Atually they are divided. I spent time with some of the friends over the years that enjoyed a good time. Skiing, the theatre, opera, cruises, Las Vegas, theme parks, etc. in addition to tons of parties and get-togethers at the beach. Then there were even those that enjoyed the bars and clubs (very few). The smart ones knew how to take the edge off of living in the borg. But there were many, many that were so damn boring, stiff and regimented I couldn't stand them. One of the reasons I lasted so long in the borg I guess, I never spent a lot of time with those whose every other word out of their mouth was Jehovah, new system, the organization, etc. I couldn't stand them and there were a lot.
idiotnomore
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Do You Consider Jehovah's Witnesses A Boring Group of People???
by minimus ini think they are the most boring people on earth.
they are about as exciting as a dead ant..
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Be honest post do all posters on this site believe the bible is 100% or has flaws?
by booker-t inwe in the psychology/sociology field have a saying "when people protest too loud usually they are overcompensating".
i did not understand that when i first started studying psychology but now i understand it completely and it is so true.
when i hear someone constantly bashing something or someone such as gay bashing or ethnic bashing or religion bashing sometimes i wonder what are they hiding.
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idiotnomore
It's a myth that the bible is the unmistakable, inerrant word of god completely in harmony with itself. It is loaded with contradictions, factually and otherwise. Many inconsistencies and obviously tons of fairy tales. These are easily researched and discovered today.
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Jehovah's Witnesses and "winter decorations"
by Lynnie inso how many jw's do you know that do "winter decorations" instead of "holiday decorations"?
i have a cousin that is upbaptized but very much on board with the jw's but somehow snowmen and pine boughs are okay to decorate the house as long as there is no tree.
have anyone of you heard or seent his practice?
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idiotnomore
I always strung lights of different colors inside and made little pine cone villages. Also used Xmasy potpourri inside. I would string clear lights on my patio. One time some witnesses came over and kind of sneered at everything and made some sarcastic comment. I told them if it was stumbling them then I didn't blame them if they wanted to leave.
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I have nothing left in the tank, I need help
by Yondaime ini dont have the willpower to attend meetings anymore.
i'm literally on the sound system list every week.
i'm either reading on sunday or tuesday, praying on tuesday nites, adjusting mics, passing mics, or working the sound system, or doing last minute parts for the service meeting.
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idiotnomore
When I was doing sound, I hated it. I just wanted to show up at the meeting, sit down and then go home. I started doing less field service, turning in low numbers and in turn I was taken off sound. Nobody even told me about it or said anything. In one sense, I was pissed nobody tried to encourage me but relieved I could just sit through the meeting and be left alone.
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Birthday party envy maybe?
by sparrowdown inott wedding anniversary celebrations, what's that all about?.
i don't know about you, but the various congs i have been in there have.
been some seriously over the top wedding anniversaries that border on the obscene.
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idiotnomore
In Southern California we had the most disgustingly elaborate celebrations. Weddings, anniversaries, graduations and baptisms topped the list. I'm talking DJ's, slide shows, videos celebrating the person, catering, etc. I once showed up at an anniversary party where everyone was wearing tuxedos and evening gowns. GAG! What the hell is the difference between that and a birthday party.
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New requirement to become an Elder or Ministerial Servant!
by hardtobeme init has been a few months since i hear this from an elder.
he said that the c/o told them this new requirement.. "men that wanna be an elder or ministerial servant has to go out to field service on sundays.
if there is an elder or ministerial servant that is not going out to field service on sunday can lose the priviledge".
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idiotnomore
Some elders and CO's make up their own rules.
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A young girl shouts down a Street preacher
by fulltimestudent ingot to admit that when some of these screechers get wound up, ive felt the same as the young lady.. http://www.9news.com.au/world/2014/11/06/08/34/girl-tells-street-preacher-to-shut-up.
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idiotnomore
I agree with you too, cognizant dissident. Perfectly put.
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A young girl shouts down a Street preacher
by fulltimestudent ingot to admit that when some of these screechers get wound up, ive felt the same as the young lady.. http://www.9news.com.au/world/2014/11/06/08/34/girl-tells-street-preacher-to-shut-up.
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idiotnomore
I agree, he is obnoxious too.
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A young girl shouts down a Street preacher
by fulltimestudent ingot to admit that when some of these screechers get wound up, ive felt the same as the young lady.. http://www.9news.com.au/world/2014/11/06/08/34/girl-tells-street-preacher-to-shut-up.
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idiotnomore
I'm sorry but I feel bad for this guy. That little girl is acting horribly and the parent is worse for egging her on. If it had been me, I would have had to fight the impulse to slap her little mouth.
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Do you have hope for mankind?
by noontide inlet me start off by acknowledging that my current mood/thoughts reflect the fact that ive watched a few documentaries recently (blackfish, surviving progress, etc.
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mainly the question, do i hold out hope for the future of mankind?.
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idiotnomore
I am thinking the day will come when everyone will be affected by world events on a very personal level. No more being able to hide behind a great paying job, living their consumerist lifestyle, slurping their Starbucks and whining about how inconvenienced they are when things go south for them. The day will eventually come when everyone will either sink or swim and those that make it will be the ones who are smart and know what hard times can be like and be willing to adapt immediately. I do believe there will be a day of reckoning not from a divine source but one of our own doing. I do have faith in man's ability to rise above it. Just my opinion.