Posts by Diogenesister

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a unique situation

by stuckinthemiddle in

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friends

i think i have a unique involvement with jws.

i'm not a baptized member.

my mother has been devout for over 20 years.

Diogenesister

Stuck in the middle never found any truth in them and truly dislike them for their involvement with the mistreatment and attempted genocide with my native race, the trauma and intergenerational effects they bred in us

I don't know what tribe you are from, I am english but am very interested in the history of your people , I have read many books of the history of First nation peoples in the Americas - the trail of tears, chief Joseph and the Nez Perces, the Modocs, the story of the Quahada Comanche's Ten Bears and Quanner Parker, the Kiowas and Satanta, the Oglala Sioux and Chief Red Cloud, Sitting Bull and the many eloquent orators whose speeches reduce you to tears when you read their love of the land and their people and the deep regret and sadness at what the europeans wrought. I can totally empathize with what you are saying. It truly was a horrific genocide equal to any this world has seen...and as you rightly say the damage continues down the generations...I am truly sorry.

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Armageddon comes and you have 5 minutes with Jesus

by pleaseresearch in

so the big a comes, your third in line to be judged by jesus.

he wants to know why you left the organisation.

he also wants to know why jws remained with the org.

Diogenesister

Love the poem Zeb!

I would say Jesus, I love you and I'm so relieved you exist and that there is a heaven for those who died too young, those who died in war or violence, those who died of horrific diseases, those who were raped or abused as kids and committed suicide because of the agony of living....I don't care what you do with me ...PS what happens to the other hominid species? Or the poor animals??

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How Many Elders And Ministerial Servants Are There In Your Congregation?

by Village Idiot in

i'm curious to see how much manpower a little congregation - a hundred?

- requires to keep it running.

Diogenesister

The pattern is fewer ministerial servants than elders!!!!

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Watchtower set for its biggest pay day, ever.

by pleaseresearch in

if this is true, and we will have to wait and see.

prince could give everything to the watchtower.

so that's his $300 million fortune.

Diogenesister

Yes, I've read he hadn't made a will - if so it will all go to his sister YAY! Even if he had she could fight it. Personally I think 25 years on opiates and downers explains why an intelligent guy became a witness in his later years. That and the fact his moma was a seventh day adventist, which would have pre- disposed him to religious quakery.

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Is Larry Graham an Elder?

by ShirleyW in

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friends

i think he is, but i"m not too sure.

just wondering because looking at that purple pimp outfit with hat that he wore to prince's memorial, i wonder if he ever gave a talk wearing the same outfit, when i've read here that some brothers were talked to for wearing a pastel colored shirt while giving a talk..

Diogenesister

Talesin , Great teacher I'm loving your dads clothes description!!!Any more horrific " suit memories" to add to the mix?!

I had a shiny satin baby- blue shirt with huge "lamb chops" shoulders and a high neck with heaps of lace! Yuk -think " little house on the prairie "on steroids!!

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Is Larry Graham an Elder?

by ShirleyW in

jw
friends

i think he is, but i"m not too sure.

just wondering because looking at that purple pimp outfit with hat that he wore to prince's memorial, i wonder if he ever gave a talk wearing the same outfit, when i've read here that some brothers were talked to for wearing a pastel colored shirt while giving a talk..

Diogenesister

This was back in the 70's so I don't know if this is the case today.

Yes, agreed definitely the witness were not so " uniform" back then , whoever they were.

I can asure you that currently, in the UK at least, black brothers are expected to wear the same old suits as everyone else ( with the exception, as I mentioned, of national costume) . However, I have noticed that these days sisters of all colours often are wearing the sort of clothes we would get into hot water for wearing - high high heals and short- ish tight skirts loads of jewelry etc - I think wat you guys are calling a " hoochie mama"? Could someone explain what that is If not?

Just wondering I there are any ex witness of colour on this board can say if CURRENTLY folks can get away with that sort of flamboyance, as I say in the UK definitely not!

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a unique situation

by stuckinthemiddle in

jw
friends

i think i have a unique involvement with jws.

i'm not a baptized member.

my mother has been devout for over 20 years.

Diogenesister

What is RESP please?

You sound like wonderful person, with good ethics - you don't need a cult to tell you how to raise your lovely girls. You have seen their fruits - the cruel shunning of your partner. It will only get worse, if you get baptised they will expect you to leave your partner...and therefore the kids too, because he is disfellowshipped. These people look forward to the horrible deaths of billions of people..including your partner and his kids, how is that loving??? They prey on the lonely, the addicted, the lost and the poor...your mother is recruiting for a publishing company turned property developers. Please read JWfacts.com and find out the TRUTH ABOUT THE TRUTH. Your girls will not be safe as paedophilia is rife amoung the org, check out the ARC online please.

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San Diego abuse case: stay tuned. Zalkin's motion to be considered this Friday.

by Sugar Shane in

zalkin proposing huge sanctions if jw leadership fails to produce documents.

unredacted this time!

feds need to get involved with this.

Diogenesister

Thruthseekeriam I couldn't agree more. Disgusting...fighting mandatory reporting??!!! They are putting these kids and their families through HELL with their stupid games and delaying tactics.... I hope the judge sees through their shit and clobbers them with the full force of the law...and WE ARE RIGHT BEHIND THEM..the righteously outraged APOSTATE ARMY!!

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Prince was on the board of directors for the WTS

by Barrold Bonds in

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i was talking with a friend of mine who knows a few people in the home department at bethel.

apparently, prince was, as i noted in the title, on the board of directors.

he apparently was sort of a silent partner or advisor in the whole thing.

Diogenesister

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

That thought has given me the biggest laugh today! Thank you! If only.....

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Is Larry Graham an Elder?

by ShirleyW in

jw
friends

i think he is, but i"m not too sure.

just wondering because looking at that purple pimp outfit with hat that he wore to prince's memorial, i wonder if he ever gave a talk wearing the same outfit, when i've read here that some brothers were talked to for wearing a pastel colored shirt while giving a talk..

Diogenesister

Prince's death is giving this message board a meltdown. It's glorious.

I'm glad. I hope it shakes things up a bit. I'm sorry for witnesses and the daggy clothes they have to wear. No wonder the African brothers And sisters and others take the opportunity to wear traditional costume.

I bet Larry Graham is worth a Bob or two...same special rules apply to him too!