I think moderation would be a good thing. Maybe this would loosen some of the chains that the GB control.
I agree straightshooter. As it is, I think the leadership realizes they're losing control. They're just not liking.
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
I think moderation would be a good thing. Maybe this would loosen some of the chains that the GB control.
I agree straightshooter. As it is, I think the leadership realizes they're losing control. They're just not liking.
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
I hear what you're saying baltar447. I'm not saying the leadership doesn't use coercion. I'm not saying it's not a cult. What I am saying is not every JW is extremist. That's like saying that all "apostates" lie about the organization. Just like it's wrong for the leadership to paint all who leave with the same brush, it's wrong for us to paint all who are JWs with the same brush.
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
Gayle, I don't know the origins of the site. I just found it this weekend.
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
In a way, with JWsurvey.org I suppose I am, because I'm actively canvassing the opinions of JWs and reporting those results to the Governing Body yearly in the albeit tacit hope that they will change something, when I know full well they won't.
Thanks for your feeback Cedars. BTW, I think your work on JWSurvery.org is great. You're giving the moderates a voice. Whether their voice is heard and change occurs from within, or they realize change will not come and leave possibly in a schism, I say either way, it would be great.
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
However in my case being moderate in a hard-lined faith created great dissonance that led to my exit. However in my case being moderate in a hard-lined faith created great dissonance that led to my exit. If only the GB was more moderate themselves, I may still be in...
Robert7, that's something to think about. So, being a moderate witness created enough dissonance that it eventually led to your exit.... Sounds like moderation might be a good thing.
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
There is a concept that is growing within Mormonism of 'cafeteria mormons' or 'new order mormons' - those who for whatever reason accept some of the churches teachings but not all. They seek to reform mormonism from within in various ways.
Qcmbr, I suspect the same can be said about some Jehovah's Witnesses. And I for one, I'm glad they're out there!
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
little more research these "moderate" JWs would see the truth of the "truth"
And once that happens will they will either awaken and exit or stay and help others exit. Either way, sounds like a win to me.
(Blonde-moment, let me take this opportunity to say I've enjoyed your youtube videos. )
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
I've never heard of a "moderate cult member". Let's be real here, they're still under the delusion that the WT is God's organization.
Thanks for your thoughts baltar447. Not all JWs are the same, just like not all "apostates" are the same. There are some out there that know there are problems within the Organization.
And even within the classification of cults, would you not agree that not all cults are equally oppressive?
found this website this weekend by jws who recognize there are issues within the organization and are calling for change.
this is the type of forum moderate jws needs, imho.
glad to see moderate jws are out there and are doing something.. http://www.jwreform.org/.
Found this website this weekend by JWs who recognize there are issues within the Organization and are calling for change. This is the type of forum MODERATE JWs needs, IMHO. Glad to see moderate JWs are out there and are doing something.
the documentary is finished.
the private screening to be held in july.. the film has been submitted to 30 film festivals in te us and abroad.
he is taking requests for any other film festivals or venues.. http://www.hereliesthetruth.com/.
I just found out about this. Looks pretty interesting.