
by Listener in
1. watchtower
2. bible
the awake oct 2015 is now up on jw org.. one article talks about young adults returning to their parents home and tries to give them some advice.. one of the highlighted comments are these magical words.

<<remember, more important than what you do is becoming proficient at what you do.>>.

i don't see how it's more important to become more proficient in that window washing job than working towards a more interesting and better paying job.
Oubliette

DD: The GB are deluded, they and their writing staff are in an insular world and they confirm their own bias by writing this garbage.
Yeppers!
This is what happens when people that got nothing are operating under the false belief that they must say something.
They become very proficient at spewing out meaningless drivel. Fortunately, a lot of it is pretty harmless. That being said, it's really astounding just how many truly harmful things come out of their deluded, self-important minds and make their way into jw.tv, convention parts, WT and/or Awake! articles, and Sophia and Caleb cartoons.
Let's review: It's a cult!
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Anthony Morris III: "...we cannot control everything that an individual might say..."
by cappytan in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
i noticed that anthony morris iii just said on the broadcast: "while we cannot control everything that an individual might say, it is clear that over the decades protecting children from abuse is a top priority for this organization.".

that, in my opinion, is a direct response to the richard ashe "spiritual protection not physical protection" deposition.. here's a video putting the two statements side by side.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgevpuyn7gy.
Oubliette

Data-dog, as real and practical as your solution sounds, it ignores the basic reason they won't do it: They need to maintain the fantasy that they are, and always have been, "the one True Religion."
We know they aren't, but they can't admit that, not even to themselves.
Let's review: It's a cult!
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REQUEST: Video Links for this year's RC Dramas
by Oubliette in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
does anyone have the links for this year's rc videos?

i'm especially interested in the video drama about the jw woman that married an upbaptized man.

i have a couple of friends in similar situations--wife in, they're not--and the wives still attend.
Oubliette

OEJ, you have to lie and say, "Yes."
Jehovah will have to kill you for it, but at least you'll see their latest propaganda piece before you die. You better watch it quickly because, as you know, Armageddon's coming soon!
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REQUEST: Video Links for this year's RC Dramas
by Oubliette in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
does anyone have the links for this year's rc videos?

i'm especially interested in the video drama about the jw woman that married an upbaptized man.

i have a couple of friends in similar situations--wife in, they're not--and the wives still attend.
Oubliette

Thanks again Cappy! You're the best!
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REQUEST: Video Links for this year's RC Dramas
by Oubliette in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
does anyone have the links for this year's rc videos?

i'm especially interested in the video drama about the jw woman that married an upbaptized man.

i have a couple of friends in similar situations--wife in, they're not--and the wives still attend.
Oubliette

Cappytan, you da man!
Thanks!
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REQUEST: Video Links for this year's RC Dramas
by Oubliette in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
does anyone have the links for this year's rc videos?

i'm especially interested in the video drama about the jw woman that married an upbaptized man.

i have a couple of friends in similar situations--wife in, they're not--and the wives still attend.
Oubliette

Hi all,
Does anyone have the links for this year's RC Videos? I'm especially interested in the video drama about the JW woman that married an upbaptized man.
I have a couple of friends in similar situations--wife in, they're not--and the wives still attend. They want to know what their wives will be getting indoctrinated with at the RC. Think of it as "Theocratic Warfare" in reverse.
I know someone posted these from a recent RC in New York, but I can't seem to find them using the SEARCH tools on this forum.
Thanks in advance,
Oubliette
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Caleb's Logic - Do the math
by Esse quam videri in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
the scene is the kitchen table where we find calebs dad and mom in conversation.

dad - a letter?

mom so we are going to write a letter to everyone we know and ask them to give us some of their money, so that we have as much money coming in as is going out.
Oubliette

Luke 14:28 baby: For example, who of you wanting to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the expense to see if he has enough to complete it?
The GB apparently, that's who!