We don't just discuss WT things. We debate lots of stuff from A to W uumm Z. We also are here to support other people who are going thru some of the things we have and to get support when we need it.
Oh and sometimes we are just bored at work.
Posts by Xena
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29If we are "free". Why are we still debating?
by tapout1 inthis question is for all of us who were ever associated with the wts.
baptized, ministerial servants, elders, pioneers, etc, etc.
why is it that a lot of us call ourselves "free" when in fact we keep debating, putting down, hating, examining, analizing everything the wts does, did and will do?
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Taking predictions for the 2007 memorial partakers!!
by cultswatter ini'm doing this well in advance so that all the wonderful people on jwd can look back later and see just how close they were to the actual number!
(it is possible the wts might stop publishing the partaker numbers) in a few days, i will duly record the link to this thread for future reference.. remember that there were 8524 partakers in 2005 and 8758 partakers in 2006, an increase of 234 partakers.
so how many remnant will partake in 2007??.
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Xena
I'm predicting it drops...gimme 8510.
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Idols and objects...accessorized religion... organized superstition
by Gregor inwine, unleavened bread, menoras, rosary beads, crucifixes, icons, pictures, statues, incense, blessed water, prayer wheels, the list goes on and on.
indispensable for "pagans", christians and jews to 'connect' with god.
not to mention the eleborate rituals that accompany their use.
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Xena
Not everyone needs stuff to be spritual. And those items, while helpful to some, aren't necessary to all.
Curious...do you ever use music, candles or anything like that to set a mood?
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Idols and objects...accessorized religion... organized superstition
by Gregor inwine, unleavened bread, menoras, rosary beads, crucifixes, icons, pictures, statues, incense, blessed water, prayer wheels, the list goes on and on.
indispensable for "pagans", christians and jews to 'connect' with god.
not to mention the eleborate rituals that accompany their use.
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and????
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Why does being right = being arrogant?
by AlmostAtheist inwhat is it about a person's believing they are "right" that leads them to being arrogant?
you've surely noticed that the more sure a person is that he's right, the more likely he is to treat those that disagree with him with disrespect.
it's hard to see how a person can disagree with something that you know is right.
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Xena
Xena..Don`t know when we`re going to cross paths again..Just wanted to say Hey!..And..Wish you and Little Toe the best!...OUTLAW
Thank you Outlaw.
Besides, arrogance is a perceived act. I suppose I could say arrogance is in the eye of the beholder. Body language can mean a million things. Sometimes we will be right in our assessment, other times we won't. Also, body language is affected by culture. What in one culture we may call one thing arrogance in another they may call it something else.
True. I've had people tell me I come across at times as snippy when I'm actually (in my mind anyway) being direct. Of course after a few people told me that same thing I looked again at how I was communicating and tried to soften it a bit so that I'm not perceived incorrectly. Perhaps if someone is continually told they come across as arrogant they might reasses how they are communicating?
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A SUCKER FOR BORDER COLLIES
by Dansk inok, i admit it, claire and i are dog mad!
last saturday we travelled to mid-wales to pick up a border collie puppy!
he's nine weeks old and we've called him ronnie (my son, dominic's, choice).
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Xena
We have a cat right now that will be moving to Scotland with us. Bethany has been wanting a dog but I didn't want to get one till we had a yard, so Ross and I promised her one once we get moved over there. B and I want to get a little girl along these lines:
and dress her in clothes. hehehe can't you see Ross walking her?
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Why do people choose to d'assoc by letter instead of just fading?
by journey-on ini simply gradually quit going.
of course, this was many years ago and maybe the "rules" have changed, but rather than create drama among my family, i just let them think i was becoming materialistic and spiritually weak.
at least it kept them talking and associating with me rather than cutting me off.
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Xena
Because we all have different needs and some people need or want the closure it gives them.
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Imaginary Friends can help you get over divorce Apparently
by Crumpet inits been suggested to me by someone who clearly is not aware of my atheism that adopting an imaginary friend could help me find my purpose in life after a relationship breakup.
it annoys and perplexes me although i realise everyone has a right to their own opinion.. however my opinion is this:.
my husband hasnt left me - i've never had a husband and i certainly hope i never have that misfortune or get ill enough to suffer such poor judgement as restricting myself to the bed of one person for the rest of my life when i personally am certainly not willing to keep such a promise.
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Xena
So you are annoyed and perplexed when someone offers you comfort and advise that doesn't accord with your personal belief system? After asking people for advise on something....okkk
Then you go on to basically call people who perfer monogomy the equivilent of stupid birds.
IMO you don't come across as free thinking and openminded you come across as someone who wants so bad to appear openminded and free thinking that you have to insult anyone who doesn't agree with your concept of that. What's up with that?
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Why does being right = being arrogant?
by AlmostAtheist inwhat is it about a person's believing they are "right" that leads them to being arrogant?
you've surely noticed that the more sure a person is that he's right, the more likely he is to treat those that disagree with him with disrespect.
it's hard to see how a person can disagree with something that you know is right.
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Xena
Yup. Contarywise, I LIKE being wrong. If I hadn't been stupendously wrong at one point in my life and embraced it and done something about it I would still be a Dubbie - and that i true for many here. Being wrong means I can learn something. I do however have high standards of proof and someone has to really prove they are right; but when they do, fine. I don't invest my ego in ignoring facts.
Same here.
The reason I joined a discussion board was because I wanted to have my thoughts and ideas challanged. It makes you think about what you believe and why...and sometimes make some changes therein. Course that doesn't mean I'm not right from time to time.
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Why can't I just get over it and move on?
by Crumpet inmonths have passed now since mr c and i officially separated.
so why can't i get over it?
why am i still jealous?
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Xena
Time heals all wounds. Break-ups are never easy, that's why there are so many sad songs. Stop beating yourself up about not being able to move on yet and just accept this as your natural grieving process.
As to whether or not to cut the ties with the ex, it's up to you. Only you know if this is good for you or not and how much you can handle. But you do need to keep some distance, emotionally.
After I broke up with my ex I started to do things for myself. Make my own friends, develop my own interests. I don't really have much in common with my ex anymore outside of our daughter.
Looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks! Gotta run.