Posts by MerryMagdalene

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Murder is wrong because...
by logansrun in
1. jw
2. friends
[your answer here].

bradley.

ps...my english class debated this subject for an hour today without a consensus!
MerryMagdalene

Define "wrong"...
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How bitter are you?
by Joker10 in
1. jw
2. friends
MerryMagdalene

Dear Lil OLady,
I'm so sorry for the grieving you must do. My heart goes out to you. Please know we are here for you as much we can be and care deeply for what you are going through.
Yours Truly,
Merry
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The "Love Bombing" stare...
by Confucious in
1. jw
2. experiences
let me explain the phenomenon... .

a few months ago, i went to a meeting.

i'm not df or da, but did the fade.
MerryMagdalene

There's a stare to make your skin crawl
<here come
<the
<love bombs
<innocent bystander
WATCH OUT!!!
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How bitter are you?
by Joker10 in
1. jw
2. friends
MerryMagdalene

As for myself...I'm just bitter enough to keep from being sickeningly sweet, sweet enough to keep from being butt-puckeringly sour, and sour enough to complement my salty humor which, in turn, keeps me from becoming too bitter. We've all got our own recipes and somebody's bound to like the way we mix it up. Each to their own.
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What are good versions/translations of the Bible?
by coldfish in
1. watchtower
2. bible
hi i'm new to this site.

i was raised a jw, i'm now 28, and left about a year ago.

the only bible i've ever looked at is the new world translation.. objectively.. how good do you think the nwt is?.
MerryMagdalene

Naughty Shotgun!
You wouldn't have broken table legs to prop up if you would stop using the Bible to swat flies...
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Thank You My Friends.
by Englishman in
1. jw
2. friends
the postman has just brought another batch of get-well cards.

thank you so much, my friends, there have been so many, most without a return addy that i feel quite overwhelmed by all of this kindness.. just an update: (not for the squeamish).

i'm recovering well, although i can't walk more than about 50 yards at present.
MerryMagdalene

I am fairly new here and not very familiar with many yet, but please accept my warmest thoughts and best wishes for your health and well-being!
--Merry
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What are good versions/translations of the Bible?
by coldfish in
1. watchtower
2. bible
hi i'm new to this site.

i was raised a jw, i'm now 28, and left about a year ago.

the only bible i've ever looked at is the new world translation.. objectively.. how good do you think the nwt is?.
MerryMagdalene

Welcome, Debbie/coldfish--
For more info on the merits of the New World Translation try www.freeminds.org/doctrine/nwtontrial.htm
and a site a couple posters here told me about for free downloads of Strong's Concordance and several different translations of the Bible is www.e-sword.net
--Merry
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CREATE your own definitions!
by Terry in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
make up a word.

give it a religious definition.

1.praysturbate: to imagine god will grant you your deepest longing if you ask him.
MerryMagdalene

PHALLUSY = the mistaken belief that man was created in God's image to dominate everyone and everything else, giving rise to the "my God is bigger than your God" holy wars and the suppression of Goddess worship due to Venus envy.
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letter from mom/letter to mom
by MerryMagdalene in
1. social
2. family
if anybody feels up to wading through what follows and giving me any feedback on it, i would really appreciate it, but, if not, that's cool too.... letter from mom (9/29/04):.

my dear one,.

i guess you know no one on earth is as dear to me as you.
MerryMagdalene

Thanks for the ongoing suggestions and comments, all so insightful and helpful!!! You people are wonderful. So many things to consider... Yes, I will keep a copy of the letter. I just finished editing it a bit to make it more concise and to invite a response. It's now in an envelope and will be sent off later today (the 8th). In a way I feel a weight has been lifted but I also feel anxiety over how she may respond. I'll keep you posted.
My stomach is in knots and I'm starting to get angry all over again at what an absolute nightmare this organization has put (and continues to put) so many through. My "live and live" attitude is giving way to the desire to march around those 'tower walls, blowing my trumpet, until the whole thing comes tumbling down. Barring that, I hope I can reach a place in my own experience where I can at least be of help to others, the way so many of you are!!! Keep up the good work and don't forget to count your time
--Merry
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People Come and Go
by Paradise Found in
1. jw
2. friends
people come and go.

and leave there stains and cigarette buts crampled on the floor.

(brian eno).
MerryMagdalene

Sorry I never got to know you here. Farewell on your continuing journey...