I was once councelled by a PO in front of 8 people at a dinner party, my sin - wearing a dress that showed my knees and bare arms. My reply to him when he asked if I thought it was appropriate wear for a christian sister and wife of an elder was - "I'm wearing it arn't I and its a darn sight more appropriate than your wife's dress with her big old bosum hanging out!". I thought he was going to self destruct he was so angry, unfortunately, he didn't! I always fought against their control, I stayed for my family but now I realise the only way to help them is to be free of the borg and hope I can help them see the real truth about the WTS.
AnotherEscapee
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Ways "THEY" Controlled You
by minimus in"they" refers to the watchtower society, the elders, the brothers and sisters, etc.
when you look at how much control has been exerted over us over the years, you can't help but be amazed.
for example, if we had a major snowstorm in the area and the entire state was told by the governor to "please not go out", unless the call was made by the elders, the meeting was still on and you were expected to attend.
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Did you want to be a MS?
by JH indo you think that if a brother didn't become a ministerial servant in a reasonable amount of time, that he was considered weak?
did you want to be a ms or did you prefer not to have any responsibilities in the congregation?
edited by - jh on 2 january 2003 17:33:47.
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AnotherEscapee
No, not weak just extremely lucky!
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Int'l Convention Qualifications?
by Jourles indoes anyone know who approves candidates to attend the international assemblies and what the qualifications are?
i know of a family that was "approved" to attend one of next summers international conventions.
all but one family member was invited.
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Is he odd? I've a vague recollection of a letter from the WTS saying 'oddities' arn't welcome! I remember being really confused cos my ex sister-in-law's father went to one and he talked and acted like a darlek! (scary thing in Dr Who for those to young to know).
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Counseled by a Hypocrite?
by WildTurkey inhave you ever been counseled by a hypocrite?
an elder for playing a video game where you zapped bugs from outer space once counseled me.
he said it was not for christians, cause it was too violent, his favorite movie that he would not stop talking about star wars.
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AnotherEscapee
An MS, son-in-law of the PO, gave a talk about honesty after fabricating a story about him breaking his leg on my property and trying to sue me!
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Probably been asked but...
by AnotherEscapee inhi everyone and a happy new year to you!.
i'm sure this has been asked before but as i'm fairly new i missed all the discussion you had on this one.. we know the wts signed up with the un as a ngo, they say for a library ticket because the un changed their policies.
of course, there is no acceptable reason whatsoever for them being hypocritical and becoming affliated to what they see as the wild beast but what do think their real reason was?
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AnotherEscapee
Thanks for that - I'm off there now!
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who loved???? the written review
by nightwarrior inactually i was one of the sad ones that use to love to try and remember what i had learnt, but after some time the written review became tedious and oh so boring....... but i recvd a phone call today from my mam who informed me that the written review was being changed to an oral review .... oh the excitement.... you know, to save on the costs, plus that 'we' are progressing????
(my mam's words)... oh dear, i am so glad i am away form the lot of 'em.. did you ever notice how the hall attendance would diminish drastically when the w.r. was taking place????
maybe after all these years, someone, somewhere has taken the hint....... oh well i can be counted out anyway...... i hope that your replies are amusing?!.
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AnotherEscapee
Weren't the answers always - or substance!
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Probably been asked but...
by AnotherEscapee inhi everyone and a happy new year to you!.
i'm sure this has been asked before but as i'm fairly new i missed all the discussion you had on this one.. we know the wts signed up with the un as a ngo, they say for a library ticket because the un changed their policies.
of course, there is no acceptable reason whatsoever for them being hypocritical and becoming affliated to what they see as the wild beast but what do think their real reason was?
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AnotherEscapee
Hi Everyone and a Happy New Year to you!
I'm sure this has been asked before but as i'm fairly new i missed all the discussion you had on this one.
We know the WTS signed up with the UN as a NGO, they say for a library ticket because the UN changed their policies. Of course, there is no acceptable reason whatsoever for them being hypocritical and becoming affliated to what they see as the wild beast but what do think their real reason was?
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When you left the Org............
by SillyPutty inwhat did you do with all those bound volumes, song books, bibles, study books and such?
mine are all packed away in the shed.
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AnotherEscapee
I dumped all the books and videos and started lining the guinea pigs cage with the brochures and mags - they're the perfect size!
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What DO You Know Now That You Didn't Before?
by minimus insince you drifted or fell away from the "truth", what do you now know that you never realized before?
was there anything that shocked or surprised you about the witness religion that you didn't know about til you left??
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I slowly wised up, seeing all the hypocrisy, the lying, the cheating, the back stabbing and elders protecting there own.
Then I suddenly realised being an independant thinker is good, that thinking outside the box is great, how I loved asking questions my elder husband and his mates couldn't answer. Their party line was always "leave it with Jehovah", how sad, why is it they always use buzz phrases like that, to try and shut us up that's why!
The thing that finally put the lid firmly on the coffin of the WTS for me was the UN thing - but what was the real reason they signed up as a NGO, that's what I wanna know now.
Good idea Blueblades - I refuse to be labelled by the WTS. I think I may start calling myself what I really am - a true Christian!
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SPIRITUALY & EMOTIONALLY ABUSED
by nightwarrior inall the posts i have read and digested from the board leave myself feeling perplexed,moved with pity and still wanting something more ,both myself and wife are hungry people as regards the truth,i recall that the ancient cristians used to hide away from the roman army within the catcoombs , they sought safety security & solace ,i feel that this site has given evryone the same provision,as the early christians had, yet some just brouse the experiences within , and move on without contributing therfore most of the commited people here still leave ourselves exposed as we willingly post our experiences on the board ,looking into the heart and soul of your fellow man is indeed a privelage,given the freedom by the person posting,.
there still seems to be something missing within some postings, initialy you want revenge for all the hurt and harm one suffers at the hands of the borg ,then you feel the need to search for truth ,as the internet opens up different ways for the truth to be revealed,which opens up more discussions and thoughts ,to everyone.
my main point in life now is to know that i am not lost, that i dont need man to direct myself to god ,the only thing i need to keep in front of myself is that ,if armageddon does come it doesnot really matter,due to the fact that,i have come to the knowledge of freedom that no matter what i do ime still going to die wether i do much or little,the truth will be revealed either at my death or perhapps later ,you cant buy gods favour,most people want to be saved or be part of the great crowd,me ime happy just living for to/day, what transpires from here who knows, .
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AnotherEscapee
Hi Nightwarrior
I know where you're coming from, when you've been in 'the truth' for so long some things are burnt into our brains and hearts. But where do we go from here? Like you I'm new to this, but I'm real glad I found this site. Already, I've lost my fear of armageddon and I've spent my time researching doctrines and the results have made me feel even safer. Right now I'm reading a book which I hope might help in my rescue attempt of my kids but I think its time that will make the difference. It looks to me that WT are cutting their own throats. Like you the elders are after me, but that's probably because I'm still married to one but not living with him and they can't have a woman with a voice and knowledge on the loose.
Can I email you?