Posts by flipper

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Northern California Elder Charged with Lewd Acts with a Child

by cappytan in

this guy, dale standridge, was the coordinator of the body of elders in the eureka east congregation in humboltd county california.

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/11/100000-bail-for-dale-standbridge.html?m=1.

it's not getting a lot of play in the press for some reason.

flipper

LISA ROSE- Absolutely sick experience your friend went through trying to warn the engaged woman that her fiancé was a pedophile. I mean it's disgusting how the elders pamper these pedophiles and malign your friend for warning the woman. As my wife wrote we know a lady on the board who tried to warn people and the elders counseled her sternly for bringing it up about a pedophile.

As you stated the JW's are a " good old boys " club and women and children are treated essentially like meat and things, or objects to be toyed with - but not respected. Makes me so mad that innocent victims have to suffer due to the elders and WT leaders stupidity and arrogance

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Northern California Elder Charged with Lewd Acts with a Child

by cappytan in

this guy, dale standridge, was the coordinator of the body of elders in the eureka east congregation in humboltd county california.

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/11/100000-bail-for-dale-standbridge.html?m=1.

it's not getting a lot of play in the press for some reason.

flipper

They are so stupid it makes my head spin.

A good friend told a mother in her congregation about a "brother" being a pedophile. The woman ratted her out to the elders, then made a show of letting the pedophile hang out with her little kids.

The asinine elders seem to think if they pray with the creep he's cured.

Mrs. Flipper

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Where's Mouthy?

by Village Idiot in

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friends

it's been a while since she's posted.

i'm hoping she's ok.. for those who are new here mouthy (grace) is our forum's adopted grandma.

she has been posting here since the beginning.

flipper

Grace is a wonderful person.

Several years back she put us in touch with a new poster who was very isolated and being treated horribly by the jw congregation for doing the right thing.

That person has become a dear friend.

Mrs. Flip

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Pot calling the kettle black? Their "own mouth has testified against them"

by cha ching in

http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201511/organized-religion-dying/.

pot calling the kettle black?

no one can do it better than the wt!.

flipper

CHA CHING- Great thread. It has always been that way that the WT Society leaders are such hypocrites- they call out every other religious leaders alleged " indiscretions " - but never admit to their own evil ways and crimes. Sexual crimes against children or any other fault they don't accept responsibility for with people dying from not receiving blood transfusions, suicides due to shunning or suicides due to faulty child abuse policies- I mean it's a criminal organization- the list of atrocities goes on and on and on. Disgusting. Thanks for the thread

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Are Jehovah's Witnesses marriages even legit?

by Joliette in

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friends

i ask this because of the circumstances behind why they get married and who they get married by.

i know people say that they are really in love, they love jehovah, etc, but are these marriages even legit.

i've talked to older jw's sister who are now widowed, some of them say that they were trapped in a marriages.

flipper

I know years ago in my first JW marriage ( I was 19 years old, she just turned 18 years old ) I felt pressured to marry because it was the only way to " legally " be able to have sex inside the JW organization without getting cut off from your family and DFed . Of course we were in love at the time- however the WT Society's strict rules on younger people not having sex outside of marriage I believe causes young JW's to get married WAY too young and at that age a person isn't emotionally mature enough to cope with the adult stresses of a marriage.

And then with the patriarchal rules of the WT Society there isn't any fairness within JW marriages - no equality - just the dumb headship " principle " which puts women and children at huge disadvantages. So yes I agree with you Joliette- JW marriages suck many times. And then the WT Society tries to control what kind of sex goes on inside the bedroom. I mean if my wife and I want to swing from the chandelier - what business is that of the WT leaders ? Peace out, Mr. Flipper

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Silent And Sweet Rebellion Going On Within JW Organization!

by lsw1961 in

after 1975, the vast majority remained as though nothing has happened.

but some left the organization.

however, there arose a third category who did not leave the organization, but brought a new view into their heart: jws are right in their core cause (gods kingdom as the solution to mankinds problems) but may or may not be right in their supplementary teachings, hence are not bothered about changes happening in this unimportant area..

flipper

ISW1961- Your statement, " Like my dad there are many people within the organization who do not allow their minds to be controlled by the organization. "

I differ with your opinion. If there were many people who " do not allow their minds to be controlled by the organization " - there would be a mass exodus from the Jehovah's Witness organization. The fact that so many rank & file JW's continue to stay trapped inside the walls of WT Society control indicates they are controlled through fear and guilt of leaving. So they are still indoctrinated and controlled through fear and guilt anyway you slice it

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I'm a cynical, sarcastic and curmudgeonly old bastard most of the time.

by nicolaou in

but as i move into my early 50's i find i'm more and more comfortable in my thick, leathery hide.. please get it into your thick skull's that i don't insult or make snarky comments with the intent of hurting anyone's feelings.

that being said, if your precious feelings are hurt it's probably your fault for being a prissy, over sensitive drama queen who can't defend his argument.. i do actually love you all, it's just that most of the time you spineless pussies really get on my nerves!.

good god i feel better for that!

flipper

Hey Nic- So are you telling me that you are being christened as the board's new Farkel since we lost him a couple years ago ? We could use a crusty curmudgeon like him around here. God I miss that guy ! Farkel was a good friend and I had lunch with him on several occasions. A little sarcasm goes a long way sometimes into shocking people into reality . Carry on bro. Peace out , Mr. Flipper

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Silent And Sweet Rebellion Going On Within JW Organization!

by lsw1961 in

after 1975, the vast majority remained as though nothing has happened.

but some left the organization.

however, there arose a third category who did not leave the organization, but brought a new view into their heart: jws are right in their core cause (gods kingdom as the solution to mankinds problems) but may or may not be right in their supplementary teachings, hence are not bothered about changes happening in this unimportant area..

flipper

ISW 1961- I dare you to bring your quoted views of Jehovah's Witnesses beliefs to your local body of elders - and see how they respond. I believe you'll be staring down the barrel of a judicial committee shortly. You are living in a dream world if you think the WT Society and Jehovah's Witnesses can be reformed. I guess denial is bliss, eh ? Peace out, Mr. Flipper

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JWs have more good points than bad

by lsw1961 in

1) many who were on the destructive path have been transformed by their teachings (this includes me who was once vicious, and presumptuous and atheistic).

2) equal monthly pay to all members of the bethel community regardless of whether they are bc members or sweepers.

this is something that still remains as an unattainable dream for the world.

flipper

Isw1961 - welcome.

I hope that you will do more research on this religion before you get in too deep.

Your marriage, children and friendships will be in danger and this is no exaggeration.

The corruption is terrible.

I was never a jw but have a lot of inlaws in this church. Their mean spirited hypocritical behavior has been so much worse than what I observed in other religions, excepting Scientology and Moonies. Jws are pretty similar to those but disguise it better.

That is what they do best - put on an innocent appearance to outsiders.

Mrs. Flipper

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I gave the elders some ammo to use

by atacrossroads in

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friends

i was having dinner at olive garden with my cousin who was disfellowshipped for apostacy.

a holier than thou pioneer couple saw us.

if that was not enough i saw her take a picture of me with my cousin.

flipper

ATACROSSROADS- I'm so sorry that you have such caustic and poisonous JW relatives. I have some as well who would probably just as soon see me dead and thank " Jehovah " for it. Try to remember they are just a bunch of mind controlled jack-asses repeating the company line of WT leaders. They are in the wrong- not us. Please know and be aware that we are here for you, O.K. ? Hang in there, Peace out, Mr. Flipper