Posts by Hawkeye

i know that people here make comments about the religion having problems and growth not being anything other then children born into the faith and third world countries.

i even see them make comments about, "how much longer can this go on?

" yet honestly, do you really think the witness religion will end in our life time?

Hawkeye

I'm not sure. I think it will depend on how they twist the 1914 thing, to suit the religion to keep people thinking the "end is just around the corner!"

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Ace-cecil gets d-shipped..............

by ace-cecil in

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well it happened, oh my goodnes, it only took like 3 hours going around in circles!!!

well its a very long story people, but i have to thankyou for the help yesterday, because i totally wasnt myself in the meeting and i actually questioned them and challenged them, and one of the elders is like wow you've changed, is this someone else talking?and i was like no, my questions are genuine, from me and hes like what are you studying at uni, theology?and im like no, sport and recreation!!!

!and at first i took my sister and i wanted her to come in but they wouldnt let her, then once i started questioning them, they could only say the same few things like the faithfull and discreet slaves are the directed ones and i have to believe them and then basicaly tried to make it that i was diassociating myself and i was like, no, i dont want to leave as long as i could research from other sources and they kinda ignored that and pretended like it was fine after telling me it wasnt, but disfellowshipping me because i said i couldnt promise them i wouldnt do a couple of things they frown upon again and that i didnt know if i was repentant untill i knew that they were wrong in my heart.

Hawkeye

Congratulations Ace!!! You are so much better off! Enjoy your new-found freedom!

Hawk

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When you were an active JW would you have had this sticker on your car?

by ObservingTexan in

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i saw a car today that had a bumper sticker that said "i ".

considering what is taught by the wts about jesus would you have ever put a bumper sticker on your car with this message?.

ot........

Hawkeye

OMG

I can't imagine riding in a car with watchtowers and awakes plastered in the windows!!!! How embarrasing!!!!

I was always a speed demon on the interstate to and from the conventions!

That's funny!!!!

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should I disassociate myself or wait to get disfellowshipped?

by Mrs.Congeniality in

my closes friend asked me today if her and her husband should just go ahead and write a letter of disassociation or wait to be df.

many months ago i talked with them about 607, etc.

all the things i was finding out.

Hawkeye

If they don't have family or friends, then I would disassociate. That is what I did. That ended any surprise visits and unwanted phone calls. Now I feel totally FREE!!!!!

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Why Most Christians Can And Do Celebrate Birthdays

by wanda in

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on another thread they were talking about the lack of joy and mental health problems coming from jw kids not being allowed to participate at class dances, sports and so forth.

the lack of the joyfulness of birthdays is another factor.

why not leave some copies of this in your kingdom halls and assemblies if you still attend.

Hawkeye

Thanks for the info! Happy birthday to me on April 17th!! The first time I will celebrate in 12 years!!!!!

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What food do you enjoy?

by greendawn in

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tell us what you enjoy eating and what are some of the specialities or interesting recipes in your country or region.

Hawkeye

I don't get to enjoy any food right now, I'm on a liquid diet for probably 4-5 months, and just started today!

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OUCH!!!!

by Dimples in

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well, my foot has been hurting for a month now on the side of my right foot.

the pain got real bad and i went to the er.they took x-rays and said everything looked o.k.

i made an appointment to follow up with a podiatrist.

Hawkeye

I had a foot problem called plantar facitis. It hurt like hell. They tried braces and even casting my foot! None of it helped. I also had the injection in the foot. It does hurt like hell, especially in the days following. It helped for 2 months, then the pain came right back. Finally after 18 months of pain, I had foot surgery. It was the easiest and least painful of surgeries I have had thus far. after the swelling went down, the pain went away and never came back again!

Ask your doctor about plantar facitis. That is probably what it is. They can do surgery. It helped me tremendously!

Hawkeye

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Where were you when the realization hit, that the WTS was not in the truth?

by whyizit in

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i was listening to a testimonial by valerie acuff and she said that she was sitting in an assembly, looking around at the crowd and thinking to herself, "this is your family, these are your people.".

she said at that moment she heard a voice inside say, "these are not your people, this is not your family, get up and leave now, and don't ever go back.

" so she took her two children at that very moment and left, and she never went back.

Hawkeye

Hi Whyizit!

I was a walk-away believer for 3-4 years. I stopped meeting attendance, but still believed the WTS had the "truth".

A sister I knew from our congo would see me now and then at Wal-mart. She would tell me about silent lambs. At first, I couldn't believe it. Finally I went out on the site.

Being that I have first-hand experience with childhood sexual abuse, I was floored by the web-site. It was then, that I realized how wrong the WTS was. I could NOT be a part of an org. that could just sweep such horrible attrocities against children under the rug.

I've been free ever since. I feel closer to my God, and have been able to pray to him again. Being in the org. I never felt even good enough to pray to him!!!

Freedom is a beautiful thing!!

Hawkeye