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  Re: 2013 annual meeting

  by pixel in

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  remember, you read it here first!.

  dear brothers: .

  we are pleased to announce that arrangements are being made for all baptized and unbaptized publishers who read and write english, along with their minor children, to be invited to locations where they can hear the 2013 annual meeting program that will be presented on saturday, .

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  ohnightdivine

  Sorry for asking--is this annual meeting being held worldwide on the same date?

  I haven't heard about this in our congregation meetings recently. Maybe I just missed the announcement..
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  Does The Organization of Jehovah's Witnesses Do Any Charity Work?

  by Bangalore in

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  2. bible

  does the organization of jehovah's witnesses do any charity work?.

  answer from a wt apologist.

  http://defendingjehovahswitnesses.blogspot.com/2013/05/does-organization-of-jehovahs-witnesses.html.

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  ohnightdivine

  Sorry... I haven't heard of any charity set up by the WT, local or abroad.

  I would even think it is not an exaggeration to say that the WT would raise an eyebrow if the members join their community relief or rescue groups. It would be seen as a waste of time.
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  NEWBIES are leaving like crazy! Be very afraid WT

  by clarity in

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  # 3 newbie post.

  first of all, the newbies have set a record here!.

  have you ever seen a 4pg post where 21 new members reply!

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  ohnightdivine

  I'm happy to know about your story, MissConfused! I have no one else to convince since I am alone "in the truth", although I truly wish that my Bible study conductor wakes up, too. But that seems impossible because she is a hardcore JW and she has more to lose. Again, who knows...

  Anyway, I'm feeling better now thanks to the warm welcome and support from everyone.

  ohnightdivine
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  NEWBIES are leaving like crazy! Be very afraid WT

  by clarity in

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  # 3 newbie post.

  first of all, the newbies have set a record here!.

  have you ever seen a 4pg post where 21 new members reply!

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  ohnightdivine

  The only concern I do have with this website is that it is so "addicting" ---I find myself spending a lot of time reading everyone's posts than I would have wanted.

  "Are we truly showing that we are buying out opportune time, and putting the kingdom's interest first in our lives?"
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  And so I felt inadequate again... for a moment

  by ohnightdivine in

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  despite knowing ttatt recently and trying my very best not to absorb the fds-supplied "knowledge" any further, i could not help but feel inadequate again during today's meeting.

  strange, right?

  yet, normal.

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  ohnightdivine

  Thanks, LostGeneration.

  My answer to your question is very simple. I do not have anyone else at this point in my life to turn to. I cannot elaborate my circumstances (I know you'd understand) for now but if I suddenly stop attending, I will literally be alone for who knows how long. I live away from my family and just get to visit them from time to time.

  Most of all, I still somehow want to hold on to this thin thread of trust for them because I feel that some of my friends there are also very sincere as individuals. Now, I cannot afford to risk losing them all at once... even if I know that will, or must happen eventually.

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  Now that I think of it, I must be having the Stockholm syndrome.
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  And so I felt inadequate again... for a moment

  by ohnightdivine in

  1. jw
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  despite knowing ttatt recently and trying my very best not to absorb the fds-supplied "knowledge" any further, i could not help but feel inadequate again during today's meeting.

  strange, right?

  yet, normal.

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  ohnightdivine

  Despite knowing TTATT recently and trying my very best not to absorb the FDS-supplied "knowledge" any further, I could not help but feel inadequate again during today's meeting.

  Strange, right? Yet, normal. ---

  After a few moments I told myself, "Why am I feeling inadequate?! I already know what the truth is. I don't need to feel this way!"

  Like many of you, I've been made to feel inferior during all these years. We have our talents, skills, and ambitions silenced. And to add to this we are made to feel that we are not preaching enough, not exerting enough effort, not studying enough, etc. Despite doing our best, the WT always finds ways (using sweet encouraging words) to implicitly make us feel that we are always lacking in faith.

  While listening to the brothers and sisters share their comments I could feel that they were prepared for the meeting. And of course, many sounded sincere. And now, because I haven't really been participating a lot these days, I'm a bit down. I used to comment a couple of times each meeting and somehow I miss the sense of being able to "contribute" to the discussion of "faith".

  You could tell me to just stop attending, but it is still out of the question for now...

  PS: Just an observation-- again, most sisters looked tired although very well-dressed and made up (as usual). Sometimes I feel they're just there to show off their newly-bought clothes and what-have-yous. It's a fashion show--- and it's not even convention time. LOL. I'll just stick to my casual suit.

  PS2: Sorry if I'm not able to express myself clearly at times. Please understand. My brain has just awakened..
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  I CAN'T TAK

  by Caupon in

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  ohnightdivine

  Caupon,

  As someone who decided to get baptized after many years of "Bible study", love bombing, and peer pressure despite having lingering doubts, I'd like to say to you---please don't do it. It's hard to get in but more difficult to get out. I hope you really think about it more than 100 times.

  Sincerely,

  ohnightdivine
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  What Did You Do With All Your Watchtower Publications?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  i needed room when i moved so i sadly threw my entire library away.

  i mentioned this to an exjw.

  he and his wife took all the hundreds of books, including bound volumes from the 1800s and are now using them for research and proof of watchtower lies.. what did you do with your books?.

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  ohnightdivine

  For the first time last night, I was able to dump a few magazines without feeling guilty.
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  NEWBIES are leaving like crazy! Be very afraid WT

  by clarity in

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  # 3 newbie post.

  first of all, the newbies have set a record here!.

  have you ever seen a 4pg post where 21 new members reply!

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  ohnightdivine

  I joined just 3 days ago. :)

  Can't physically leave yet but my heart and mind have awakened.

  I hope we could all find true hapiness and peace soon.
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  Today's WT Study (Who is the FDS - Sep 2013)

  by ohnightdivine in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  please share how your wt study went today...

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  ohnightdivine

  We had low attendance and there were only about 6 brothers & sisters giving comments alternately. The elders, elders' wives.. the usual people who answer when no one else raises their hand.

  The rest didn't seem to care. After the meeting, I could see mostly tired faces.