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THE RECORDING CAN NOW BE HEARD BY CLICKING HERE:
On Saturday evening, August 11, Bible Student elder Brad Bach will lead a round table discussion on this topic. Joining him will be Bible Student Elders Tom Ruggirello and Peter Karavas (the Friends of Jehovah’s Witnesses website administrator). You can call into this conference call Saturday evening. After the main discussion, you will be invited to participate with questions and comments.Here are some of the questions we will discuss:
Read a message of comfort and encouragement here Comfort them that mourn 4
Click here for ideas how to bear the grief of others
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Brother Peter
Excellent information! After being a JW for almost 50 years I have witnessed first hand the heartache when a loved one is disfellowshipped. As I have said before, my son is disfellowshipped. The good thing is that this has opened my eyes to the true nature of the organization. I have seen friends and young people that I watched grow up commit suicide because they could not deal with the loss of association with family. I have seen parents totally disowned their children because of being disfellowshipped. Rather than encouraging and trying to help the family member they are thrown to the wolves and like the sister pointed out, most only return because they want their family back, not because they love God. It is a shame and blasphemy on Gods love that this happens. I am trapped, for although I have consecrated my life and in my heart have left the organization, my wife is a born and raised JW. She has a history of major depression. For me to openly disassociate could cause her irreparable harm. In addition I have now found out that I have Parkinson’s. This in itself has caused a strain. All I can do is place the matter in our Lords hands and ask for his guidance. I found this presentation to be very encouraging. Thank you for this!
Christian Love and Blessings to you and everyone on this website.
Ted – You really do understand the pain many witnesses have felt, but with compassion and understanding rather than anger. I hope we will all keep you and you family in prayer.
I am hoping that as scientists do more studies on Carbon 60, they can determine to what degree it can help reverse diseases like Parkinson’s or not.
Would like a copy of the book —————.
Robert we will collapse your address now. But respond to you. This is the book store here. https://chicagobible.org/bookstore/. I am looking for the exact booklet mentioned here. Be right back.
Okay Robert the link is broken so Br. Peter will fix that. Also Br. Brad is sending you the booklet.
Robert heath – You can request books from the Chicago Bible Stuends website bookstore that Jacqueline referenced. Here is a link for the comforting “Hope” booklet https://chicagobible.org/product/hope/