I liked that expression too: "in the False."
I only had a limited time DFd before figuring out it wasn't "the Truth," but I know I expressed myself to whomever I wanted in whatever way I wanted.
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Just ran into a DFd Witness trying to "come back"
by Shawn10538 ini invited him to come inside the coffee shop where i am working (on a book about jws) and he came in saying he had to make it back to the convention center for his assembly, but he was very leary.
he came in and i invited him to sit down but he woudn't.
he said he couldn't answer any questions because he was disfellowshipped.
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They have created Web sites
by Word inkingdom ministry september 2007 .
..in various parts of the world, a few associates of our organization have formed groups to do.
independent research on bible-related subjects.
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May I get my "Companion" in a baseball cap style so that I can put it on and take if off when I want to?
It is statements such as yours that demonstrate how "independent thinking" has infiltrated the flock under God's care. If Jesus asked you to take his yoke upon you, would you ask for a special neck pad? The Companion is to be installed directly into the nape of your neck. To "put it on and take it off" whenever you want to will possibly end in your death now--but certainly in your eventual, everlasting "cutting off."
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Curious: What Is Your View of Alabama/Alabamians?
by snowbird inthe reason for my curiosity is that several have asked if i'm really from alabama.
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snowbird.
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I'm totally, completely and fully kidding. I was just in a mood when I saw your question.
In working with families in Birmingham, Alabama, I find a huge percentage are very motivated and positive about their childrens' education.
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The Watchtower's new "Cerebral Cortex Companion"
by Confession injust posted this on another thread, but thought i'd give it it's own..... ---------------------------------------------------------------------.
letter to all congregations of jehovah's witnesses worldwide.. dear brothers,.
for many years now some among us have apparently felt the spiritual food provided by the faithful and discreet slave is not good enough.
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No problem, buddy...
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Thanks for posting that. Used to love Emo; one bizarre and funny dude. Wonder what he's doing today?
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The Watchtower's new "Cerebral Cortex Companion"
by Confession injust posted this on another thread, but thought i'd give it it's own..... ---------------------------------------------------------------------.
letter to all congregations of jehovah's witnesses worldwide.. dear brothers,.
for many years now some among us have apparently felt the spiritual food provided by the faithful and discreet slave is not good enough.
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Just posted this on another thread, but thought I'd give it it's own....
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Letter to all congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide.
Dear Brothers,
For many years now some among us have apparently felt the spiritual food provided by the Faithful and Discreet Slave is not good enough. Because of this and other troubling evidences of the spirit of independence, Watchtower scientists have developed the new Cerebral Cortex Companion.
This attractive Teflon coated device will be installed in the neck of all honest-hearted lovers of Jehovah at the next Circuit Assembly. With it, all Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide will have a broadband link directly to Jehovah's channel of communication here in Brooklyn. The initial software download will prove a loving provision from Jehovah, as Christian shepherds will be able to both monitor thinking and provide constant reminders from our Great God. Next fall's software release will also include our proprietary Apostate Jamming component and an elegant Cognitive Dissonance Interference module.
We are certain that all of our brothers and sisters will accept this gift with hearts full of appreciation. Of course international laws prevent us from mandating installation of the Companion, so this will not be considered a requirement for all of Jehovah's people. However, since we recognize the importance of keeping up with the progress made by Jehovah's organization, those who do not accept installation will simply be identified as "disconnected ones." Choosing to remain disconnected will be a matter of ones own conscience, and we should not interfere with the personal decisions of another in this matter.
Those who accept installation of the Cerebral Cortex Companion will be commended for their humble submission to Jehovah's visible representatives, as we all strive to make His heart glad in these last days.
Please be assured of our love and greetings,
The Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
NOTE TO ALL ELDERS: All "disconnected ones" are to be treated as disfellowshipped and disassociated ones. A brief announcement should be made at the first Service Meeting following your congregation's next Circuit Assembly.
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They have created Web sites
by Word inkingdom ministry september 2007 .
..in various parts of the world, a few associates of our organization have formed groups to do.
independent research on bible-related subjects.
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Letter to all congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide.
