Posts by Doubting Bro

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California Supreme Court Case - S226656

by Gayle in

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friends

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/maincasescreen.cfm?dist=0&doc_id=2109889&doc_no=s226656&search=party&start=1&query_partylastnameororg=watchtower bible and tract.

started 5/27/2015.

Doubting Bro

done4good - They either have to make special arrangements for field service where an elder "in the know" is always taking the group out to ensure that the offender is not working with a minor, or prevent these guys from FS altogether. Either scenario is untenable to WT. Both expose the offender by default.

Totally agree. It seems to me that they could simply ban any offender from FS altogether without necessarily tipping off anyone. Lots of "inactive" folks out there so it wouldn't necessarily mean they were guilty of anything.

The problem as I see it is if the offender is currently a MS or elder. Then you WILL create a stir which could expose the offender. But, they are crazy from a legal standpoint from allowing someone who is a child abuser from having a position of authority in the congregation. Absolutely crazy. Take the right/wrong/moral issue off the table, just from a legal prospective this really exposes the Borg.

I simply can't for the life of me understand why they wouldn't take action against those folks. Those guys aren't very sharp.

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California Supreme Court Case - S226656

by Gayle in

jw
friends

http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/maincasescreen.cfm?dist=0&doc_id=2109889&doc_no=s226656&search=party&start=1&query_partylastnameororg=watchtower bible and tract.

started 5/27/2015.

Doubting Bro

If I were the WTS I would have appealed as well. The danger to them isn't necessarily the few millions they are going to pay out on this case, its the precedent that's been set and the future lawsuits they are concerned about. It will be interesting to see if the CA SC accepts the case. Seemed like the appellate courts ruling was pretty balanced.

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What did you think when you visit the museum as a JW.

by James Mixon in

when you stood there in front of that dinosaur display did you connect the.

dots, or did you like me believe that they made a mistake in calculating their.

ages.

Doubting Bro

When I was first waking up, I had a chance to go to London for work and had some free time. I recall going to the British Museum and spending a lot of time in the Babylon section as the evidence that Jerusalem was indeed destroyed in 587 sunk in. At that moment, it became clear to me that everything I trusted in terms of religion was wrong. I walked away mentally free from the JWs. Any doubts I had were gone, I knew it wasn't the truth.

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Suggestions for Governing Body 2.0

by FusionTheism in

i realize many people on here are very angry at the watchtower society and/or governing body for various reasons, many of which are likely justified, at least to some extent.

i also can totally understand the cynicism and pessimism i see from certain ones regarding the leaders of the society.. i think one thing that's often forgotten or overlooked, however, is the fact that members of the governing body who've been "in the truth" for 30, 40, 50, 60 years, probably truly believe in this organization.

in my opinion, it's more likely that they believe what they teach instead of being liars who are intentionally deceiving everyone.

Doubting Bro

You've completely rewritten the religion. There is simply no way they would make any of the changes you suggested because those are the things that the entire organization are built on. All of your suggestions center on reducing control but given their cult-like ways, control (and money) are really the only things they care about.

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New!-2015 April 10, BOE!

by Atlantis in

2015 april 10, boe.. re: jw broadcasting monthly programs.

.. click the link below and then click the green download button.. .. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/q2k73ae.

.. .. atlantis!.

Doubting Bro

I wonder when they are going to cancel one Public Talk a month and substitute the broadcast? Say the first Sunday of every month have the broadcast instead of a local speaker. Who wants to take bets on when that starts? I'm down for 9-1-15

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Regional Convention 2015 - Program

by Designer Stubble in

friday morning9:20 music9:30 song no.

5 and prayer9:40 chairmans address: imitate jesuswhy and how?10:20 symposium: lessons from jesus word pictures observe the birds and the lilies have salt in yourselves build your house on the rock11:10 song no.

120 and announcements11:20 follow jesus patternkeep on asking, seeking, and knocking!11:45 keynote address: concealed in him are all the treasures of wisdom12:15 song no.

Doubting Bro

That will get all their Jesus talk out of the way for the next decade. I"m sure they'll spin it that the GB is somehow superior to Jesus.

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Who REALLY believed in the idea of living forever on earth??

by stuckinarut2 in

seriously.....even when you were 100% in "the truth", did you really believe in living forever?

?

Doubting Bro

Of course I did. Why on earth would I put myself through all the hassle that being a JW entails without believing in paradise (as crazy as that is)

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The RNWT "Silver Sword" is taking its place in revised history.

by DATA-DOG in

it's no secret that i do not study for meetings, prepare for failed circus, conduct "mormon night", or read the bible much or pray anymore.

even so, i do keep a close eye on the goings on in dub-land.

i just noticed something interesting on the front page of the latest km.

Doubting Bro

I never understood why they were using "revised" anyway. It's been revised several times since originally released.

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Candace Conti - Consequence for Elders

by The Searcher in

bodies of elders around the world will soon (tm) receive a nicely worded letter from the christian congregation of jehovah's witnesses, telling them that local elders are now responsible for ensuring that no perverts are allowed to be alone with any children on any kind of witness business, otherwise, the boe will be accountable to the courts - not the org!.

however, if the elders are aware that bro.

& sister oblivious sometimes ask bro.

Doubting Bro

I agree Flipper, it seems like they could at least say that a molester is not eligible to go out in service or recognized as publisher. That way, if the individual did try something on his or her own, they could use that as a defense. Remember, it's not about protecting kids or the public, it's about protecting the WTS bottom line. They honestly don't care what happens to anyone in the local congregations.

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LATEST NEWS: CANDANCE CONTI VERIDICT READY - WT LOST!!!!!!!

by Viva la Vida in

jw
friends

i'm not an expert but that is my understanding of this: .

opinion filed.. (signed published) the judgment against defendants on the negligence count is affirmed.

the judgment against watchtower on the cause of action for punitive damages is reversed with directions to enter judgment for watchtower on punitive damages.

Doubting Bro

I had a feeling that the punitive amount was going to be thrown out. However, this is still a victory for Conti and sets a precedent.

Well done!!!