Posts by reagan

"Wait, a minute, Jesus; are you telling me that I'll be in Paradise with you TODAY, like, TONIGHT, or are you just telling me this today, so that I'll have something to look forward to? I mean, come on, clear this up, otherwise those JWs and Christians are gonna be spending eternity arguing about what you mean."

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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Mother Troubles

by joelbear in

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friends

my mother called tuesday night.

as many of you know, i have chosen to stop communication with my family as of the beginning of this year.. my mother has called 4 or 5 times to talk, but i have not called her, my father or my brother or anyone in his family.

all of them are witnesses of varying degrees.. i tend to go into a deep depression each time my mother calls.

reagan_oconnor

Joel: My heart goes out to you. Every time I have to call my mother about something (once in the past year) my palms sweat, I get the shakes and I have to pray before dialing her number. They've basically cut off contact so that isn't a problem anymore, but man do I hate the idea...

It sounds like your decision to cut off contact was (a.) EXTREMELY difficult to make, and (b.) necessary to preserve your sanity.

At this point, your sanity and happiness is more important than the attempts at "amends-making" of an unbalanced old woman. Sorry if this sounds harsh.

When I used to get stuck on the phone with Mom, she would invariably cry about how horrible and abusive of a mother she was to me, and invariably I would feel obligated to absolve her from her mistakes. She ended up feeling better, while I always felt worse.

I decided this: People who make your relationship with them contingent on your adherence to their personal moral or religious beliefs are not true friends(or family, in this case).

[[[hugs]]]

Always was in my face about my attitude, or the LOOK I just gave her or the TONE OF VOICE I used or because she suspected me of thinking badly about her. Slapped me a lot because she couldnt control me. I recall scant few times in my life being held by the woman. She is like this today at age 72

Gee, LovesDubs... if not for the age difference, this could be MY MOTHER you're referring to!!! My mom dragged me around the by the hair on more than once occasion... and I'll never forget the clenched teeth, the finger in the face, and the screaming.

At 17, I pushed her away from me and told her to never lay another hand on me as long as she lived. That was the last time she touched me in a rage.

<sigh> What is wrong with these people, masquerading as "good Christians," destroying their families and their relationships? Enough to make you break down in tears.

Reagan

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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Funny as Hell...

by reagan_oconnor in

download time will depend on your network connection... if you can wait, it's hilarious!!.

http://www.adcritic.com/content/smart-beep-first-date.html.

i am the master of my fate/i am the captain of my soul.

reagan_oconnor

Download time will depend on your network connection... if you can wait, it's hilarious!!

http://www.adcritic.com/content/smart-beep-first-date.html

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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Apostate vs Evil Slave

by drahcir yarrum in

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friends

i've been churning this issue over in my mind of late.

do i want to be considered by the gb as "apostate" or "evil slave"?

i'm thinking that "apostate" is too mild for the contempt i have for the wts.

reagan_oconnor

Well, Dick (or is it Murray?) I think I agree that the "Evil Slave Klass" has a great little ring to it.

Reagan

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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Perfection and the Penis

by crossroads in

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friends

did jesus get circumcised or not?

quote from mark(thats me) "i believe woman was the .

last and greatest creation" of course i have my own.

reagan_oconnor

Q. How do you circumcise a hillbilly?

A. Kick his sister in the jaw.

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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Perfection and the Penis

by crossroads in

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friends

did jesus get circumcised or not?

quote from mark(thats me) "i believe woman was the .

last and greatest creation" of course i have my own.

reagan_oconnor

AGuest sed:

First, let me say that the ONLY thing perfection and penis have in common is that they both start with 'p'.

I'd disagree with you there. If you knew my husband the way I do (which you do not, of course) then you would say that the penis IS perfection!!!

LDH - Unfortunately, our ins. doesn't cover home birthing (or midwifery, or alternative prenatal care, or homeopathic treatments), so it's all gonna be out of pocket for us. I don't even PLAN on TRYING to get pregnant for another YEAR, and I'm saving money now. The Cleveland Clinic is close by, and they've recently overhauled their birthing unit; they do water births, have state-certified midwives on staff, and have "home-like birthing suites" for the family. A friend recently gave birth there, and her husband brought candles and made a CD of music to listen to. Pretty interesting, eh?

=)
Reagan

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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The Ladies of JW.com

by SlayerLayer in

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friends

here's the moment we've all been waiting for.

the release of the jw.com ladies photo shoot.

please refrain from any lewd comments.

reagan_oconnor

Oh.
My.
God...

I'm left out, but somehow, THANKFUL for that!!!

=)
Reagan

PS -- Simone, you're a hottie. And Venice, it's true what they say about your... um.. "assets."

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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Readable Copies of WTS Financial Statements, Etc.

by troubled in

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friends

i'm just wondering,.

i've read some allegations that the watchtower society mismanages funds and has covered up financial information, etc.

are there any actual copies of wts financial statements, showing mismanagement of money?

reagan_oconnor

"Guilty" probably doesn't do what you're feeling justice! You're probably sick to your stomach, sweaty-palmed and feeling like some sort of a rat for not believing 100% of what the Society says.

Guess what? You aren't alone! I went through the same feelings when I started asking questions. I finally stopped feeling guilty when I realized how important it is to think for yourself, not depend on what everyone ELSE tells you to believe. Your relationship with God is YOURS -- no one, not your husband, your children, or the Watchtower Society -- can come between you and God. And if they *do* try to interfere, then there's a problem!

1 John 4:1, RSV -- "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are of God; for many false prophets have gone out into the world."

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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PS

by troubled in

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friends

what's a borg?

i keep seeing that word and have never heard it before

reagan_oconnor

I've always thought of the "Borg" as a Star Trek reference (the "Borg" is a collective in which no member is an individual; they take on the personalities, thoughts, and ideals of the "collective.").

To me, the Watchtower Organization has similar setup; no personal feelings about anything; your conscience is directed by "the Borg."

My $.02
Reagan

I am the master of my fate/I am the captain of my soul.

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Q. How do you circumcise a hillbilly?