Jaidubdub

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  Question for those still attending...is anyone talking?

  by ToesUp in

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  we haven't been to a meeting or jw event in several years.

  we have been following the rc closely.

  it is fascinating!

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  Btw - I'm not attending meetings, have been inactive for several years but still socialise with a small selected group of jw's occasionally...
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  Question for those still attending...is anyone talking?

  by ToesUp in

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  we haven't been to a meeting or jw event in several years.

  we have been following the rc closely.

  it is fascinating!

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  JDD from Aust here... I was on holidays with some jw's recently. Couple of them knew one of the abusers mentioned & said they always thought he was kind-of creepy (I think it's the one that went to jail). They were shocked by the allegations (especially the amount of abuse that has been reported by the media) & said it was a bad witness. I told him the Catholics had their turn, so now it's time for jw's to face the music & that I had heard about this sort of thing years ago from someone who used to be an elder. I also told him that they go by the 2 witness rule &, realistically no child abuser would be dumb enough to sexually abuse a child in front of other people. And also said that it was a stupid move for elders to ring bethel for advice rather than report these crimes to the authorities. I could see the look of disbelief & shock on his face. He was also shocked that the victims had to face their abuser during the JC. I also told him that the RC is there to get to the bottom of the matter just like they did with the Catholics, and anyone who harms an innocent child or protects those that harm then deserve what they get - we just need to let the RC do their job. Interestingly, they agreed...

  On a brighter note - went to the local markets & saw the Jw stand (which I avoided). A couple from our group went up & spoke to them. They were there for 5 hours & only 3 people came up to them - all were current jw's on holidays just dropping by to say hello... now that's what I call an epic fail.

  Also had a D&M with one if the other guys. He's a born in & comes from a very well known family within the jw's. I can't get into too many specific details on here but he didn't agree with the man-made rules the org has including the rules dealing with disfellowshiping (said that Jesus showed love to everyone rather than shun regardless of what sins they committed), reporting of FS hours to men (Jesus didn't knock on doors or mention anything about how much time he spent witnessing so why do we if we're supposed to follow his example). He mentioned the corruption within the BOE was full on. There was more things we discussed over several hours but I think you get my drift... He also said that he can't really talk to anyone about it cause they will think he's gone apostate. It was interesting hearing all the issues he has with this religion. Just wonder how many out there feel the same?
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  Just found out my older brother has passed away

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  i have just found out that my brother (who was one of a bunch that shared this login) has died.. he and his wife were living in another country where they once pioneered.

  i didn't see him that often.. such an empty feeling.....

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  I'm so sorry for your loss...
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  Fire!

  by zeb in

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  the towns of pemberton.

  northcliffe and denmark in west australia have wild fires approaching.. pray for rain or a wind change to save them..

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  Jaidubdub

  Oh no, hope everyone stays safe... We'll be holidaying there in a few weeks....
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  Hi! Long time lurker finally signing up!

  by LosingMyReligion in

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  ok, so the time has finally come to register an account on this site.

  not that i think i have much to contribute to the discussions here, but more out of a desire to show that yet another person has learned ttatt.

  i am a fader, not discussing ttatt with anyone as i know the inevitable outcome it would have.

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  Welcome LMR...
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  Does anyone remember a district overseer Joe Slaiman?

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  joe slaiman and his wife jean were in the travelling work in australia throughout the 90's... ( i may have spelt the name incorrectly).

  anyone remember them?

  they were very well liked by many of the brothers and sisters.. i wonder what happened to him?

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  Yes I remember them...
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  Slip Sliding Away :I went to a 1 day assembly-Why?

  by MissFit in

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  i have not attended anything jw related for over a year.... until last week when i went to our one day convention.. why you ask?.

  i can do what i want i'm a grown adult.. ok...ok...so my jw childhood friend who i have not seen forever, came by for a visit.. i mentally went through the check list:.

  is she pioneering and need extra time?.

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  I attended the IC in Melb for pretty much the same reasons. Have been inactive for quite a few years and haven't set foot in a KH since the memorial 2 years ago. But all our relatives were coming to Melb for the IC & a huge family reunion, so I thought I would make an appearance. I also saw friends I haven't seen in years who made the trip to Melb which was good. Deep down inside I know I may never see them again as most don't realise I am still inactive. So far I have managed to fade successfully & avoid being d'fed. I did try to throw in the occasional comment to make them think critically - I saw for the first time the look of confusion on their face. Yep, they are well & truly brainwashed... Very tragic indeed...
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  Heading to Melbourne International Convention right NOW Regular updates live here!

  by Witness 007 in

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  9.10 am on the train heading in..how late am i?

  train is full of witnesses and comic book characters...they have a comic convention.

  they seem to be having more fun.. .

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  Mexican Wave after the convention finished
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  Heading to Melbourne International Convention right NOW Regular updates live here!

  by Witness 007 in

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  9.10 am on the train heading in..how late am i?

  train is full of witnesses and comic book characters...they have a comic convention.

  they seem to be having more fun.. .

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  695 baptised In Australia...
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  Melbourne's Herald Sun -- "confessions of a Jehovah's Witness"

  by MrMonroe in

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  all the dubs pouring into melbourne, australia for the international convention gonna choke on their cornflakes when they read this .... http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/opinion/former-jehovahs-witness-lifts-lid-on-stifling-doomobsessed-religion/story-fni0ffsx-1227092921890.

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  Channel 9 news tonight reported that 570 will be baptised tomorrow... Over 65,000 attended today....