Posts by under the radar

Interspersing that with a fairly recent biography of FDR by Ted Morgan. Pretty wordy, more minutia that I'd bargained for, but still interesting. I'm on page 306 out of 774, and he only just got elected governor of New York. It's worth continuing to wade through because I'm looking forward to the World War II years. Seems there was lots of skulduggery and infighting by just about everybody on all sides.

For light summer reading, I can recommend Between, Georgia by Joshilyn Jackson. Excellent book with lots of uncannily accurate descriptions of what life in a small town in the deep South is still like. People are people, no matter where they live and what their accent. By the way, if you can find the unabridged audio version, the author narrates her own book and her accent and voice inflection for the different characters is absolutely delicious. Cracker Barrel restaurants may still have some you can rent for about $3.50 a week. What a deal!

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Letter about using iPads at meetings

by under the radar in

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first of all, i really appreciate it when official, especially "secret," boe letters and the like are posted here.

it's great to have that stuff on hand, straight from the horse's... uhh...mouth, when certain "friends" deny the slave would ever do or say such and such.... anyway, there have been some references to a letter they sent out about using ipads and the like during congregation meetings.

could anyone provide a scan or link to this letter?

under the radar

Hello all,

First of all, I really appreciate it when official, especially "secret," BOE letters and the like are posted here. It's great to have that stuff on hand, straight from the horse's... uhh...mouth, when certain "friends" deny the Slave would ever do or say such and such...

Anyway, there have been some references to a letter they sent out about using iPads and the like during congregation meetings. Could anyone provide a scan or link to this letter? That would be really nice to have.

Thanks in advance to anyone who posts a copy.

Regards to all,

Radar

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Female Householder Stabbed/Raped by Purported JW in Tennessee

by skeeter1 in

http://www.newschannel9.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_368.shtml .

marion county assault victim remains hospitalized.

by karen zatkulak .

under the radar

Not to spoil everyone's obvious glee at a "rogue" JW getting caught doing something bad, and speaking purely as the Devil's Advocate, but I highly doubt this assailant is actually a JW. He was much more likely posing as JW to throw his victim off her guard. That said, I'd bet my last nickel that he does have some knowledge of or connection to the JWs, perhaps through family. What complete stranger to the JWs would even think of using that ploy?

Regardless, JW or not, I hope they find this bastard and throw the book at him. Maybe he will learn what being violated feels like when he gets to prison.

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My son was murdered today

by truman in

i have been on this site daily, almost from its beginning, since i left the jws in 2001, but i have been more of a reader than a poster, as you can see from my post count.

i know few here know me, although i know many of you through reading your posts.

maybe it is not right to ask for support, when i generally stay quietly in the background of this forum, but i want only to speak a human misery of the deepest kind.

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Dear Truman,

I am shocked and grieved at your loss. I have a son about the same age, and I don't know that I could carry on if something happened to him. The love between a father and son is just as powerful as that of a mother and son... even stronger sometimes.

I know it's not enough, and will never take the pain away, but your friends are here for you with open hearts and listening ears for whatever you wish to share about your precious son and how much he meant to you. Godspeed, my friend.

Radar

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What a shame - but fortunate for the org

by Mickey mouse in

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as referred to in this thread, ray franz's book crisis of conscience, arguably the most important book for ex jws to read - has been out of print for months but is available from amazon at $100+.. internet explorer, probably the most commonly used internet browser - is not compatible with this website.. most young jws probably access the internet via a smartphone but good luck trying to post to this website on one.. .

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It is true that the printed books are hard to come by. And they can be expensive if you do find one.

Cynthia, or someone acting in her behalf, recently had some Crisis of Conscience copies for sale on Amazon at a very reasonable price. Apparently, they sold old quickly. There are, however, still some copies of In Search of Christian Freedom available from her on Amazon at the same reasonable price.

Regardless, even if there were NO printed copies available at any price, that would not justify downloading pirated copies of the PDF versions. They are still available at very reasonable prices from Commentary Press, and she (apparently) does benefit from their sale.

I hold that downloading pirated copies of either of these or any other of Ray's books IS stealing from his widow. If anyone wants to share these invaluable books with someone, he or she should purchase a separate PDF download with its unique password for EACH person it is being sent to, just like you would with a printed book you wanted to send as a gift to multiple friends.

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Charlie s coming back to Two and a Half Men?!

by mrsjones5 in

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just heard it on the tv!

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I like Wha Happened?'s idea about Charlie being rescued from Rose's place where he's been her prisoner for a year. Priceless! I bet Charlie Sheen would come back in a New York minute. Maybe he'd even behave this time. The show needs him...

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What a shame - but fortunate for the org

by Mickey mouse in

jw
friends

as referred to in this thread, ray franz's book crisis of conscience, arguably the most important book for ex jws to read - has been out of print for months but is available from amazon at $100+.. internet explorer, probably the most commonly used internet browser - is not compatible with this website.. most young jws probably access the internet via a smartphone but good luck trying to post to this website on one.. .

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Even though these books may be found on pirate websites, it is in fact STEALING from Ray's widow to get a copy that way. Anybody who has a computer and can afford internet service can afford to BUY a PDF version. They're certainly inexpensive enough, and that's the only honest way to download a copy.

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Attending an International Assembly.

by man in black in

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Not only is she blowing smoke about the reason she needs to fly to New York, she is being dishonest by using sick days to do so.

Using sick days for anything other than their intended purpose is tantamount to stealing from and lying to her employer. Kinda negates any "brownie points" she might have received from being so "spiritual," don't you think?

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Anyone want any Watchtower LPs?

by Little Imp in

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we have been clearing mil's house and amongst other stuff have some watchtower lps to get shot of, any takers?

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I'll take 'em! PM on the way.

Thanks.

Radar