Posts by mrquik

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My Successful Fade

by Darth Rutherford in

it's been a while since i've posted anything about myself.

i've been on jwn for a couple of years.

my leaving the organization was not because i lost my faith, but i left because of my faith.

Similar story; same outcome. Married during the scare of 75. Figured I'd learn to love my wife in Paradise. Same path; elder, RBC member, on most committees. Was well known & liked. Gave DC talks. After 34 yrs. of a bad marriage, met the love of my life. Not a Witness. Got divorced & disfellowshipped. Was on my way back in actually. Elders on the JC were close friends. One really wanted to make an example of me & dragged out the reinstatement for 3 yrs. Got disgusted & went looking for the truth. Read C of C. Knew some of the GB personally. Realized they made the Scribes & Pharisees look like choir boys. Been out 7 yrs. Have a great life. We travel. Life is good. Yours will be too. My advice to all; Live Well.....Enjoy Life.

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Can White JWs Have Mustaches?

by Space Madness in

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someone mentioned in another thread that white jws can't have mustaches but black jws can.

i noticed that the only governing body member with a mustache is black.

can anyone confirm that this is an official policy?

mrquik

Was an elder in upstate NY; always had a mustache. Never was a problem with anyone.

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Final post I can't come to this forum anymore!

by hoser in

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i have come to the conclusion that posting here and visiting this site is not healthy for me anymore.

i just get angry and upset when i read all the stories of injustice and corruption that go on in the jehovahs witness religion.

they are true no doubt, as i have personally experienced many injustices and abuses in my life from being a witness.

mrquik

Live Well....Enjoy Life!!!!

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OK..Seriously..Has GOD ever answered your prayers????

by DATA-DOG in

look...i am not an atheist.

even so, i have never had one prayer answered my entire life.

the only thing that would even come close was learning ttatt.

mrquik

Interesting assumption V7. So God is selective in who he blesses with his miracles. That violates a cardinal quality of God; that of love. It would be blatantly unloving to take care of a bad back while thousands of others, who have the same trust in God are ignored.

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Might Get to See My Grandchildren Today

by mrquik in

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my oldest daughter is still in the cult.

i haven't seen my grandchildren in 5 yrs.

my son-in-law's father died this week & the funeral is today.

mrquik

Hi to all; Well I walked into the funeral home & it was packed with my son-in-law's family. I looked around but didn't see either my daughter or grandkids. As it was early, I wasn't even sure they were there. I talked briefly to my son-in-law & while talking, my daughter came out of a side room with my grandkids. She aimed them in my direction but made no attempt to approach me. My grandkids came over smiling. They said nothing. My son-in-law introduced me to them by my first name. They stood for just seconds, then drifted away. It was indeed short but nice to see them. I take some comfort in knowing they are smart kids. They will grow up, go to college, realize the lies & hypocrisy and then come to meet their grandfather. In the meantime, as I have always said to all & especially to myself; Live Well.......Enjoy Life.

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Might Get to See My Grandchildren Today

by mrquik in

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my oldest daughter is still in the cult.

i haven't seen my grandchildren in 5 yrs.

my son-in-law's father died this week & the funeral is today.

mrquik

My oldest daughter is still in the cult. I haven't seen my grandchildren in 5 yrs. My son-in-law's father died this week & the funeral is today. I'm going out of respect for him (he's not a Witness) & for a chance to see my grandkids. Wish me luck. I'll let you all know how this turns out. (It's ironic I have to wait for someone to die. I feel like a vulture.)

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Do You Try To Avoid The Witnesses When You See Them?

by minimus in

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i think i typically don't want to be either love bombed or questioned.

i happen to see jws a lot while visiting my mom.

they don't go there with me, which works well for all concerned..

mrquik

I was at my wife's uncle's home in Philly when 2 approached me. I told them I had studied many religions & found the JW's interesting but having a few flaws in their beliefs. I had a great time debating birthdays, 1914, meaning of a generation & other topics. The older of the 2 just never left the corporate mentality, but the 20 yr. old was a different story. He never said a word, but I could see him leaving with a whole new perspective. If you ever get the chance, try reverse witnessing especially with young adults. Who knows, you may even save a life.

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I'm Really Disappointed

by mrquik in

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having been out 5 yrs.

& attending numerous christmas parties & family get togethers, i can't tell you how disappointed i am.

i was led to believe wild debauchery, drinking & fighting was the norm.

mrquik

I hope all have a wonderful holiday. (I'm pacing myself to one drink....at a time.)

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10 Years out of the JW Organization- What I've Learned ( For what it's Worth)

by flipper in

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10 years ago i stopped attending jehovah's witness meetings for good.

walked out of the kingdom hall cold turkey never to return based on injustices i observed among others and myself at the hands of elders giving out not god's counsel but personal opinions as counsel .

some of them weren't even giving out wt society counsel- just personal opinions.

mrquik

Keep on living well & enjoying life. Always good to hear from you.

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I'm Really Disappointed

by mrquik in

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having been out 5 yrs.

& attending numerous christmas parties & family get togethers, i can't tell you how disappointed i am.

i was led to believe wild debauchery, drinking & fighting was the norm.

mrquik

Was wild sex involved? How about drug usage? Did you sacrifice a goat? I know you did not. See? This has got to be ramped up a bit.