Posts by talesin

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The JW Spin - why governments and opposers should let jws handle abusers themselves

by Robo Bobo in

i came across this blog - it is one of the evilest things i've ever read.. http://dismythed.blogspot.com/2016/02/flip-side-news-opposers-want-ex.html.

you might not want to click on it because a) you'll give it more traffic and b) it will make you mad.

in summary it states that since only 11-17% of molesters are repeat offenders, witnesses guilty of abuse should be dealt with inside the congregation as long as they confess.

talesin

There is no accurate way to determine recidivism rates of pedophiles, due to the nature of the crime. A rate of 35% is low, very low. For this writer to claim 11-17% would be laughable, if the whole subject was less heinous.

The families of pedophiles would suffer, and I feel compassion for them. But child sexual abuse is considered to be 'soul murder'. To protect one pedo, could mean the ruination of many lives.

The blog author (C.J. Williams) is a POS. Oh, and check out some of the testimonials for his blog. SMDH

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JW husband prime suspect in wife's attempted murder

by WhatUserName 3 in

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i was reading this article until i got to the part where they were said to be jws.

what a shock!

http://www.manassehazure.com/2016/01/shot-paralysed-pregnant-woman-miraculously-survives-mysterious-bullet-now-battles-life-justice/.

talesin

And he is not disfellowshipped because?

No witnesses, and we can't break the two-witness rule (unless it's convenient).

When I first read this, I was in shock that they still attend the same KH. SMDH

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What TV shows were forbidden in your JW household?

by Funchback in

in the u.s., three's company was not allowed.

it was explained to me that it was an immoral show because a man and women lived together and no one was married.

the sister who gave this observation was a family friend and we were newbies to the religion.. at least i somehow managed to watch the benny hill show undetected..

talesin

And couldn't watch Star Trek TNG when it first aired

Oh, that is just wrong.

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Forbidden:

daytime soaps (parents called them 'whore' stories)

Roadrunner and Wile E.Coyote (too violent)

Bewitched

The Brady Bunch (huh? too normal?)

American Bandstand or Soul Train

The Outer Limits

Rod Serling's Night Gallery

Twilight Zone (haha, I lived in the Twilight Zone)

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Got to love an illustration

by Sabin in

have you noticed how the gb loves to use illustrations to help every-one understand a point they are trying to get across.

well i love illustrations to.

so here is one for your arses.

talesin

That's a great analogy. I always likened their structure to a plantation (owner, slave overseer, slaves), but it wouldn't fit with the abuse part. Yours is much better. xx

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Ten years out.....

by snare&racket in

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i'm not sure how useful this post will be, but i feel compelled to write it.

with many of my older posts, i wrote them with a younger jw version of me in mind.

with this i write it with a younger newly ex jw in mind.. ten years ago i went to my presiding overseer and told him my concerns about wt owning 'rand cam' military stocks, about unfulfilled prophecy and human error in the governing body and the theocratic consequences of such.

talesin

You have accomplished a LOT in 10 years, and I hope you're proud of yourself. Well done!

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Are JW Celebrities Getting paid to say they are JW?

by Luther bertrand in

i have always wondered why prince and michael jackson stayed in good standing for some of the stuff they released as jws?

or how the williams sisters could stay in sports without all the bs?

after all the revelations about the org that i have heard... i wonder if they are paid and the reason they get away with it is that they are pr strategies and really they could give a crap about the org?

talesin

Luther b, I did not make that post. I don't know what's up with that?

That is creepy.

Edit: Checked my PC history, and it's there. Not a breach of the DB, but maybe of my PC. I have had some problems recently.

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Safe sex for seniors, Pasadena senior center discussion.

by James Mixon in

the fun informative talk will cover romance, myths (myths at this age) about sex and aging, tips.

for enjoyable sex and safe sex precautions (may throw your back out) to help prevent stds.. a boxed lunch will be served to the first 50 people with confirmed reservation.. pasadena ca senior center.. i love this place california, but the wife and i missed out.

lol.

talesin

The notice would give you a chuckle, thinking ...hmm, what do we old farts *not* know about sex? : D

xx

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Safe sex for seniors, Pasadena senior center discussion.

by James Mixon in

the fun informative talk will cover romance, myths (myths at this age) about sex and aging, tips.

for enjoyable sex and safe sex precautions (may throw your back out) to help prevent stds.. a boxed lunch will be served to the first 50 people with confirmed reservation.. pasadena ca senior center.. i love this place california, but the wife and i missed out.

lol.

talesin

This, from the CDC:

People aged 50 and older have many of the same HIV risk factors as younger people, but may be less aware of their risk.
People aged 55 and older accounted for one-quarter of all Americans living with HIV in 2012.
Older Americans are more likely to be diagnosed with HIV infection later in the course of their disease.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/group/age/olderamericans/index.html

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What's the point?

by punkofnice in

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i mean, i don't want to be miserable or anything, but what's the bloody point of it all?.

since i left the watchtower cult, i have come to realise that god cannot possibly exist...and if a god exists...god is indifferent to humankind as the least.. in 100 years time i'll be gone.

kaput.

talesin

Pup, tks. I have a Walden; it's not worth a lot but has a good sound; and, I used to buy and sell them. : ))

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Are JW Celebrities Getting paid to say they are JW?

by Luther bertrand in

i have always wondered why prince and michael jackson stayed in good standing for some of the stuff they released as jws?

or how the williams sisters could stay in sports without all the bs?

after all the revelations about the org that i have heard... i wonder if they are paid and the reason they get away with it is that they are pr strategies and really they could give a crap about the org?

talesin

"Let the women keep silent in the churches; for they are not permitted to speak, but let them subject themselves, just as the Law also says. And if they desire to learn anything, let them ask their own husbands at home; for it is improper for a woman to speak in church." (NASB, 1 Cor. 14:34-35)