Back in the late 1980's, CO brother Sam Roberson gave a talk in our Hall about how brothers should be ashamed because they were content to be "sisters". He wore a double breasted suit which was so tight the buttons were screaming. He had a Pentecostal hair cut, all greasy and swept back. He looked and spoke more like a Holiness preacher than a JW. I guess his words showed what he thought of women. What a turd.
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Another congregation bites the dust
by NikL inwent to the meeting last night with my believing wife.
the co was visiting and delivered a really cult-ish talk on loyalty but that's another story.. they made the announcement that starting january 1st they were going to have only 3 congregations in this town instead of 4.. they are dissolving one and growing the territories of the remaining 3. the reason given is that many of the elders are getting up there in age and can't do what they used to do.
basically not enough elders and ministerial servants...or even men reaching out for that matter.
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It Seems Some People Don't Listen
by Wasanelder Once inmy dad's phone rings.
its a secretary from his dermatologists office.. her:.
"just calling for "mr. wasa sr." to remind him his appointment is next wednesday at 2pm.".
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My dad's phone rings. Its a secretary from his dermatologists office.
Her:. "Just calling for "Mr. Wasa Sr." to remind him his appointment is next Wednesday at 2pm."
Me: "Sorry to tell you but he died last Monday."
Her: "Would he like to reschedule?"
Me: "No, I think he's going to be dead into next month too."
Her: "Oh, sorry. Thank you"
Some people don't listen. Do you find this in the service industry in your locale? Any other stories to share? I had to laugh, poor girl. I know JW's don't listen to householders. Ever been with a witness on a call or at a door and they didn't even respond to the householders' words or concerns?
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November Is The Cruelest Month
by JRK ini have been going through old papers and photographs since my mother passed away.
it has reminded me of some of the reasons that i really hate november.
this year has added to it obviously.. thirty-four years ago, my father passed away in early november.
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JRK, now you know how preoccupied I have been for the last month and more. Just know this, I most certainly understand your broken heart. Mom died in Jan 04 and now dad today. I am a 60 year old orphan. However natural, it is almost unendurable. We WILL endure though, both of us. Dwell on the good, I will too. My promise. Well wishes JRK.
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Bible Student Movements + surprise announcement from me
by pomo6780 inhello to all pomos, pimos and lurkers!
i would firstly like to introduce myself, as i should have done in my initial post.
i will remain anonymous for this website.
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Wasanelder Once
Pomo, if it helps you process your journey out and helps others to find a way out, have at it. Don't turn tail and start complaining that bullys are poking you. Pull your big boy pants up and start writing. Many will support you. Just don't over sell your self. Your writing should sell itself. Good luck.
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What Makes Someone Become a JW?
by minimus inmy excuse is that i was born in the religion.
but if someone wasn’t, why would they become one?.
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The appeal is the pseudo-intellectual nature of the religion and the demystification of the doctrine. There is no magic or hocuspocus and it is a faux spirituality based on seemingly logic based doctrine. In a word, it appeals to ego. -
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Matt Layer of NBC terminated for inappropriate sexual behavior
by Still Totally ADD inhere we go again another will known public figure being abusive towards women.
as heart breaking it is i am glad it is coming out.
it takes a brave person to bring these things out.. could this be the catalyst that may expose the wt.
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Matt is so smug and a real primadonna, I am glad to see him go. I'm just sorry it took so long. I hope he is prosecuted.
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What phobias do you have?
by stuckinarut2 inso this is just a general question.
call it curiosity.. what sort of phobias do we have?
heights?
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Sharks. Will drown in a panic if someone yells shark while I am swimming.
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Higher Education
by Brian J injust 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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Why didn't you record that and post it on YouTube?
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"not doing well spiritually"
by Introvert 2 inworking late tonight i just thought this up : whenever we used to hear someone say " so and so is not doing well spiritually™ " or "not doing well in the truth™ " what it really means is they aren't doing well climbing the wtbts's corporate ladder or doing their beck and call following the herd cult thingy.
been brought up before but had to share..feel free to add..
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In other words, "Enjoying life".
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Death of a last Grandparent
by ScottyRex instill read this forum from time to time, and a long time member originally since early 2000's.
recently lost my last surviving grandparent, my great and wonderful nan.
what a flood of emotions that released!
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So sorry for your loss. My 89 year old father is home on hospice. (Not much longer now.) He was never a witness, just associated enough to be disappointed in the cult's treatment of my dying mother. He never could see a difference between Joseph Smith and Pastor Russell. Smart guy. This whole hospice thing is exhausting and heart wrenching.