Posts by Oubliette

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Seeking advise on going to college/university

by joe134cd in

here is the current situation of an acquaintance of mine.. age early 40s.

currently lost her good paying job.. managed to find another reasonably quickly.

although be it with not good money but with the possibility of been able to take an adult apprenticeship which would increase her pay over time.. she is also looking into going to university in the new year.. here is the question i have bearing in mind the above scenario.

Oubliette

The Value of Higher Education

Why you should seriously consider the merits of a college education:
Employment Projections (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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Need to know when the next apostate bashing article comes out

by outsmartthesystem in

so.....the court has updated binding recommendations to include the following:.

"each parent shall ensure that no other person or entity disparages, criticizes, or condemns the other parent in the children's presence, whether it is directly, indirectly, specifically or broadly stated, or articulated in any form - action, illustration or words.

each parent has an affirmative responsibility to shield the children from this sort of behavior.".

Oubliette

I love it when you do that, Talesin!

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Need to know when the next apostate bashing article comes out

by outsmartthesystem in

so.....the court has updated binding recommendations to include the following:.

"each parent shall ensure that no other person or entity disparages, criticizes, or condemns the other parent in the children's presence, whether it is directly, indirectly, specifically or broadly stated, or articulated in any form - action, illustration or words.

each parent has an affirmative responsibility to shield the children from this sort of behavior.".

Oubliette

See, that didn't take long. Just as I predicted. I must be a prophet! ... lol

Thanks rebelfighter and talesin.

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My daughter surprised me last night.

by Driving Force in

i started my fade a the beginning of 2015, took counseling form a psychiatrist, and worked hard to get my family away from the cult.

my marriage split and i now live alone with my 15 year old daughter.. she came to me last night and we started talking about jws.

she told me that the subject they are discussing at the moment in philosophy is "cults".

Oubliette

Driving Force: I am sure there are many kids out there who have come to the same conclusion, but are trapped any cannot or are afraid to say anything.

Yes there are.

It sounds like your daughter has developed some very useful critical thinking skills. Good for her and good for you too!

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Need to know when the next apostate bashing article comes out

by outsmartthesystem in

so.....the court has updated binding recommendations to include the following:.

"each parent shall ensure that no other person or entity disparages, criticizes, or condemns the other parent in the children's presence, whether it is directly, indirectly, specifically or broadly stated, or articulated in any form - action, illustration or words.

each parent has an affirmative responsibility to shield the children from this sort of behavior.".

Oubliette

That's smart thinking.

I don't have any intel on that, but you shouldn't have to wait long. The WTBTS only knows a few tunes and that's one of their favorites.

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OK friends lets be honest, if a Nuclear Holocaust took place today how many of you would return to the KH?

by James Mixon in

speaking for my self, no way in hell.. this question to see if you really have been deprogramed,.

do you 100% believe it is not the truth.. a fourth of the world hit by a nuclear attack..

Oubliette

Assuming I survived, the KH would be one place I would possibly go by to see if my children survived.

But if you mean "return" as in be an active JW again, no fuckin' way.

It's a cult. In fact, it's a high-control authoritarian cult run by a group of ignorant narcissists that haven't the clue evolution gave a donkey and don't care how many lives they ruin in the process.

No amount of nuclear detonations can change that.

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My Opinions on whats going on in WT land - Insider Information

by thedepressedsoul in

first off, i'd like to state that i currently have "privileges" in the congregation and volunteer at bethel on and off throughout the year.

that's as much information as i will currently give about myself.. starting off, i think something big is coming in the form of lawsuits and bad pr.

they seem to be batting down the hatches in preparation for something the last few years and even more so the last few months.

Oubliette

SBF: Was this thread made before or after it happened? I don't know why I saw it at the top of the list.

It says it is 3 months old.

SBF, what? You don't enjoy a little wild speculation?

Thanks for the concern, I can sort out facts from fiction.

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My Opinions on whats going on in WT land - Insider Information

by thedepressedsoul in

first off, i'd like to state that i currently have "privileges" in the congregation and volunteer at bethel on and off throughout the year.

that's as much information as i will currently give about myself.. starting off, i think something big is coming in the form of lawsuits and bad pr.

they seem to be batting down the hatches in preparation for something the last few years and even more so the last few months.

Oubliette

TDS: That being said, while I'm stuck, why not get some information and play my cards?

Good plan. Thanks for taking one for the team.

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Update on everything going on in JW Land - Insider Information

by thedepressedsoul in

i'd like to start off by saying that i will be very vague in everything i say.

i am fairly "high up" in jw land and have to be somewhat careful how i word and say stuff.

sorry in advance if any specific details are left out.

Oubliette

TDS: more than you think are questioning, have doubts or are just straight up are staying for family reasons. It's hard to tell since everyone is afraid to talk

This first part of this is great news, the second not so much. It only underscores how powerful the threat of shunning is: it keeps people maintaining of facade of belief only to prevent being cast out and lose their family and friends.

Keep the updates coming.

In the meantime, let's review: It's a cult!

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Privacy

by Esmeralda001 in

i need some advice guys.

how do you get people to mind their own buiseness without coming off as rude?.

i was invited to a jw gathering last night.

Oubliette

Esmeralda: I'm afraid that i'm already mentally trapped.

They only have authority and power over you if you give it to them.

This particular trap, or prison if you will, has no bars. This does not mean that it does not have a powerful hold over you, but it does mean you can live if only you will make up your mind to do so.