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Can a Person Resign From Being One of Jehovah’s Witnesses? (JW.org FAQ)
by Da.Furious in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
found this in my rss feed of, as new faq on jw.org:.

the answer was .

a person can resign from our organization in two ways:.
problemaddict 2

Verbal sneakery.......great term. It is absolutely fitting.
My wife and I left, have not joined another religion, didn't get a pound of flesh out of them as we went, and are the same funloving happy go lucky p[eople we always were (but better). Somehow, I still lost my oldest and dearest friends uncerimoniously. they even went through the trouble to call me and tell me they were doing this (or write a letter).
So are their actions not endorsed by the branch?
I guess that is where they would pull the "well every Christian has to make their own choice in regards to who they consider good association".
Or maybe its because i left for principled reasons, not because i was "weak".
Either way the double talk is nuts. But......its their website so whats to be done.
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I feel frustrated
by BlackWolf in
1. jw
2. friends
hello all, things for the most part have been somewhat better for me because my parents haven't talked about baptism or anything recently.

i got a scholarship to go to art camp for a few weeks which has been fun (since its free, my parents didn't refuse) but it has also been very nervewracking for me.

i haven't been around any non jws for more than a year and its like being in a different world, a world where people are actually real and genuine and not mindless drones.
problemaddict 2

I dont have a lot to add, but you see 100% sure that your father is not going to allow you to hang out with these new friends.
Could you be wrong about that? Cant hurt to ask him, and explain how important it is to make friends to you. Explain to him how awkward you feel, and that you have connected with some people and want them in your life.
Hes your dad.......hopefully he will listen.
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A question JWs almost never ask, but should
by slimboyfat in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
it occurs to me, if i was starting from scratch choosing a religion or belief system to join, there's one good question i should like answered first:.

does this religion promote a way of life and view of the world that would be satisfying even if not a single word of its doctrines are true?

if jws honestly answered that question i doubt many would say it's a good choice.
problemaddict 2

David Jay for the win. I never thought of my childhood hall as the fornicated love child between early 70's dept store catalogs.......until now!
Anyone mentally in, will fall into the "this is the best life ever" thing. I was always taught and i quote....."even if this wasnt the truth it would still be the best way to live."
So im not sure if i agree with the OP.
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DESTROYING the Governing Body’s claim of authority
by TerryWalstrom in
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2. beliefs
destroying the governing body’s claim of authority.

begin at the beginning.

what source authority did early christians have?.
problemaddict 2

Great research. Although getting a JW to believe M Russell came up with the faithful and wise servant trick might be a stretch.
I was able to speak to a friend yesterday and get a tiny edge in on "authority". I asked him if jesus when he ascended said he has been given ALL authority in heaven and on earth (Matt 28:19,20). He agreed.
I then asked him if Jesus ever gave this authority to someone else.
Silence.
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Will the talk where They say treat inactive ones as apostates back fire?
by Crazyguy in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
a few years ago they had a similar talk and my mother stopped talking to my sister.

after a few weeks the sister called and when mom told her my sister said but i love your my mother.

something to that effect.
problemaddict 2

Honestly....i dont think that messagw really landed. I dont predict any change. Just your normal run of the mill bat shit.
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Broadcasting June 2016
by wifibandit in
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2. beliefs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ywcwscxpf4.
problemaddict 2

Interesting. Literacy classes are given. No doubt locally this is an underserved group of people. Its kind of brilliant to get people to come in and be indoctrinated.
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In the paradise JWs will have a standard uniform
by RodrigoGuerreiro in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
anyone else notice this on the last video of the regional convention 2016?.

frame stills:.

conclusion: it seems that the paradise will not be only the end of wickedness but also the end of the jws typical cheap polyester suits :-p.
problemaddict 2

Sparky had my thought. I feel like the alarm will sound and some will descend into Morlock caves for food. :)
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Global life expectancy increases to 71.4 years
by berrygerry in
1. watchtower
2. bible
haven't noticed this posted:.

life is getting longer, reports world health organisation, at the fastest rate since the 1960s.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/may/19/global-life-expectancy-increases-by-five-years-to-71-who.
problemaddict 2

Just so that more people can be alive to see God destroy them. How sad.......
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Letter # 2 to the Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses
by WITNESS-FOR-WATCHTOWER-REFORM in
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2. beliefs
just sent this letter off to the governing body.

i also sent a copy to the britain branch.

the governing body.
problemaddict 2

I had a family member that was in charge at Bethel of sifting through mail. "Briefly summarize" content and pass to the appropriate dept I believe was the direction. Some they had permission to toss.
I agree....its mostly overlooked (unless the first paragraph sounds legit). But don't let that deter you. I feel like its cathartic, and the sheer amount of letters increasing would definitely be noticed and communicated.
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After 15-17 years JW daughter coming by for a visit today.
by James Mixon in
1. watchtower
2. bible
is something going on in jw land i don't know about.

she and her new husband and my two.

grand daughters, one i have never seen.
problemaddict 2

James. Im i so cal too. We should hook up sometime.
Besides that, i have found (fairly recently), that real genuine love and care, with STRENGTH behind it, rarely recieves confrontation. JWs seem to reapond to it like andnormal person would. I am glad you had a moment with your childrwn, and i hope it continues. Just stick with love. This is your blood. An opportunity will arise.......it just wont happen when YOU think it should......and thats ok.
Im happy for you man.