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  New on here

  by Tony Stark in

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  2. experiences

  hey so i'm new on here.

  just wanted to introduce myself.

  in my 20's and was rasied one, and very popular among the jw community.

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  "And some of us, like myself, remain "in the fold" as silently active dissidents who are striving under the current circumstances in our local congregations to increase a more abundant spirit of love, compassion, and mercy -- and truth."

  Unfortunately, our family has not met any of these silent active dissidents. The lack of love, compassion and mercy is something we have not experienced. I guess our area was skipped over. This goes further than just the GB, it is the CO's, pioneers, publishers and Elders who lack these qualities as well.

  I could NEVER shun my children or a close friend. DF'ing is not done with a spirit of love, compassion and mercy. It is cruel and it hurts.
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  New on here

  by Tony Stark in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  hey so i'm new on here.

  just wanted to introduce myself.

  in my 20's and was rasied one, and very popular among the jw community.

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  Tony Stark

  Welcome. It is sad that you have lost friends and family. I hate the DF'ing policy. It's one of the many many reasons my family left the JW organization. They try and tell you its loving but that is BS.

  Keep reading here, you will learn so much.

  You are son young. You have your whole life in front of you. Make new friends and move on with your wonderful life.

  There are some really kind people on this site and a lot of different experiences.
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  Germany Branch Visit May 10 by Mark Sanderson

  by Daniel1555 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this saturday is the branch visit of mark sanderson in the selters german bethel.. there will be a video streaming for all the congs.. some of you might have heard branch visit talks of sanderson.. will there be something special or controversial?.

  i am not sure if i should attend even if it's just for noting or recording some controversial stuff.

  would be hard though, 3 hours of wasted time.

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  Daniel1555

  If you attend make sure you bring your bible so you can get the Rock Stars autograph. lol
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  The present Governing Body will rule the U.S.A.

  by John Aquila in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i havent gone to meetings in about 1 year and a half.

  one of my neighbors who is a jw-lady told me that the co on the last visit said that its very likely that right after armageddon (which is just around the corner) the present governing body members will be in charge of the united states since they are familiar with the culture.

  and that the apostles and early christians will be in charge of areas like china.

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  You have been out a year and they are still bats**t CRAZY! Nothing new!
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  Apostate views?

  by Richard C B in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if a brother is starting to look at material on the internet and starts to have serious doubts about the jw organisation and questions the integrity of the governing body.

  what steps would be taken to by the congregation to readjust his thinking.

  and also if the congregation is not aware of this but he has confided in an individual how would that individual try to help such a brother?.

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  Richard C B , I agree it would be bad advice for an Elder to tell you to do more but that is what they will do. It's all about the busy work. If you're busy, you don't have time to think. They don't want you to think, they want you to conform. Thinkers are not allowed in this organization. This website if full of thinkers. Keep reading here, you will learn A LOT. Lots of good people here. Go back and read previous posts on here, there are SO MANY different and disturbing stories people have experienced.
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  Apostate views?

  by Richard C B in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  if a brother is starting to look at material on the internet and starts to have serious doubts about the jw organisation and questions the integrity of the governing body.

  what steps would be taken to by the congregation to readjust his thinking.

  and also if the congregation is not aware of this but he has confided in an individual how would that individual try to help such a brother?.

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  They would counsel you:

  Go to more meetings, go out in field serve us more, volunteer more, be a part of the Congregation. Do more, do more, do more. So doing more is the answer. I know when I have lots of disturbing thoughts, I do more. Yeah...like doing more is going to make those thoughts go away. It is not.

  My best advise to you is get the hell out of there. This is NOT Gods organization. Watch Mays TV broadcast. If that doesn't do it, nothing will.

  These Elders ARE NOT your friends and shepherds. If you mention that you are having doubts it will put you on their radar. They will do what they call "mark you." Seen it before! Trust no one!
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  Rutherford's Satanic Lie

  by Icarus in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  satan: "you certainly will not die!".

  rutherford: "millions now living will never die!

  "when satan told his lie, adam and eve both died despite his assurances.

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  I have an idea:

  I am going to buy a yacht and name it "The Yacht of Princesses." When everyone asks what the name means, I am going to tell them when Ruth, Naomi, Sarah, Rachel and numerous faithful women come back, I can have them on my yacht.

  Then I will brace myself for my straight jacket and trip to the rubber room! lol
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  May tv.jw.org program

  by zophar in

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  2. friends

  the may broadcast on tv.jw.org.

  we need money!.

  http://tv.jw.org/#video/vodstudio/pub-jwb_201505_1_video.

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  There has to be elders that are seriously questioning this. This has to be one of the most disturbing things I have seen. I was taught that we were part of an Organization that did not ask for money. Really!

  We will see some Elders follow right along with whatever these idiots say. I guess the way we all have to look at it is, if they want to continue to give money, so be it. The issue is, that it is so sad that they are taking advantage of people (the majority) who are not wealthy but middle to low income. That's what REALLY bothers me.

  "Don't go to college but give us all of your money." Hey guess what GB...these people have no money cause you've been telling everyone to pioneer and volunteer. If you were smart you would encourage everyone to get an education and be kinder and loving. Maybe your revenue stream would increase. Hello!
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  Mays JW TV Broadcast/Your feedback is appreciated

  by ToesUp in

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  2. friends

  i have a pretty good intuition but i have to admit i am going back and forth on the jw tv may broadcast.

  i keep asking myself are they really in financial trouble (wishful thinking) or are they just grabbing for more money?.

  i always appreciate reading everyone's thoughts and ideas on here.. let me know what you think.

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  I have a pretty good intuition but I have to admit I am going back and forth on the JW Tv May Broadcast.

  I keep asking myself are they really in financial trouble (wishful thinking) or are they just grabbing for more money?

  I ALWAYS appreciate reading everyone's thoughts and ideas on here.

  Let me know what you think. I would love to hear it.
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  The Money-Grab BOEs!

  by Atlantis in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  these are the money-grab letters several people have been asking for.

  i almost hate to post these after all the hard work "searcher" did on the other thread.

  his version looks almost better than these.

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  Thank you Atlantis. You're the best!!!