Posts by beckyboop

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INDEED, LET THE GAMES BEGIN

by You Know in

several enemies of the watchtower have ebulliently expressed the sentiment: let the games begin.

indeed, i too share that desire to let the games begin, so-to-speak.

but, what exactly are we to expect when once the games commence?

Hey everyone! At least YK's presence here does one absolutely wonderful thing--it makes us THINK FOR OURSELVES! And funny, he kinda does that too because he goes against current WT teachings. It's just a shame though that he can't even take a stand as Jesus or many others in Biblical times did to protect children and innocent ones. But anyway, we are able to make an intellectual defense using his own quotes against him as well as scriptures and quotes from the WT and Awake. BTW, I just figured out what LOL stands for:

LOVER OF LIES or LOVES ONLY LIES

Thanks to all for being able to defend the real truth.

Becky

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ONLY A MATTER OF TIME

by You Know in

world renown conservative investor, warren buffet, told an audience that a nuclear attack upon the united states was a certainty.

such an attack would of course result in swift and terrible retaliation and the likey annihilation of most of the arab world and then some.

whether or not that proves to be the exact scenario that's played out, it must be admitted that the climate for the sudden outbreak of a nuclear storm has never been so favorable.

beckyboop

How dare you assume that any of us posters here (include yourself) aren't serious. How do you know which of us have been abused, or have relatives or best friends that were? The first step in helping anyone is making the truth known! And if the organization you represent is so wonderful and wants the "truth" to be known, why are they making plans to df Bill for publishing the REAL TRUTH? Why is your logic always to evade the real point, and try to detract from the truth? Why not address the topics of who you really are, not being part of the world--including having an opinion or "valuing" the words of a worldly person? What would your elders/society think of your views? It sounds to me like YOU don't care about innocent children--and that's the most unchristian thing we can be. Do you really think Jesus would be part of an organization that hides known child molesters, and then when someone tries to expose them, they are df'd? I think not! He repeatedly showed his love for children. And if you cared, you would be protesting loudly like Bill is doing--it's wrong and should be stopped, not protected.

Becky

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ONLY A MATTER OF TIME

by You Know in

world renown conservative investor, warren buffet, told an audience that a nuclear attack upon the united states was a certainty.

such an attack would of course result in swift and terrible retaliation and the likey annihilation of most of the arab world and then some.

whether or not that proves to be the exact scenario that's played out, it must be admitted that the climate for the sudden outbreak of a nuclear storm has never been so favorable.

beckyboop

YK,

So let me get this straight--Jesus, whom we are supposed to emulate, stepped in when he saw wrongdoing, and was even put to death for it. However, we are not supposed to? We are supposed to sit back and let thousands of innocent children suffer because we are "waiting for him"? How long are we supposed to wait? It's already been (according to JW's) hundreds of years! How many people should be abused mentally, physically, even emotionally, not to mention those that have died as a result of the flip-flop of opinions on such matters as blood, organ transplants etc.? I thought life was precious to God--in the jw's it isn't.

And, according the many Wt's and Awakes I read and distributed to thousands over the years, you were NOT supposed to even voice an opinion as to the world's affairs. I remember not even being allowed to talk about the presidential election, let alone voice an mention a favorite. If you really want the quotes for those, LOOK THEM UP!!! Do you even know about the religion you claim to represent? Because by your views and statements you do not.

Becky

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ONLY A MATTER OF TIME

by You Know in

world renown conservative investor, warren buffet, told an audience that a nuclear attack upon the united states was a certainty.

such an attack would of course result in swift and terrible retaliation and the likey annihilation of most of the arab world and then some.

whether or not that proves to be the exact scenario that's played out, it must be admitted that the climate for the sudden outbreak of a nuclear storm has never been so favorable.

beckyboop

YK,

It seems to me that LaRouche is doing exactly what many ex-jw's are trying to do--expose things for what they really are. I don't think that the posters here disagree that there could be a nuclear war or a collapse of the financial system in the US etc. But no one can PREDICT the time and day--only forewarn. We can choose to hide our heads in the sand, or make preparations in advance (ie. expose child molestors and false predictors of Armageddon).

But YK, you seem to me to be very fond of conspiracy theories from the world's point of view, even though you aren't technically supposed to have ANY opinion on world matters (remember? "no part of the world"). Why don't you take it one step further and research the Trinity brochure by the jw's. If you took the time to look up the quotes, you would see that they were not stated in their entirety, therefore misleading many as to their original intent. If you are going to quote things, then make sure you don't leave out pertinent details (ie. "10 years or 10 minutes...VIRTUALLY" etc.)

