I try to look at all the years lost, (that could have been) in a different way. After I got out of JW, I smoked ciggerettes for 10 years before I quit. When I quit I estimated I've lost about 3 years of my life. As a JW I estimated I lost 20 years of my life. Growing up as a JW I didn't have a choice. Smoking ciggertts was my choice. Both issues resulted in time lost in life that I wont get back. When I quit ciggeretts I wasn't mad at the tobbaco company for making them, but I was mad at the WBTS for their bullsh*t ways. If I look at the WBTS like I do the tobacco co. It make me less upset at them and I'm able to move on better with my new life.
Joshnaz
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Among the Most Destructive of JW Core Ideas!
by AK - Jeff in'waiting for the real life'.
they exploit the biblical text to mean in essence that jw's 'put off' normal human life until the new world.. i never thought of the damage that does until i began to review my life history.
i have discovered that i am 35 years behind.
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Stupidest JW meeting answers
by GapingMouth ini was thinking about some stupid non-sensical answers i have heard over the years.
"we all know the blue whale is the biggest fish"
"we were on the ministry and met a coloured couple.
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The answer was supposed to be Shadrach, Meshach and Abendnego. --- The answer given by a child, "I shack, You shack, and Away we go!!!
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Billy Mays--
"Why am I smashing my hand with a hammer?!?! To illustrate to you the pain free way of life in the new Kingdumb!!!!!! That's right!!! NO PAIN! NO DYING! NO SORROW! What do you have to do? Call now, and I'll throw in another life in the new kingdumb absolutely free!!
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New Little Witnesses's Cartoon: Bad Luck
by outofthebox inhttp://littlewitnesses.blogspot.com/2009/10/bad-luck.html.
enjoy :).
-ootb.
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Not sure why his worldly family would give him anything. Usally my family gets stuff at yardsales and later says its demonized and has to destory it.
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unusual assemblies: part 1
by Albert Einstein indo you think your assembly was not comfortable enough?
travel to russia next time!.
since authorities give hard time to russian jws, some assemblies were not held at stadiums this year.. albert.
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I don't see the contribution boxes!!!
......................................I wonder what they are going to do with all those plastic chairs?????????????????????
I wonder what it feels like to sit in a open unmaintained grass feild with a suit on.
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For Those Lurking, Thinkiing of Leaving, Just Leaving, How Do You....
by AllTimeJeff in... start over with friends?.
i would like to suggest that we leave finding another church out of this, not because it isn't a good idea for our theistically minded friends.
for those that choose to do so, it seems like they do alright, and that seems the easiest suggestion to make.. so if thats for you, consider me taking care of that as suggestion #1.. but what if you need a break from the whole church scene?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUy6v3oGTOo Just Jump. Later you will realize your not loosing anything. But gaining everything!
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Official Jehovah's Witness Records
by wouldacouldashoulda inhi posters.
i am looking to collect an official document on jehovah's witness world records.. .
here goes some for the uk.
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The richest and most famous JW was Micheal Jackson. Now that he's dead its most likely "Prince" or it could be the Serena and Venus Williams sisters.
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Everything About Being An Elder is Weird (my misc rambling memories of being an elder)
by AllTimeJeff infor any brother who is a jehovah's witness, the goal is put before them to reach out for the privilege of being an elder.
i can only speak for myself, but being born into the religion, i wanted to be an elder since i was 5. i would have much rather wanted to be a doctor or engineer, but those are the breaks..... i'll skip the part about what it takes to reach out, all the crap you have to put up with as a ministerial servant to get appointed, and go straight to the reality.. i know many elders who sincerely just wanted to be shepherds.
i did want the spotlight.
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WOW!
You are absolutely amazing!!! I never made it to and Elder. Not even a MS but I can imagine from your story what it would be like if I did. I read every word with a "dropped jaw." I really have deep respect for you. I can only imagine how strong you are to break free from the Borg after being in it sooo deep. When I read your theads from now on, I'll remember how you overcame such a tremendous mountain. I'm at a loss of words from here on. CONGRADULATIONS! No wonder you are ALL TIME JEFF!!!!!
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Breaking News - really good article about Pizza on the WTS website
by tresdecu intheir writers are doing some really important stuff here..
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I'm just waiting for the pizza delivery man to knock on my door!!!!!!
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TMS Schedule 2010
by BathroomServant1 innews from the "inside" isn't too plentiful nowadays.
the full tms schedule has been posted as a pdf on the jw.org site.
last year, the number 2 assignment focused on learn from the great teacher.
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Thanks for the update. Sound like more mind control at its finest. I thought the reasoning book was updated with a new book????? Any word on what the objections are "if someone says"?