it rocked my world for a couple of hours.
great movie!
Saw Iron Man on Sunday. Not being familiar with the Marvel comics character, I had no expectations, except Robert Downey Jnr. I like him as an actor. The movie ran at a good pace, the baddies were evil, and clever too.
I enjoyed it. Lots of Audi's in it. Or was that my imagination????
i was 16 years old when i got baptised - 1992 - it was at one of the two day assemblies.
only a few of us got baptised.
i pulled out the pictures - there i stood proudly with a friend of mine in our cosies (shirts over) towels wrapped around us.
Got baptised at 24yrs old. Good day, sun shining, In fact it was scorching hot! Assembly at Nasrec Exhibition Centre +-1990/91. Was a 3 day assembly so there must have been thousands baptised that day. I was lucky that I was one of the first to go for a dip (was a hot day after all) because the water turned milky after a while. At least it was clear blue when I went in. ;)
Still got the pics. The brother in the pic with me was df''d and then reinstated, lost contact...who knows where he could be now.
Also expected a bit more from the experience, but as LouBelle said, happy that it was over and that I was moving 'up' the JW ladder. Now I can be a Ministerial servant see? Looking back, I did notice the last two baptism questions was a bit 'odd'. But I went along with it. If only.....
i was 16 years old when i got baptised - 1992 - it was at one of the two day assemblies.
only a few of us got baptised.
i pulled out the pictures - there i stood proudly with a friend of mine in our cosies (shirts over) towels wrapped around us.
Double post... don't know how I did that....
hello guys!.
as you know, my wife woke up about a month and a half ago.
recently, by "mistake", we talked with her mother, (a hard-core believer) some details that we shouldn't at this moment.
Not a nice situation at all, and your mom thought she was doing the 'right thing' of course. My situation is similar, my dad is the PO, and my mom is upstanding JW.
My prayers are with both of you. You will be protected along the way.
But cross the bridge when you get to it. Maybe nothing will happen.....
Agent Smith
i'm a jw in good standing and she is too.
she has had a lot of questions.
now, i feel like there is a division between us.
Hello Sarabi and Cognac
I admire your courage to talk to everyone here, and your desire to protect your mariage.
Please stay and look at the information that is presented. Do not be afraid of knowledge. The society tell us not to search for answers. That the internet is full of apostate thinking. But think on this.... The WB&TS has taught us to convince the people we meet in field service to study with us. If they object we say that it would be foolish not to find out what their Church has done wrong in the past, and to be open to new information.......it should apply to active witnesses too.
"The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out" Prov 18:15 TNIV
Always get to hear all the sides of the story before you dicide what to believe.
I pray for you both.
Agent Smith
i guess people think "photoshop" when they think of me.
yep, i love that.. oh, they also must think i have a screw loose .
They think I am in the right place.....
http://www.jetcityorange.com/mosquito-ringtone/mosquito-ringtone.mp3.
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http://www.jetcityorange.com/mosquito-ringtone/mosquito-ringtone-mp3.html.
I hear up to 14, but then it as almost inaubable buzzing. My kids have that ringtone, and Mrs Smith hears it clearly. She actualy complains that its painful.
I heard that a shopping centre in Australia (I may be wrong) transmitted 17khz+ in their parking area to stop the teens from loitering. It worked very well too.
surprizeingly, i am not a jw but an observer and in partial agreement with the jehovah witnesses on many issues.
i have been to many churches in my 30 years and have studied many church beliefs, church history and the bible as well.
so why do i believe the jehovah witnesses are the one true faith of jehovah god?.
Mmmmmm, couragous enough to post and run eh? Convincing argument, you may have thought....
Take some time and read, bud. Things (insert WB&TS) are not always what they seem.
Regards
Agent Smith
i had to share this with all of you.
i hope it gives you encouragement to continue to try help your loved ones out.
i'll call her lisa.
I watched the developments with great interest. Well done, Mrs Smith.
well my situation has developed a bit, any advice appreciated.. their has been a gradual building up of pressure ever since i stood down as an elder about 6 months ago.. i have been telling my wife about my doubts but have continued to attend "some" meetings.. as time has progressed i have become more open with my criticism of the org.. i mentioned the un scandal, molestation trials, false prophecy ect etc.. interestingly she does not deny these facts and yet still wants to continue as a jw.. i told her that god is not happy with people knowingly being part of a false prophet (deut 18 - etc) - starting to lay the groundwork for my exit.. she appreciates the difficult situation doubters are in - they cannot openly express their feelings for fear of jcs.. anyway, a few weeks ago we moved house which meant changing congregation.. but i felt it would be best if i did not attend meetings " at all" at the new cong so my fade could be easier.. but i could not have predicted my wifes response - when i told her it was an explosion of emotion, i mean real heartbreaker stuff.. she seems depressed at the prospect, perhaps the reality is finally hitting home.. last night, about 3a.m.
i noticed that she was not in bed.
i went downstairs and she was sobbing away to herself.. "i can't go to that hall myself!
Scotsman, this is a difficult situation for sure!
I thought I had some sterling advice, but no, got nothing. Whatever you decide, make sure that your wife understands that you support her, if she goes to the KH or not.
Try and introduce her to a new set of people, go bowling together, cycling with a club or something similar. This is not unusual to feel obligated to go the meetings, even if you KNOW it's a load of nonsense.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife.
Agent Smith
