Posts by Strawberryfieldsforever

I would have had a hard time keeping my cool. You did great!!! Yesterday at the Wal-mart store I saw one of my closest JW friends walking toward me. I said HI! She just said hi very lightly and darted down one of the isles. Do you suppose they are scared they might catch something from us? HA HA Dead Man disease!

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Is the organization really 'clean'?

by hushai in

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many witnesses take pride in being part of a 'clean' organization, but is it really?

consider a few real examples:

you attend a congregation in which many of the young girls get pregnant by their

Strawberryfieldsforever

Welcome Hushai

When I left about 13 years ago, a lot of things were unclean at my hall. Alcohol abuse and wild parties etc. It seemed like it was just swept under the rug. I didn't like the way the elder's families seemed to get away with more than the common folk .

I use to look down my nose at "worldly people" until I left the religion and realized that good, hardworking, honest, loving people were right under my nose and I used to stick my nose up at them thinking they were worthless. Now I have come to respect the people I did that too. They are cleaner than a lot of people I knew at the hall.

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My Good Deed for the Day

by Yerusalyim in

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the jews have a concept of doing a good deed on sabbath, it's called the sabbath mitzvah.

i did mine today.

i went out to the hospital to visit a friend of mine.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Yes Smyler!

I've changed my stratagy! Bring them home and burn them on the brush pile. Like a sacrifice. A drink would go good too! Brandy anyone?

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coming back as a jw

by nana in

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i've fallen for a man who is a jw and i haven't been one in years .i really don't know what to do or how the church will react to me being a divorce woman and all.

the problem is my oldest son i don't how he would handle the change.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Run! Hurry! Don't look back! Now! Do it NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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My Good Deed for the Day

by Yerusalyim in

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the jews have a concept of doing a good deed on sabbath, it's called the sabbath mitzvah.

i did mine today.

i went out to the hospital to visit a friend of mine.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Way ta go!!!!!!!

Everytime I'm at the dentist's office or the Dr's , I see those mags and don't have the guts to throw them out. Thanks for the encouragement! Next time, I'm gonna take them with me and throw them in the nearest garbage. Recycling is too good for them......am I being bad?

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A boiling pot of emotions

by JV in

i'm not baptized, but i do go out in service, not much now that i'm getting a post secondary education.

i wasn't raised a jw and this is where i run into a lot of problems, the things i like to do don't really jive with the wts.

i played comptive sports in high school and college.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Welcome JV!!

I feel for you. Don't stay where you're unhappy. You'll regret it someday. I used to run alot and they frowned on that. They didn't want me to join any of the fun runs in the area. I was supposed to be studying all the time and if I had time left on my hands, I should be going out in service. They control everything you do. I hated it. Running was the only thing to deal with all the unhappiness I felt at the hall. It helped to clear my head. Good luck to you and again, welcome!

Strawberryfieldsforever

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A Newbie Comment......

by Nan in

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i'm a newbie, but have been reading this board for quite a while.

i have never been a jw nor anyone in my family, so i feel like i don't quite fit in with all of you, but hope you'll welcome me.

i have done extensive research and study of the watchtower teachings.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Hi Nan!

Welcome! You will find interesting information here. I'm sorry to hear of your situation. Lots of people have family lost if the JW world. I lost my Mom. I hope to hear from you again.

Sincerely,

Strawberryfieldsforever

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I guess it's my turn to sit on the sidelines and watch in frustration.

by TheSilence in

it has happened... my sister is pregnant... and i have very mixed emotions about it.. i am so happy for her, i know they've been trying for a while and it's what she really wants.

it will make her happy.

and i love my nieces and nephews, i know i will love her child just as much.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Oh I feel for you......

Yes, the religion makes little children afraid.....like I was. It's got to be so hard to watch. I don't have any brothers and sisters who have children, but I can understand how you must be feeling. Don't you just wish you could close your eyes and make a wish and change things? Oh...how easy things would be then. Love that little one and show extra special attention. They will remember that......my thoughts are with you,

sincerely,

Strawberryfieldsforever

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The Elder's Boy's Club

by minimus in

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why do some elders love being elders?

it's because they belong to a club.

it's an exclusive club.

Strawberryfieldsforever

Elders do love to talk!

The ones that I was involved with ( bad girl that I am) loved to gossip. One of them was a regular at work in all the back room gossip sessions. He knew everything about everyone in town. Makes me wonder if he told everyone about me. It's supposed to be private, but is it really?