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  What self improvements have you made since leaving?!

  by Khrysanthemum in

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  ?

  and i don't mean remodeling your house!

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  If all goes well I will graduate college in December.
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  In which ways do you still think or act like one of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  by The wanderer in

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  untitled document <!-- .style1 {font-family: verdana} --> in what ways do you still think or act like one of jehovah's witnesses?

  last night, some co-workers invited me to watch monday night football at a .

  local area bar.

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  In what ways do you still think or act like one of Jehovah's Witnesses?

  Last night, some co-workers invited me to watch Monday Night Football at a
  local area bar. The usual drinking, smoking (an outdoor bar) and carrying
  on were featured—including a near bar fight. All of a sudden, there were
  flashback reminders. "Bad association spoils useful habits" and flashbacks
  of old Watchtower study material which were mentally recalled.

  Does this or did this ever happen to you?

  I am not sure what to make of this, and whether or not this is a protection
  as we were once taught or some kind of psychological mind game that
  is going on within my person. My question related to this topic is simple:
  Have you ever reverted back to thinking like a Jehovah's Witnesses again?
  If so, what did it mean in your particular case?

  This question could prove to be useful to hundreds of individuals
  please expand to this discussion by adding your thoughts.

  Respectfully,

  The Wanderer
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  Comparing the Watchtower to a government ... your thoughts

  by The wanderer in

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  untitled document <!-- .style1 {font-family: verdana} .style2 {font-family: verdana; font-style: italic; } --> comparing the watchtower to a government during the time in which i spent as one of jehovah's witnesses.

  the watchtower society would often compare itself to a theocracy.. however, over the course of time that was not my perception con-.

  cerning the watchtower.. what kind of government would you compare it to?does the society represent a "theocracy" as they so often claim?.

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  Comparing the Watchtower to a government

  During the time in which I spent as one of Jehovah's Witnesses
  the Watchtower Society would often compare itself to a theocracy.
  However, over the course of time that was not my perception con-
  cerning the Watchtower.

  What kind of government would you compare it to?

  Does the Society represent a "theocracy" as they so often claim?
  What kind of government regime would you liken it to?

  Please give some additional thought to these questions and your
  reasons why?

  Respectfully,

  The Wanderer
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  Is There Anything Positive About Being A Jehovah's Witness?

  by minimus in

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  i recently went to a wedding and the father of the bride that (re)married a (worldly) man said to me, "the only thing that i can say about raising our kids as witnesses was at least they got a good foundation.

  look at our kids.

  they're good kids".

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  Yes, there are positives, for example: improved speaking ability, becoming a better reader, discipline, morality and general bible education. Respectfully, The Wanderer
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  Is their a religion that matches our biblical knowledge and experience?

  by JH in

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  after spending years with the witnesses, and the knowledge we have now, is there a religion that matches our biblical knowledge and experience?.

  i think that we are way beyond any religion that exists, and that's why we stay out of religion today..

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  The question that you pose is outstanding. Sad to say,
  but when the subject of religion comes into the
  conversation it raises questions, doubts and
  insecurities within my person.
  
  Perhaps, I feel this way do to the constant
  propaganda of the Watchtower Society.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  The Wanderer
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  Questions about field service to witnesses and former witnesses alike

  by The wanderer in

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  untitled document <!-- .style1 {font-family: verdana} --> a question about field service after having been a door to door preacher for 14 years there are.

  questions that cross my mind from time to time.

  according to the bible, are individuals commissioned to preach.

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  A question about field service

  After having been a door to door preacher for 14 years there are
  questions that cross my mind from time to time. For example,
  according to the Bible, are individuals commissioned to preach
  to the public and outside individuals? Is it a sign for true Christians
  to engage in such work?

  Not the Watchtower's version of it

  Before this thread is viciously attacked, the issue of preaching that is
  being discussed is not the Watchtower's version of assisting
  the United Nations and spewing their propaganda. What is being
  discussed is whether or not this type of preaching work is truly
  commissioned.

