I graduated in 1969. Turned down a scholarship & a career as an airline pilot as the "end was near". Took auto mechanics instead in tech school. Became a service manager before getting into construction. I now am a general manager for a petrochemical construction company & also own a company. I would gladly have given all this up to pursue my passion for flying. I would be retired by now in Florida instead of freezing my butt off in NY.
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Armageddon will be here in less than 4 years!
by hoser inthat's the word according to my mil.
mrs hoser is starting a new career and the college and work training will take her four years to complete.
her mom is giving her a hard time telling her that the system will be over before she graduates.
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My Experience In Getting A Loved One Out
by notsurewheretogo inthis is my own experience so i'll share it in that it might help others.
this may not work for others but it seems to be working for me.. .
a little background...i'm happily married and 3 years ago i was an elder and my wife was a pioneer, we have 3 kids.
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I also found it helpful to start with points they agree on. Jehovah is a God of reason & love. For him to knowingly allow the GB to publish doctrine that allowed thousands to die needlessly is a violation of the primary tenet of the true religion; Love. That being the case & we know it is impossible for God to violate either principle, the responsiblity falls on the shoulders of the GB who now must be recognized as promoting their own opinions as facts. And you know what they say about opinions....
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Girls names
by FeelingFree inok so i know its not really anything to do with jwness but we are struggling with baby names and really can't think of one we both like.
its getting a bit desperate as i'm due in about 8 weeks .. i'm getting bored of looking at the same old names on the baby names websites so any suggestions would be much appreciated (girls please).. **cash prize for the one we choose!
** ....... no not really lol.. .
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Lydia
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Favorite Episode of Star Trek
by Coded Logic incalling all tos, tng, ds9, voyager, or enterprise fans, what's your favorite serries and why?
and what's your favorite episode and why?.
(too many choices on netflix for me to decide which to watch right now).
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Has to be the "Wrath of Khan" episode that seamlessly led to the movie. Ricardo Montalban was great in both.
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I AGREE WITH THE JWs: THE 'SOUL' DOESN'T EXIST
by NAVYTOWN ini agree with the witnesses about almost nothing, but i do think they have the right idea when it concerns the 'soul'.
it is my belief that there is no such entity as a 'soul' that resides in a human being.
the idea originated in ancient, pre-scientific eras.
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Sure Cantleave; You believe in those high end soles. Between the wife & daughters, I've had to buy a number of those soles. Who says you can't buy everlasting life?
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What I Miss
by FreeGirl2006 intoday i had to drive by several homes of dubs i knew most of my life and it kicked off a longing i have for my siblings and the faux-friends i grew up with.
not necessarily the people in and of themselves, but people who knew me way back when.
being raised in the borg the only "friends" i had were indoctrinated.
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Hi FG2006; I too, have left family & friends. I had 50 yrs. in & have been out 7 yrs. In the intervening years, I have made a number of new friends that share the same interests as me. This takes time & the conviction to move on. Keep looking forward; life is too precious to waste.
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Recent Update - Service Report
by Da.Furious inon oct. 22, eight brothers were released from prison in turkmenistan by presidential amnesty.
(see 2014 yearbook, p. 31) the ninth brother is still imprisoned, but it is hoped that he will be released shortly.
some were already in prison for three or more years and had been severely mistreated.
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I always catch the Saturday sevice group at the Tim Hortons coffee shop in Geneva, NY. They must be converting donuts to the "Truth".
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My Relief
by Smart inwhat a massive relief!
thank god i have just found this site the other day!
i don't know where to begin!
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Hi Smart; So glad that you've awakened at an early age. The more you really question this religion; the more you'll realize the actual truth. Move on with your life. Live Well....Enjoy Life !!!
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New ExJW here for the first time.
by WideAwake7 ini am here for the first time ...but have enjoyed reading others experiences that i feel i can relate too.
i used to be an elder for more than 20 years .
i have successfully faded with my wife and children.
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Congrats WA7; I too, was an elder. Had 50 yrs. in. Remarried the love of my life. Enjoy every day. Live Well....Enjoy Life !!!
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I've been stumbled.
by silent ini just realized that all these dates that the borg have said the end would come on or by and then it didn't happen, have stumbled me.
why such a fascination and trying to divine the answer from scripture when scripture plainly says only the father knows the day and the hour?
by their predictions, they actually sent many christians on the path of date-based worship insted of faith-based worship.. if they have stumbled me, then who is reponsible for that?.
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"Stumbled" is indeed the wrong word. You have awakened. Congratulations. Like most here, you can now move forward with your life. The GB makes the scribes & pharisees look like choir boys. I had 50 yrs. in but I can't waste precious time crying over spilled milk. My motto; Live Well....Enjoy Life!!!