"A place that kindness forgot"- good one.
MissFit
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Oh the joy of freedom..... to be just me.
by franticfran infinally after five years i have finally shut the door very firmly on the witnesses.
i have had this "sister" calling for over the last six months clearly trying to reactivate me,but never mentioning the reason why me and my family left the forfar congregation two years ago.
it was always any subject but the " elephant in the room" well today was the finale.
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Arrangement to Accelerate Building Kingdom Halls
by Socrateswannabe ini can't believe i'm the first one to admit going to this meeting.
it was a 3 hour video stream from patterson.
the first bit was used to set up the need.
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MissFit
Did they show designs for double Kingdom halls?
Our building was designed to contain two halls. We currently have four congo. *5 if you count the sign language one*Using the same building.
2 for each hall.
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Watchtower has a Philosophy of Totalism
by OnTheWayOut incults tend to have a total explanation for everything- everything that ever happened, everything that is happening now, and everything that ever will happen.
that certainly fits watchtower.
they have a black-and-white perception of everything, they are never wrong, there are no gray areas.
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MissFit
Great post John A. I appreciate you excellent observations.
It will be interesting to see how successful the WB&TS (Aka JW.borg,) will be at reinventing itself.
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Counting service time in a creative way
by nevaagain incouting time and, how to count time while doing as little service as possible is often a hot topic around witnesses.
i even overheard pioneers discussing about it.
they call it "creative time counting" (i translated that phrase from a different language so bear with me ;-).
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MissFit
HubHi Nevaagain, so are you still in and trying to get your 10 every month?
You are right, they are being pressured by having to report. Quantity is more important then quality. Just think what the reports would look like if they only counted the time spent talking to people.
I once counted time spent with a group & CO 's wife, sipping hot chocolate, and writing not at home letters I would never send. It was a pleasant 2 hours.
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How many of you followed the WTS direction on education years ago and have been screwed by it?
by Julia Orwell ini'm really interested in this question because i've heard for years that if you forgo further education and go pioneering, when you have a family down the track you will get a good job because jehovah will provide for you because you pioneered.
as long as i was a kool-aid drinker, even then, i thought, "how does pioneering pay your bills?
surely education should come first.
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MissFit
Village idiot, I dont think it is ever too late. Why you still have a good 20 or 30 years that you could use to pursue your passion.
Why dont you check about some courses? You might be able to get some grants or scholarships.
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Is my purpose to help, fail and suffer?
by TheLonelyOne inhi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.
life has been thought.
even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.
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MissFit
I thought I edited my last sentence before I posted.
I meant to say he needed professional help.
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Is my purpose to help, fail and suffer?
by TheLonelyOne inhi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.
life has been thought.
even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.
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MissFit
Hey Cofty: great restraint. You made your point. I wonder if you will get a response.
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Is my purpose to help, fail and suffer?
by TheLonelyOne inhi folks im coming from far for many, for some maybe bit near.
life has been thought.
even though i'm only 27 pain and problems has been around since my first days.
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MissFit
Welcome lonelyone, WOW, only 27. I am sorry your life has been nothing but pain so far. It really is hard watch someone you care about struggle.
I had a hard time understanding your post. I know English must not be your first language.
I can tell you are very concerned about your friend and you have limited options.
I think you need more practicable advice than trusting in God's healing.
Hopfully your friend can get professional help to realize life is worth living. Rebel is right- give your friend a listening ear but go easy on the God stuff.
If he was a JW then, he no doubt feels unworthy of God in this life and may think if he kills himself he will wake up in paradise.
I repeat he needs professional help.
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My mother says I should just DA already.
by Julia Orwell incut the cord.
sever all ties.
start new.. and she's right.
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MissFit
Hi Julia, wow. I checked out some of your paintings. You are very talented.
Maybe the reason you did not do great at your other job is that your heart isn't in it. Your passion is art. My wish for you is that you can some how make a living doing something you love.
Your art is worthwhile, and a noble legitimate pursuit, not just a hobby.
Good for you for actively getting help. The world will be a poorer place without your artistry. Your work deserves a spot light.
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Interview With an Apostate by Village Idiot
by Village Idiot intell us a little about yourself and your family.
got myself in at age 13. one day i saw a leaflet on my door about babylon the great condemned by god and thats all it took.
i mailed a letter to the congregation listed on the flyer requesting a book study.
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MissFit
Welcome Village I. I look foward to more of your posts. I was baptised in 76 at the ripe old age of 12.
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