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  Happy Solstice Everyone!

  by Open mind in

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  are you doing anything special to celebrate?.

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  We had to forgo getting together with some pagan friends due to prior commitments.

  So we're just drinking some "Winter Solstice" tea from Peet's instead.

  Maybe next year.

  Thanks for the moon information prologos.

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  Happy Solstice Everyone!

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  are you doing anything special to celebrate?.

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  Are you doing anything special to celebrate?

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  First Post, One Question

  by TURNINGINTHEFOGG in

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  since the begining of this religion, how many are out, past and current, verse the 7+ million that are in?.

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  JWs are Number One!!!

  (in attrition)

  per the Pew Research Institute.

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/153517/1/New-study-shows-JWs-have-the-lowest-retention-rate-of-US-religions

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  JW.org reports on the Sandy Hook shooting...

  by cedars in

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  from the official jw website.... .

  school shooting in connecticutdecember 17, 2012 | united states.

  on friday, december 14, 2012, a shooting took place at an elementary school in newtown, connecticut.

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  At first read of this thread I was more supportive of cedars position and opposed to scotoma's until I took the time to actually LOOK at the JW.org website news section. As you would expect, it's not a "News Website" like MSN, CNN, BBC, etc. You would only go to JW.org if you've got an interest in JWs. So they have a "News" section where ALL the stories have some JW connection. Is that really so bad or unusual?

  Having only been faded for a couple years now, I'm still trying to calibrate my own sense of "normal". So, just out of curiosity, I randomly picked a generic, mainstream, American branch of a Christian church and googled it. My first pick was the Lutherans and here's what I found front and center:

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  http://thenalc.org/

  Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief

  The NALC has a disaster recovery coordinator, Mary Woodward. Mary is in daily contact with FEMA by telephone, as the assessment of needs progresses. Mary has also contacted our church offices, and is working to identify impacted Lutheran families and congregations.

  Most importantly, please keep these families in your prayers. If you are able to volunteer for response, please contact Mary by email...

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  The extra connection that fellow church members have for each other is not too surprising.

  So Church X's website's "News" section only features news items if they have a connection to Church X. The JWs aren't that strange in this regard, IMO. I think that portion of the WT criticism found in this thead is a bit over the top and I'm certainly no fanboy of the WT.

  I totally agree that the comfort and support being offered by the JWs ultimately is offered with the goal of converting new recruits.

  My $.02.

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  Anyone else like to sew??? What kind of Machine do you use???

  by ohiocowboy in

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  i'm ready to get my sewing machines out of hiding, and will be sewing once again this winter.

  i'd like to start quilting again, as it is fun to do, eases stress, and is healthier than just sitting in front of the tv.

  i have even designed a few items of clothing in the past that i have sold, although i am by no means another madeleine vionet or issey miyake-lol.. i've always liked sewing machines even as a child (much to the dismay of my parents-lol), and there are a couple favorites that i have had for many years.

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  Hey there OC,

  I'm not a sewing guy for two reasons:

  1. Minimus might shun me.

  2. Been too busy making a living, being a JW and raising kids.

  I actually sent off for a kit for a backpacking quilt from Ray Jardine but never got around to actually making it. Maybe when the kids have flown the coop I'll do it.

  In the meantime, here's an essay written by Ray Jardine that I think you might enjoy. He's kind of the Grand Daddy of ultra light backpacking. Sorry I can't post the content directly. He's got his website set up to prevent cut & paste.

  http://www.rayjardine.com/papers/why-sew/index.htm

  I'd be curious about your take on it.

  Best regards,

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  The Highest Pass

  by Hortensia in

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  i started watching the highest pass, a movie about a guru and a bunch of americans who take their motorcycles over the highest road in the world through ladakh.

  i thought, how cool.

  bunch of motorcycle mavins on the top of the world, all kinds of adventures, beautiful sights.

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  Very well said.

  You have a PM.

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  Hello to everyone - new member from Scotland - just registered and wanted to introduce myself

  by 88JM in

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  greetings to you all from scotland!

  it's nice to finally be able to say hello to you all, having been a long time reader of the forum.. i put off signing up as i didn't feel i had much to contribute, but if i'm honest, seeing atlantis' post about confidential information pushed me into it.. i hope i can get round to writing my story - i always enjoy reading others and it never ceases to amaze me how many have had similar experiences.. so there goes my first post!.

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  Welcome aboard 88JM!

  And remember, "If it's not Scottish, IT'S CRAP!!!"

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzG_J7RCGS0

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  worn out ministerial servant!

  by El_Guapo in

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  Find and read the Letter to Bodies of Elders re: Pornography.

  Figure out exactly what kind, how often and whether or not you masturbated to it. Be careful! If you pick stuff that the WT deems too "debased" you may end up Disfellowshipped. Anyway, if you admit to just the right blend of porn and wanking, they will have no choice but to remove you immediately.

  Just a thought.

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  MY LIFE BEFORE JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES

  by Dogpatch in

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  thought i'd share this part of my story!

  hope you like.. randy.

  i didnt want one.

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  Thanks for posting this Randy. I've read snippets of your life story before, but not this one.

  Thanks,

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  Got the contract

  by LouBelle in

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  now i just have to sign on the dotted line and drop it off and i shall once again be in the permanent job field.

  i won't be earning a huge amount by any means but it is enough to cover my bills and to save a little bit.

  this does give me that relief of finances coming in, of course i'll be keeping my ears and eyes open for better opportunities, but that being said i shall embrace this new opportunity with open arms and eagerness.. it's been a hellofa tough year people - hellofa tough.

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  Thanks for sharing this positive news!

  Onward & upward!

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