I think I will bump this on 06/05/16.
Not long
Kate xx
hi bros.. after my father's publishing his book, "15 questions after 40 years of jw" , many ex-jw bros in korea became motivated to rush to the coc korean project.
however any secular project needs a fund eventhough it's a not-for-profit.
fortunately, a bunch of bros decided to donate generously $300~$7,000 to this unprofitable business.
I think I will bump this on 06/05/16.
Not long
Kate xx
during co visit, i took him for a bible study i was conducting.
during the session, the householder said he believed satan was not a person, but personification of evil within us.
i left co to handle householder’s doubt.
Elbib, sorry about your experience with the CO. It just goes to show how hierarchical WT is and how having opinions is not allowed or encouraged.
You were mistreated. I am so sorry.
Kate xx
i have a question with regard to fading.
the wife and i have plans to move to another hall and continue our fade from the organization.
we are already missing quite a few meetings and we are not reporting time.
Sounds like you have built an excellent network outside WT.
Sounds like there is no need to carry on the facade..... You have everything in place.
My daughter did a long fade and hardly anyone stays in touch..... Eventually when you leave you will be seen as bad association by some.
Go for it I say.
Kate xx
i have a question with regard to fading.
the wife and i have plans to move to another hall and continue our fade from the organization.
we are already missing quite a few meetings and we are not reporting time.
Moving congs might be useful if you were being hounded by your elders. It can also be good if you are not well known in your circuit.
To make a fade easier I would recommend building a circle of friends outside WT. I would see this more of a priority than meeting new people in a new cong.
Take care
Kate xx
horrible crime in glasgow on thursday evening when a well loved muslim shop keeper asad shah was stabbed to death by at least one other muslim man.
mohammad faisal, a family friend, said a bearded muslim wearing a long religious robe entered mr shah’s shop and spoke to him in his native language before stabbing him in the head with a kitchen knife.. mr shah had posted the twitter message ‘good friday and a very happy easter, especially to my beloved christian nation’.
residents of shawlands in glasgow say he was well respected and had been known to hand out christmas cards to neighbours despite being of a different faith.. hundreds have turned out in a vigil near the crime scene....
Very sad story..... I bet his family are suffering very much.
He seems like a great example for others to follow....it's so very sad he lost his life for being nice.
Be nice everyone
Kate xx
who cares?.
the first time i was in distress with the watchtower, i was fortunate to find this place.
my ego thought ,i was somehow special, that my posts were reaching a worldwide audience, and most of all i felt at ease, maybe home is a better word.
I am here after about three years and have seen posters come and go. A few I have met in person and truly are great friends.
It's a shame some have left though and I feel the personality of the site has changed over the years too.
I feel good about supporting others and sharing my experiences.
Kate xx
i am an inactive awake "witness" who recently had a birthday.
most of my family is in.
my hubby is awake, with no family in.
Happy Birthday.....glad you had a nice card.....thanks for sharing with us.
Kate xx
i have been disfellowshipped twice, and currently am- both times for sex.
i have a high need for sex in my relationship, and after 3 marriages, keep not finding that need in the other person.
so, i end up going out of the organization looking for it.
I call troll on this post lol hahahaha
Kate xx
ok, i am not now, nor will i ever be a jw.
so ive been with my gf for over a year now and she has finally woke up to how destructive the cult was to her!
she turned to it more and had private tutors?
Welcome to the board. You seem very caring and thoughtful. The best thing you can do right now is tell her how well she thinks for herself and how good she is at making decisions.
This will help her support herself and leave her family home when she is stable. You can also help her make future plans.
Take care
Kate xx
yesterday my wife and i enjoyed one of our regular days out at edinburgh - movie, lunch, walk, meal etc.. in the late afternoon while mrs cofty went shopping i had an hour at the excellent museum of scotland and arranged to meet up outside the national gallery on princes street.
on my way back i saw the jw trolley was at the usual spot on the royal mile.
there was an older man and a young woman standing well back trying hard to look inconspicuous.
I get you're point Cofty, but are you really trying to help him as an individual the way you helped me and many others on this site.
You are very good at debate, but is winning the argument the best way to wake people up?
The fact you showed me how much you cared about me got me out the WT, not the fact that a God does not exist, because I still believe in God.
Show them how much you care, not how much you know.
Kate xx