Posts by gordon d

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From my "disfellowshipped" diary

by AlmostAtheist in

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nonamegiven's thread on the walk of shame (walking thru the hall while df'd) reminded me of my own experience while disfellowshipped and still a believer.

i kept a diary from that time, serving as a safe place to vent off the anger and frustration of being df'd.. here is a little chunk of one entry.

to set it up, "greg" was the chairman of the committee that df'd me.

gordon d

He Almost,
Thanks for sharing... there have been many times that I regret not keeping a diary of some period of life. Very wisdomus!

The line about a direct line to Jehovah reminded me of a converstaion with my sister about the reinstatement policies. It seemed so hypocritical that a group of elders feel that Jehovah actually sends an angel to guide the brothers in the decision about DF'ing someone. so that with a certain degree of confidence we can be sure that Jehovah is ensuring the wise decisions of his shepherds. (((their words...not mine))) Yet the same angel must be on a 6 month coffee break when a DF'd person returns to say that they have changed their ways and want back in.

TRUE STORY: A young man who was (and IS) very close to me was at my home, talking on the phone to his uncle (an elder) and asking about being reinstated... He was saying that he had learned from his mistakes, was miserable, and wanted to come home. The response from his uncle was that this situation was a lot like the prodigal son and that the young man should read that story, think about his life, and they could discuss this with the commity in 6 to 8 weeks after a time to see if he was really sincere.... He said he'd even schedule it!

I've never wanted to spit in someone's face so badly in my life! Is THIS the WTS viewpoint on the "gentile application" of the parable of the prodigal son?

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another new guy

by Art Vandelay in

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actually, i'm new to the whole forum thing in general.

i guess i should say something about myself...

i'm 23, born and raised in the organization.

gordon d

G'morning Mouthy...

My diabolical plan backfired almost immediately, you completely missed the request for the invitation.... You silly, silly girl!... I was TRYING to get sent to YOUR room!

D'OH!!!... It must ba a "Canada" thing??????

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Words That Are Not In The Bible

by Nosferatu in

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i'd like to compile a list for my next blog, but i would love some help.

they can refer to any religion you like.

here's a start:.

gordon d

Tuesday... the Bible doesnt have the word Tuesday in it anywhere... You know what that means!

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another new guy

by Art Vandelay in

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actually, i'm new to the whole forum thing in general.

i guess i should say something about myself...

i'm 23, born and raised in the organization.

gordon d

UHHH...No

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another new guy

by Art Vandelay in

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actually, i'm new to the whole forum thing in general.

i guess i should say something about myself...

i'm 23, born and raised in the organization.

gordon d

Thanks Jayhawk.... Like THAT'S the last image I wanted to see before going to bed!

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Hello/Goodbye (I Don't Know Why I Say Hello/I Say Goodbye) - What Gives?

by BizzyBee in

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several posters (whom i will not name because it doesn't matter) have basically said good-bye lately.

we all responded as usual, with genuine sentiments - how much we will miss them, etc.

but, quite frankly there is something almost disparaging or critical implied toward the rest of us who choose to remain on the board by those who "move on.

gordon d

Hey Bizzybee,
Here's a line from a letter that I just wrote to a new friend from this board... kinda explains my position:

When I don't think about it, the whole WTS thing doesn't bother me too much. Getting on this board has definitely awoken so many feelings that I'd rather suppress but it would be foolish to think that I've completely adjusted and it would be criminal for me to ignore the people that I care about that are still being hurt by those bast***s. As much of an independent person as I'd like to consider myself, that's a bunch of crap and this board is starting to really have an impact.

Gordon

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time to introduce myself

by Sam87 in

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ok, ive been posting here for quite a few days and i realised that i havnt actually introduced myself properly.

at the moment i am slowly gathering as much information about what the org has done wrong and i will be putting it into an easy to read (easy enough for jws to read i should say.

later on i would like to go to an assembly and put my new 'tracts' on the seats and under peoples window washers, anywhere where they can be seen, because i view this as my new form of witnessing, and let me tell you its going to be alot more fullfilling than anything ive ever done in the jehovahs witnesses!.

gordon d

Hi Sam87,
As you already know... You came to the right place.
Congrats on you and your family's escape and good luck (don't you just love that word?) with your new ministry. I to, am trying to come up with a succinct (yet thorough) letter to express my position to anyone who cares to read it. I say succinct because I've discovered that the typical dub (even my family members) has the attention span of a 2 year old when it comes to listening to anything that doesn't spew from the frog infested mouth of the FDS.

Please keep us posted on your progress, successes, failures, and perhaps even a copy of your tract. Please remember that this forum functions on a give and take basis and there are a lot of young people here.

God bless you!
Gordon

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another new guy

by Art Vandelay in

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actually, i'm new to the whole forum thing in general.

i guess i should say something about myself...

i'm 23, born and raised in the organization.

gordon d

Hey Carmel... I think "DRY" was a nice way to say "sadistically hurtful and malicious"...

example:

I happen to know this young man and one day, after not seeing him for several years (and having gained a few pounds ...which I have since lost!!!) He greeted me at the door by turning around and yelling, "Mom! Some fat guy ate Gordon!"

Gotta love the little ....

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Dealing with the Different Personality Types on this Board

by The wanderer in

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dealing with the different personality types on this board dealing with the multiple personalities in the kingdom hall.

or life in general can prove to be quite challenging at .

times.. having been a lurker before making the commitment to.

gordon d

Hey wanderer,
If you leave, that's your choice but don't be surprised if I don't say hello when we meet at the grocery store! What are you trying to start your OWN board?

You CAN'T leave, new people show up everyday and misery does love company... besides, we're all holding our breath to see how this search for a potential mate thing comes out. ***Little hint*** you might already be in the right place for that one.

I really appreciate your (thoughtful and sincere) posts.

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Is anyone going to the "Walk against (global) warming"?

by serenitynow in

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i'm planning on going to the "walk against warming" tomorrow.

this event is to try to make the australian government pay more attention to the public's concern with global warming.

i am really angry we haven't ratified the kyoto protocol.

gordon d

I would... but my legs rub together when I walk... and I think that would be counter-productive.

Besides, it's a little bit chilly outside.