Well.. you would think that it would make other Dubs question the validity of the society's doctrines, when all the old guys are passing away.. Pretty soon ,,all of the old generation who will by "no means pass away until the end is here" will surely be dead and gone gone gone...Many must privately and quiety wonder...scary to think they let their lives slip by in a life with no purpose.
lilybird
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Bro. Schroeder dies
by bythesea ini just received this news from a bro who has connections in bethel.... .
bro albert d schroeder died at 10:30 am new york time today at brooklyn bethel...he was 94 yrs old.. he was born on april 7, 1911 in saginaw, michigan and entered bethel service in 1932. he was appointed a member of the governing body on december 18, 1974. bro schroeder's life story appeared in the march 1, '88 wt pages 10-17: entitled: "my life in jehovah's spirit-directed organization.".
i don't know if the "today" means it was actually today...as i can't be sure when my friend received this news... but anyway, another of the old guys bites the dust.. .
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Did You Lead A "Double Life"?
by minimus ini believe jehovah's witnesses are trained to learn how to live a double life.
we were trained to use subterfuge with teachers, the law, doctors and the courts.
we were trained in "theocratic strategy" .
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lilybird
Well I know my younger sister got in more trouble hanging around with 2 witless girls our mother forced her to hang out with.. One was into pot and sex and the other one taught her how to shoplift!!! Both daughters of "fine upstanding" MS..When she moved out after my mother couldn't deal with not being a witness,she had better "worldly" friends who didn't get her into trouble..We all rebelled in different ways as teenagers in the congregation,,and it was so hilarious watching different ones giving talks and looking so "upstanding".. and the elders thought they were so devoted.... When my husband and I decided to disassociate ourselves,,,his mother said we "took the religion too seriously"... What else were we supposed to do?? We couldn't see the sense.. so many doing what they wanted to do away from the "brother and sisters"...Then at the hall being so pious and righteous.. it was sickening..
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I left!!!!
by Hawkeye inthis is my first posting on jwd!
i wrote out my disassociation letter.
i am sending many in the congregation copies of my letters exposing the fine "elders".
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lilybird
Congrats Hawkeye..now your life is your own..I know you will enjoy your new freedom.. I sure enjoy mine...
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Dana Reeve dies at age 44
by GoingGoingGone indana reeve, the widow of actor christopher reeve, died today of lung cancer at age 44. she was such a selfless, positive person.
my heart goes out to her family.
christopher reeve's widow dies at age 44by associated press.
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Oscars - did your favorite win?
by pratt1 ini agreed with all of the winners at last night's oscar's except for the best actor award.. i would have given it to joquin phoenix.
i thought his performance as johnny cash was great.. i also thought that jon stewart did a great job.
i particularily liked the opening skits.
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lilybird
Yep.. I thought Reese Witherspoon was amazing in her role as June Carter and deserved the award..I think Joquin Phoenix deserved it also..but I can see why the actor who won Best Male actor was awarded it.. I thought Jon Stewart did a great job.. No one is as good as Billy Crystal as far as I am concerned..Ben Stiller was hilarious as usual..
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Do you depend on Caller ID?
by startingover in.
http://spoofcard.com/.
http://www.telespoof.com/
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lilybird
oldflame.. thanks for the url for the donotcall registry.. I googled the registry here in Canada and just registered my phone number.. I hope it works.. They phone here at least 4 times a day...
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What's for Supper?
by Frannie Banannie inbusy day today.
taking g/daughters to doctor appt.
this noon, startin' supper.
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lilybird
Curry tilapia fish(which is boneless and tastes very mild) stir-fried with green peppers,, mushrooms and green onions over rice...very yummmy....Also.. soldiers are toast cut into fingers so you can dip them into the boiled egg.. It was my favorite breakfast growing up with British parents.. I haven't had it for a long time though...
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Do you depend on Caller ID?
by startingover in.
http://spoofcard.com/.
http://www.telespoof.com/
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lilybird
Well, I like call ID so I can look and see who is calling. Although I know some calls are blocked and come up unknown or blocked.. In that case I just let my answering machine pick up and they can leave a message if it is something important.. They seem to be getting smarter with answering machines now though,,because the caller will start saying hello..I think to make you think it is someone you know and you will pick up the phone..
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Watchtower can be sued for NOT allowing blood transfusions ???
by run dont walk in.
i was watching the news today in alberta canada, saw a preview for the 6 o'clock news tonight mountain time channel 3, there will be a piece about a former jw, father (i believe it is lawrence) who's daughter died of leukima, and was not allowed to have blood because of her religion.
apparently the court has ruled that he can sue the watchtower for negligence, hopefully someone can tape this news piece and put in on the net, unfortunately i don't know how to do that.. go lawrence !!!!!!!!
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lilybird
I'm wondering what "new light" the society will come up with to deal with this situation..Will they change their doctrines in some way to avoid further lawsuits? It will be interesting to see what comes from this lawsuit.
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Yayyyyyy it's snowing !!!
by Aiesha Harley injust thought i'd share my utter joy that it's started snowing again in surrey - hopefully it'll settle properly as it's dry outside.
we had about 2 cm of snow last week but it soon went away with the sleet.. is it snowing anywhere else?
come on, make me jealous with tales of 3 feet of snow in scotland !
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lilybird
We've had snow 2 nites in a row here near Toronto Ontario..We have had a mild winter here so far not much snow or really cold weather.. Its nice to have snow finally..especially since its almost March and only a month left of winter to go..