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  How did you think your family would react?

  by shotgun in

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  when you had compiled a mountain of evidence proving the wtbts to be a false prophet, blind guide, and definetly not the truth, what did you feel would happen when you presented this information to your dub family and friends?.

  i had compiled so much evidence it was overwhelming, i naively thought i would get my family all together and present it and they would say omg we've been lied to this can't be the truth.

  then i'd do the same to my dub friends.

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  Your being tested by Satan they said, at least I didn't get boils like Job

  I would still check my hair for lice though. We can't be too careful.

  ***** Rub a Dub
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  Do You Think Birds Live in Denial?

  by Happythoughts in

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  you heard that song: "i'm like a bird, i only fly away.

  i don't know where my heart is, don't know where my soul is.

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  "I'm like a bird, I only fly away. I don't know where my heart is, don't know where my soul is."

  I wonder if the person that wrote the song was referring to the famous "unclean and hated bird?"

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  Internet use and the dubs

  by William Penwell in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  just wondering if anyone is aware of a clamp down coming down on internet use with the dubs?

  just talking to my parents tonight and there was some mention that "big brother" wt organization will be shutting down any dub web sites.

  i guess i wasn't to popular as i said, "god created us with a brain to think amd it would be the most divine thing if we used that brain to think for ourself".

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  I don't think it is possible for them to ban Internet use. Lots of JWs rely on it for their businesses and kids have to use it at school, for example. The Internet has zillions of legitimate uses, it's not just porn and anti-JW stuff!

  Others on this board have suggested that the WBTS may introduce some sort of nanny software that JWs will be 'encouraged' to install on their personal PCs to 'protect' them from apostate sites.

  The internet is already too ingrained into society to stop it. I do agree that the Borg may introduce some software that will restrict access to certain sites, similar to "child-friendly" products already on the market.

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  Telephone Witnessing AND Wallkill, NY

  by unique1 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  went to the meeting (first time in a month) last night.

  they had this skit on telephone witnessing.

  the bro and sis, were dressed up, but hey it was a meeting.

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  Even though we are at home, we should dress like we would for a meeting when taking part in telephone witnessing."

  I think we are missing the main point here. This could certainly work to ones advantage in telephone witnessing.

  We have been taught numerous times about how to deal with "conversation stoppers" in the ministry.

  Being dressed up when we are one the phone, if a person says he/she is not interested, we could simply pause a few seconds and then ask the question, "Do you know what I'm wearing now?"

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  Important question, need answer to

  by micheal in

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  what is the worst thing that can happen if a brother/sister moved in with a worldy person?

  both are of the same gender.

  can there be reproof, elders meetings, loss of privledges?

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  Important to note, there is no relation between the two.

  If it's a brother, it would still be in his best interest not to be seen by others in the congregation in a store buying Vaseline.

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  How do I find a congregation?

  by Happythoughts in

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  how do i find a congregation?

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  Are they really all that bad??

  Noone has mentioned the infamous "One Towel Rule." That's the one to watch out for. It's what pushed me over the edge.

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  Is there ANYTHING at all you think the borg was right about?

  by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

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  2. entertainment

  i'm not suggesting that the borg is right in itself.

  but can you think of anything the borg taught that was actually beneficial and good?

  just as an example: i use to be a smoker but when i started to study i gave up my 30 a day habit because i was told it was wrong.

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  I would definitely have to agree that the upholding of moral issues is a VERY good thing.

  I disagree with the enforcement and micro-management of the details but the basics are good: Not to lie, cheat, steal, divorce, smoke, get drunk, etc.

  If things would be left at that level, I see no problem and many would benefit. But when every detail is dicated from the platform (or somewhere up the chain), then clearly something has gone really wrong. In real estate they say "location, location, locaation;" in the borg it's "control, control, control."

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  Gordon Jump of 'WKRP' and Maytag Ad Dies

  by Xandria in

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  los angeles - gordon jump, who played a befuddled radio station manager on the sitcom "wkrp in cincinnati" and made his mark in commercials as the lonely maytag repairman, died monday.

  jump suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, said his cousin, katherine jump wagner.

  the illness causes scarring of the air sacs of the lungs, leading to heart or respiratory failure.

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  The guy dies around the time my dryer is beginning to make grinding noises.

  His timing wasn't good.

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  They're coming!

  by Ariell in

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  i was afraid this day would come soon and now it has.

  i'm getting a sheperding call this saturday.

  i have five days to figure out how i'm going to handle this.

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  Ariell

  I would offer another opinion that you should think about.

  You mentioned that if you were df'd, that your family would still have contact with you.

  That sounds good, but then that could lead to a lot of pressure on them by the elders for them NOT to associate with you. If they continue, THEY will be the ones getting the heat and it could even lead to THEM having to go before a JC.

  I did the fade thing and still have great contact with my family and they do not feel obligated to shun me in any way.

  Personally, I would do the "spiritually weak" thing, talk about feeling of depression, etc., etc., etc. Meet with elders but make it short. It would be a great day to wake up not feeling so well. Remember, we are taught to "buy out the opportune time." Do some buying!!!!

  When you go to college, it will be behind you and your family won't have to hide the fact they still are in contact with you. It also will make things a lot easier for all parties if you are back home visiting and others from the congregation happen to stop by.

  Just my opinion, but you must realize that whatever decision will make will affect your family too.

  ***** Rub a Dub
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  An Awake for you Deviant Folks (10/8/03)

  by metatron in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  well, they pulled all their courage together at headquarters and did it.. they put out an article in the latest awake against you folks who persist in.

  misusing your various orifices/appendages - "alternative lifestyles - does god.

  approve?".

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  I usually lick the cat clean, because jelly's saliva glands don't work so well....

  Am I in mortal sin?

  I think you're ok as long as the cat is not wearing a thong or other skimpy attire that may stumble others.

  ***** Rub a Dub