Posts by UnshackleTheChains

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Documentary on the problem of child abuse within the Organisation.

by UnshackleTheChains in

i just watched the following documentary.

it is absolutely mind boggling the lengths the organisation goes to keep their squeaky clean image, regardless!.

what struck me was the sneakiness of elders in one particular hall hiding files on a pedophile, and the fact that the organisation arrogantly refuses to speak to journalists.

UnshackleTheChains

SBF

You are right. It is harrowing to watch. I agree that child abuse is a problem throughout society. I also agree that the vast majority of witnesses are good sincere people. It's not about them per se. The issue is the way the organisation handled such allegations in the past. It is just mind boggling to day the least eg sitting a child or young female down in front of 3 men with the perpetrator present and being asked intimate questions about their allegations is incredible.

At least the good that comes of all this is that the GB are being ' forced' to bring about change given the scandal worldwide around this issue.

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Documentary on the problem of child abuse within the Organisation.

by UnshackleTheChains in

i just watched the following documentary.

it is absolutely mind boggling the lengths the organisation goes to keep their squeaky clean image, regardless!.

what struck me was the sneakiness of elders in one particular hall hiding files on a pedophile, and the fact that the organisation arrogantly refuses to speak to journalists.

UnshackleTheChains

I just watched the following documentary. It is absolutely mind boggling the lengths the Organisation goes to keep their squeaky clean image, regardless!

What struck me was the sneakiness of elders in one particular hall hiding files on a pedophile, and the fact that the Organisation arrogantly refuses to speak to journalists. The lack of cooperation is unbelievable. My heart goes out to the victims affected by the heartless policies of the GB.

https://youtu.be/_AJPHGMt9JI

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Which bible translation do you think is best and most acurate?

by NikL in

jw
friends

for those that still care to read the bible of course.

those that don't, please keep the snarky comments to yourselves :-).

i am assuming nwt is not very popular?.

UnshackleTheChains

I'm reading 'the Scriptures' at the minute. Difficult to read, but like all the Hebrew names and places entered to keep as close to original writings.

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How Many Prayed Out Loud whilst they were at a restaurant?

by LoisLane looking for Superman in

jw
friends

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not loudly, but just so your table could hear?.

ll.

UnshackleTheChains

I remember the good missus and her friend talking about a sisters only night out at a pub restaurant. They started saying. What was 'so and so' like.. eh.

My wife's Freind who is really funny starts taking sister 'so an so' off. You know...Hands gracefully joining together, eyes slowly closing and then the quiet whispering of prayer. I just about bust my balls laughing, it was so funny 😂😂

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Why do JW's never pray for the Spirit of Jesus?

by Yesu Kristo Bwana Wangu in

i am new on this forum.

i have been associating with the jw's for three years, and was about to be baptised soon (next month).

however, i discovered on time that it is not right to do.

UnshackleTheChains

One thing to be clear about. Friendships and 'Christian' love - according to the GB -is absolutely 100% conditional!! ie as long as you tow the line and don't question 'anything'

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Why do JW's never pray for the Spirit of Jesus?

by Yesu Kristo Bwana Wangu in

i am new on this forum.

i have been associating with the jw's for three years, and was about to be baptised soon (next month).

however, i discovered on time that it is not right to do.

UnshackleTheChains

I was shocked when I discovered Jesus was not my mediator. I found this out 10 years after my baptism when reading crisis of conscience.

Also, the insight book mentions how Jesus 'employs' God's holy spirit as mentioned in Acts Chapter 2.

Jesus is often simply referred to as the 'Ransom' and that we 'the great Crowd 'benefit' from Jesus ransom sacrifice though he is not our mediator.

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George Micheal dead

by Je.suis.oisif in

just that, he's died aged 53. confirmed on bbc.

rip.

bloody hell, i'm devastated..

UnshackleTheChains

Careless whisper was my favourite get up and pull a bird song in the good old disco days!

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Is it just for social reasons you remain?

by UnshackleTheChains in

as someone who has tried to fade on various occasions, i always end up attending meetings!

why is this the case you may ask?.

if i was single, i would have kissed this high control american religion goodbye many years ago.

UnshackleTheChains

I found more 'wordly people' with whom I had interesting chats, advanced religious thoughts and learn something new, than ever in JW cong. Sad but true.

I whole heartedly agree with btlc in this regard. Great point. I remember talking zealously with friends when I was studying to become a JW drone. The society 'dumbs you down' so much so that you never have an in depth spiritual conversation on scripture or at least rarely with other witnesses. Conversation is usually around work, family, health and so on. I often remember the days pre baptism (and may be the first 6 months post baptism) where I used to enjoy deep religious discussions.

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Is it just for social reasons you remain?

by UnshackleTheChains in

as someone who has tried to fade on various occasions, i always end up attending meetings!

why is this the case you may ask?.

if i was single, i would have kissed this high control american religion goodbye many years ago.

UnshackleTheChains

Dreamer dude....You are so like myself. A social witness.

Like many on here. I actually truly believed it to be the truth till cracks appeared ie studying the book 'revelation...It's grand climax at hand'. That book truly began my awakening

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Is it just for social reasons you remain?

by UnshackleTheChains in

as someone who has tried to fade on various occasions, i always end up attending meetings!

why is this the case you may ask?.

if i was single, i would have kissed this high control american religion goodbye many years ago.

UnshackleTheChains

As someone who has tried to fade on various occasions, I always end up attending meetings! Why is this the case you may ask?

If I was single, I would have kissed this high control American religion goodbye many years ago. The problem is my wife is quite popular with many jw friends. We therefore are often invited out or she has friends up weekly. To be fair, I do enjoy the social aspect.

I occasionally attend to keep up appearences. I view myself as a Christian, but no longer a JW due to all the erroneous teachings and crazy rules of the GB

To me, it has now become nothing more than a social club. That's it!

Is anyone else experiencing a similar situation, ie attending meetings primarily for social reasons?