EmptyInside
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Apostate?
by EmptyInside ini was wondering if i would be considered an apostate for posting on this board.
i don't speak against the organization to any witnesses.
i do talk candidly to other inactive ones who feel the same way.
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Another Pet Peeve About District Conventions
by EmptyInside inwell,i haven't been to a convention since i started posting here.
but,since my family is attending one soon,i was having flashbacks.. one of the many things that would irritate me would be running into old, so-called friends.
these are ones that while in the same congregation we were close,but then,once they moved,nothing.. and it's usually them just still living five minutes away,but since they go to another hall and can't be bothered now.
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"Back To The Beginning"ABC Special with Christine Amanpour
by EmptyInside indid anyone else watch this two part special?
i've always been interested in archaeology and found it interesting.. the last few minutes she talked of how some think, we are in the end of days.
and she interviewed some woman who apparently was a witness,although,they didn't mention her religion.
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What's It Like To Be Normal
by EmptyInside inyes,that is a strange question.
but,i always felt like the odd one out.
and as a witness,i felt like i had some secret from all the "worldlies" about the big secrets of the universe.
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Anxiety Attacks At Meetings
by EmptyInside ini believe i posted on this before.
but,i was recently thinking back when i was still regularly going to meetings.
and how sometimes,just the thought of having to start to get ready to go,sent me in a panic.
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Brazen Conduct
by EmptyInside intheir new phrase,that i never read in the bible.
it was used in the watchtower study today.
and an elder used marrying an unbeliever as an example of "brazen" conduct.. does this mean they are going to start disfellowshipping those who marry unbelievers?
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No More Conventions! ( For Me)
by EmptyInside ini'm so relieved not having to go to another convention.
i haven't been to one in two,three years,lost track.
so happy not having to sit for all those hours on an uncomfortable chair,listening to boring talks.. i am thrilled not having to clean public toilets in my best clothes.
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Disaster Relief Grab-bags For Witnesses
by EmptyInside init is a good idea to be prepared for a natural disaster.
but,is the watchtower society selling these or are they going through a third party?.
in one congregation,they are taking orders for these,since i guess there is a group discount.. there are other survival kits you can purchase.
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Open About My JW Past/Present
by EmptyInside ini think it's hard to share with new people in life,being raised a witness.
i never know when and if to bring it up.
now,just acquaintances,i don't usually talk about it.. but,with people,especially someone i may consider being in a relationship with,it's difficult to know the right time.
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Food Service For Building Projects
by EmptyInside inthey simplified things at the conventions and assemblies as regards to the food service.. i don't understand why they don't for the building projects,pioneer schools,etc.. it seems like they are always asking for volunteers and funds to supply food for these occassions.. now,i understand with regard to building projects,ones from out of town should be supplied with food and drink.
it should all come from the funds that were raised for the building project.. but,i know in one congregation it doesn't seem to be the case,especially when it's mainly the local witnesses working on the project.. they have huge breakfasts,and heavy meals provided with the expense of the publishers.
it's becoming a burden and many are not being reimbursed.