Posts by SandyJo

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bound kms

by peacefulpete in

i have bound volumes 50s-2001, and very nearly complete kms from the 60s-2000.

i had them bound into 2 large hardcover volumes.

if a die hard apostate would be able to use them to further their work, contact me.

SandyJo

Peaceful Pete:

Number one, please do not judge me. Do I feel it is a cult? No, because cult if you look it up, actually means:

1. a. A religion or religious sect generally considered to be extremist or false, with its followers often living in an unconventional manner under the guidance of an authoritarian, charismatic leader.

b. The followers of such a religion or sect.

2. A system or community of religious worship and ritual.

3. The formal means of expressing religious reverence: religious ceremony and ritual.

4. A usually nonscientific method or regimen claimed by its originator to have exclusive or exceptional power in curing a particular disease.

5.

a. Obsessive, especially faddish, devotion or veneration for a person, principle, or thing.

b. The object of such deotion

6. An exclusive group of persons sharing an estoeric, usually artistc or intellectual interest.

Does this mean I agree with all thier teachings? NO! But, it does mean I miss the association I had at one time! And it does mean that I miss the relationship I had at this time with a GOD! I am not saying it is the "truth" I have merely pointed out that I do miss the association. I do miss the closeness I had at one time. But, I also know that I will never belong to this organization again. See, unlike you think. I do have a mind. I do think. I do read. I try to base my decissions on research. Not on what any one person, or man has to say about the matter.

See, I have read the book: "Crisis of Conscience" Written by raymond Franz

Do I still at times read the Watchtowers and the Awakes? Actually yes I do.

And I also do feel that alot of witnesses feel they are serving God, so no I do not believe all Witnesses are 'bad people' I just feel they allow the society to dictate too much of thier personal lives.

And for your information, I have written 'Bethel', I done this because I had to have answers. I sent them my problem, and I wanted to know if they were a truly loving organization. At this time, I can not say, I feel they are a loving organization. I personally feel at this time, that they have neglected to follow in Jesus footsteps. Because he never turned his back on anybody wishing to know his loving Father. See, when I wrote them I expected at least a reply to the situation. To this date it has been ignored. The Elders of the congregation, being the loving, supportive people they are. <NOT> Told me I could not be a Witness because of my living situation. Informed me I had to move. Because, I live with my x-husband who had prostrate cancer along with bladder cancer. And he had both of these organs removed. We do not have sexual intercourse. Nor could we. Because he no longer even has a desire for sexual relations. Because anybody who knows anything knows that the prostrate of a man, is what allows him to have those desires and to perform sexually. And I was off work for over 7 months due to a mental illness. So, at this time I Have no money. So, when they informed me I had no choice but to move, in order to be part of the organization. I had to say this was a very unloving thing to say and do! And they have not bothered to contact me since this. So, I do not believe at this time that they are loving, supportive, or caring for the flock the profess to love.

So, do not tell me I need to be deprogrammed! Because, I do not! My eyes are very wide open. Because I choose to read, and make choices does not mean I need to be deprogrammed.

Thanks for listening to my rant=-)

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"Millions Now Living..........." - For Sale

by Ivor Hope in

jw
friends

if anyone is interested in acquiring an original copy of this book from judge rutherford, outlining his views on the end of the system of things and the resurrection of the faithful men of old in the 1920's, then i know that there is a copy up for auction on ebay:.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&category=12571&item=3562147501.

you can see some of the extracts at:.

SandyJo

One more thing the smoking issue. I realize that Jehovah Witnesses did use to smoke.

But, the society sometime in the mid 70's, pointed out that it was unclean. so, the majority stopped smoking. also they quit growing tobacco. But, that truly was light shining. Because later it was proven how harmful ciggerette smoking is for your health. along with anybody that is in the same room with you.

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"Millions Now Living..........." - For Sale

by Ivor Hope in

jw
friends

if anyone is interested in acquiring an original copy of this book from judge rutherford, outlining his views on the end of the system of things and the resurrection of the faithful men of old in the 1920's, then i know that there is a copy up for auction on ebay:.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&category=12571&item=3562147501.

you can see some of the extracts at:.

SandyJo

How could anybody feel it is the "truth" I think that is quite easy. I am a disfellowshiped Jehovah Witness, but, I miss being in his organization daily. Why?

Well consider these bible principles that have always been taught by the society. "No Smoking" Well, that is in fact to our advantage. Because it is unclean behavior.

And then consider the bibles principles on fornication...Does that bible principle keep us safe from sexually transmitted diseases?

I do believe they need to update thier policies when it comes to people who have hurt children in any form. I think the congregation should be made aware of what that person has done. Because even if he/she is my brother or sister, I would want to protect my child from somebody who might harm them. And as for thier witnessing. Not sure why nobody else has suggested this one, but if there is somebody in the congregation that MAY cause harm to a child in any manner, they do phone witnessing now. So, that person would not be knocking on anybodies door. And if he/she is not knocking on the door, then he/she would not have access to our children.

And as far as it goes, Charles Russell was new. He was trying his best to do God's will. He was not trying to do it for selfish reasons. He sincerely did try. So he did mis-interpete scriptures. But, let all of us remember we are all imperfect human beings. All of us do make mistakes.

Just some thoughts of mine.

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Depression and That Fading Away Feeling

by Swan in

when you get depressed, do you ever have the feeling that you are fading away?

let me describe what i have been experiencing now and in the past.

i feel so depressed that i feel like i'm not really here in the present.

SandyJo

Swam:

I am really sorry to hear you are having a difficult time right now.

Another option is changing your medications, the first might not work for you. I tried 7 different anti-depressents before they found something to make me stay alive. Theropy is important also, but you need a support group. Somebody who can listen to you at any time. Because you are going to have some really bad days going through theropy. But, the reward should be worth it. I am still in theropy. And my last suicide attempt was 3 weeks ago. <lucky me I am still here> notice the sarcasim.

I am bipolar, along with PPTS, along with anxiety attacks and I anti-social. <don't know why>

Anyway, keep up the good work

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Memory Problems & Physical Abuse

by Nosferatu in

me and my fiance were discussing this last night when i suddenly forgot where i was!

(just kidding).. but on a serious note, my short-term memory is lousy, and my mother's all around memory is crap.

she suffered physical and sexual abuse as a child, and she passed the physical abuse onto me.

SandyJo

It could depend on the age you started getting hit on the head.

Also, it could be, because you have tried to block out some of your past childhood, which is way easier to do then deal with it. anyway, when you do this, it seems your memory isn't the greatest. I have always had problems remembering things. Feeling stupid. Because I couldn't remember anything. But, lately I have been going to theropy and unlocking my past. And it has actually improved my memory. I now know my name at all times <smiles>

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bound kms

by peacefulpete in

i have bound volumes 50s-2001, and very nearly complete kms from the 60s-2000.

i had them bound into 2 large hardcover volumes.

if a die hard apostate would be able to use them to further their work, contact me.

SandyJo

How could I get my hands on those bound kms? No, I am not an active Jehovah Witness. Actually I am disfellowshiped. But, I enjoy reading all there new updates. So, how can I get my hands on those bound kms?