I thought this was a very interesting read. I thought other newer ones might enjoy it.
MissFit
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Hi, new to this forum. Figured I'd let everyone know about my story before I got involved.
by JonathanH inif you just want the juicy details where i leave, i'll make disclaimer where it begins, if you just want to know what happened with the elders and organization after i realized it wasn't true, i'll mark that seperately.
we didn't do jack shit in service, or in the congregation.
maybe this was how jehovah came about?
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The documents were very revealing. You will have a better understanding of the big picture. I dont know how those elders can sleep at night knowing they could have prevented several children from being abused.
I cried when Candice blamed herself because she didnt come forward earlier and other children were abused. She was a child. The adults didnt have an excuse.
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Conti Respondent’s Brief - Can AnnOMaly’s theory Rescue Simons’ CRITICAL FACT ?
by 4rationality insimons critcal fact = defendants assigned candace to perform field service with kendrick.
martinez testified that she saw candace and kendrick in field service together.
was candace ever assigned to anyone else?
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I do think defenders lose sight of the main point. How are our children being protected.
They say it is the parents responsibility to protect their child. If parents dont have the information , how can they? Parents are trained to trust and go to the Elders, that the Elders have their best interest at heart and are guided by holy spirit.
Parents should be told to go to the authorities first for "physical protection, then go to the elders for "spiritual" protection. Take it out of the Elders hands and let the secular authorities deal with the crime part. The elders can deal with the sin part when they visit the guy in jail.
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How Honest is the Official Watchtower PR Department?..Check out this You Tube Video..
by OUTLAW inmost of us know the watchtower "isn`t" known for it`s honesty... what happens when a person calls watchtower headquarters... with questions the the watchtower "doesn`t" want to answer?!...
your about to find out in this youtube video... phone call to bethel ny jehovah's watchtower productions caleb sophia video series underlying themes.
by inform ant .
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Athan: I agree. She did start using the lingo. She used the terms territory and house-holder also. I think as soon as she started using those terms, he started shutting down. She also rereferenced the call to what's his face GB guy.
I think it would have worked better if she led off with her question and then added her explanation. I think he was expecting a reporter and then realized after listening to her that she wasnt one.
Just my 2cents worth. MissFit
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God does exist here is my nonbiblical reason:
by Curious Kitten in(before you read i hope no one gets offended by the word retarted...that s how i thought when i was 13)my mom and dad are divorced and my father never helped my mother on raising us, so basically she was a single-mother.
he just abandoned my three brothers and me and my mother had to work two jobs all of the time so we never got to see her.
when we did see her it was after school, but all she did was yell at us, make food, and leave to her next job.
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Welcome Kitten. Please take your time and enjoy your journey.
You are still young and have plenty of time to explore. Faith and spirituality is a very personal thing. You will have to decide for yourself what is best for you.
I do agree with the advice to do your own research before you commit to any organization religious or other wise.
If you choose to believe in a higher power, that is your personal decision and choice. There are many people of faith who have a balanced and happy life.
There are also many who choose to live a life of logic and do not believe in a higher power and are happy with their life.
I personally believe you need to be balanced and open minded what ever path you choose. Just be true to yourself and dont allow anyone to bully or influence you from what is best for you. Remember take your time.
Have an exciting and enlightening journey.
Miss Fit
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I'm sorry to inform you Mrs. Johnson, but.....you've got 'governing body'
by Esse quam videri inmrs. johnson, our team has been working on your case for a number of weeks.
the money disappearing from your bank account, the constant confusion about 'watchtower teachings', such as the shifting understanding of the 1914 generation, the jw.org logo that seems seems to appear in the strangest places, the singing cart song that you can't get out of your head.
our experts have finally come to the conclusion that.
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MissFit
You just need to find your "old personality". The new one is defective.
Loss of listening skills.
Increase of selective hearing.
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What comforts you when you no longer believe in a ressurrection ?
by EdenOne inour family just lost someone dear and very close, a faithful jw.
as we went through the entire funeral services and meeting long time brothers and sisters, who in general have been very kind and warm towards us, we realize that the hope of resurrection is a meaningless utopia for us, like a fairytale for little children.
we don't have faith in it anymore, and serves us of no comfort.
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Thank you Cofty for the link. That article touched me and gave me a different perspective. -
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Attacking the elders, can that bring down the cult??
by Crazyguy inthe borg has left out in the cold the victims of child molesters all to save their reputation and have used the elders to do their bidding in these evil works.
they have even made changes to their policies to put more of the responsibility on the elders.
so if the lawyers of these molestation victims which normally go after the money ie the borg were to also aggressively go after these elders in these cases could this not start a ripple effect where by elders find out and start resigning en mass to protect themselves knowing the borg not going to help them?.
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YOU MIGHT BE A J.W.
by brandnew inif getting ready means putting on a suit........ you might be a j.w.. if going out to the field has nothing to do with grass, baseball diamonds, or football ......... you might be a j.w.. please continue my friends.......i know ya got some.....; ).
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What comforts you when you no longer believe in a ressurrection ?
by EdenOne inour family just lost someone dear and very close, a faithful jw.
as we went through the entire funeral services and meeting long time brothers and sisters, who in general have been very kind and warm towards us, we realize that the hope of resurrection is a meaningless utopia for us, like a fairytale for little children.
we don't have faith in it anymore, and serves us of no comfort.
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Eden: if it helps talking about her, please share your memories.
Please convey my deepest condolences to your wife. I know it feels so helpless to watch soneone you love grieve. I hope you can find comfort and strength in each others love and support.
All my best, Miss Fit