It does say in the Bible that nobody will know the hour or the time of the end. I am right on that aren't I, because that scripture sure doesn't seem to stand out at all to JW's. I think they skip that one all together. Either that or they sure are good at missing the point.
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Where We Are in the Stream of Time
by Duncan ini had another visit from witnesses at my door on saturday, only the second time in the four years we?ve lived here.
a very nice young girl, it was, offering me the ?keep on the watch?
magazine.. i let her make her pitch, which was mostly all about how terrible the world was today, and then just replied with enough interest for her to keep going, without giving anything away.
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Where We Are in the Stream of Time
by Duncan ini had another visit from witnesses at my door on saturday, only the second time in the four years we?ve lived here.
a very nice young girl, it was, offering me the ?keep on the watch?
magazine.. i let her make her pitch, which was mostly all about how terrible the world was today, and then just replied with enough interest for her to keep going, without giving anything away.
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Tim Horton
I have heard that phrase used many a time in talks etc. They obviously don't know where we are in the stream of time because they keep asking the same damn question. I'm sure Bro. Russell would be proud of his door to door clones though. And why did you take the literature again. Silly. Now you're a return visit. Maybe you can declone them. DeRussellite them. I can't believe they actually think they're making that crap sound like sense. I can't believe I actually used to do that. It's embarrasing. Chris
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Were You Afraid Of The Elders?.Did Ya Love Em?...What Was Your View of Them
by minimus ini've heard of brothers and sisters saying that they have "prayed for the elders because they love them for their hard work and sacrifice".
i've also heard of how some in the congregation were petrified of the elders and of course, there were those that said they were either only men or that they were direct representatives of jehovah god himself.
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Powertrip, powertrip, powertrip. One elder even told me depression didn't exist. It was in my head and to just snap out of it. That was the P>O. His daughter has left the truth now. Disassociated herself actually. I wonder why eh. CHris
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What's Your Biggest Disappointment In Life??
by minimus indoes it have to do with having been a witness?
the fact that you missed out in something??
what?
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Disappointment in myself for choices that I made when I was young that hurt myself and my family. Disappointment that the truth is a lie. Panther
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Would you spit at his mother?
by Amazing1914 inas scott peterson's mother exited the courthouse, where she heard the jury pronounce her son guilty of murder, the crowd moved in on her, jeered and booed her, and some spit at her.. scott certainly appears guilty and the jury who heard the evidence thought so.
i believe in the death penalty, but not in purely circumstantial cases like scott peterson's.
so, i favor life in prison, to give him opportunity either repent and pay his punishment, or to prove his innocence ... if he can.. however, to stand outside a court house to cheer at the verdict seems rather inane and ludricris.
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Tim Horton
To spit on someone is absolutely disgusting behavior. They should be ashamed of themselves. They're no better than the son who committed the crime. Thats nasty.
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Bad news about the house. : /
by Elsewhere ini have been holding off making a public announcement for awhile because i have been waiting for all of the paperwork to become official... but the company that is building my house has been dragging their feet, trying to delay the inevitable.. the bottom line is this: i won't be able to buy the house.
when i was doing contract work, i was making x amount of money.
i had anticipated a pay cut caused by my becoming a permanent employee, but the pay cut turned out to be more substancial than i had anticipated.
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Hey Else,
I'm sorry to hear that you can't get your house. I think you should go with your intuition. Whatever it's telling you. Follow it. It would be great to buy that house, yes. But it isn't fun being a slave to a house either. There are always other expenses involved. The furnace breaks, roof work, washer, dryers, need fixing.Etc etc. It's not just about buying the house. There's alot of hidden costs involved. I would agree that 33% isn't the worst senario. A realistic budget always helps. Realistic that is. If you drink. Budget booze etc. If you can't give up those extras then don't buy the house. It definately takes sacrifices. Your social life suffers, because your broke. Don't worry, you're time will come. I know it's hard to hear but it will. Take care my friend. Have you considered what Scully mentioned or maybe a house with a basement suite. It pays half the mortgage sometimes. Just a thought. I hope it helps. Smile okay Chris -
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Upping The Gradient.
by Englishman inanyone noticed how great our threads are of late?.
still nice bits of fluff occasionally, plenty of good humour too in addition to the meaty business of ex-jw's generally.. this board is a nice place to be.
thank you everyone.. englishman.
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You seem like a positive chap, Englishman. I like that. It's a nice addition to the threads. Thank you Chris
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Careers in the Organisation?
by eyeslice incareers in the organization?
how often have you heard young ones encouraged to make the truth their career?
but what careers?
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Tim Horton
Is it just me or does pioneer sound like an ancient word. Maybe they should get with the times. What do you think. Chris
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Thanks guys, Shows I was in a bad state of mind last night. I definately am not a selfish person. I am more of a giver that puts my own interests last. I'm in the process of trying to find a happy medium. I can tell you alot of people don't like this new side of myself though. Including my son. He's used to me doing everything for him. Well he's 13 and time for a reality check. It's my fault for letting him become lazy and overindulged. Quote from Depression thread" The giver became accustomed to always putting others desires and interests before his or hers. It may be agonizing for that person to suddenly put their mental well being ahead of doing for others." This is me to a T. I am going through total agony right now. I feel like a mean person for standing up for myself but I know it has to be done. I need to be more assertive. It's so hard though. My son says I'm mean. I feel that I am doing him a favour though.He needs to learn how to fend for and take care of himself. Among other people. Chris
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It's happening, the anger and depression are taking over
by Tim Horton ini haven't posted for a while.
i'm starting to really lose my cool.
i'm angry all the time, it seems at everyone.
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Sarah:
I'm sorry to hear about your depression. I went through a similar thing when I was younger with my family as well. Do you live at home? It was usually to do with pressures in regards to the truth. I have found that antidepressants definately do help. The problem with me, is they stop working every 2 years or so and then they have to try me on new ones. It's a horribly grueling process. When the meds do finally kick in it's great. It is just replacing the chemicals in your brain after all. I used to be really embarrased about it but now I realize it's just a part of my life like someone with a thyroid condition or someone who needs insulin for diabetes. It's still hard to accept I must admit but I have no choice as do many others. It's amazing how many people have this same condition. It's nice to know that others can relate openly. That takes guts. Thanks I hope you get through your own issues ok. If you ever need to talk I'm always here for you as you have been for me. Love Chris