Posts by KateWild

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I'm done hiding who I am with my family

by cognac in

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i'm pissed that i got scared the other day and didn't just tell my mom i was celebrating halloween.

i was caught off-guard when she asked what i was doing and felt that fear they instill in you.

hate that i still feel that way when i shouldn't.

KateWild

cognac,

Well done I admire your courage and openess. Many get so used to keeping their cards close to their chest and being in a distant relationship with their loved ones. I am an all or nothing kind of girl, my daughter likes to keep things discreet. Each person is different and needs to be as open as they need to be. Go for it, you will feel less trapped if you always open up. I know I do.

Sometimes I tell my kids things that get used against me by my ex, but I would still rather have an open relationship with them. But that is why my daughter is cautious.

Kate xx

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Where do JWs get their Apathy Trolley/Cart?

by punkofnice in

i can't imagine for one second that the wbt$ supply the apathy trollies they'll make the r&f pay for them.

or does the wbt$ supply the apathy trolley and charge over the odds for them?.

so...........do jws construct them?.

KateWild

I also thought they were supplied for free. I just assumed. Is there a congrgation resolution to pay? What about the metrpolitan witnessing, they are made up of only pioneers from the circuit, who pays for their trolley?

I want to know more about this, it's very suspect this £45-£47 phizzy, how do you know?

Kate xx

15

Rick Simons vs Irwin Zalkin

by Calebs Airplane in

they're both doing an excellent job... but which lawyer do you believe is currently best equipped to expose the watchtower's child sex abuse scandals and cover-ups?.

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KateWild

They both represented Candace Conti, so to comapre them would not be appropriate, it seems like they did different jobs from the information I have seen and they worked together. Kate xx

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ARE JEHOVAHS WITNESSES CREATIONISTS OR EVOLUTIONISTS?

by Viva la Vida in

the answer to this question is not that easy or obvious as you might think.

if your answer is "creationists" you are wrong, they are evolutionists a rare breed of evolutionists, but evolutionists at last .. at this stage of my argumentation you might think i have lost my mind for stating jehovahs witnesses are evolutionists, but this might be because you are thinking as the wt has taught you to think.

the wt has presented a distorted view of the theory of evolution.

KateWild

JWs are a breed of their own. An Awake article was clear to point out that they were not Creationists. Obviously any JWs reading that excerpt from "Insight on Scriptures" would deny it was conclusive evidence that JWs are evolutionists. They are seperate from the world, and WT wants to make sure all JWs know this to keep them isolated.

They are niether creationists or evolutionists.

Kate xx

22

Disfellowshipping painting

by Rambo Morris III in

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made by kirsi-maria aho.

name of the painting is "committee".

here is the link if picture doesn't appear.

KateWild

Remarkable painting, that's exactly how I feel and how my JC treated me. I was df'd for exposing domestic violence in my family. Kate xx

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preface question:

by mohrb in

order of operations is important, so, i'll ask a question before i make assumptions and start "fixing things.".

obviously, the site heavily encourages the viewpoint of former j-dubs and others who have disagreements with the political posturing of the wbts.

i get that, and see your points.

KateWild

Welcome to both mohrb and alive.

I am df'd, I was df'd unjustly and I am glad that both JWs and exJWs can chat together in a safe place.

Kate xx

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If you have been inactive for over a year can you get disfellowshipped?

by cognac in

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i've read conflicting things so was hoping to get this clarified.. .

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KateWild

The fact that your hubby is trying to rat you out is concerning. Hopefully you have a strong relationship, you're obviously still together after you left a year ago (same time as me approx). Perhaps you can ride this through and do regular things as a family every week that bring you all closer together. We had board game night ( monopoly), and we used to go swimming together too.

Here is hoping you don't have to face the stress of a JC.

Kate xx

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"Jehovah is really blessing our family! Thanks for your visit"

by stuckinarut2 in

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so i am being hounded by the elders who are staring to get suspicious about our "slackening off in the truth".

rather than being railroaded or pushed into a defensive or argumentative situation, i am keeping the following comment up my sleeve:.

"jehovah is really blessing our family life.

KateWild

Excellent strategy Stuck!!!

I am so glad you have a good response, but hopefully they won't approach you. Being positive about things is a real kick in the teeth, I like it very much. This thread can help others in your situation too. Reading the litterature and all the hypocrisy and double standards could possibly be counter productive to your family being blessed. Do you think you can read less WT propaganda?

Kate xx

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Name the GOOD things and NICE things about Jehovah's Witnesses

by stuckinarut2 in

ok, so in the interests of balance....(as it has rightly been pointed out that i am getting more bitter toward the org), can we think of any positive or nice things about jehovah's witnesses?.

just throwing this topic out there....... .

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KateWild

Millie well said, you described JWs who are doormats, most JWs are like this family you described and a few are just liars, playing the game but getting all the privileges and bending all the rules. Kate xx

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Hypocritical video on jw.org "what's a real friend."

by stuckinarut2 in

have you watched the 4 min animated white board drawing video on jw.org called "what's a real friend?".

it is one of the most hypocritical pieces they have produced!.

it goes into detail explaining that real friends "don't judge you, dont talk about you behind your back, don't hold grudges, don't expect you to conform, and encourage individuality!".

KateWild

Good for you stuck, glad you have a plan, it's always best to have a plan because then you feel in control. I had elders chasing me and calling to my home at inappropriate times, I felt bombarded, but then I took control. Kate xx