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  Girls names

  by FeelingFree in

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  ok so i know its not really anything to do with jwness but we are struggling with baby names and really can't think of one we both like.

  its getting a bit desperate as i'm due in about 8 weeks .. i'm getting bored of looking at the same old names on the baby names websites so any suggestions would be much appreciated (girls please).. **cash prize for the one we choose!

  ** ....... no not really lol.. .

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  Smoky

  my cousin named her girl:

  Delaila Kaleesi
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  Girls names

  by FeelingFree in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ok so i know its not really anything to do with jwness but we are struggling with baby names and really can't think of one we both like.

  its getting a bit desperate as i'm due in about 8 weeks .. i'm getting bored of looking at the same old names on the baby names websites so any suggestions would be much appreciated (girls please).. **cash prize for the one we choose!

  ** ....... no not really lol.. .

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  Smoky

  I mean "kaleesi"
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  Girls names

  by FeelingFree in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ok so i know its not really anything to do with jwness but we are struggling with baby names and really can't think of one we both like.

  its getting a bit desperate as i'm due in about 8 weeks .. i'm getting bored of looking at the same old names on the baby names websites so any suggestions would be much appreciated (girls please).. **cash prize for the one we choose!

  ** ....... no not really lol.. .

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  Smoky

  I like 'Kalessi'

  (GOT reference)
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  HELP! Elder bombarded me with scripture...& I don't know what to do.

  by Smoky in

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  i have been lurking on this site for many years.

  i rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands.

  i just recently had a run in with an elder, have not seen him in a few years.

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  Smoky

  Thanks... you guys are awesome.

  I usually stay clear of the zealous preacher., but in this case i was pretty much stuck.
  this particular Elder came to visit my sick sister at hospital, and he started conversing with me in waiting room.

  JW"s are coming and going all day...so im pretty much ducking & dodging Jw stuff there.

  What's really been irratating me is this "throw it in your face" talk about other jw progress up the hieriachy. He is an elder now...blah blah blah, bethelite, convention talks...like i should be like "oooh and awe"...or jealous of there rise up the cultish latter. it irratates me cause, they make me feel that im not in the CLUB anymore...more like a put down. And i hate it. dont get me wrong im happy not being a JW...But i guess i miss the comradery.
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  HELP! Elder bombarded me with scripture...& I don't know what to do.

  by Smoky in

  1. watchtower
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  i have been lurking on this site for many years.

  i rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands.

  i just recently had a run in with an elder, have not seen him in a few years.

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  Smoky

  thanks DOC for your being frank with me.

  Yes, I will STFU....but its so tempting to argue.

  "I know, I know, I know you are right, thanks for your concern"....that makes me feel like a punk...I think to myself: "fight back p*ssy!"
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  HELP! Elder bombarded me with scripture...& I don't know what to do.

  by Smoky in

  1. watchtower
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  i have been lurking on this site for many years.

  i rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands.

  i just recently had a run in with an elder, have not seen him in a few years.

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  Smoky

  www.youtube.com/embed/-dJolYw8tnk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen>
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  HELP! Elder bombarded me with scripture...& I don't know what to do.

  by Smoky in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have been lurking on this site for many years.

  i rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands.

  i just recently had a run in with an elder, have not seen him in a few years.

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  Smoky

  http://youtu.be/-dJolYw8tnk
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  HELP! Elder bombarded me with scripture...& I don't know what to do.

  by Smoky in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have been lurking on this site for many years.

  i rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands.

  i just recently had a run in with an elder, have not seen him in a few years.

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  Smoky

  thanks for your input guys...much appreciated.

  sloppy joe & OTWO...my sentiments exactly about being an Atheist and not beleiving in the bible. It was hard to restrain myself from telling them that exactly...i woudl only say that the bible was written for THOSE PEOPLE, OF THAT TIME. And that was my only argument.

  anyway, i just thought there was a way thru scripture to argue against.

  i think i wil go with OYJ reply suggestion: "Right now I'm leaving things in Jehovah's hands. I've prayed about my situation and I have confidence that Jehovah understands why I do what I do since he is the only one who can read my heart condition."

  that should keep them at bay.

  smoky
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  HELP! Elder bombarded me with scripture...& I don't know what to do.

  by Smoky in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have been lurking on this site for many years.

  i rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands.

  i just recently had a run in with an elder, have not seen him in a few years.

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  Smoky

  Hi,
  I have been lurking on this site for many years. I rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands. I just recently had a run in with an Elder, have not seen him in a few years. (for the record Im not disfellowshipped or disassociated, just inactive for 10+yrs). So he started asking me when will I start going to meeting again. Im not afraid to talk to elders or hate them...most are sincere. But I thread litely because Im not ready to come out as an Atheist. my answer to his question is always vague..."you know one day". He began his preaching thing with me...and I had a hard time trying to make an arguement against the teaching according to their interpretation of the bible:

  "only those who invoke the name of Jehova will be saved" ....go preaching.
  "even if you progess, keep doing this routine" ....go to meeting.
  "encourage each other, and keep hands, you will receive gift for your work" ....paradise for preaching work.
  "like the days of noah, people eating drinking, etc. people will not listen to god"....be in the arc of gods organization, or die.
  "keep doing work till the End"....cant stop going to meeting and preaching till the end.
  "look for god, and he will find you, leave god, and he will leave you forever"....

  The point the Elder was trying to make, was for me to see that I need to be in gods favor. I need to be preaching and going to meeting learning "exact" knowledge of jehova TILL THE END. If not I will be in danger DYING.

  Does anyone know how i can argue this teaching?

  Thanks
  Smoky
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  help with

  by Smoky in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i have been lurking on this site for many years.

  i rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands.

  i just recently had a run in with an elder, have not seen him in a few years.

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  Smoky

  Hi,
  I have been lurking on this site for many years. I rarely post anything, because my english isnt the best and not sure if anyone understands. I just recently had a run in with an Elder, have not seen him in a few years. (for the record Im not disfellowshipped or disassociated, just inactive for 10+yrs). So he started asking me when will I start going to meeting again. Im not afraid to talk to elders or hate them...most are sincere. But I thread litely because Im not ready to come out as an Atheist. my answer to his question is always vague..."you know one day". He began his preaching thing with me...and I had a hard time trying to make an arguement against the teaching according to their interpretation of the bible:

  "only those who invoke the name of Jehova will be saved" ....go preaching.
  "even if you progess, keep doing this routine" ....go to meeting.
  "encourage each other, and keep hands, you will receive gift for your work" ....paradise for preaching work.
  "like the days of noah, people eating drinking, etc. people will not listen to god"....be in the arc of gods organization, or die.
  "keep doing work till the End"....cant stop going to meeting and preaching till the end.
  "look for god, and he will find you, leave god, and he will leave you forever"....

  The point the Elder was trying to make, was for me to see that I need to be in gods favor. I need to be preaching and going to meeting learning "exact" knowledge of jehova TILL THE END. If not I will be in danger DYING.

  Does anyone know how i can argue this teaching?

  Thanks
  Smoky