I had my first cigarette as a form of closure. When I let the organization It was after a gradual process of not believing their truth. I needed to do something in a symbolic and instant way to signify my exit, a sort of reverse baptism.
Since that cigarette I have indulged a few times and even bought a pipe (Which I thought would be cool but is actually disgusting)
I can really see how the whole smoking thing can take off and rule/ruin your life, thankfully I stopped before it became a problem.
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New Ex-JW's: Smoking isn't worth it!
by AlmostAtheist init seems that many jw's take up smoking as soon as they leave the watchtower.
the reason is obvious -- they weren't allowed to!
lighting up is like giving the finger to the watchtower.
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Compendium of Heresies: help needed
by DeusMauzzim inwould anyone be interested helping me in fast-compiling a 'compendium of heresies' regarding the history of the watchtower/jehovahs witnesses?
what i mean is a chronological list of spin-offs, splinter groups etc, including all known bible student movements, as well as newer splinter/reform groups such as the lord's witnesses and e-watchman.. this should become interesting: i name 'the servants of yah' (1925) as an example: a sort of gnostic splinter group in brooklyn identifying jehovah with satan and denying the flood and water baptism, among others... did you ever know that?.
in case of single groups, just post the name of the group, year of the schism and if applicable/known, the year of the end of the group, together with a (web) reference and/or a short summary.. in case of group lists, post a very short description of the list together with a (web) reference.. let's create the compendium together.
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One for you: http://the-true-jw.oltenia.ro/
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We got these handed out at the kingdom hall also during the first or second time we studied the Revelation book.
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Wanting your opinions
by I.Wonder ini wish to remove myself from the tms.
i can't stand it any longer.
i am never out in service (i still turn in "informal" time) i still attend the meetings.
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'blowing chunk' ? - What does that mean?
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WHO'S 40 OR NEARLY 40!!!!!
by bubble inhi everybody and happy new year.
2007 is the year i turn 40, in fact in exactly one month's time to be precise.. i've noted that a lot of people on jwd are a similar age to me.
i think it's because it takes us this long to pluck up the courage to finally leave the borg.. i need to know how turning 40 makes you feel.
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A bit late...but. Happy birthday Bubble. Hope all went well for you. Now, I wonder if we all will still be around here for our 50th .
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PEPPERMINT IS 40 TODAY!!
by bubble inhappy birthday to you.
happy birthday to you.
happy birthday dear peppermint.
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Thank you for your responses everyone. How nice these pagan celebrations are, I just hope my head doesn't fall off.
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FREE CHICK IS 40 TODAY!!
by bubble inhappy birthday to you.
happy birthday to you.
happy birthday dear free chick.
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Happy birthday Free Chick, hope you have a nice day.
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What are your favorite top 5 science fiction movies of all time?
by new boy in1.star wars (first movie).
2.blade runner.
3. alien .
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Ok this is my top five.
1. Twelve Monkeys
2. Alien
3. Star Wars
4. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
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Mt 24:14 fulfilled - response from dubs and CO
by mavie ini was talking to a current jw about this issue.
i asked if they had heard about mt 24:14 being fulfilled, to which they replied 'no'.
had told them that the wt has said that scripture had been fulfilled a long time ago, which they did..... i then asked, 'so you *have* heard about mt 24:14 being fulfilled since your co is talking about it....'well, ya'.(!!
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This Blog has an interesting account of someone ringing up bethel regarding this tape. http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-P.fppdwlc7QQWGP2sTW1ISszcm2OjyrsHg4-?cq=1
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WHO'S 40 OR NEARLY 40!!!!!
by bubble inhi everybody and happy new year.
2007 is the year i turn 40, in fact in exactly one month's time to be precise.. i've noted that a lot of people on jwd are a similar age to me.
i think it's because it takes us this long to pluck up the courage to finally leave the borg.. i need to know how turning 40 makes you feel.
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“How are you feeling guys?”
Not with the white stick just yet – No in all seriousness I feel good and I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Oh...and Happy birthday to those who have dropped of the list.