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  How Are Ex Elders Treated In The Congregation?

  by minimus in

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  are they pretty much left alone?

  are they respected for their having been elders at one time?

  are they treated like crap?.

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  Queequeg

  When I resigned, one of the reasons I gave was that I didn't agree with the "attitudes and actions" of the elder body.

  I guess that pissed 'em off.

  I didn't quite have the guts to say that was how I felt about the governing body too.

  Anyway, even before my "deletion" was announced, the dear elders (and interestingly their wives), started shunning me and making comments that were obviously directed at me. The COBE was undeniably giving me the evil eye during the meetings.

  What a huge favor these spiritual giants gave me! Their behavior really helped my wife leave Watchtower World.

  Thanks fellas!
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  No Longer a JW Expert But Starting to Figure Out Life

  by AllTimeJeff in

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  2. friends

  consider this an update for those that remember me here.... when i left in 2006, it started a 10 year journey into a new phase.

  no more "safety".

  some people want to be their own person.

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  Queequeg

  Nice!
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  JWR usernames list

  by StarryNight9 in

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  i created this thread so that jwr members can list their old jwr username with their username for whatever site they've moved to.

  i apologize if this has already been created somewhere else.. jwr = starrynight.

  jwd = starrynight9.

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  Welcome y'all from JWR - any questions?

  by Simon in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  i just wanted to take a minute to say "hi" and welcome to the site for anyone who's come here from jwr.

  i can imagine the site being shut down suddenly was shocking and unsettling for many who relied on it and sometimes you don't realize how much you do rely on something until it is gone.. hopefully you'll see some of the same familiar names appearing and be able to reconnect with people you knew via this site and continue your journey together.

  i don't know what the posting policies on jwr were but know it as a moderated site so can't imagine them being hugely different to the ones here.

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  Thanks!!!
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  Introduction from another JWR Refugee

  by 2badsosad in

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  yet another jwr refugee.

  been active over there for a while now.

  was quiet for the last couple months but just starting to 'reactive' myself again.

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  Hey 2bad!!!
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  Jehovah's Witness Recovery is no more...

  by TimeBandit in

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  i just tried to go to the site and there is a goodbye message.

  i was a member there since 2010. i was really surprised.

  i had just started posting there again after being away for a while.

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  Another former jwrer signing in...
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  Why won't they simply change policy on sex offenders? Will they?

  by punkofnice in

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  2. child-abuse

  why won't they (the wbt$ head honchos), simply change policy on sex offenders?

  will they?..especially after the arc for eg?

  it seems that with all the bad press and now the arc among other institutions that are exposing the wbt$ for a haven for paedophiles, why hasn't the wbt$ simply changed it's insane policy?.

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  "I just wonder if it's only we ex-JWs that are interested in the ARC though."

  For whatever it's worth. Our "worldly" friends who helped us through the early stages of leaving JW world are really interested. This couple said they normally pick a tv series they haven't watched like "Game of Thrones" to watch during the winter, but they were hooked by the selected short snippets of the ARC that we sent them and plan on watching the commission proceedings first.

  The wife is a lawyer so she's especially interested.
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  Debunking Jehovah's Witnesses claim Life is getting worse for humans- Population

  by Watchtower-Free in

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  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmql3gto128&feature=youtu.be.

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  Queequeg

  Thanks!

  It was worth the watch.
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  This question is for Elders and Ex Elders

  by Iamallcool in

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  when you have elders meetings, what was being said behind closed doors?

  do you remember any statements from the elders that you find petty, stupid, strange, etc....?

  what were they arguing about?

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  Queequeg

  Snickering about peoples problems and failings during the meetings. Discussing at length why someone didn't' qualify for some "privilege" but never actually telling them and helping them to "improve". Ugh! I could go on and on. Gifts in men my ass...
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  Fun dinner tonight with ex-JWs

  by Hortensia in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i got to meet some real live jwn posters tonight, they stopped here and we met for dinner.

  i was nervous about it, but they are a lovely couple, very intelligent and fun.

  i am sure i talked too much, it was all so interesting -- swapping stories about our jw histories and how we got out and what we're all doing now.

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  Queequeg

  Hortensia,

  Please be careful!

  Did this couple have a small cute mammal with them?

  If so, beware!!! It's a scam!

  These people very recently plied us with wine, while their "stud" seduced our cat (they're not even the same species...disgraceful!!!).

  This "creature" even ate her food, and drank her water!

  They pretend to be a "lovely couple", so that their "beast" can take advantage of your pet.