- BBC News: 26 year old Isaac refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - 23 days later the rules changed
This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx5ynly549njo In August this year, 26-year-old Isaac Valdez had...
665 points123 comments5 d ago
- Hard hitting BBC article: This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed
476 points64 comments5 d ago
- A Texas sized Valdez thank you for my friends.
In case you don’t know, my name is Isabella Valdez from Dallas, Texas, USA. I am the bossy big sister to the late Isaac Valdez whose story is featured on the front page of BBC News and Yahoo!...
423 points69 comments3 d ago
- Oh HOW EMBARRASSING! Asking a Jehovah Witness elder to study using ONLY a Bible and no watchtower literature
An elder suggested that I needed to have a “refresher“ Bible study. I accepted on the condition that we only use the Bible without any watchtower material. He dropped the idea like a hot stone. if...
366 points162 comments6 d ago
- The body of elders recommended a brother for appointment as an elder.
Let me share a real-life story about an elder. The body of elders recommended a brother for appointment as an elder. However, the CO (Circuit Overseer) refused to appoint him because, in his...
320 points98 comments7 d ago
- The sinking ship continues sinking!
The congregation I once attended grew so much that it ended up being split into 3 separate congregations. Now, after just the last few years, so many have left that they are now just 1...
275 points68 comments6 d ago
- I've hooked up with two pioneer sisters. How common is this?
I'm PIMO and currently in the process of leaving. Because of that, I've been speaking more openly about sexuality, always respectfully, of course. During this time, I ended up going out with a...
261 points157 comments7 d ago
- Lack of marriage is apparently a problem in my circuit
Usually it would be the case of disgruntled and dare I say sexually frustrated sisters who can’t find any brothers but it’s actually the other way around in my circuit. There’s a lot of young...
236 points95 comments3 d ago
- The "Model" Ministerial Servant sitting next to me is secretly PIMQ (and leading a double life)
I’m currently a 20yo PIMO living with my family. Recently, a guy in his early 20s moved into our congregation and immediately became an ideal example of an exemplary witness. He’s an MS, gives...
233 points76 comments4 d ago
- Isaac Valdez story gaining traction in the media
Scrolling through FBook this morning and Isaac’s news item is being featured and picked up by many more news outlets including Metro News, LadBible and LadBible Australia If anyone wants to know...
213 points51 comments4 d ago