Posts by James Mixon

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Tax-exempt Status of Churches and the Gay Marriage Decision

by lambsbottom in

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it will be interesting to see what will happen with the "beloved" 501c3 tax exempt status which the churches hold so dearly onto.

the first-century christians met in homes.

they did not have exemption from taxes to the governments.

James Mixon

VI. ""It amounts to this "Churches don't pay taxes and in exchange they don't

get involved in politics". The churches I'm familiar with, come election day their

sermon, who you should vote for. LOL

We know religious organization can and do take GREAT advantage of their tax

free status. Many amass great wealth and vast media empires, all of to off the tax rolls.

The point is that religious organizations can and do espouse doctrines of intolerance

and hatred, filter funds to foreign enemies, and cause for more harm than good in

the communities. Their finances are NEVER scrutinized, that's my point.

Yes we need more to speak out and call in the IRS to investigate the churches.

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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.....

How do you feel about exJW's who resist our efforts to effect change?

by nicolaou in

i've met a few.

i'm not talking about the jw who, whether df'd or not, falls off the radar and just gets on with living a normal life - good luck to them and may there be many more!.

i mean the former jehovah's witness who is now enjoying all the benefits of a cult free life thanks to the efforts of many bloggers, posters and activists, but is critical of the efforts of someone close them to free more jws.

James Mixon

We have military personal coming back home suffering from their

military experience , physical and mentally damaged. Some move on

with life even though they experienced some horrible times in battle.

I know guys who were wounded, shot twice, friend lost both legs. Their

were guys that lived in the bush, every day was a struggle.

My point, it's folks makeup. All the guys I have known are doing fine with life.

They moved on, raised families, successful .Me on the other hand, a long struggle.

I believe it is the same when leaving JW, some move on without any problems others

have been hurt so deeply by those that is close to them that it takes some time.

I really believe some suffer from PTSD,anxiety disorder when they leave. But

in my case when I join it's like the story where the guy thought his problems was so bad

until he mat a man with no legs, well by reading other folks experiences I realized my story

is not that bad...It's healing being here. I have saved a lot of money from the head doctor.

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Tax-exempt Status of Churches and the Gay Marriage Decision

by lambsbottom in

jw
friends

it will be interesting to see what will happen with the "beloved" 501c3 tax exempt status which the churches hold so dearly onto.

the first-century christians met in homes.

they did not have exemption from taxes to the governments.

James Mixon

Why I believe all churches should pay taxes.

Not all religious organization enjoy tax breaks, only those our government deems

legitimate. Is government in the business of deciding what is or is not legitimate Religion?

Should the taxes of non-religious citizens be higher to subsidize every church, synagogue,

and mosque in town? Should working women pay taxes to subsidize clergy and other

employee' paychecks, when such positions are overwhelmingly--and legally-- restricted

to men???

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How are the JW's reacting to the new USA gay marriage laws?

by purrpurr in

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personally i think this is wonderful.

i have nothing against gay people and wish them only the best.. but of course i'm in a minority of one, the jw's around me are posting away on fb the most homophobic vitriol imaginable.

a lot of them are even saying that it's the start to armageddon!!.

James Mixon

Question: Why if you see two men embrace some folks feel uncomfortable,

but let two women embrace and all eyes will be on them. You women how

do you feel when you see two women embrace??

Since leaving the cult mind set I'm happy for the gay community.

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Well isn't this a bunch of BS

by Doctor Who in

well, our sister congregation just had their co visit this past week.

on saturday afternoon, i was talking to a couple of ministerial servants in that congregation and they stated that an unmarried brother is not fulfilling to the max what jehovah wants of us.

they stated that the co went on a tirade that if you are unmarried you are being selfish and not following what jehovah wanted for mankind since he created eve as a compliment for the man.

James Mixon

Do CO's and GB members feel they are the only ones working whole soul?

They continue to make the RF feel like sh---T. A bunch of A-holes.

They love to lord over the sheep, their own personal slaves.

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That’s What Happens When You Leave the Truth.

by John Aquila in

it never failed, when someone got disfellowshipped or left the organization, their life became shambles.

if married, a divorce ensued.

if the person had a great job, the company would lay-off or close.

James Mixon

Excellent read by Faith Abraham, "Better things are coming". She was told she

will always be a failure. Faith Abraham the Odyssey..

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This just happened within last 15 mins......

by Lied2NoMore in

i saw an instagram post showing a short clip of a talk being given in one of our southern states.

the talk clip showed speaker making the statement, "jehovah doesn't want anyone to know satans real name, jehovah hates satan so much, he doesn't even want his name mentioned" .

i posted in comments: matt 5:44-48 with the full scripture rendered from niv.

James Mixon

Ok Dedorio, forget my comments, no need to respond. LOL

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This just happened within last 15 mins......

by Lied2NoMore in

i saw an instagram post showing a short clip of a talk being given in one of our southern states.

the talk clip showed speaker making the statement, "jehovah doesn't want anyone to know satans real name, jehovah hates satan so much, he doesn't even want his name mentioned" .

i posted in comments: matt 5:44-48 with the full scripture rendered from niv.

James Mixon

Dedorio: Help me out with your input. Are you a JW? You stated "do you really

think with that satanic mind of yours that there is a jw out there who would instead

of studying of the bible...and waste time by loggin into apostate website".

Are you pulling our legs? You are here..

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How do you feel about exJW's who resist our efforts to effect change?

by nicolaou in

i've met a few.

i'm not talking about the jw who, whether df'd or not, falls off the radar and just gets on with living a normal life - good luck to them and may there be many more!.

i mean the former jehovah's witness who is now enjoying all the benefits of a cult free life thanks to the efforts of many bloggers, posters and activists, but is critical of the efforts of someone close them to free more jws.

James Mixon

When old friends ask me what are you doing in your old age and since you have

retired. I tell them besides golf and playing with a group of guitar players, I work with

a group of ex-JW's maybe thousands around the world exposing the danger of

that organization.