The only exjw's I know are on here, except DF'd people and I dont even know where they are. Most were into drugs and other things that dont interest me anyway. I am fine with being friends with whomever deserves it. You know, not negative, controlling or a Bible thumper.
Wasanelder Once
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The people i least get along with are EX- J.Ws
by new hope and happiness ini am not talking about posters here on this board ( otherwise i wouldn't be here would i) but in general.. si i am talking those ex j.ws in my community and we just dont get on.
well ok its a bit of an exaggeration to say i don't get on with them, we just dont associate.
this botherd me at first as i thought we would have much in common, but it wasn't so, and it's just the way it is.
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Pedophile Elder in jail gets reinstated
by Trapped in JW land inthere was a brother in my congregation who was an elder.
he got disfellowshipped about two years ago for looking at child porn and also trying to meet up with a thirteen year old boy online.
he was also arrested soon after this.
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Wasanelder Once
It is likely that more will come out on this guy as time goes on. Hopefully it will be things coming to light rather than new offences. Then he will be back in the greybar hotel again for an extended stay.
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JW Lady Witnesses to me in My Truck While Trying to get a Nap !
by flipper inincredible.
absolutely incredible.
so i asked, " isn't it 100 years since 1914 ?
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Wasanelder Once
I would have pulled out my cellphone and said "you have three seconds to identify yourself or I am calling 911". When she panicked and said, "I'm one of JW"s." I would have started there. Maybe I would have asked if she understood that she was entering your vehicle (inserting her arm without permission) illegally. She would have explained what she was talking about and apologized. Then I would have gone after her BS as you did. That would have taken her off her high horse. The hubris of these people. Anything for a check on the good dead page in heaven and New York.
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What was your out of control, sobbing moment with this stupid religion?
by ctrwtf ini have often laughed at public outpourings of emotion.
just google mike schmidt"s retirement speech in which he loses it and blithers on about his career.
completely douche chilling.. but to be honest, i had a moment recently when i literally balled my eyes out.
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Wasanelder Once
When my mother, who busted her ass for these people, was ignored when she was dying. She gave of her time, abilities and belongings to support all the activities she was asked to take part in. She cooked for many, organized peoples wedding dinners and helped to comfort people when they were overcome by sadness. And they pissed on her by staying away as she became weaker and weaker from congestive heart failure. They NOT ONCE BROUGHT FOOD OVER TO HER FOR MY DAD OR HER AS SHE WAS TOO WEAK TO COOK. But once she was dead they rallied and a few brought food over for my dad, an unbeliever, so they could kiss his ass and have him join them in slavery. He told them to shove thier food up thier, well you know. He can't stand the phoneys. I sobbed for her being so mistreated. Such good friends.
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New DVD review
by Laika ini managed to catch the new dvd on youtube last night before the inevitable takedown.
as a film i felt it wasn't anywhere near as good as the prodigal movie, the story wasn't as dramatic, the characters much less interesting and developed and the direction weaker.
i found the prodigal relatively entertaining (all things considered) this one was just dull.. here are some of my random thoughts anyway [spoiler alert - ha!].
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Wasanelder Once
This video is a primer for the death of all your hopes and dreams and the beginning of self righteousness.
Anyone notice how white this whole video was?
Interestingly enough they do not include how admired this family would be by the other Witnesses. Thier freedom would be envied by most witnesses.
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How We Come Across On The Board
by minimus inmost people here have never met you.
we converse, discuss, argue, laugh, agree, question, share our lives..... quite often, you kind of get to know what a person is like.
some people, we tend to gravitate to and others, we shy away from.. how do you think you come across to other people?
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Wasanelder Once
I have a very sarcastic nature when it comes to many subjects here. I do not suffer fools lightly considering thats what I did for a living for 9 years as a pioneer. I am tired of being taken advantage of by people and don't put myself out for many people I don't know. I do care about people and am empathetic I just don't bend over backwards to relieve thier pain. It's their business not mine. I now know and respect my limitations. I am less trusting, but not overly so. I love to laugh and see the humor in most situations. I am not stupid nor do I aspire to "dumb myself down" to please the people I was once forced to have "mutual affection" for. Sorry but an ingnorant person by choice is no longer my type.
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Short Video of Mark Sanderson giving the talk in Russia.
by Iamallcool inwhat did he say?
some of you already know that i am deaf.
http://www.jw-archive.org/post/86148425918/mark-sanderson-visiting-st-petersburg-brother#sthash.bfxa8kcb.dpbs .
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Wasanelder Once
When I heard him say "In this system of things" I had to turn it off. That fantasy is so far from reality for me I can't even listen to such foolishness. Sorry bout that. I'm sure someone will be helped to hear the BS.
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org is dying
by lambsbottom ini don't understand why so many ex jws and faders think that the jws will continue to grow and thrive as a religion.
i still attend a meeting once a week and you can smell the death of the religion creeping up when you hear the talks, read the study wts and hear the letters from the gb.
the way the organization has changed is a sign that it reached its peak (in "healthy" membership) long ago.
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Wasanelder Once
People never expected the Worldwide Church of God to become trinitarian again or completely bust into pieces. Thier Ambassador College went belly up too. So maybe Patterson will experience that one day? There is no guarantee that things will remain static forever. Things change by virtue of the fact that leaders change. The Rank and File continue going through the motions though many of thier hearts are not in it. It is becoming a religion of zombies. The young leaders are living in a fantasy that will collapse upon them eventually. C'mon, its been 100 years already!
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Books that changed your life-
by new hope and happiness ini am not much of a reader as i have two many distractions, but i fancy a challenging read, so please list any book that has changed your entire world view on everything.
i remember as a teenager buying at a yard sale, norman vincent peales " the power of positive thinking" and at the time that had a big impact on me.
but i am a little bit more in to " realistic positive thinking" now..
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Old Man and the Sea
Sophie's Choice
The Cider House Rules
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What words has the WT redefined?
by Splash inthese days, virtually every public talk speaker thinks it's interesting and intellectual to include a dictionary definition of some word.
often the word is in common use and needs no explanation, such as 'exercise', or 'knowledge', or whatever.. now contrast that to all of the words that the wt has it's own meaning for, and referencing a dictionary for the common understanding of it would be viewed unfavourably.. words like 'generation' or 'men' (as in jesus is mediator between god and 'men' - 1tim 2:5-6).. what words have the wt redefined that you know about?
- i'd like to compile a list if possible.. splash.
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Wasanelder Once
C'mon, the biggest one of all is the never ending Generation.