spoke too soon. I have read the letter on Marvin's blog. Makes me sick.
wannaexit
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A letter about blood fractions from the WT Society
by ldrnomo inabout 4 years ago i sent a letter to the watchtower society asking them why taking blood fractions was a conscience matter and taking components of blood was a removal matter.. if i can figure out how to post the pdf of their reply i will post it here.
i was removed as an elder soon after receiving their letter the co we had at the time had a copy of my letter to them and also the letter they sent to me.
any suggestions on how i can post the letter would be appreciated.. .
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A letter about blood fractions from the WT Society
by ldrnomo inabout 4 years ago i sent a letter to the watchtower society asking them why taking blood fractions was a conscience matter and taking components of blood was a removal matter.. if i can figure out how to post the pdf of their reply i will post it here.
i was removed as an elder soon after receiving their letter the co we had at the time had a copy of my letter to them and also the letter they sent to me.
any suggestions on how i can post the letter would be appreciated.. .
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wannaexit
wondering about that letter. I dont see it up yet
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If an 89 year old woman can pioneer, why can't you slackers and bums do it?
by miseryloveselders inwhat's wrong with you slackers?
huh?
enough with your excuses!!!
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wannaexit
It's the same guilt trip they have always used. It right up there with the african sister who crosses the crocodile infested river to get to the meeting.
The dilemma is this: who will take the responsability of taking the 89 year old sister out everyday?? Someone has to step up to the plate and "babysit".
There is a very old brother in my area. He is out every single day. He does not drive and is very bossy. Dubs shudder when its their turn to pick him up. No offence to seniors but he has become a burden on others.
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THE SOCIETY SAYS DON'T HAVE CHILDERN!
by new boy ini will never forget the saturday, i was in field service about 10 years ago.
we came to this one house, a man in mid- thirtys came to the door, we preceded give our sermon the man said i m very, very grateful i dont believe the way you do!my friend and me looked at each other a little confused.
the man said in again i really thank god, i dont believe the way you do.
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wannaexit
I do remember those articles discouraging couples to have children. I was also present at one district convention in the mid eighties, where the district overseer gave a talk entitled "Responsible procreation". He said loud and clear that this was not the time to bring children in the world.
I was not married at the time- and being the loyal dub I always was and lapping all that was being said----I decided then and there that I would not have children in the system, but continue to spend my days pioneering.
I carried this resolve into my marriage---Thank God for the unplanned arrival of a child----if this had not happened I would have been childless.
I hate this organization for the controlling peoples lives and doing a good job at ruining them too
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ex-pioneer/ex-elder reveals his disappointment/disbelief in wt doctrine to elder/friend?
by TheLoveDoctor inyesterday i spoke with an elder i worked closely with just up to a year and a half ago for 3.75hrs about doctrine, gb, teachings that jehovah/jesus/anointed/holy spirit aren't working to well and have been giving us mixed signals (evidently?
) ha ha evidently get it!!!
ge apparently everyone is getting brighter as the day draws near.. since ive been inactive 3 months coming from the so called top 2.5 years ago pioneering and eldering and never missing meetings, i don't believe i could fade and live a lie.
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wannaexit
Oh OH here comes the axe !!!!!!!!!
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Mixed marriages - JW/non-JW - what makes you stay?
by Nickolas ini know a woman, became a wife .
these are the very words she uses to describe her life .
she said a good day, ain't got no rain .
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wannaexit
OHHHH dear Nicholas!!! my heart goes out to you. Brings me back to the years when my husband and I were in the same situation. Him, fully understanding what watchtower truly was. Me, staunch, devoted pioneer. How many times i threatened to leave him, if he became an "apostate". Being an apostate was equal to being the devil with me.
He stuck around....he did suffer in silence and later physically too. But eventually I figured things out too. Be patient...your wife will see things for what they are.
For now--try not focus of what could have been or should have been. Concentrate on the now and try to find something in your day to find joy. Don't let Watchtower ruin your internal joy.
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Are we losing members quicker than the WT ??
by wobble inreading a thread from just a few months ago, made me realise that a lot of people who used to be regular contributors here no longer do so.. i know that people have always moved on, as the anger and hurt get less, as the wt mind-set totally disappears, we feel the need to come here less and less, but because of the intelligence, insight, wit and wisdom of these people, the board is somewhat impoverished each time one of these moves on.. this is a plea to all who post now, and some who still read but don't post, please do not leave us entirely, the contributions on here are literally life-saving for many.
it is easy to get dangerously suicidal when the whole wt pack of cards falls down for you.. please do not become a stranger to us !.
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wannaexit
JWD is a place of education and healing. Some move on, some stay. It's nice to see all the new posters but I also miss all the old timers.
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I committed un-suicide yesterday
by AlmightyDog inyesterday i opened my wallet and took a long look at the (no) blood card prominently displayed inside.
i have been convinced that this is not the truth for a couple of years now, and am trying to figure out whether to fade or da.
it hit me hard yesterday that with this piece of paper in my wallet, i could possibly end up dying for beliefs i no longer hold.
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wannaexit
Please, commit un-suicide with me.
Yes done that a long time ago. But it is a good reminder to others that are still attending and may still be carrying one. GET RID OF IT. And please have a good chat with your doctor and inform him/her of your decision and stand.
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Vow of Obedience
by Marvin Shilmer invow of obedience.
today i uploaded a document issued in year 2002 to members of the religious order of jehovahs witnesses.
this document highlights something new watchtower began requiring of members of this order.
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wannaexit
WOW what a job description
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funny times growing up a witness
by strymeckirules ini was raised from the age two as a witness by my new recruit parents in 1981. i was born in 79.. i didn't like being jw, and that didn't mean i was a saint.. and my parents were fanatical and still are.. i have an an older sister and a younger brother and we are all 2 years apart.. my brother and i were a riot.
mischeivious, rambuctious, hyperactive and not afraid of nothing.. we had games over the years.. like singing in british accents during the songs(and during bible reading at family study) and screwing with the word just loud enough for each other to hear.. we used to have armrest battles when we sat beside eachother.
pushing elbows until the other slipped and got in trouble.
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wannaexit
Well , I was pretty tame. But I do remember positioning the watchtower or songbook upsidedown and pretend I could read it .
I watched my own son when he was about 7-8. From the corner of my eye I could see him building up all his saliva in his mouth. When his mouth was full he just pushed out the biggest projectile wad of spit on the carpet. This was during the sunday meeting. I couldn't believe he did that. So I say to him: Did you just spit? His response? "YeaaaaaaaaaaaaH" .
It's gross ...but poor kid I think he was so bored