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  Anyone else in the path of Hurricane Sandy?

  by ShirleyW in

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  so far here in nyc nothing but light rain and wind, i wish it would stay that way for the duration, but they say so far it's gonna hit hard.. .

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  May all those in the path or affected by the storm be safe. Hope you were able to get supplies in and can hunker-down until the worst is past. Leslie
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  Changing my life step #1

  by DATA-DOG in

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  ok, just a brief update.

  we joined a gym today.

  so thats's good... i am just going to slowy work my way back into a routine.

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  DataDog Excellent! It will benefit your health and you get valuable bonding time with your daughter. Sounds like a win-win situation. The gym that I used to belong to had instructors that were one time members. It could be the road to a very satisfying career and lifestyle change. Very happy for you. -Leslie-
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  Update:Jonathan Holt

  by Iamallcool in

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  http://www.kgw.com/home/docs-holt-had-guns-child-porn-and-stolen-iphone-176052031.html.

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  Exactly, Wha Happened. I hope the police delve very deeply into any possible KH records. The victim's mother said about it being a witness, well it very well may be, but not in a positive way that's for sure. -Leslie-
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  Update:Jonathan Holt

  by Iamallcool in

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  http://www.kgw.com/home/docs-holt-had-guns-child-porn-and-stolen-iphone-176052031.html.

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  His poor wife! How do you wrap your head around being married to such a monster. I noticed Holt said that everything seemed "surreal". Going for the insanity defense perhaps? As far as viewing porn, if it was regular adult porn that is one thing but when it is child porn, he is a very dangerous, sick & twisted individual. Makes me wonder if there is any history of molestation in KH records about him. The more we learn about this case, the uglier it gets. Leslie
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  If you believe God exists, what are your thoughts on what pleases him most?

  by Fernando in

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  our family has come to believe that god really wants each individual to personally and independently seek, find and walk with him - quite apart from what other humans say, think, believe or do.. we believe we were created as semi-autonomous beings.

  when our inner compass is recalibrated, and we then self-direct, the outcomes seem best.. when we are instead led by humans, their hierarchies, organisations and ideas, the outcomes on the whole seem unfavourable.

  legalism (rules), moralism (a moral code), ethnocentrism (doctrine), and gnosticism (knowledge) may seem meritorious.. yet these do not seem to lead to the deep inner transformation needed.

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  Fernando: I'm neither a believer nor unbeliever at this point in my journey. I guess if I were a 100% believer then I would have to say that Christ's command to love God with whole heart, mind, soul and strength and to love one's neighbour as ourself would pretty much sum it up for me. I do not think any religion is a gateway to God's approval. (if he exists) -Leslie
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  Does This Happen to You? I Need Help :/

  by DarioKehl in

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  hey guys.... i have a few important questions for everyone.

  this applies to doubters, faders, inactive, dfed or seasoned apostates.

  first, let me set it up:.

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  DarioKehl: I can so relate to your not wanting others to think badly of you. I was also like that big time! Notice I said was...It took time but I finally came to the point of not giving a rat's a$$ about what other people think. It is natural to want people to think well of us. For me it was self-esteem issues and I bent over backward to be liked. Trust me, their opinion of you isn't worth putting yourself through this kind of anguish. It takes time and counselling can be effective at helping us build self-esteem. It is not a sin to think of your own well-being. Your feeling are as important as anyone else. As far as gossip goes, let it slide off your back and try not to lose sleep over it. There will always be gossipers no matter what you do. Leslie
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  Grieving=Guilt in JW World

  by nuthouse escapee in

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  i lost both of my parents many years ago while in the organization.

  i can remember the scripture being used that says we do not grieve on as the rest do.

  (been so long i can't remember where it is).

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  Rip, & Kojack: Thank you for finding the scripture, that is the one I was speaking about. As someone pointed out it doesn't say not to grieve. Typical guilt trip from misapplication of scripture. I wonder just how long of a grieving period is acceptable in their view. Heartless bunch!

  DataDog: As some of the posters say, " Can you feel the love?". That was such an insensitive thing to say to your friend. So much for the love amongst the brotherhood.

  Wha Happened: yes, self-righteous crap

  Theocratic Sedition: It is very sad to have the Wt. take away a normal reaction to loss. As you said...they can't remember what natural emotional reactions are. We have also seen this countless times with the treatment of disfellowshipped family members.

  Satanus: I thought it was only my observation but obviously others have seen it as well. We are not alone!

  Outlaw: I have been at a few of those funerals where you could have sworn it was a party. I have seen the reaction of worldly relatives cringe at the poor taste and lack of respect being displayed. Although we don't have to look dour there is a time and place for everything and I don't believe it is a time for frivolity. What ever happened to dignified behaviour.

  Perfect1: Thank you.

  So much for Jehovah's dignified people! I truly believe that by not reacting "normally" to loss is more of an anti-witness to those observing the bizarre type of memorial and behavior. -Leslie-
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  Grieving=Guilt in JW World

  by nuthouse escapee in

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  i lost both of my parents many years ago while in the organization.

  i can remember the scripture being used that says we do not grieve on as the rest do.

  (been so long i can't remember where it is).

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  So true Wha Happened?
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  Thinking of changing my life/ long rant

  by DATA-DOG in

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  i want to drastically change my life.

  i am stagnating and will eventually drive my truck into an oncoming semi truck.

  short of faking my death there are only so many things i can do.

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  Meditating with a brew in hand, sets the stage for major reflecting. lol Leslie
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  Grieving=Guilt in JW World

  by nuthouse escapee in

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  i lost both of my parents many years ago while in the organization.

  i can remember the scripture being used that says we do not grieve on as the rest do.

  (been so long i can't remember where it is).

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  I lost both of my parents many years ago while in the organization. I can remember the scripture being used that says we do not grieve on as the rest do. (been so long I can't remember where it is)

  I was 17 when my mom died (40 when my Dad passed) and there we sat, dry-eyed, so as not to give a bad witness to worldly family. Somehow, to show signs of grieving displayed that our hope in the resurrection wasn't strong and was perhaps a sign of weak faith therefore reflecting poorly on the JW beliefs. We were expected to be different. More like weird!

  Anyone else experience anything similar while a dub? I see now how totally screwed up that is. Leslie