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  Too funny!!!!

  by RR in

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  long before the likes of watchtower apologetics, timothy white and greg stafford, and before the likes of e-watchman and twmc there was frank earl scott, a dentist who believed in his heart that jehovah's witnesses were the true israel of god, and attempted to prove it.

  he wrote a few books, most on prophecy, he predicted armageddon for 1970 and when it didn't happen he was disfellowshipped, talk about double standards.

  eh?

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  We convene on Saturday nights. Its a very intensive study.

  Need an assistant?
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  Too funny!!!!

  by RR in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  long before the likes of watchtower apologetics, timothy white and greg stafford, and before the likes of e-watchman and twmc there was frank earl scott, a dentist who believed in his heart that jehovah's witnesses were the true israel of god, and attempted to prove it.

  he wrote a few books, most on prophecy, he predicted armageddon for 1970 and when it didn't happen he was disfellowshipped, talk about double standards.

  eh?

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  I think everyone should read a Climax book.

  Think I'd be more then willing to attend whichever bookstudy you'll be conducting.
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  It?s official!!! The Olson Twins are Legal!!!

  by Elsewhere in

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  the dream of many men has come true... over the weekend they turned 18!

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  GAG! They're closer (waaaaaay closer) to my 13 year old son's age! lol
  

  Those are little GIRLS! Give me an older woman to stare at any day!
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  Elders Meeting

  by New Castles in

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  2. experiences

  allright let me tell you what happened yesterday.

  i went to the meeting yesterday because my cousin was visiting and wanted to know where the kh was located.

  i finally offered to go with her to avoid any issues.

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  Before you take any advice from here, think about the elders you're dealing with and what exactly they may have on you. When I "served" (kinda like prison time) as an elder, deciding to form a 3-man committee wasn't a light matter, not like doing a sheperding call. It would be followed up at all subsequent elders meetings. It wasn't something that simply faded away. It was one thing if we couldn't meet with the person because they moved away and we couldn't find them. It was something else if they kept on canceling. On more then one occasion we df'd someone after leaving them several v-mails and sending a letter to meet with the individual. On the other hand, if the elders in your congregation are more laided back, then your "blowing them off" method should work. Again, consider what they might have on you. If it's about doubts you've expressed, they'll probably let it slide. If it's some serious accusation (i.e. fornication, drinking, etc) they probably won't.

  Just my 2 cents.
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  What are some of the worst movies you've seen?

  by doodle-v in

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  here's my movies that suck list.

  battlefield earth .

  mission to mars .

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  All the Lord of the Rings movies. Totally boring YYAAAAWWWWWNNNNNN.

  You have to be kidding.
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  What are some of the worst movies you've seen?

  by doodle-v in

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  2. entertainment

  here's my movies that suck list.

  battlefield earth .

  mission to mars .

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  Michael Crichton's books are always a disappointment. Timeline, Congo and Jurrasic Park were great books, kind sucky movies though.
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  what's your favority JW reference from a movie or TV ?

  by itsallgoodnow in

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  mine is from friday, the movie with ice cube, where a couple of jw ladies wake up ice cube's character's family one morning and there's some mouthing off, and you wouldn't believe the nasty words coming out of these sweet looking old "sisters".

  hilarious!.

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  You have to be a Sopranos fan to apprecaite it but there was an episode where Tony is complaining about how boring this other mafia guy is. With his heavy Jersey accent he says something like "He's as fuckin' boring to talk to as a couple of Jehovah's Witnesses."

  Everyone in the room just busted out laughing and pointing at me. I had to remind them I use to be a boring JWs. lol.
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  How do you keep from burning out?

  by doodle-v in

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  i try not to dwell on this too much, and for the most part im in pretty good spirits.

  at times though i feel like i can't catch up.

  whatever it is that i'm doing whether it's laundry, and house chores, yard work, kids, office work (my job is pretty demanding and nearly every week i have to drive back to the office and work to meet deadlines and work weekends).. don't get me wrong, life is good ,its just i wish at times i could have a maid and a nanny.

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  Definately don't open your own engineering business, or any business for that matter. I thought I put in long hours before, nothing compared to now.
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  What makes marraiges last

  by desib77 in

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  my husband and i have been married a little over a year now and it has been the happiest year of my life.

  i have finally found someone that i truly love and that truly loves me.

  he's also my best friend.

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  I guess what my question is, to all you who have successful marraiges, what makes a marraige last?

  Getting out my pen and paper. I want to know.

  One of the most beautiful things I enjoy seeing is an older couple who have been married for 40 or 50 years, walking and holding hands. Many times you can almost feel the love rubbing off on you.
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  I need some advise (I want to get divorced)

  by Leander in

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  i'll start this post off by saying i love my wife, she has beautiful qualities and a sweet personality.

  however i realize (and i think she does too, though she may not admit it) that since i left the org behind our goals and viewpoints are no longer unified.

  as a couple we rarely fight or argue, we still have many of the same values but yet we have some issues that i know will never be fully resolved.

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  I believe there are people on this forum who are married to mates who are still very active with JW's. When two people truly love each other, even that obstacle can be overcome.

  But there has to be give and take on both sides. For example, my then wife just couldn't live with a husband who was da'd because it would be her family (all JWs) and friends (all JW's) wouldn't visit or if she wanted to visit them she'd have to go alone (which seemed awkward). This meant a LOT to her. She didn't have any non-JWs friends, so it seemed to her that she's be alone all the time. Now, fastforward 4 fours. She's been working outside the house and has made many non-JW friends. In hindsight it became a minor issue. On the other hand, if she hadn't made non-JW friends, it would have continued to be a major problem. Another area is holidays. Does the ex-JW have to have x-mas decorations in the house? Some would say yes others, no. Yes, I agree it's a matter of love but it's also a matter of personal happiness. How much can you give up and still be happy?