BonaFide
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Do I know any of you in "real life?"
by BonaFide inso, i am so happy that so many of you have helped me, and some seem by your comments like i might know you in person, or at least have met you.
i guess i could pm them and go that route, but that would take a ton of time.
i wonder if any of you are in my circuit?
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How to not get disfellowshipped even though you do not believe anymore
by BonaFide inthis has been working for me well in talking with family and friends about "the truth.".
1. before you bring up a topic, talk about how we are allowed to ask questions, and we are encouraged to do so.
i have tried saying, "one thing i like about the organization is that it encourages us to use our minds, and we don't get into trouble for asking questions, the organization loves questions like the ancient bereans did.. 2. always phrase things in the form of a question.
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Is there a "high-ranking" bethelite on this site?
by BonaFide ini am wondering now if brothers like j.r. brown, or perhaps someone in the service department might do a ray franz.
the more i think about the convention this past weekend, and how desperate brother pierce sounded, the more i think things are really getting weird in new york.
when i was there, it was like a fortress of faith, at least to me.
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Update on my situation
by BonaFide inat the bookstudy on thursday, one of the elders that is "investigating" me called on me to comment.
he didn't call on me to pray though.
afterward, he gave me a km.
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Brother Guy Pierce gave concluding talk at D.C. in Los Angeles
by BonaFide inthe last talk at the convention was about serving loyally with jehovah's spirit-directed organization.
i had such a hard time sitting through it.
even last year i actually enjoyed it.
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Waiting for my judicial meeting - or not
by BonaFide innot sure if so many are still on here, i am feeling kinda lost.
anyway, saturday came and went and tuesday came and went and no judicial meeting with me.
the elders just sort of avoided me and didn't let me comment at the wt.
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A life of fear
by BonaFide inwhen i was a little boy, i feared the elders.
older sisters also told me what to do, as my father not a witness.
when i was appointed a servant, i feared the elders more, even though i was very obedient.
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Yes I am a real person
by BonaFide inthanks for many posts to my situation.
yes i am a real person, and if you want to pm me and ask details, i would be happy to give any details you want.
it is a little disconcerting to read how some doubt i am telling the truth, this is a tough time for me, but i still respect that you need some proof.
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Judicial Committee formed, can they do that with only one "witness"?
by BonaFide ini have started to read about cults with the book by steve hassan.
i look over my shoulder at the library, no way in the world i will check it out or buy it and take it home.
thank you all for your recommendations.
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I realize I am taking up space and your time but I appreciate it
by BonaFide ini understand i jump around too much in my comments.
my add gets worse when i get nervous.
plus i know there are topics that could be more academic.