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  Australian Royal Commission Findings released

  by Mephis in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  will just post the general findings by counsel for the commission (angus stewart) - case specific ones are prior to them.

  in short, absolutely damning.. not been through every submission myself yet.

  available for download here: http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/case-study/636f01a5-50db-4b59-a35e-a24ae07fb0ad/case-study-29,-july-2015,-sydney.aspx.

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  To be clear: the submission isn't the final report yet.

  "The submission will outline key findings based on the hearing’s evidence and the recommendations likely to come from them. The recipients of the submission may then provide their own written submissions in reply.
  
  The Commissioners then consider this information when they form their final recommendations during the course of the Royal Commission." - http://www.childabuseroyalcommission.gov.au/.../case-studies
  
  As I understand it, the government will review the final policy recommendations and can enact some or all recommendations into law.

  What really shocks me is that Watchtower doesn't agree with one single finding. Their response is basically: "not supported by the evidence", "too broad", "incorrect", "should be disregarded", etc. They are so holy; they didn't do anything wrong. It makes me puke.
  
  Take for example their response on the commissions finding "F54 The sanction of disfellowshipping does nothing to protect children in the community". Watchtower's reply begins with: "9.301 No evidence was presented to support the suggested finding." Really? Are they suggesting that they did something to protect children in the community? They go on: "9.304 The suggested finding wrongly assumes a broad obligation upon Jehovah’s Witnesses 'to protect children in the community' but fails to identify how such an obligation exists." #FAIL GO TO THE POLICE!
  
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  INSTRUCTIONS FOR OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE AND MINISTRY MEETING

  by pixel in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  1. the life and ministry meeting will proceed as outlined in the life and ministry meeting workbookand according to the instructions that follow.. 3. treasures from gods word:.

  the theme and an outline of two or three main points are provided in thelife and ministry meeting workbook.

  this should be assigned to a qualified elder.. 6. concluding comments: 3 minutes or less.

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  So - basically - only the male student talks are skipped from the program?
  
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  2015 October 4, BOE!

  by Atlantis in

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  2. bible

  2015 october 4, boe.. .. re: new provisions announced at annual meeting .click the green download button.http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/2s4uiad.... petra!

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  The postscript is talking about "Instructions for Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting (S-38)." I'm very curious to know the exact instructions the elders received about the meeting. Also about the "Our Christian Life and Ministry Meeting Assignment (S-89)".
  
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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.

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  Hi asensier, welcome!
  

  First, about your age. I was older (35 to be exact) when I finally realized that what we learned when we were young wasn't the truth©. I've lost many years of my life. You're just 18 and you can still make something of your life.That's actually a good thing.
  

  Secondly, about 'love'. It took me some more years to learn that what JW call 'love' is a very conditional kind of love. Those 'very close friends saying goodbye' aren't real friends. They might use some sweet words now in the hope that you come back, but don't forget that they condemn you by their actions.

  You obviously want support of your parents.They are your real parents. My father was disfellowshipped and I always had contact with him. The elders knew about it and I still could serve as ministerial servant and pioneer for many years. So it depends a lot on the region where you're living and how strict their conscious is. I hope you can find a way to restore that contact.
  
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  Hello, just introducing myself

  by Miss Behaving in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've just signed up two days ago, but i've been lurking for about a year and a half.

  here's my story if you're interested:.

  my parents converted when they were in their first semester of college.

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  Welcome! You're still young enough to make something of your life. Good luck with that!
  
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  If The Witnesses Try To Get You Back To Jehovah...How Will You Respond!

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  i am most curious.

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  Give them a copy of Franz' book
  
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  DC2015 New Release: Brochure "Return to Jehovah" for those who faded/left

  by Designer Stubble in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  it appears that a new 16-page brochure, with the title "return to jehovah" is to be released at the regional convention (dc) this year.

  it would be written specifically for those faded or da/df.chapters are:a letter from the governing body1.

  the lost one i will search for2.

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  2. Anxiety - Hard Pressed in every way
  3. Hurt Feelings - When we have a cause for complaint
  4. Guilt - Cleanse me from my sin

  They want to transmit the idea that DF and inactives are coping with anxiety, hurt feelings and guilt. Let's distinguish 4 groups:

  1. Uber-JW: "Hallelujah!"
     
  2. Weak JW: "A warning from Jehovah that I should not leave his organization, being DF/inactive sounds awful."
     
  3. Still believing DF and inactives: "Jehovah and his lovingly organization really want me back..."
     
  4. Awakened DF and inactives: "Bullshit! We areHappy"

  Since the GB isn't interested in the last group, there technique is brilliant and exactly focused at their target groups.
  
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  I need your advice

  by cookiemaster in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i need some advice.

  actually my friend needs some advice.

  a few years ago i moved about 50 km (30 miles) away from the nearest congo and have since tried to live a normal life.

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  I agree with ttte36: loosing your faith isn't a reason for disfellowshipping. But it should not appear to the elders he is an opponent or apostate now. So he should try to avoid any dispute about the topic. The tone should be more or less: "Oh, brothers, I loved Jehovah so much. But now... I don't know... I'm struggling. I think my faith has weakened." Next the elders will 'encourage' him to study and to visit the meetings. "Yes, brothers, you're probably right. I will think about that. Thank you so much for your encouragement."
  
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  Serena Williams

  by New day in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am a big tennis fan and today i watched serena williams win the australian open, one of the four tournaments which make up the pinnacle of achievement in the tennis world, the grand slam.

  in her victory speech the first thing she said was that she thanked her god jehovah for the victory.

  now i know that rumours have circulated for a long time as to whether she is a baptised witness or not, but she is definitely associated with witnesses .

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  I always loved how these JW girls were waving the American flag.

  
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  WT were correct about snakes with legs all along!!

  by Splash in

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  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/wildlife/6187320/snake-with-foot-found-in-china.html.

  what does this tells us about evolution?.

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  That the serpent from Genesis had legs, is actually a Jewish idea.