Posts by wannaexit

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Layoffs at Canadian Bethel

by wannaexit in

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looks like the canadian bethel is following in the footsteps of big brother from new york.

i heard through the grapevine that a number of couples have been given their notice.

some of these folks have been in bethel for over 30 years.

wannaexit

Working Canadians contribute to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). Upon retirement or if one became disables, the individual can collect a pension and added benefits.

These ex bethelites who have been kicked out to the curb, have given the their best working years to watchtower. The years where they could have contributed to CPP for their retirement are gone. Unless independently wealthy the only income in their later years is the old age pension which is a pittance.

What watchtower is doing to people is brutal and downright immoral.

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Layoffs at Canadian Bethel

by wannaexit in

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friends

looks like the canadian bethel is following in the footsteps of big brother from new york.

i heard through the grapevine that a number of couples have been given their notice.

some of these folks have been in bethel for over 30 years.

wannaexit

Looks like the Canadian Bethel is following in the footsteps of big brother from New York. I heard through the grapevine that a number of couples have been given their notice. Some of these folks have been in bethel for over 30 years.

For any jw lurker that feels that bethel is the place to be: Be WARNED. Remember that "mother" will use you, abuse you and then it will send you off with a swift kick out the door.

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Bootstrap?

by cappytan in

being a web developer, i can't help but notice the similarities between the forum ui and bootstrap.

is it based off of bootstrap?

i didn't see any of the tell-tale css or js files when i used my inspector..

wannaexit

I can't say i understand - but i am very grateful Simon for this wonderful forum

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Ex-Bethelite Interviewed - New JW Podcast Episode

by God_Delusion in

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hi guys & gals,.

we've just released the latest jw podcast show episode where we interview an ex-bethelite.

some of his revelations at what really goes on at bethel are astounding!.

wannaexit

Loved the podcast. Thanks

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First Time Post - Long time reader

by Samaritan At the Well in

today is my first post on jwd, i was one of jehovahs witness for almost 50 years of my life, i was born into the religion.

i was baptized at a young age and once i got married i was a very spiritual woman as they would call me.

my husband and i served as full time pioneers, we traveled abroad and went to international conventions, did some special pioneer service in other states in the us.

wannaexit

Wonderful story

I have to chuckle when you wrote of how you wrapped Ray's books and kept them under lock. My husband did the same thing when he first ordered them. He actually created dust jackets complete with fake titles printed on the book covers. And I remember the first time that I ventured on this forum and how many times I kept turning around as if someone was behind me even though I was in my own home.

I hope that you will share your watchtower experience further. After 50 years you must have much to tell us.

Regards,

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inheritance

by truthseeker100 in

i have a good life and i am now worth around 3 million us.

my two children have their university degrees and a promising future.

what should i do with my money?

wannaexit

Invest for your grandchildren
Give to local charities
Just don't give a penny to the congregation or the watchtower

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Is this a discussion forum or a debating forum , which is it ?

by smiddy in

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do you get confused sometimes whether this site is a discussion forum or a debating forum ?.

just asking.

whats your thoughts.. smiddy.

wannaexit

Marvin said: I think at most we can hope to share good information and learn along they way. Sometimes what we learn is not what folks think was there to be learned, but it is learning nevertheless.

Well said Marvin

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Is Watchtower's stance against education only for North American witnesses

by wannaexit in

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i was reading on a european ex jw forum where some feel that watchtower's railing against higher education is primarily for north america issue.

this is due that many in usa and canada leave home to leave on campus.

it was mentioned that many young european jw attend universities and its not frowned on.. i found this odd because i heard what morris and losch said about education in italy.

wannaexit

Roberto: thank you for your thoughts. I don't think I've personally welcomed you to this wonderful forum. Benvenuto.

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Is Watchtower's stance against education only for North American witnesses

by wannaexit in

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friends

i was reading on a european ex jw forum where some feel that watchtower's railing against higher education is primarily for north america issue.

this is due that many in usa and canada leave home to leave on campus.

it was mentioned that many young european jw attend universities and its not frowned on.. i found this odd because i heard what morris and losch said about education in italy.

wannaexit

Kind of silly question isn't it ?

No, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask

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2015 March-Our Kingdom Ministry!

by Atlantis in

is the watchtower having problems with meetings for field service?

are field service meetings being viewed as "less" important than other meetings?.

2015 march, our kingdom ministry.. click the link by the blue arrow.. https://www.sendspace.com/file/fwcmcc ;.

wannaexit

Meetings for field service are not meetings. Who are they trying to kid. Most times very few people show up and then its a rehash of the magazine presentation that was usually already done at the mid week meeting. They try to spiritualize everything and anything.