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  Christmas is WRONG!

  by thesaint in

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  you all should be ashamed of your egotistical selves.

  how can you leave god's organization to celebrate the work of satan the devil?

  it just goes to show you how jehovah's christian witnesses are correct about how persons will leave the truth for their own selfish desires.. first off, christmas is a pagan holiday and it proves no spirit with the almighty jehovah and his son, the christ.

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  poppers

  thesaint's phraseology, not to mention his screen name, betrays him - not a real JW. The "holy Governing Body"? The "holy WatchTower publications"? Jehovah's "holy church"? Come on man! Nice try though. Even over-the-top rants brings out the looniness of the JWs so that real JW lurkers can see themselves, so thanks for that. And if by some small chance you are for real then this proves the JWs ARE religious extremists. And you've done such a good job of illustrating this I would nominate you as its poster boy.

  Someone is having some fun by spreading some demented Christmas cheer to those who relish bashing (and rightfully so) the WT and its minions. Your Christmas gift to this forum is much appreciated. Happy New Year, and a belated Merry Christmas from me.
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  You put your right foot in...you put your left foot out...

  by hokeypokey in

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  enjoying the commentary on this board and up at night doing some research.

  coming to grips with my new reality.

  - hokey pokey.

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  poppers

  With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it's worth reflecting on the death of A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON WHICH ALMOST WENT UNNOTICED last week. Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "the Hokey Pokey", died peacefully at age 93. The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. AND THEN THE TROUBLE STARTED.

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  Sorry, I couldn't resist.
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  My sister died

  by poppers in

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  just got word that my sister died.

  she had surgery for heart valve replacement about 5 weeks ago, and when they opened her up for it they found cancer.

  we had an extra special relationship since i was her "birthday present" when she turned 10 in 1951. this is my second sibling to die of cancer in 14 months..

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  poppers

  Thank you everyone for your kind expressions of sympathy. I have found the loss of my siblings tougher to get over than losing my parents. Sue was an ideal sister, who always let me know she loved me and gave me unconditional support. Growing up she always made me feel appreciated and safe, and never failed to treat her "birthday present" with kindness.
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  My sister died

  by poppers in

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  just got word that my sister died.

  she had surgery for heart valve replacement about 5 weeks ago, and when they opened her up for it they found cancer.

  we had an extra special relationship since i was her "birthday present" when she turned 10 in 1951. this is my second sibling to die of cancer in 14 months..

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  poppers

  Just got word that my sister died. She had surgery for heart valve replacement about 5 weeks ago, and when they opened her up for it they found cancer. We had an extra special relationship since I was her "birthday present" when she turned 10 in 1951. This is my second sibling to die of cancer in 14 months.
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  My brother died yesterday

  by satinka in

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  "albert" was 55 years old, and the fifth-born of seven children.

  i am the second oldest and babysat him often while he was growing up --- and while i was still at home.. yesterday, albert was out taking his usual morning stroll around his small town, when he collapsed on the sidewalk.

  the doctors said it was a heart attack.

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  Sorry so to hear of the loss of your brother. Losing a sibling is tough.
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  What's With INVISIBLE ??

  by Cold Steel in

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  the 'dubs' came by today just as the wife and i were on the way out.

  we chatted a few moments and the two guys wanted to know if i had any questions about the bible.

  so i asked them to drop by in a day or two and they left me with two thin magazines and a book they jokingly referred to as "the gold nugget.".

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  poppers

  Its genious is that it can't be disproven.

  If someone makes the claim Jesus came invisibly then the burden of proof rests with them, so ask them to show you the proof.
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  Ever consider joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints?

  by rawe in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  has anyone here left jehovah's witnesses to join the churuch of jesus christ of latter-day saints?

  what was your motivation for doing so and how has it worked out?.

  if you haven't joined the lds or considered it, as an ex-jw, what is your general view of the lds faith?.

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  One of the first things I do when they come to talk is get them to tell me their first name. Then they can't use their "elder" title as some sort of buffer between us. Titles are artificial barriers that tend to keep people at arm's length. I like to butter them up by telling them I admire how they show dedication to their beliefs through their missionary works and how they value education so highly, unlike some religions like the JWs. After I've gotten them on my side I bring up the idea of shunning, giving the example of the JWs and get them to verbalize that it isn't right. And then I get them to admit that they themselves shun people who leave. They usually will say that it does happen, but it isn't part of their official teaching as something they should do. Then I bring up the fact that there is no DNA evidence to support their belief about a connection to the ancienct Jews.
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  To Tree or Not To Tree

  by ctrwtf in

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  that is the question.................. been inactive for five years now and into what i consider a very successful fade.

  wifey and kids are out.

  and we're truly enjoying life.. probably 4 years ago we started with the completely religiously neutral "family day.

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  poppers

  Good for you. Enjoy getting your tree, decorating it, buying presents for your loved ones, exchanging gifts, singing holiday songs, watching Christmas movies, and the joy of your family as it celebrates Christmas, and screw the Gestapo and their minions who would seek to deprive you of spreading cheer and generosity onto others.
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  The Life Of The Buddha: BBC Documentary

  by frankiespeakin in

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceqoenh70fk.

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  I'm Returing To Become A Jehovah's Witness Again

  by Space Madness in

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  a little background, i faded in 2007 and have been out ever since.

  i started studying at 18 and have no jw realitives.

  i'm returing because my life is heading in the wrong direction.

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  poppers

  I left intially because of doctrinal issues. Since I no longer believe in the Bible, those issues no longer matter.

  So, you can have a clear conscience in drawing people into an organizatiion that can lead them to becoming trapped themselves, perhaps destroying their own family down the road? Where is your moral compass?