Posts by Dismembered

Has the supposely slowed down economy affected you or do you find yourself having all the money you need and your job holding up well? Answer: So far so good! It's still the "land of opportunity".

Do you own or rent? Answer: Own

If you needed a new car , or wanted to take a trip could you do so? Answer: Yes

Do you still go out to eat at nice places or do you have at home? Answer: Both

Would you be in worse shape if you stayed a JW, using all your gas up driving around the country, going to assemblies, contributing at the Hall, buying literature etc.?

Answer:Yes Those no good mother.....

Outaservice (does anyone want to lend me $100,000) Answer: Nah, not taday

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new watchtower mag arrangement

by shadowofbathory in

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the latest from brooklyn ( my mate in upper management ) i thought id share.. .

the watchtower is remaining bi monthly.

instead of both monthly offerings sharing same formats there is a change coming into action soon.

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Greetings shadowofbathory,

Thanks for the heads up, and news. One of things I look foward to here, is news/changes watchtower has to make due to their never ending charades of "new light"

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Are you disfunctional after being a witness?

by Save My Soul in

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after not embracing many of the key practices of the witnesses (since 1995), i find it hard to fit into society in some ways.

pre-generation change, i was reading the bible to justify celebrating my sons 3rd b-day.

i knew of the common examples cited by the society, but wanted more.

After years of watchtower indoctrination we too (my wife & I), have found it difficult "to get into the swing" of what others, take for granted. Although we wholeheartedly desire to celebrate the aforementioned holidays and celebrations it hasn't been that easy. I'd say the biggest reason is just not being conscious or "in the groove" as those who are used to, and who've never given celebrating them a second thought.

We've had the good fortune of our neighbors, who have invited us over to share in their holiday celebrations. This, after years of smug and popinjay watchtower attitudes we displayed toward them. All the time thinking how much better than them, we were, for being brave enough to not celebrate them. How we thought they were so enslaved. Suffice it to say we are elated to be out of such a crazed and all controling cult.

Xmas is a big one for us. My wife would love to have a tree, but I'm just to damn lazy to put one up. So we help our neighbors with theirs.

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Was Anna Nichol Smith a symbol of the wrongs in society?

by free2beme in

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i just recently got back from maui, hawaii ... so if i am late to the party on this subject, sorry.

i just unplug from information, while on vacation.

although, while there we did hear that anna nichol smith died.

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She was a Marilyn Monroe wannabe.

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Should I wait to be questioned by the elders? or take my leave in advance?

by Thinking of Leaving in

hi everyone, i recently joined this forum as i'm close to being df.

i am suppose to meet with a judical committee soon but was thinking that i don't want to go through those personal questions that i'm sure the elders would ask.

does anyone know, is it better to just tell the elders before, say like on the phone, that i want to be df and not go through the committee?

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Greetings T of L

I personally would categorically refuse to meet with them. I'd not NOT tell them to DF you, as they will anyway. If they insist, and try to persuade you to meet with them for their perverted query session, just tell them to kiss your ass! Your past "sins" are none of their damn business.

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My Bethel Experience Part 9

by new boy in

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the the worst thing, someone could call you at bethel, was a "jack".............. as in " that guy is a real jack, he doesn't work at all".

the other term not used very much anymore, was "pot licker" used basically the same way.there has been some bad things done at bethel.

you name it, someone has done it...........but the absolute worst possible thing, a bethelite could do is be a theft!

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Greetings new boy,

Have enjoyed all nine parts thus far.

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Shunned by the congregation for not performing

by truthseeker in

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as many of you know, i am a witness who still attends for the sake of my wife.

my meeting attendance has dropped to about 50% and i make maybe 1 hour a month in field service, although i report more than this to keep the elder's off my back.. after several months of this, the result has been noticeable.. those who used to be friendly and greet me no longer do so.

some even avoid me.

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The whole genuine "love and concern" for one another in Dubdom is a misnomer. Again (as it's been said many times before) it's one of the teachings of the Jehovah's Witness clan. Hardly is ever practiced, and if it is, more often than not, it's spurious.

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How Far Up The "Ranks" Did You Go In The Organization?

by minimus in

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at age 18, i was a regular pioneer.

at 20, a ministerial servant.

at 24 an elder.

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MS for approx 13 years. Worked on mucho "quick builds", did sound & stage at circuit & districit conventions. My son was in a drama. Big deal!

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Just got the weirdest "Clippy" message from Microsoft Word!

by AlmostAtheist in

i was typing up a post and trying to sound sort of like a watchtower writer, intending to mock them.

i guess microsoft must be in bed with the watchtower or something, 'cause this message popped up: .

weird, eh?

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Greetings AA

Time for a new box of paperclips or time to change the MS help assistant! Clippy's gone bonkers

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