Posts by MissFit

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What is the SECRET to the JW Code?
by Jehovanomics in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
can't these people see the $$$ dollar signs that are being made here for the last 100 years??

?.
MissFit

When I was active, $$$ did not even come on my radar. Why? Because I believed the money was put back in to support the greater need.

Our emphasis was on saving lives.

I really do not think that harping on the money part will open the rank and file's eyes.

When you hear at the meetings about all the kingdom halls being built, and publications and languages being printed, you assume that the money is spent "furthering the kingdom interests."

I dob remember feeling a little uneasy whenb they bought that fancy theater and fixed it up. It seemed too indulgent to me.
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Jehovanomics RULE #3: Slurry Seal A Parking Lots For TENS of THOUSANDS and do it every other year.
by Jehovanomics in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
the money laundering gravy train never ends with the jehovah's witness elite.

the same guys paying that construction loan are paying themselves tens of thousands to slurry seal a parking lot every 2 years.

just another windfall for the jehovah witness elite.. .
MissFit

Any proof?

Anyone here have any stories about this?
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A fourth generation JW on the way
by Xanthippe in
1. watchtower
2. child-abuse
to my nephew,.

your other aunt phoned my non-jw cousin, so i know your wife is expecting a baby in the new year.

congratulations!
MissFit

To Nephew X: if you are reading this: Welcome.

Please if you are having any doubts at all I implore you to investigate. This site will give you access to a lot of information for you to research.

Congratulations on your impending fatherhood.

I wish I had acted on my doubts and would have had access to this site 26 years ago before my children were born. I yo-yoed back and forth during their childbood.

I was in long enough to instill fear of destruction and displeasing Jehovah.

My husband was not a JW. My son learned that God would kill his father for not believing in him. How could I do that to him?

I hope that when you start teaching your child, you will be sure of what you believe.

It is so hard to undo the damage.
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I tripped into a JW literature cart
by diana netherton in
1. social
2. relationships
i wasn't looking where i put my feet, and i almost took the cart out!

anyway, i stopped and chatted with the people for a bit.

three women and a man -- an elder and his wife.
MissFit

Phizzy: i like that response. It is simple, truthful and direct
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Just when you think you're past it all...
by Phaedra in
1. jw
2. friends
you"re now the "unbelieving mate" who is now pursuing your degree just before your mid-life crisis hits because until you woke up to the tatt, you bought into the whole "you'll never grow older in this system of things...".

you're watching your parents grow old fully-invested.... your spouse still invested because "there is no better alternative....".

your in-laws still won't come over tomorrow (thanksgiviing day) to eat turkey because it might just look like.... just when you think you're past it all and you feel that little bit of jw that is still there at your core eventhough you think you're beyond jwism..... and you remember and empathize and love your loved ones just a little bit more... because as of yet, they cannot find it in them to distance themselves from somethign you found limiting, closing, dark, and oppressive.. may they all find their freedom one day.
MissFit

Oh phae That was beautiful. I am sorry the hurt is still there , but obviously so is the love. You are not alone. Many here understand and can feel your pain.

Your understanding will get you through. Don't lose hope , your family may still break free.

Sending you positive thoughts...Miss.Fit
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Ever notice how JW's can attend a talk or Convention and remember nothing?
by Wasanelder Once in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
how many times have you asked a jw who has attended a public talk how the talk was, only to be told it was so great!

yet they cannot remember the title nor any one single point except that the brother was "funny" or was good with illustratiions or some other vauge point?

and conventions weren't far off either.
MissFit

I always came home feeling like I wasn't doing enough. There was always that checklist:.and

prayer? ( yes) original, and regular ? ummm

personal study ?( yes? does highlighting the mag. during the song count?)study for all meetings ?, look up scriptures?

Meetings: yes. RegulAr attendance? Oops had to work some nights.

Service: yes. How many hours. not enough..

NO PARADISE FOR YOU.
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How to wake up and reverse the trance???
by J-DUBBED in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
how do you wake up someone taken from us by these screwed up people?.

our son was hooked by a jw at the age of 25. within 3 months they were married and we never even new about it.

he is now 29 and has nothing to do with his family(except his sister the odd time, when he needs something) of any freinds.. we are lost and have been for four years.. .
MissFit

((((J dubbed and Mrs. Jdubbed)))your love for your son really shines through.

I find it so heart warming that you were able to get advice here and be willing to apply it.

I hope things will improve between you and your son.

You will find many helpful insights and suggestions here.

Many here are "born ins " who can give you first hand in-depth knowledge of the way JWs think and how to avoid triggering the "cult personality".

Miss Fit

Edit to say: Great job steve. I always appreciate your thoughtful, balanced posts.
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Proof and Evidence
by Coded Logic in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
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we can't explain something - therefore god.

checkmate atheist!.
MissFit

Im sure the was supposed to be a given.

Coded I read your other posts so I knew.

Miss Fit
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Audience Contact - Use of notes
by mikeypants in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
well, no audience contact but i am talking about use of notes.

i always wondered about note taking at conventions and assemblies.

why does this happen?
MissFit

Taking notes was the only thing that kept me awake. And that didnt always work.

I liked to note encouraging scriptures.

I must say some speakers were harder to follow and I would give up and just note the scriptures.

Sometimes I couldn't tell what the main point was or how it tied to the scripture.
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A Salute to the Kids of Dubdom
by Room 215 in
1. jw
2. friends
as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.

how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?

'' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.
MissFit

Thanks for resurrecting this thread. Some threads are timeless.

This brings back many memories of when I was in school.

I do think JW kids have it easier in the( U S at least )now.

schools and teachers are more sensitive to religious differences and try to keep things more secular. Now they are going on "winter"breaks and have winter parties or end of year parties.