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Ok, Question: Was there a comment made at a meeting that finally convinced.
by New Castles inwas there a comment made at a meeting that finally convinced you, this is not right?
for me a couple of weeks ago was in the service meeting, they stated that if the children didnt finish their homework because they were studying the bible or at a meeting that teachers should understand that their meetings and study are more important.
i looked at my wife and went "what"??
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Would you ever go back to an organized religion after leaving the Witnesses
by MicStroz ini was wondering just what the percentage would be on those who .
have left and at some point turn to another group or church.. i know from my own trials that i will never be a part of any.
organization.
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Stripped perhaps, but not shamed
by Gerard inhttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/articlenews/tpstory/lac/20040325/facts25/tpcomment/features
stripped perhaps, but not shamed
i used to think that i 'lost,' that being true to myself cost me more than it was worth.
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A thought experiment
by logansrun inhave you ever stopped to consider that the best thing we can do for ourselves as recovering cultists is simply to move on?
i know that is impossible for some, as they have deep connections with the organization due to family.
but for many the best move is simply to refuse to let the jws occupy much of our time and energy -- mental, physical and emotional.
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What is WT?
by Dakota indon't yell at me for it.
i've seen it all over the place but can't find anything that says what is is or what it does.
can somebody tell me or point me in the right direction?
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Do any of you miss Ari Fleischer?
by IronGland inhe was the most entertaining press secretary i can remember.
scott mcclellan, the new guy seems a bit overwhelmed.
press secretary has got to be a tough job.
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What do you do?
by desib77 ini know most jws are encouraged to take worthless jobs and barely scrape by so as to spend more time in the ministry.
i was fortunate to have my dad encourage me to do something more with my life than house cleaning.
i followed in his steps and became a civil draftsman....(draftsperson .
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Are You a Taker Not a Giver
by blondie inmany posting here once would not accept a blood transfusion or give blood because of the wts doctrine.. having left that doctrine behind and being willing to "accept" a blood transfusion, are you willing (if able medically) to donate blood?.
if willing to accept an organ transplant, are you willing (if medically able) to donate an organ, either as a live donor or when deceased?.
if yes, to both questions, do you donate blood regularly?
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anyone now have an aversion to dress clothes?
by spike2 inanyone else have an aversion to dress clothes, now that you aren't forced to wear a suit and tie (women insert their version here) to sit a stadium for 8 hours on a summer day?
being forced to do this as a young child traumatized me pretty good!
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LMAO! United States Atheists...
by Odrade inwe're watching this cable access program for "united states atheists.
" they meet on tuesday nights at 7:30. they have the ghostbusters symbol for their symbol and call themselves the bunkbusters.
it was a riot!