Posts by mikeypants

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Hi! Long time lurker finally signing up!

by LosingMyReligion in

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ok, so the time has finally come to register an account on this site.

not that i think i have much to contribute to the discussions here, but more out of a desire to show that yet another person has learned ttatt.

i am a fader, not discussing ttatt with anyone as i know the inevitable outcome it would have.

mikeypants

Welcome to the site. I joined a few months ago and am currently inactive as well, wife still is a dubya though. I understand what you said about this site, at first glance ( and depending on the chance of the post) one could mistake this place as a crazed apostate site. While that definitely does exist in some postings, I find the vast majority of items pose some real "food for thought", as the dubyas love to say.

Anyway, just wanted to say welcome and I look forward to perhaps hearing of some of your experiences.

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Toddler accidentally shoots woman dead in Idaho Walmart

by nicolaou in

a woman has been shot dead by a 2-year-old in a wal-mart store in idaho.. .

the 29-year-old was shopping with four children in the store in hayden, when the two-year-old reached into her handbag and fired the weapon, shooting her dead.. initial reports suggested the woman was the boy's mother, but the police have said that this is as yet unclear how they are related.. source; http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/toddler-accidentally-shoots-woman-in-idaho-walmart-9950847.html.

i've nothing to add to my past comments on americas psychotic relationship with guns.

mikeypants

There are idiots everywhere. One fewer idiot now.

Not sure what that has to do with gun rights. For every crazy idiotic moron with a gun there are 10 thousand responsible ones. But you don't hear about those.

I agree there should be tighter gun controls and regulations though. Yes, the perfect world (paradise maybe? ) would be one without weapons but that isn't reality. The reality is I need a gun in my home to protect my family because criminals exist. Bottom line.

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urban legends

by chirac in

dear brothers ans sisters.

i just received this mail in french..(thank you google to have translates it)..this mail is from a still inside brother who encourage to come back.

do you think its a fact or an other urban legend.

mikeypants

@afrikanman you made me spit up water at the gym! Lo!

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Big Eyes Movie Article

by jerryjax99 in

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hey everyone, i am new here to the site and wanted to share this article along with a personal experience with her.. .

http://national.deseretnews.com/article/3089/the-real-life-artist-portrayed-in-big-eyes-credits-her-newfound-faith-for-helping-her-take-a-stand.html.

i was able to meet margaret keane in pittsburgh, pa at the corapolis congregation back around 2002 or so.

mikeypants

I'm seeing it tomorrow with a group of witnesses in balboa park.

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How Long Have You Been Here?

by minimus in

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12 years for me and before i actually became a member, i looked at this site (jwd) for a few months..

mikeypants

About 2 months. So far, so good. I've read a few posts ask why we don't just all get over everything and move on. I've had the same reaction to some of the posts on here. But then again, I've got upset when someone said that to a post I enjoyed reading. So, I know sometimes it may seem odd to an outsider or one who has a different approach to dealing with things, but I enjoy reading and spending time on here. When I choose to move on and forget about jw and their teachings I can, but for now, I'm glad I found a place to vent my frustrations and feelings and get responses from others who relate.

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0 to 100 Real Quick? How many meetings can I miss w/o being harassed?

by Yondaime in

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missed two in a row and got no grief.

should i keep the streak going and see what happens?.

by the way, i made my college's basketball pratice squad, to help workout the team during scrimmages .

mikeypants

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If Your JW Parent Died Would YOU Go To The Kingdom Hall For The Talk?

by minimus in

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i would like your thoughts, please..

mikeypants

of course i would, though I would probably hate the talk. I went for my grandma and really dispised the talk. It wasn't about her at all. It was more of a Sunday public talk. He just talked about how we shouldn't be sad or cry because she was already in paradise. Then proceeded to preach to the audience. To me, it was quite rude.

But really, if your parent is a JW and requests the talk be given at the kingdom hall, I would hope everyone here would attend. Like one poster said, u may hate the talk but u will get over it. If you don't attend its something u may never get over.

these are your parents, u owe it to them no matter how u feel about their beliefs, or how they may have treated u.

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No words

by mikeypants in

so, i'm visiting family this week who are all jws.

yesterday, it started with one of them talking about a co giving her some points on time keeping for service.

she is now writing a letter before she drives to service, so she can count her drive time.

mikeypants

so, I'm visiting family this week who are all jws. Yesterday, it started with one of them talking about a CO giving her some points on time keeping for service. She is now writing a letter before she drives to service, so she can count her drive time. My reaction, so freaking lame. We aren't trying to preach to others using our time to the fullest, we are finding ways to "cheat" hours. I mean, really. Does God really give a crap if you drive to service and count your time? Who comes up with these arbitrary numbers and rules? It's so stupid! And everyone just goes with it.

my second item. A friend made a comment about not being able to find the Daniel book on jw.org anymore. His wife said, "maybe it's because they are changing it". Everyone said," oh yeah, that must be it" and moved on. Not one question of why the hell is it being changed... Just complete acceptance in the org. Sickening and sad.

that is all.

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Governing Bodies Secret Elder's training video on suicide leaked

by Watchtower-Free in

watchtower minions have pulled down jwsurveys links .

here's another one .. the gb should be held liable for this crap.

http://www.mediafire.com/watch/cvas6fcrc9zca94/shepherding_instructional_suicidal_widow.avi.

mikeypants

Omg! That first video dude is in my hall!

the skinny dude who committed adultery . Freaking hilarious.

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Unbaptized Publisher

by naazira in

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what would you recommend for an unbaptized publisher that has learned ttatt and is inactive?

do you think it is best for someone to just continue to be inactive and live & let live?

or take time and write a letter wishing to no longer be an unbaptized publisher?.

mikeypants

@naazira,

I few times elders would knock on my door or call me. But, nothing big. All my family are JWs so i think they would send an elder to check in on me every so often. Might not be the case with your buddy.

Now, it's a little different. I am married to baptized sister, so elders have been coming around more often to "visit".

Elders don't really care for the most part. Yeah, a few do, so don’t get me wrong. Some are great people that only want the best for their "flock".

The majority of ones i have known have usually been indifferent about personal feelings or issues. Unless they think you are screwing around or smoking dope, they probably don’t care. They have their own issues.

Your friend should get professional help. Going back to meetings and counting on the BOE to provide any encouragement will only increase his depression.

Thats my opinion. Hope he gets the help he needs.