Posts by snapdragon4

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Sorry to hear that you left the "truth"

by eyeuse2badub in

the other day i ran into a jw who just happened to be my very friend during my jw days (which were most of my life).

so for about 60 years we were each other’s very best friend.

we grew up together from about 8 years old and are the same age, now in our early 70’s.

snapdragon4

Sixty years is a long time to know someone, you really bonded together with interests other than a common religion, after your wife it would appear he is possibly the most significant person in your life, and he will have the utmost respect for you.

There's much to be said for rekindling the bonds of friendship, there's very little, if any, downside from your perspective and rather than be sad you have left "the truth" he may have a secret admiration for you being your own man, whereas despite his intellect (and his doubts) he's suspended his critical thinking abilities, and he knows it!

I'd go for the interview.

Snapdragon

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Does anyone have 2018 regional convention dates and locations for canada

by hoser in

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i need to know for family reasons.

i don’t attend much anymore.

hoser.

snapdragon4

It's all on jw.org, about us section, meetings, location near you, list conventions and assemblies

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Higher Education

by Brian J in

just spent 8 hours in a 1 day elders school last weekend.

clarification given: "moving forward any elder, ms, or pioneer who themselves or someone under their roof enrolls in higher education, may no longer qualify for privileges in the congregation.

their qualifications will have to be reviewed by their boe.".

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. What are some situations that may raise questions about an appointed man’s qualifications? [The following examples should be conveyed]

• He confesses to viewing pornography

• He frequently misses congregation meetings and has limited participation in the field ministry because of his secular work

• He or a member of his immediate family is pursuing university education

• His child becomes involved in serious wrongdoing while living at home

Above is from official Watchtower outline from avoidjw.org, part 2 appointing an elder, apparently pursuing a university education is viewed on a similar level to viewing pornography, the lunatics truly are running the asylum!

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As a JW how would you answer this if someone brought it up in the ministry?

by NikL in

as a jw i pretty much just went along with what was taught from the platform i didn't do any real bible study.

as a result, now that i am out of the org.

i find scriptures that blow my mind.. i am not sure how i would have reacted if someone had pointed this out to me when i was a jw but now i can't believe i've never noticed this before.

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The flaw in the JW argument is that in the following chapter Isaiah 10:21 - 23 the Lord Almighty is also referred to as Mighty God

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Funniest or strangest thing to happen to you when knocking on a door

by usualusername1 in

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what is the funniest or strangest thing to happen to you or your partner when knocking on doors?.

mine was seeing a greenhouse with mannequins inside.

scary...paul.

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In the 70's one Friday evening after work with my friend Simon:

Simon: "Good Morning, sorry Good Afternoon, sorry, I mean, Good Evening."

Householder, closing door: "Good night!"

I still chuckle forty years on.

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Watchtower Victims Memorial Day!!!

by Christian Gutierrez in

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hey guys i just wanted to share with you all a video we made this week for watchtower victims memorial day.

cheers!

😊.

snapdragon4

Fantastic video, well done, without discussing the flawed doctrine and theology you are brilliantly exposing the cultish nature and human damage wreaked by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.

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My finfings

by Issa in

i'm glad i found this website.

thanks for everyone who read my experience.

at first, i really didn't know what to do after i woke up, but i occupied myself doing research about the wt society.

snapdragon4

Some wise advice above from people who've exited successfully!

When I began my fade a concerned elder approached me, when confronted I simply told him I was taking a sabbatical from meetings...but why..I'm just taking a sabbatical...end of conversation.

Be polite but firm, you haven't got to answer any questions at all as to your beliefs, if you want to be a little mischievous you could say you've reallocated the time spent at meeting to reading Russell and Rutherford's books to get a better understanding of the history of the organisation and you've found it really interesting, perhaps they would too!

So my advice is simply go off the radar, like any other club or association resignation is not necessary, you simply stop going or paying your dues.

Snapdragon

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Ex-Jehovah's Witness Deborah Frances-White on door knocking with Michael Jackson and ditching the 'cult'

by jwleaks in

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deborah frances-white.

always a laugh and a blast from my past life on the gold coast.. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/life/ex-jehovahs-witness-deborah-frances-white-on-door-knocking-with/.

deborah frances-white is a comedian and writer.

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http://bbc.in/1OxCG2Y

Here's the link to the BBC Radio 4 programme..hilarious!

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2016 Yearbook of Jehovah’s Witnesses

by wifibandit in

the 2016 yearbook is now on the official site.

pdf.

it has been added to the archive of all prior yearbooks.

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15,177 partakers, 7.5% increase over previous year, if this growth rate is maintained it will take 32 years for the number of partakers to reach 153,552.

Houston, we have a problem!

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Video: 607 & 1914 Why These Dates Matter to Jehovah's Witnesses

by LevelThePlayingField in

this is a great video.

i think it's his best work so far.

everything you ever wanted to know about 607 in 30 minutes.

snapdragon4

I've watched it all, brilliant rebuttal of Watchtower dates, well worth investing 30 minutes of your time.