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  10 Years out of the JW Organization- What I've Learned ( For what it's Worth)

  by flipper in

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  2. friends

  10 years ago i stopped attending jehovah's witness meetings for good.

  walked out of the kingdom hall cold turkey never to return based on injustices i observed among others and myself at the hands of elders giving out not god's counsel but personal opinions as counsel .

  some of them weren't even giving out wt society counsel- just personal opinions.

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  Flipper, you are a godsend. Danke.
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  scum bag elder

  by Crazyguy in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  so last night i had a family meeting and told my kids that i was quitting as a jw and then gave my wife my da letter to give to the one elder i like at the hall tonight.

  so this morning i see a text from the co elder the one that met with me and is gunning to get me out and had already tried to get me to a jc meeting this week.

  so the text reads "your wife has informed me of your letter and its sad to hear, would like to meet one last time not as a jc, to be sure this is what you want.".

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  Just leave it be. They have as much power as you give them and not the other way around. Much love to you.
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  Sighhhhhhhh, the Draw Close to Jehovah book again for the Congregation Bible Study.

  by Stand for Pure Worship in

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  check out this gem from the dec 2013 km which explains why it's good to over this book a second go round.. "congregations previously considered this book during 2004 and 2005. however,for many of the approximately two million publishers who have come into the truth since then,this will be the first time that jehovahs endearing qualities have been discussed in detail.for those who studied the book before, the review will help them to deepen their appreciation forjehovahs attributes.ps.119:14".

  i gotta kick out of this because i can only think of maybe two or three new ones in our congregation who weren't present when this book was first studied.

  at the same time, going over jehovah's qualities isn't something new.

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  sir82 knows what's up.
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  Do you frown upon tattoos?

  by confusedandalone in

  1. social
  2. physical

  i am very interested in hearing from people who really think that people with tattoos are somehow weird or cagey individuals.

  i would just like to get your outlook on this matter.

  today i was in a grocery store and i sawe this guy with his two kids and his wife shopping.

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  I like tattoos, but I am not sure if I would personally get one due to Christian beliefs as well as professional reasons. I think if they are kept in moderation and out of clean sight (or at least if they could be covered up) that is fine.
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  Fate of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by Thoughtless in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it disheartens me the most when there is a possibility that faithful, hardworking, honest witnesses may be destroyed or be put out of god's favor.

  a lot of brothers and sisters have risked their lives because they thought they were doing the right thing to please them.

  so for those who still believe in god/afterlife, do you think that these witnesses are out of god's memory?

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  Fair enough.
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  Fate of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by Thoughtless in

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  it disheartens me the most when there is a possibility that faithful, hardworking, honest witnesses may be destroyed or be put out of god's favor.

  a lot of brothers and sisters have risked their lives because they thought they were doing the right thing to please them.

  so for those who still believe in god/afterlife, do you think that these witnesses are out of god's memory?

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  Hmm, so everyone leaves happy in the end? I really hope for that.
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  Fate of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by Thoughtless in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it disheartens me the most when there is a possibility that faithful, hardworking, honest witnesses may be destroyed or be put out of god's favor.

  a lot of brothers and sisters have risked their lives because they thought they were doing the right thing to please them.

  so for those who still believe in god/afterlife, do you think that these witnesses are out of god's memory?

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  It disheartens me the most when there is a possibility that faithful, hardworking, honest Witnesses may be destroyed or be put out of God's favor. A lot of brothers and sisters have risked their lives because they thought they were doing the right thing to please them. So for those who still believe in God/Afterlife, do you think that these Witnesses are out of God's memory? Do you still think they have a chance? I know by word and scripture only God knows, but I was just wondering about the collective insight from the people here.

  How about people who have known TTATT do they still have a chance if they continue in this Organization? Or will they be annihilated too? Ignorance rewarded while knowledge is condemned?
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  I am going to buy 1st Lottery ticket tonight!

  by BU2B in

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  2. friends

  this is yet another baby step in my exit from the watchtowers control over my life.

  in the us the mega-millions jackpot is up to 587 million $.

  tickets are a dollar.

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  Bought my first ticket a couple of weeks ago. Not a big deal, I just avoid doing it too much to avoid a possible addiction. Plus, something has to pay my tuition....
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  Instructions To Elders Re: Pursuing Higher Education

  by baldeagle in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  underlining is mine.. march 6, 2012 letter.

  pursue divine education:some of our brothers are pursuing higher education, feeling that they can acquire a measure of financial security.

  as you are aware, the educational system varies from country to country.

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  I never agreed with the concept of no higher education at all. I know because of my intellectualism, that my time here isn't very long, but if anything, by speaking down on higher education is demoralizing on brothers and is a source of discouragement. I agree with some points in this letter because of the fact that debt is a major factor and such, but I am in my late teens and I am going to college with no problem at all. I think that pioneers being punished for going towards higher education, or "marked" is shameful and shows an ulterior motive.
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  Finally decided to introduce myself here

  by cookiemaster in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hey guys !

  i've stopped believing the watchtower crap a few years ago.

  i achieved this on my own, despite being raised as one.

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  HOI cookiemaster.

  I totally feel you. I have a position in the congregation and I go to college and it was a killer. I do not regret the decision of going either. I love it. Stay strong brother, and I wish you the best.