Dear Brothers,
For many years now some among us have apparently felt the spiritual food provided by the Faithful and Discreet Slave is not good enough. Because of this and other troubling evidences of the spirit of independence, Watchtower scientists have developed the new Cerebral Cortex Companion.
This attractive Teflon coated device will be installed in the neck of all honest-hearted lovers of Jehovah at the next Circuit Assembly. With it, all Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide will have a broadband link directly to Jehovah's channel of communication here in Brooklyn. The initial software download will prove a loving provision from Jehovah, as Christian shepherds will be able to both monitor thinking and provide constant reminders from our Great God. Next fall's software release will also include our proprietary Apostate Jamming component and an elegant Cognitive Dissonance Interference module.
We are certain that all of our brothers and sisters will accept this gift with hearts full of appreciation. Of course international laws prevent us from mandating installation of the Companion, so this will not be considered a requirement for all of Jehovah's people. However, since we recognize the importance of keeping up with the progress made by Jehovah's organization, those who do not accept installation will simply be identified as "disconnected ones." Choosing to remain disconnected will be a matter of ones own conscience, and we should not interfere with the personal decisions of another in this matter.
Those who accept installation of the Cerebral Cortex Companion will be commended for their humble submission to Jehovah's visible representatives, as we all strive to make His heart glad in these last days.
Please be assured of our love and greetings,
The Watchtower Bible & Tract Society
NOTE TO ALL ELDERS: All "disconnected ones" are to be treated as disfellowshipped and disassociated ones. A brief announcement should be made at the first Service Meeting following your congregation's next Circuit Assembly.
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The most irritating dub(s) you had to put up with?
by greendawn infor me it was a ministerial servant a real boor who always told me off and humiliated me for all sorts of silly reasons whenever i went to the fs group that he headed.
i soon stopped going there.
he even gave talks that were incredibly boring and brain duling and not surprisingly i recently heard that in his mid fourties he abandoned his aging wife who was of a similar age and run away with a woman in her early twenties that is half his age.
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Okay, picture this... I was an elder with a wife who'd come to about half of the meetings. Always claimed to be sick. There was an old, legally blind sister in her early to mid 80s who would always approach me, and with the loudest, screechiest voice say...
"WHERE'S TERESAAAA!?!?!?"
I mean, this went on for years. I'd give her very short, simple answers. Once I told her she was welcome to call Teresa anytime she wanted to know where she was or how she was doing. Still it would happen...
"WHERE'S TERESAAAA!?!?!?"
Every time she'd do that, the whole hall would silence and look at us, wondering what I'd say this time. After years of this, I finally said, "When are you going to figure this out? Teresa often doesn't come to meetings. Please stop asking me that question."
This was very out of character for me, but she just pissed me off so much with that passive-aggressive, "WHERE'S TERESAAAA!?!?!?"
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ANYONE SEE NEW DAVID LYNCH MOVIE "INLAND EMPIRE"?
by fedorE inim half way through it and i feel like i just walked into another dimension.
his last film i saw was "rabbits" which i thought was genius.
he incorporates that film into this story...laura dern is back, and harry d stanton are regulars that i recognize....anyways if anyone comments ill respond after i see the rest of it.
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Is the movie referring to California's "Inland Empire"? (Pomona, Chino Hills, Ontario, etc.)
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Did I just get lucky?
by noontide infirst off let me apologize for the long post, but i really needed to talk about this.
ive been coming to this site for over a year now.
though i dont post much, i really enjoy the banter here and also enjoy reading about the events in your lives.
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I really appreciate your story. You should have no guilt whatsoever for having a strong libido. We share that, and trust me, it's a gift. You should especially feel good that you aren't that slut you describe. Find that amazing woman who you can truly be in love with--and matches your libido--and what could be better?
Further, I can assure you that, while it's true that many were struggling or disgruntled for some reason about the organization, many of us were not. I truly believed I had The Truth, and did not want to discover it was a sham. When I was faced with this reality, it was a dark and depressing day for me.
So some of us were in pain and some of us were content, but I think we're all happy we're now free.
