Posts by Axelspeed

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Looks like e-Watchman is loosening up a bit....

by Dogpatch in

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e-watchman has finally gone public with letter writing to the governing body and posting a new message on his site that shows he wants the gb to say they are sorry and clean up their act.

http://www.e-watchman.com/.

a sampling:.

Axelspeed

I took a look at his site, and it is very interesting. I can see how the site would be a place for a jw just starting to open their eyes. I think he may represent a larger phenomenon, of jws accepting things piecemeal, even if only privately. While things may appear normal and the same, cracks are developing. It is quickly becoming a place for either the deluded/fanatical or those who need a social club. If you're in the middle it may feel a little cramped right now.

But in other ways I see it as a cult about past its active and robust stage, as a lot more are into self improvement (college, xtra activities) and not the same kind of blind sacrifice of years back. And now it finds itself struggling (kicking and screaming) and unwilling to fit into a different, less controlling role. Hoffer's True Believer explains it better. It will be interesting to see how the whole thing develops.

Axelspeed

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What is your Favorite Scene from a Movie?

by Sweetp0985 in

i thought about this topic last night for the board when watching one of my favorite movies.. 1. the man from snowy river- the part when they are going after the expensive colt and they get to the edge of the cliff and all the other riders stop and "jim" keeps going and leaps down the cliff after the wild horses.

i absolutely love that part of the movie...everytime its on i have to watch it, if not just to see this part only.. 2. love and basketball- when she tells him she will play for his heart...awwww first time i started crying.

and then the music they had playing in the background made it even worse.

Axelspeed

Too many good ones already here. But I'll add a few.

Bullitt: the car chase scene, though the one in Ronin is pretty good too.

My Life: the scene where Michael Keaton confronts his fam. and then the final part where he's about to die and finally gets his circus. I admit it...this movie gets the waterworks going every time.

Matrix (original): the fight scene and jump scene between Morpheous and Neo. The dialogue in those scenes is just as good.

Forrest Gump: I agree with Betty "the entire sequnce of him running from one end of the country to another. Just amazing." The part where he up and decides to go home was priceless. That scene pretty much summed up a big part of my exit...including the looks of "dumbfoundery" on the faces of many who thought they knew me...lol

Axelspeed

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FDS Sends Convention Delegates Packin'

by ezekiel3 in

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jehovah's witness across north america are being sternly counseled at this week's service meeting that they should pack lunches during the 2004 dictrict convention instead of leaving the site to eat elsewere or return with food.

in a letter read during the announcements, members are told this is a "serious problem".

reportedly jws have been banned from some convention locations because the venues want concession stand business if jws insist on bringing carry-out meals into the facility.

Axelspeed

Ugh! I got sick just reading that. Can you say control? I honestly don't know what I was thinking all those years...I was truly braindead. There is no way in hell I could ever fit back into that box!

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divorce, stress and the unknowns?...

by Axelspeed in

for those who have been thru it (i hate the sound of the word), what is the most stressful aspect and what would you do differently?

and what did you not expect?

i would like to know as right now it has become a real possibility for me.

Axelspeed

For those who have been thru it (I hate the sound of the word), what is the most stressful aspect and what would you do differently? And what did you not expect? I would like to know as right now it has become a real possibility for me. I come from a family background that is truly unfamiliar with it, and I would be breaking new ground as far as that is concerned.

Right now all I can think about is 1) being a failure at it, 2) the wasted years, and 3) fear of the unknown beyond it all. I wonder is it worth it to start over? But I also wonder if we can we both can afford mentally to keep living like this? Is this the point when others before me have called it quits? The person I am with is really a good person, but a real true believer in the truest sense and we are just really different people now with very different outlooks at this point in time. At this point neither of us are happy, just in a sort of no man's land. Partly because me married very young, but mostly because the JW thing makes it harder every day.

We live separate lives? she can not fathom not having me there ?taking the lead? (she?s tried with the hopes that I would come around), and I cannot stomach the thought of ever going back to that mindset. I tried visiting just to see if I could just go and hold my nose?I couldn?t wait to leave. I have nothing against any of the ?friends?, to me they really are victims of victims. I was never really treated badly by anyone and could go back tomorrow if that was the type of person I was or the type of double life I could lead? but there is no way I could squeeze into that box again even if I tried.

Any thoughts?

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Yes or No----Do You Believe That JWs Are A Cult?

by minimus in

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i believe they are "cultlike" but i don't think they are a "cult"........and you?

Axelspeed

Yes.

Axelspeed

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The UN Posts Their Letter!

by jgnat in

did our letter-writing campaign work?

http://www.un.org/dpi/ngosection/watchtower.pdf.

here are some lovely instructions drafted by syn, and hosted by valis, on how to navigate to the site yourself.. http://www.sassquatch.com/syn/un_ngo_letter/.

Axelspeed

The fact that this can be authenticated and is on the UN site is pretty big. That is really the big hurdle to any info.

I have a feeling this may flow pretty rapidly thru jw-land, ...as they are notorious for gossip and being able to be the first to break news....news, of course, that doesnt have the smell or trackings of apostates as the source...lol.

Axelspeed

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Here comes another Newbie!

by adamgraziano in

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i just stumbled across this forum today and just wanted to say big hello to everyone.. it's great to know that i am not alone in this world when it comes to leaving the so called truth.. when reading through the forum discussions, i can really relate -and that is great!.

i'm sure i'll be back here time and time again.. have a great day!.

Axelspeed

Welcome to the board Adam. You'll find that all here can relate in some way.

Axelspeed

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The Society has given up on "holiday witnessing"

by dothemath in

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up until a few years ago......every dec. km had a part encouraging everyone to go in the ministry on the holidays.......christmas day, etc.. no one ever got too excited about it in our cong.

.........it was pretty much a joke to everyone even when commenting on it during the meeting part.. that no longer seems to be the case..........haven't seen any parts like this for a few years now......i guess they've given up completely.. the meeting part usually included some "fine experiences"......but i have heard exactly the opposite from some who actually tried it one time.. have any of you ever went in service on christmas day?