Posts by MerryMagdalene

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I JUST FOUND OUT............

by Es in

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that im having a baby!!!!!!!.

its still early days but i did the test and theres 2 lines.

im so excited.

New Catch Word "ADMINISTRATION"

by Balsam in

ok i have the february 15th 2006 watchtower and starting on page 17 para 7 the gb are cashing in on a new catchword for this article and the next following ones.

wt study "an administration" for fulfilling god's purpose .

take from ephesians 1:9,10. nwt quote .

MerryMagdalene

LOL It took them long enough to find a word they could actually point to as being in the Bible (unlike organization). I wonder if it will catch on...

~Merry

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Parlour Tricks of the Mind

by LittleToe in

i offer you a few recent musings, to consider.

i'm not trying to make statements of facts or argue for a set of beliefs, or anything of the sort.

i guess i'd just really like to discuss the subject of the mind without getting entrenched positions on the various subjects surrounding it.

ONE More Round of Lets Play Stoopid!!!

by Sparkplug in

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ok, i have to tell a funny after all this heavy stuff i posted.

my car broke this weekend.

i just got it paid off and what do you know?

MerryMagdalene

Decki...You're wonderful!!! You really should be in print.

~Merry

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Tarot anyone?

by Brigid in

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i'm going to be in and out a bit today but i'd like your help with something if you're so inclined.

i have an avid interest in tarot reading (and its subsequent jungian symbolism).

i'm learning a new technique and spread.

FREEDOMLOVER update with JW family

by freedomlover in

hi guys, haven't been around here much lately.

just been really busy trying to start a new life in a new area.

if any of you have been keeping up with our life and journey out of the org, thought you'd like an update.

MerryMagdalene

Thanks for the update FreedomLover! Good to hear.

Wishing you wonderful things in your new life. And wishing the rest of your family all the best as well!

~Merry

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Why do witnesses think they have the truth?

by JH in

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what would be the main reasons why the witnesses think that they alone have the truth?

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MerryMagdalene

Because they're told repeatedly that they do?

Through the "study" process they are stuck in a loop that will punish them if they don't believe it, offers them a not-too-distant (any day now) reward if they do believe it and keep repeating it to others, and they are constantly warned that those who would challenge them are from the devil and, because such ones are not going to get the special prize, they don't want anyone else to get it either.

That's my doctrine-free summary

~Merry

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Cults, Crisis, Concision

by RichieRich in

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so this month (march) i promised my mother that i would auxillary pioneer with her.

{that's 50 hours in field service, fyi}.

i was supposed to turn in my application tonight, but alas, i forgot it.

MerryMagdalene

Welcome dark hunter(are you named for the book series?)

I empathise, Richie. I hurt when my mom feels pain over me too. At least we know it's not BECAUSE of us...it's because of THEM, sitting up there in their tower of lies.

alt

~Merry

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Favorite Beer

by DigitalFokus in

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summit pale ale (local brew)

or miller lite

whats your favorite beer.

MerryMagdalene

alt cos it's good...

and

~Merry

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Weirdest Person You have ever Dated...

by stillAwitness in

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the guy i've just started seeing has certainly inspired this thread: he believes television and newspapers only corrupt the mind, practices some weird religion having to do with contacting his ancestors but claims it has nothing to do with demon worship and doesn't even own a cellphone.

who can top that?

MerryMagdalene

Reading this thread I suddenly realize what's weird is--I've had several relationships but have never really datedHow did that happen?...Wait! don't answer that...

~Merry