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  Goodbye Bex

  by TimeBandit in

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  all i can do is cry.... .

  in loving memory of bekkah mejia barnum fb: http://www.facebook.com/xjwbex.

  she was a dear friend....

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  Deepest Sympathy TimeBandit on the loss of your dear friend. - Leslie
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  Horrible day

  by 88JM in

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  i just had to come on here and vent - i'm having a horrible day.. firstly, had to sit through a horrible public talk about obedience to the "superior authorities" (whoever they decide that is this week) - all kinds of crazy stuff taking verses in romans way out of context.. then had to sit through that hideous watchtower defending david.

  one brother actually used the words "we want to follow in david's footsteps" - i was nearly ready to vomit.

  just a total gloss-over.

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  BIG HUG (((88JM))) It is torture once the mind wakes up to TTATT and the body is stuck listening to the tripe that is dished out. So sorry that you couldn't have a nice quiet lunch to recover from the meeting but were subjected to more tripe at lunch. Fading is difficult but you are doing well in keeping your cool until you get your ducks in a row. You have taken a huge step by working on building up a support network outside of the KH. These non-JW friends and acquaintances will be very helpful when you are finally able to make the transition from JW world into the real world. Until then, vent away, it helps keep one sane! lol. Leslie
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  First post

  by jonno12225 in

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  looking back now it is almost as if i became an atheist but still believed in my religion.

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  nuthouse escapee

  Welcome Jonno12225. Yes, the truth should withstand scrutiny and that is why the WT. discourages it when it pertains to them. It is so true that the house of cards falls when a fundamental teaching is exposed as being based on false information as you pointed out with the examplle of the mistaken date of 607 BCE for the destruction of Jerusalem. So much of Wt. teaching hinges on that date and without it everything falls apart. Thankfully you figured this out before wasting the better part of your life on a fantasy. -Leslie
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  17 foot python crashes Florida picnic!

  by moshe in

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  these snakes are becoming a real nuisance in south florida- next month florida is having a python hunting contest with cash prizes.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6bw__uvrm0e#!.

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  OMG! I would probably keel over and die if I came across something like that. I HATE snakes.
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  How old are you?

  by sooner7nc in

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  post your age...only if you want to.

  do it anyway.. i'm 42..

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  I'm 57, and hubby recently turned 51.
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  So, What Did You Get For XMas?

  by minimus in

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  i got a few items of clothing, candy, a brand new mattress and boxspring, tea scented cologne and tea scented soap.. what did you recieve??

  (good or bad).

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  LOL Open Mind @ the JW.org subscription!

  I do like that "lump of coal" that's mounted on that ring though. Leslie
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  I don`t mean to be a hypocrite when I wish you all a merry Xmas & a happy new year

  by smiddy in

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  i just see this celebration as a time when freinds and family have the opportunity to get together and enjoy each others company ,having a meal ,drinks , and social intercourse .. smiddy.

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  That's part of the joy of being free. We can choose to participate in festivities in a way that's comfortable for us. The holiday season means different things to different people but no matter what our beliefs are, it is great to get together and experience the warmth of time with family and friends. Hope your Holiday Celebration was filled with joy and good memories. Happy New Year too. Leslie
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  Born in, Convert or 1975er?

  by Think About It in

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  does a person's involvement in the jw religion usually fall into one of these 3 categories?.

  a) born in.

  b) convert.

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  nuthouse escapee

  Born in (1955), left in 2004, Df'd 2005
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  So, What Did You Get For XMas?

  by minimus in

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  i got a few items of clothing, candy, a brand new mattress and boxspring, tea scented cologne and tea scented soap.. what did you recieve??

  (good or bad).

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  nuthouse escapee

  Best gift was having hubby home for 3 1/2 days rather than the usual 36 hrs (he's a long-haul truck driver) Presents included a hard cover large sketch book, set of oil paints, set of good quality art brushes, acrylic paints, skulpting tools and the biggie...a Black &Decker skill saw which I so badly wanted, plus some other smaller gifts. We had a wonderful X-mas. -Leslie
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  JW's on Christmas Day

  by Jim_TX in

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  my wife, my m-i-l and i were driving over to my wife's aunt's home on christmas day to celebrate christmas - which involved letting the aunt's great-great-grandkids open their presents, and eating an early supper (or late lunch).. we were on the way at around 10:30am to 11:00am to the house.

  about a couple of miles away, whilst driving through the neighborhood, i spotted a couple of middle-aged young women wearing skirts down to their ankles, and carrying large handbags (aka 'bookbags').

  they were between houses, and walking slowly... pioneer stroll?....

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  If I recall correctly, only did X-mas Day witnessing once and that was enough. The people answering the door were so totally pissed off. I felt that it was rude and disrespectful so never did it again.