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  Witness Punk and Metal Band Names

  by Luther bertrand in

  1. social
  2. humour

  here is what i would name my band(s) let see if you can list some funny ones as well.

  here is my list:.

  local needs.

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  The Double-Lifers

  Rebels Without A Clue

  Big Brother & The Elderettes (more Mo'Town)

  The Pioneers
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  Court denies summary judgement for Laurel Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

  by OrphanCrow in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  court denies summary judgement for laurel jehovah's witnesses congregation.

  a motion for summary judgement is denied in a case against the laurel congregation of jehovah's witnesses and some individuals over child abuse reporting issues.a lawyer for the congregation maintained that elders were exempted from reporting requirements under a state law because of clergy privilege and confidentiality.the case resulted from allegations that elders did not report an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were members of the jehovah's witnesses congregation.. download the court opinion here.

  http://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=235880.

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  talesin

  tgnd

  reading comprehension

  Yes, I have found this skill sadly lacking in some posters; either that, or they are being remarkably disingenuous. : P
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  Court denies summary judgement for Laurel Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

  by OrphanCrow in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  court denies summary judgement for laurel jehovah's witnesses congregation.

  a motion for summary judgement is denied in a case against the laurel congregation of jehovah's witnesses and some individuals over child abuse reporting issues.a lawyer for the congregation maintained that elders were exempted from reporting requirements under a state law because of clergy privilege and confidentiality.the case resulted from allegations that elders did not report an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were members of the jehovah's witnesses congregation.. download the court opinion here.

  http://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=235880.

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  Yeah...just wait until that case in Newfoundland moves ahead.

  Yes, that's right @ OC. I was wracking [what's left of] my brain, because I knew there was something. Still waiting to see names (or may have missed info), since I knew quite a few in that area, back in the day. Very sad, but I am always glad to see the secrets come out (that is healthy) and the Tower exposed for what it truly is. Not a Paradise, but a Dungeon.

  I have no more to say to the troll, and I see that D-D,(ahahaha, love Nelson!) already said it best.
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  Court denies summary judgement for Laurel Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

  by OrphanCrow in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  court denies summary judgement for laurel jehovah's witnesses congregation.

  a motion for summary judgement is denied in a case against the laurel congregation of jehovah's witnesses and some individuals over child abuse reporting issues.a lawyer for the congregation maintained that elders were exempted from reporting requirements under a state law because of clergy privilege and confidentiality.the case resulted from allegations that elders did not report an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were members of the jehovah's witnesses congregation.. download the court opinion here.

  http://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=235880.

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  JW clergy are acting within the law when they do not report child abusers

  fisherman That is a blanket statement, and you do not speak for the world. In Canada, they are criminals. Period.

  They enjoy neither the same 'privilege' as lawyers (puh-leaze!), nor the confessional.

  nonjwspouse - they have claimed they are not clergy, since the days of colporteurs! Liars ; filth. They make me sick.
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  Court denies summary judgement for Laurel Jehovah's Witnesses congregation

  by OrphanCrow in

  1. watchtower
  2. child-abuse

  court denies summary judgement for laurel jehovah's witnesses congregation.

  a motion for summary judgement is denied in a case against the laurel congregation of jehovah's witnesses and some individuals over child abuse reporting issues.a lawyer for the congregation maintained that elders were exempted from reporting requirements under a state law because of clergy privilege and confidentiality.the case resulted from allegations that elders did not report an unlawful sexual relationship between a woman and a 14-year-old boy, both of whom were members of the jehovah's witnesses congregation.. download the court opinion here.

  http://courts.delaware.gov/opinions/download.aspx?id=235880.

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  It would be great if a 'win' like this happened in Canada - we could all write and push for criminal prosecution. It is federal law for any adult to fail to report, but especially those are charged with the care of children; eg, teachers, coaches, health care professionals, clergy ...

  That is good to hear that these monsters are being exposed for what they are, and thanks OC, for updating us on so many vital things. t .
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  Where Are You From?

  by finallysomepride in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  alot of members don't have a flag or country name beside their user name, and well frequently one doesn't know where that particular person is from, tell us your country, state, county or what ever you feel like giving out.

  if you are going to post please at least devulge your country.. me, i'm originally from taranaki, new zealand via auckland.

  for the most of this decade i have been living & working in brisbane, queensland, australia.. .

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  Nova Scotia - this is our coat of arms.

  Hi, fsp : ) Nice to see you. I no longer live across from the library, though. : )

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  Cue to leave

  by Grey Goose in

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  2. friends

  just reading a thread about one circuit saying the pubs must donate $10.. it got me thinking, that if it ever became policy to donate a % of ones income, that would be my cue to leave.

  or i would kick up such a stink about it i would be kicked out.

  either would be good for me.. so, is there any public policy changes which would be your cue to leave?.

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  You are upset?
  
  
  Okay,now ............. take a deep breath. In through the nose, feel it in your lungs, your diaphragm, your belly. Now, release it slowly through the mouth..

  deep breaths = calming, and giving the brain lots of oxygen.

  Take care of YOURSELF, grey goose. Keep breathing!

  xo tal
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  Cappytan has made a video. Here is the link

  by joe134cd in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsbfnzrbiqq

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  Sorry, Cappy, I'm not on your friend's list and can't see it.

  I know it's not 'on purpose' , but a great way to build suspense! (just teasing you, we really want to see this).

  xx tal
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  Apostle Paul complex

  by Diogenesister in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  if you can, take the time to read this beautifulfully written piece on what its like to live as a gay, enforced celibate witness.

  the writer details experiences working for an organization that ostensibly lauds singleness, especially in the higher echelons and bethel , yet inevitability rewards the hard working singleton with a lonely old age and the "increasingly sinister " label of ' that weird single brother'.

  the author compares this outcome with that of " eunuch for the lord" paul pondering the silence on his later life and wondering whether he similarly died " alone, largely forgotten and desperately waiting for the paradise ".http://avoidjw.org/2016/01/apostle-paul-complex/.

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  Yes, I did. : )) And am happy for that!
  
  I wish that Mark had been born later; maybe he would have been okay. I got very ill after this happened, for about six months, and not many memories of that time. I wonder, sometimes, if I was the one that found him .... but that is a secret that is kept deep in my subconscious. I truly feel it was my 'kundalini'.
  
  

  We need to support our members who are LGBT, and trans-gendered. There is so much hate in the world, and in the JWS. It saddens me.
  
  Glad you're okay, Dio, and don't let anyone get you down! xx : ) tal
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  Aspeger's syndrome, ASD and Autism - How do you know if you have it?

  by KateWild in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  on another thread i was asked by fadetoblack about my asd.

  sorry ftb i didn't respond, but here is your post again and i will respond on this new thread.. i'm curious to know how you know you were born with asperger's syndrome.

  it seems to be extremely hard to clinically diagnose, but popular to self-diagnose.

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  not understanding social cues

  Yup - it's also an indication of an extremely brilliant mind, Most people with Asperger's Syndrome are very intelligent, and the social aspect is the 'killer', in that it prevents interaction with others from being smooth. We have large expectations of folks in a social setting, and someone who has no filter (which is an Asperger's trait) is generally found to be 'lacking in social graces'.

  It's a hard row to hoe, Kate (and others). We all want to belong somewhere, and hell, I've had my difficulties in that. Our history plays such a large part in the development of our social interactions with others, and when you add Asperger's to the mix of being an exJW, it has to be tough. xx tal