Why is it ok for you to use the media, but no one else?

Becky

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My first Mothers Day

by TweetieBird in

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i've been a mom for 21 years now and am going to celebrate my first mother's day.

my oldest son is taking me out for lunch on sunday.. happy mother's day to all moms on this board.

beckyboop

Congratulations Tweetie Bird and all other moms here! It's nice to see everyone celebrating life. I plan on sending my mom a card despite the fact she's a witness. I'm just going to send a picture of me and my boyfriend in a handmade card with a simple message. Just because SHE doesn't celebrate doesn't mean I can't--and I know her well enough to know she'll be thrilled.

Becky

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I voted today ...

by BobsGirl in

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i have been walking around with a sticker on my chest that announces to the world that i acted on my civic responsibility and voted today.

i have to admit that i am feeling a bit vulnerable and fighting the impulse to rip it off.

there were two issues on the ballot however that i felt it important to support.

beckyboop

Hey Bobsgirl! Congratulations! I have yet to do that, but it's definitely up there on my "to do" list. As far as the feelings of vulnerability, I think that the more we do that is anti-jw teachings, the quicker we will get past those feelings. It just seems like if we are at least taking steps forward, then it's harder for the borg to have a hold on us.

By the way, guess who this is--hint, I live in RI now! I love ya and sorry I missed the b-day party! Hope to see you at C's graduation!

Becky (yes, I realize I just gave it away8>)

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Letting go of the side of the pool

by joelbear in

when i was 7 years old mom took me to get swimming lessons.

one day we moved over to the deep end of the pool which i had always viewed as being as ominous as a bottomless pit.. i was terrified on the day that we had to swim from one side to the other and could barely make myself let go of the side of the pool.

i eventually did though and a couple of weeks later was jumping off the high dive into the deep end and having a wonderful time.. letting go is so very hard, especially for those of us who were raised to believe that every day was rife with disaster.

beckyboop

Thanks Joel and everyone else for the great reminders that all we know is right now! It's nice finally living in the present moment--not "when the paradise comes". Life is full of beautiful things, as well as the negative possibilities of war etc. We can either choose to enjoy things like flowers, animals, the ocean, people; or we can hide away thinking that "the end is coming". I personally have chosen to live each day as it comes, and to enjoy it as much as possible--even if it means standing still long enough to listen to a woodpecker on a tree.

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INDEED, LET THE GAMES BEGIN

by You Know in

several enemies of the watchtower have ebulliently expressed the sentiment: let the games begin.

indeed, i too share that desire to let the games begin, so-to-speak.

but, what exactly are we to expect when once the games commence?

beckyboop

YOu Know,

Since you mentioned it, the Heaven's Gate cult didn't die for anyone but themselves--they thought their "'willful exit of the body' would mark their 'graduation' to a higher spiritual plane."--"Releasing the Bonds" by Steve Hassan

Try reading beyond your little box sometime.

Becky

150

INDEED, LET THE GAMES BEGIN

by You Know in

several enemies of the watchtower have ebulliently expressed the sentiment: let the games begin.

indeed, i too share that desire to let the games begin, so-to-speak.

but, what exactly are we to expect when once the games commence?

beckyboop

You Know,

Have you conveniently forgotten what JW's believe? That Jesus died for ALL people? That you are supposed to "love your neighbor as I have loved you"--which would mean that you would die for anyone--not just other witnesses. Interesting that you didn't remember that point, especially when it comes to people you don't agree with.

Becky

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get-together in Rhode Island

by beckyboop in

i am an ex-jw who lives in providence ri.

i have only been here since january, and am looking forward to meeting some other ex's in the area.

i have been in contact with a few others already, and we are talking about the possibility of an informal get-together around memorial day week.

beckyboop

Hello everyone! I am an ex-jw who lives in Providence RI. I have only been here since January, and am looking forward to meeting some other ex's in the area. I have been in contact with a few others already, and we are talking about the possibility of an informal get-together around Memorial Day week. If anyone is interested who lives close, please email me (it's in my profile). I would love to meet others who understand the struggle it has been to live in the real world! Hopefully I'll be putting my experience on in a few days.

Thanks,

Becky