  The arrows may fly, however, try to keep an open mind on this
  discussions perspective as it relates to the real commission of
  the preaching work and not the Watchtower's version of it.

  Please write up your viewpoint for all to learn.

  Respectfully,

  The Wanderer
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  It is not just Jehovah's Witnesses alone (Discussion)

  by The wanderer in

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  untitled document <!-- .style1 {font-family: verdana} --> the seven christians this past evening sitting in a restaurant there were seven christians.

  who were "witnessing" to me.

  they belonged to a non-denominational.

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  The Seven Christians

  This past evening sitting in a restaurant there were seven christians
  who were "witnessing" to me. They belonged to a non-denominational
  religion and quite naturally they proclaimed to have the "truth."

  The urge to question them

  Although, they were friendly and polite it was imperative to question
  them to see how they would respond to my questions. My first
  question to them was "Who was the founder of your church"?Six out of the seven were stunned by the question—because they
  could not answer it. The seventh one gave a brief but weak testimony.
  Thinking to myself, the word pathetic came into my mind.

  Why will they not do it?

  Politely, I thanked them for their time and then walked away. During
  the course of the conversation they had that glazed look in their eye
  almost as to say "we cannot think for ourselves; our church does the
  thinking for us."

  I could not help to think if that is how I came across as a Jehovah's
  Witness? In addition, why is it that people do not look up the historicity
  of their own religion.

  If you can share some of your input in this discussion it would be kindly
  appreciated.

  Respectfully,

  The Wanderer
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  OMG My very first video

  by Lady Lee in

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  sometimes you really are in the right place at the right time.. i went for a roll along the bike paths.

  i crossed the ottawa river and followed the bike path.

  one of the things i missed the most about moving to manitoba was the changing of the leaves.

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  Ms Lee: Thank you for sharing such a beautiful picture. Respectfully, The Wanderer
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  Who was Charles Taze Russell ? (Viewpoints and Discussions)

  by The wanderer in

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  untitled document <!-- .style1 {font-family: verdana} .style2 {font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small; } --> who was charles taze russell ?

  there has been allot said about the life and history of .

  charles taze russell the founder of zion's watchtower.. however, there are so many questions surrounding this.

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  Who was Charles Taze Russell ?

  There has been allot said about the life and history of
  Charles Taze Russell the founder of Zion's Watchtower.
  However, there are so many questions surrounding this
  individual, in particular if you are or were one of Jehovah's
  Witnesses.

  From your own perspective

  As formerly mentioned, the man has a large historical
  following but the questions still linger as to who he
  really was?

  Can you give a somewhat accurate picture of Charles
  Russell as to whether or not he was an honorable man
  who was seeking to find God, or just another spin
  doctor trying to sway the masses? Can you site
  your sources?

  Photograph of Charles Taze Russell, 1911

  This discussion maybe able to pinpoint how some of us
  become caught up in the whirlwind known as the Watch-
  tower Bible and Tract Society.

  Respectfully,

  The Wanderer
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  Reconnecting with your Jehovah's Witness past life

  by The wanderer in

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  untitled document <!-- .style1 {font-family: verdana} --> reconnecting with your jehovah's witness past life this discussion board has had a tremendous affect on my.

  it beats spending $100.00 an hour in a nut doctor's.

  office.

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  Reconnecting with your Jehovah's Witness past life

  This discussion board has had a tremendous affect on my
  healing process as a former Jehovah's Witness. Anyway,
  it beats spending $100.00 an hour in a nut doctor's
  office. However, part of my healing process will be in
  meeting individuals such as myself.

  Meeting former Jehovah's Witnesses

  It is very important for me to meet some of you in order
  to put this part of my life into perspective. Can someone
  suggest where former Witnesses meet? If there is a
  place somewhere within the United States, the UK or
  Australia sometime in May-August 2007 can someone
  let me know.

  Thank you for your consideration.

  Respectfully,

  The Wanderer