Posts by Evanescence

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Sad, sad, cult story.... not Jw!

by AK - Jeff in

having my daily brew today, and reading diane wilson's book - awakening of a jw.

the barista overhears a conversation i am having with a regular there and asks what 'cult' i had exited.

i told her jw and we had a nice conversation.. she tells me her husband's family was in a cult in pennsylvania called the 'temple.....' something.

Evanescence

Has anyone read the book "Unseen, Unheard, Unknown" ? by Sarah Hamilton byrne (I think I got the author right)

There are definatly deadly cults out there, much worse than the JW's

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~If you ruled the world~

by FlyingHighNow in

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friends

what would you do?

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lol the topic reminded me of a song off the movie 'bruce almighty'

If I ruled the world, everyday would be a new day of spring

remember suffering is not nesessary a bad thing.... we learn from our suffering and become a better person.

btw, wouldn't you hate to live in a perfect bubble? Just like being on a forum and getting banned or "punished" if you make a slight slip up, God gives us our freedom 'free will'

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Christianity, Satan & Halloween

by Nellie in

forget about being a witness - i never, ever understood how mainstream christian people could justify participating in a celebration that is so overtly satanic.

while i recognize the ability to dress up in non-satanic costumes, the participation aspect bothers me.

of course, now, my kids want to trick or treat, but i just can't bring myself to say "yes.

Evanescence

I think more the prodestants are againt All Hallows eve because they feel there are a lot of pagan origins and its devil worshipping.

However the true meaning of Halloween is not very well known, I think the meaning of All Hallows eve is, on the 1st of November it is 'All saint's day" Which is a Catholic tradition.

This is discussed here http://forums.catholic.com/showthread.php?t=81695

You would be interested to read that thread.

here is a good site http://www.seekwisdom.org/articles/cathhalloween.htm on the Catholic stance on it.

and these:

http://www.catholicculture.org/lit/...date=2005-10-31

http://www.americancatholic.org/Fea...een/default.asp

http://www.catholicculture.org/lit/...view.cfm?id=913

http://www.catholiceducation.org/ar...ion/cc0070.html

This is what the prodestants think:

http://home.computer.net/~cya/cy00061.html
http://www.bible.com/answers/ahalowen.html
http://www.jeremiahproject.com/culture/halloween.html
http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/halloween.html

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Melbourne Cup - I didn't win...

by misspeaches in

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well while all our american friends are off celebrating halloween in various shapes and forms down under everyone is gathering to watch the biggest horse racing event of the year... .

the melbourne cup!!!

well i placed my bets and was very optimistic about them as i had recieved a hot tip.... .

i know i have made comments about the benefits of jwd but i have some thoughts about this.. for the person who is having doubts and is looking for some confirmation or information jwd provides a wealth of both.

and if it isn't posted here on the board someone usually has a link to answer questions.

for those who have been hurt by the shunning policy or been abused in some way jwd offers wonderful people who understand because they have "been there" too.. for those who are recently out of the wts and are trying to build a new life there are many to encourage and support them.. even those of us who have been here and out of the wts for a long time there is encouragement and friendship.. for those who love a good debate, there is usually a willing jw to try to take them on.. there are some great sites on the internet that provide information.

Evanescence

Ex witness forums, and ex-cult forums are very beneficial. Just to talk to someone who has also been there done that.

Sort of like AA *alcoholics Anonymous* being in a support group, and recovering together.

To know your not alone is definatly a help.

So its forums like these that really help in the recovery progress.

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Melbourne Cup - I didn't win...

by misspeaches in

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friends

well while all our american friends are off celebrating halloween in various shapes and forms down under everyone is gathering to watch the biggest horse racing event of the year... .

the melbourne cup!!!

well i placed my bets and was very optimistic about them as i had recieved a hot tip.... .

Evanescence

Oh yay!! Well done Eva!
Congratulations... How much did you win and more importantly what are you going to spend it on!?!?!
Ok popples... Work is over for the day and so I am heading home. Talk to you tmrw!

Havn't got the money yet, will get it soon, probebly be only a few dollers

Well not much you can get for a few dollers so I guess it will go towards my lunch money Dunno yet

I've never really been lucky with horses

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Melbourne Cup - I didn't win...

by misspeaches in

jw
friends

well while all our american friends are off celebrating halloween in various shapes and forms down under everyone is gathering to watch the biggest horse racing event of the year... .

the melbourne cup!!!

well i placed my bets and was very optimistic about them as i had recieved a hot tip.... .

Evanescence

My horsey came third

chose xcellent yay I get money

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Where in the World is FRANNIE BANANNIE??

by horrible life in

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friends

where is frannie?

she has been gone much too long.

helloooooo where are you?????

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Seen her on JWC recently.

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Name a person you admire for any reason

by JH in

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it can be family or a stranger, just anyone you admire for some reason.

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Amy Lee

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MY CHALLENGE TO FUNDAMENTALISTS/LITERALISTS

by Nate Merit in

for the fundamentalist christians reading this post who do not like my hermeneutics (principles of biblical interpretation), i challenge you to look up all the passages of the old testament that are quoted in the new testament.

read the surrounding context of each quotation as it appears in the old testament.

you will be shocked to discover that the context of the verses in the old testament almost never correspond to the way the verses are actually used in the new testament.

Evanescence

Yes if ezboard allowed me to have a name that long, then I don't want any complains from the Administrators! about my name stuffing up their forums....

So Simon, what is the limit on names on this forum?

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