My story: I am a 27 year old ex JW. Former MS and Regular Pioneer at age 19. I was very active and had many "privileges" including district assembly and circuit assembly parts etc. as an example for young people. Began having doubts that I could no longer ignore. I was too young for the 1995 generation change but what did it for me was the Watchtower 2007 May 1 p.31 “Thus it appears that we can not set a specific date for when the calling of Christians to the heavenly hope ends.” Last meeting was Christmas day 2010. Left and never looked back. Have been discouraged as of late as my family continues to shun me, typical JW story. I hope to get to know many of you!
HereIgo
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Watchtower view on hunting and fishing?
by HereIgo ini grew up doing both.
while i was in the org, i didn't hear too much about fishing, but all of the co's frowned upon hunting.
their stance was jw's should not own a gun.
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@keyser, ive heard of similar situations. Here In AZ, plenty of elders hunt, but for some reason all of the CO's here have an issue. I guess it depends on their background?
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Favorite & LEAST favorite CO's? DO's?
by HereIgo insome were humble, but their were a few pompous asses who thought they were gods gift to the org and acted like they were ceo's of a fortune 500 company...
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Chuck Waller, Southern Cali and Arizona DO, nice older man, had kids and grandkids and therefore much more reasonable and approachable, didn't come off as too much of a company man, humble.
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Favorite & LEAST favorite CO's? DO's?
by HereIgo insome were humble, but their were a few pompous asses who thought they were gods gift to the org and acted like they were ceo's of a fortune 500 company...
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Bro Konyavich (Spelling?) Arizona DO, always held up a quarter on the platform to help you pronounce his name, very sociable and excellent speaker, I didn't mind him too much
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Random Thought: Was Prince in good standing in the Org?
by HereIgo ini find it hard to believe that the flamboyant grooming, earrings and heels would grant him positive status in the congregation.
it definitely wouldn't fly in my old cong in arizona.
he would been pulled in the b room rather fast.
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thanks Blondie for your insight
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Watchtower view on hunting and fishing?
by HereIgo ini grew up doing both.
while i was in the org, i didn't hear too much about fishing, but all of the co's frowned upon hunting.
their stance was jw's should not own a gun.
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I grew up doing both. While I was in the org, I didn't hear too much about fishing, but all of the CO's frowned upon hunting. Their stance was JW's should NOT own a gun. Thoughts? -
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What is the Watchtower view on donating to charity?
by HereIgo ini've always had the impression that they frowned upon it, but never quite knew for sure.....
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@stillin that's funny...you would think Jesus would want Christians to give, guess that society doesn't see it that way.
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Favorite & LEAST favorite CO's? DO's?
by HereIgo insome were humble, but their were a few pompous asses who thought they were gods gift to the org and acted like they were ceo's of a fortune 500 company...
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Bro Murikami (spelling?), AZ Circuit 2004ish, very humble man, Bro David Schroeder, humble, but a real company man. D. Allen Phegley, pompous, arrogant, and all about money. Always bragged about his millionaire friends. During pioneer school, I handed him a $20 he snatched it out of my hand and looked up waiting for the next donation like he was a celebrity, excellent speaker though. -
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Favorite & LEAST favorite CO's? DO's?
by HereIgo insome were humble, but their were a few pompous asses who thought they were gods gift to the org and acted like they were ceo's of a fortune 500 company...
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Some were humble, but their were a few pompous asses who thought they were Gods gift to the Org and acted like they were CEO's of a Fortune 500 company... -
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What is the Watchtower view on donating to charity?
by HereIgo ini've always had the impression that they frowned upon it, but never quite knew for sure.....
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I've always had the impression that they frowned upon it, but never quite knew for sure....