I graduated from WWCU also, what a small world. I went on to specialize in dub converting with a doctorate in Domestic Engineering. The dub converting went bust when I realized dah! it was all a pack of lies. Domestic engineering went well and has developed into Full Time Cleaning for fun and profit. I should look into product development to distribute my homemade window cleaning potion. I will share it here just for you special friends. 1 empty gal jug, add: 1 pint rubbing alcohole 1/4 cup ammonia 2 Tbs Dawn dish washing liquid Fill the jug with water. less than $1.50 for 1gal of the best glass and all purpose cleaner. my high school teachers offered Design School but the WTBS said 'read our lips - you will Live Forever' Thank you WTBS for wrinkled hands and emotionally stunted social skills.
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Now open "Harvard Witness Window Cleaners University"
by Witness 007 insince the society has banned higher education the "harvard witness window cleaners university" offers witnesses many courses to better themselves.....in field service.
1. phd in window ledge wiping.
2. masters degree in scraping paint off glass.
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No More gum chewing
by Iwonder17 inwe have this hounder in our hall who doesn't like people chewing gum in the hall.
now i can understand kids but come on..... so he gets up there a few weeks ago and says:.
"a brother told me that he was talking with a gb member, and the gb member said that chewing gum is rude".
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At one of the last CA's I attended they made the announcement that 'chewing gum is a rude and unclean habit' OK, I get the rude part when talking or in a business setting but what is 'unclean' about gum? The No Gum rule is one of the 'put me over the edge' issues with the WTBS. A stupid excuse to talk down to the flock.
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Most JWs Don't Leave The "Truth" Even If They Recognize The Lie
by minimus ini believe that very few witnesses leave the organization when they just "know" things aren't right.
it's too much for most people to deal with.
they need time to assimilate what they're taking in.
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Yes, me too, I questioned and doubted for a very long time. Really from the time I was a teen in the 60's. I thought I could filter out what I did not believe because it was basically a 'good clean life'. I used to say 'even if Armageddon does not come within my lifetime I have no regrets'.....ahem, Then when I turned 50 and had raised 4 children IN for some reason the scales finally fell from my eyes and I could see that 'good and clean' was not enough. People were being damaged by this organization. It was not 'The Truth' and I could no longer teach it to others as the best way of life. Too many teachings had no scriptural basis and the FDS was flip flopping on too many issues.
I have now been actively 'OUT' for 5+yrs.
But regarding the topic, I agree most JW's don't leave even when they recognize the lie. I had a very long conversation with an active JW just this past Fri night over several glasses of scotch. He does not agree with much of the teachings and just takes the parts he likes and does what he wants. He does not agree with the DF position so he meets and greets who he wants. He says the field service time requirements are just a suggestion so he fills in the slip to make them feel good. He just likes the 'good clean lifestyle' The one area that is eating at him is 'no higher education' but he also feels that is just a suggestion. He is a mental health counselor and well educated himself so sees the benefit to a college degree. He felt his high school years were much more morally debauched. College taught him how to take on adult responsibility and deal with adult issues.
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The View - Sherri Shepherd - confirmed raised as JW
by Lady Lee ini know there has been talk about this but am not sure if it was just speculation.
but it is confirmed.. today on "the view" sherri shepherd admitted she was raised as a jw.. sherri shepherd commented that she and michelle rodriguez (from "lost") had something in common.
guest michelle disclosed she was raised as a jw and reached over and grabbed sherri's hand.
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In the first year Sherri was a guest host on The View she mentioned JW's a few times. I was curious what her connection was so I emailed her on the show and she wrote back very quickly that Yes, indeed she had been raised as one of JW's. I replied that she was in a unique position to expose some of the cultist ways of the religion. We exchanged several emails and she explained that due to her having family and acquaintances still members of the religion she was careful not to alienate them. But she also said when opportunities arise on the program she would try to enlighten people about how the religion operates.
Oh and she also said that one of her best friends is currently trying to break free from the witness and they are attending at Christian Church together.
