Posts by restrangled

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GREAT Visit from the Elders and new stuff

by SouthCentral in

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the elders stopped by today.

they spoke of a new arrangement where the org is asking everyone to come back regardless of their sins.

they just want them to come back with impunity.

restrangled

Oh Please, do any of you believe you could comflortably go back? Not a chance in Hell and that will never change.

I have been told over and over....things are different, it isn't like it was in the 70's, 80's 90's and now 2000 plus.

I never went back but was requested to see the elders if I did, for past behaivor. What?, from 35 years ago? Give me a friggen break. From 20 years ago? I can't recall what I could have been doing? Raising kids, helping my husband with his business, smoking a few cigs?

They can........Kiss my ass.

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Non-practising homosexual JW's

by Quillsky in

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as i understand it, being gay is not a sin in the organization, only homosexual acts are sins.

i've never read anywhere that gay jw people are encouraged to "fix" their gayness and marry.. i've certainly known a fair number of confirmed bachelor types who live exemplary lives in the witness sense - one life-long bethelite i knew springs to mind - but are clearly (to me anyway) gay.

they've all been in the closet though.. i wonder if any jw has ever been out of the closet, but not disfellowshipped since they don't have sex?

restrangled

I had two Gays in my family. Both served at Bethel. One was of the anointed and finally had to admit what was happening, Was DF'd, in the late 1960's and reinstated. Despite his history, afterwards he use to take young Bethel boys on cruises. Was he still gay afterwards?....no question. Was he still of the anointed...no one knows until this day....he's in his 90's. Was he practicing....I doubt it, he Just loved male company.

The other married and had many children, but was able to maintain his lifestyle in secret. Pretty much the entire family was privey, but turned a blind eye. He never held any position with the JWs. Because of his charming personality, none of his brothers and sisters ever took him to task, although is wife went insane.

These same brothers and sisters were rock hard with any disfellowshipped nieces and nephews by the way.

It's sad that Gays are still so frowned upon in many religions. I have come to the conclusion that people are born predisposed to who they are.

Sexual orientation, horrible depressive problems,natural cheerfulness, or those with exceptional talents is in the genes.

No amount of therapy, guilt trips or shunning will ever change anything. Dragging any child to learn a talent they are not adept at is the same thing.

Society in general has a long way to go.

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Frustrated Owner Bulldozes Home Ahead Of Foreclosure

by purplesofa in

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wlwt.comrelated to storyvideo: frustrated owner bulldozes home ahead of foreclosure.

frustrated owner bulldozes home ahead of foreclosureman says actions intended to send message to banks .

posted: 10:42 am est february 18, 2010updated: 6:36 pm est february 19, 2010 .

restrangled

My husband and I looked at many foreclosed properties owned by banks years ago. They were stripped clean of lighting fixtures, appliances, kitchen cabinets, faucets, and anything else that could have been saved or sold.

That was before the economy we are now in.

Most of them could have easily been bulldozed back then.

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Have you had Dreams Lately ? Do you get Meanings from your Dreams?

by flipper in

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being very interested in psychology i read a book as a teenager and re-read it last year called " gestalt therapy verbatim " by frederick perls m.d.

ph, d. .

it deals with dreamwork therapy in which he conducted seminars helping people to re-connect with subconscious parts of themselves by recounting their dreams .

restrangled

My dreams.... horrible.

Getting on Elevators, and they run out of control, up 100's of floors, like a rocket.... the ride is uncontrollable and frightening. It always has to do with being at an assembly with my family at a hotel. Can't remember my room number but always remember the floor. Once back down I am always scared to try the elevator again.

I always have flying or driving dreams...I am small and able to lift off the ground and fly where ever I want to be. I just have to think a certain way and I am way over everything.....If I start doubting my ability to fly I get closer and closer to the ground.

Crazy stuff.

I use to have horrible demon dreams. I was afraid to go to sleep at night.

Now, no matter what I wake up at 2:00 pm, take the dog out for a pee......if he will get up. I sit for an hour reading JWN...and go back to bed at 3.

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Borg court: 1st session

by sd-7 in

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record of committee meeting #1. after prayer, proverbs 28:13 was read: "he who is covering over his transgressions will not succeed, but he who is confessing and leaving them will be shown mercy.

" the need to confess to jehovah was emphasized.

as jehovah's representatives, the elders said we therefore needed to confess to them.

restrangled

As a therapist use to tell me, that is a total mind fu#k, or to take it down a notch, mental masturbation.

Take care of yourself.

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Made Me Think!

by AK - Jeff in

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http://makesmethink.com/top.

jeff.

restrangled

Great Link Jeff, I suggest we start one here of our own experiences.

r.

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American Pit Bull Terrier

by White Dove in

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i just adopted a 3 month old pit bull mix from the humane society, and egg adopted a little black kitty.

the puppy stage is tough!

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restrangled

Make sure and watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel.

Caesar loves his pit bulls, and has the sweetest old fella, "Daddy" and one of his son's "Junior" who is learning the ropes.

I have never seen such obedient dogs. Combine that with "It's me or the Dog" on the animal planet.

The combination of the two really gives you everything you need.

I swear it's the little dog owners who need the most training. Those little pistols on the loose, egg on the larger breeds because of their owners stupidity. Little dogs owners are the worst. I had an un-nuetered Shiatsu come up to the window where my dog sleeps today and literally start trying to bite the window. Of course my Doberman went nuts. Between the two of them, it was an all out war between a thin sheet of glass.

The neighbor/ owner was no where to be found and I had to chase the little bastxxd off the property with a broom.

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I turn on the news to see Sarah Palin taking on the Family Guy writer

by dinah in

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i think she should just try to bring it.

she's out-gunned.. .

restrangled

Too bad, soo sad, a cartoon threatens her.

Cartoons are just that, a parody of real life. Get a sense of humor. Her time would be better spent learning History and gaining in-depth knowledge of the latest issues.

Do you all remember when she was punked by a radio station? She is just way too dim.

I'm sorry to say, if she had the looks of Madeline Albright, she would never of had a chance in Hell, but that's our society.

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HELP ME REPAIR THE WORLD

by Terry in

let's roll up our collective sleeves and repair the world!.

world repair is a central idea of judaism, after all.

you leave this world a little better than how you found it.. most of us spend our lives busy with our own self.

restrangled

Purps, I have some one sending me a copy on CD to listen to. If you like, when I am finished I can forward it to you.

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HELP ME REPAIR THE WORLD

by Terry in

let's roll up our collective sleeves and repair the world!.

world repair is a central idea of judaism, after all.

you leave this world a little better than how you found it.. most of us spend our lives busy with our own self.

restrangled

Thanks Terry....great thread.

These may seem like little things, but it all adds up!

Volunteer, even if its just 1 hour a week, it will not only lift the spirits of those you are helping, but lift your own. (if you don't feel qualified for anything, consider helping a teacher at your local elementary school. They are desperate for help. When my kids were little I went in 2 times a week and helped young children to read that were having difficulty, did artwork, or just copied papers for the teachers. They were so very appreciative.

Donate or join a free recycle club in your area. www.freecycle.org.

Get serious about recycling.

If you are in line behind some one short of change, cover it if you can.

Let those with just a few groceries, the opportunity to go ahead of you if you have a large full cart.

Don't get angry in traffic. You are just raising your own blood pressure.

Adopt a pet from the local humane society instead of buying one.

Last but not least: Read the 4 agreements by Don Miquel Ruiz. Following summary from Amazon.com

1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2. Don't Take Anything Personally
Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3. Don't Make Assumptions
Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.