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Happy Anniversary sweet pea and besty!!!
by Dagney incongratulations on your 10 year anniversary!
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wishing you all the best,.
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Ten Years, a whole decade, Congratulations! Salute and Cheers! May you find peace, joy and FUN in everyday. Enjoy your special dinner with new special friends. I will hope to meet with you on my next trip to SoCal. Much Love Tinker
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The female pilar of our cong. shunned me today.
by changeling ini was at target and pushed my cart down the aisle in her direction.
she was walking towards me and looked straight at me.
i smiled as i approched her.
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So sorry you had to experience such rude behavior. I too have had the same thing happen, many times. Target and Costco seem to be favorite shunning territory. Some time ago I decided to teach them how to treat me. As soon as I see an old 'friend' I smile Big and go straight toward them with a nice greeting. Keep it short and sweet, hello and good to see you. A few times the conversation turned into a Q+A of religion and such so I made a plan to NOT go there again. These people were our closest friends but circumstances change and we have moved on. Personally I still care about these people and I refuse to treat them the way they would treat me. It was really scary at first but knowing this was going to happen again, I prepared myself. Sort of a script and learning how to lead the conversation. Years of KMS training not gone to waste. I have no interest in revenge but the old saying 'living well it the best revenge' sure has it's merits. I let them know I'm busy and living life to the fullest. Slip in something about my new hobbies and interests and then 'gotta run.....peace be with you'
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Gin is best drunk with?
by stillajwexelder ingin is best drunk with
1)ice only
2)tonic and lemon slice
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You are speaking my language now. I love me gin. Something about those botanical herbs. I am a Gardener so Hendricks with a bigO cucumber slice is wonderful. And I take my Blue Sapphire extra dirty with olive juice, Shaken hard! And WOW, I thought I was all alone out here and in love with peat. Every time I buy Laphroaig the salesperson furrows his brow and wrinkles his nose, ewww. I love that dirty peat taste, crave it. Again must be the gardener in me.
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The most interesting movie I've seen in ages...
by sweetstuff ini just watched a movie, that although i thought might be a lemon in the beginning turned out to be one of the most interesting movies i've ever seen.
it's called a man from earth, which focuses around a 14,000 year old man divulging to his university co-workers/friends, at his goodbye party, that he is in fact, 14,000 years old.
alot of religious debate in the movie and fascinating conversation.
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Sweetstuff, do you know what year the movie was made. I got it on Netflix....btw: Netflix is the best thing since sliced bread. Only wish I would have thought to market that idea. They have 50,000 movies to choose from. I love old movies and old British TV, they have it all. Another great OLD movie is Life Boat. Hitchcock and a wonderful cast.
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The most interesting movie I've seen in ages...
by sweetstuff ini just watched a movie, that although i thought might be a lemon in the beginning turned out to be one of the most interesting movies i've ever seen.
it's called a man from earth, which focuses around a 14,000 year old man divulging to his university co-workers/friends, at his goodbye party, that he is in fact, 14,000 years old.
alot of religious debate in the movie and fascinating conversation.
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I watched it just a few weeks ago. Surely not for everyone but if you like a film that makes you think it's a good one. Kind of Forrest Gump-ish, in that he conveniently had a part in all the great moments in history. Very well done, no special effects, just a interesting premise. I don't think it is a spoiler to say the entire story takes place in one room....good dialogue carries the movie.
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Cigars
by besty in...and so to the end of a great evening with new friends and a familiar lover.. my feet are up and the sounds of socal stillness punctuated by occasional dreams departing from lax.. is there more to life than friends, lovers, brandy and hand rolled cuban companions?.
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I went to see Ringo and His All Star Band last week, outside on the lawn type venue. There was a smoking area with picnic tables,it was packed full. Everybody EVERYBODY, men and women were smoking cigars. I wanted to join em sooo bad. Alas, with the hubby and he does not partake. Our friend the yacht builder agrees about Cuban's, not consistent. Like you said, good to know, now we won't worry about missing out.