AlmostAtheist

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  still considering going back to meetings...

  by oompa in

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  not that i want to or anything, but this therapist guy seems to think that it would be really helpful to my wife.

  he says to pull out the good and ignore what you dont like, and that supporting my wife a bit in this way could be good for us as a couple.

  it could also let us have at least some shot at keeping the old social life alive.

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  AlmostAtheist

  One of the greatest blessings that came from breaking free from the 'tower was letting go of guilt. I'd hate to see you making decisions motivated by guilt even after getting out.

  Perhaps you could go as a gift to your wife? Because that's what it would be. You shouldn't feel guilty for not going, any more than she should feel guilty for staying. She's making your life more difficult by remaining a JW -- but does she feel guilty about it? No, nor should she.

  If you go, you may well find yourself DF'd at some point. I was DF'd for "apostasy" because I celebrated Christmas. The more you're in their face, the more of a target you become. If your wife doesn't like having a "weak" husband, how much less would she like a disfellowshipped, apostate one?

  Good luck with whatever you decide. :-)

  Dave
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  I have some good news I'm going to share with you at JWD

  by noni1974 in

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  some of you may know i'm a cab driver and i have been one for 3 years.the company i've been working for doesn't require a hack license.a hack license is a thing in my line of work needed to work in most big citys as a cab driver.you have to take a test to prove you know the city and if you pass you get your hack license.not many people can pass the test.. i've been working for a suburban cab company so i never needed one before.well a few weeks ago i looked into changing cab companys.so i called one and talked to the general manager about coming to that company.he was excited about it and set me up to take this test.i took the test a few weeks ago.i failed the first time but i had a feeling when i left that i was going to fail.not because i don't know my city but because the test asks for exact address of major attractions businesses and hotels through out not only the city but the county as well.. so the following week i took the test again.i had a good feeling this time.i tried to call the guy back and get my results on the day i was supposed to.i couldn't get him on the phone.i started to think i had failed again so i thought i would let a few weeks go by and call him again to take the test again.. well he called me yesterday and said i had passed.i am so excited.so my good news is i am changing cab companys.i can now work in the city of cleveland with out worrying about getting a ticket.now all i have to do is pass the drug test which is not a problem for me because i don't do any kind of drugs at all and a dot phyical.. the reason for the change is i'm not making enough money at my currant company.we are only allowed to pick people up in the burbs and that makes it hard to make money.this company has many school trips paid for by the school boards and county.i will be able to have the cab 24/7 if i want.i can drive when ever i want without having to go and pick up a cab.. i know 2 guys who went to this cab company this year.the first went this summer and he told me he's making between 1400.00 a week and 900.00 a week take home.i'm making between 400.00 and 500.00 a week now.so i'll be making way more money..

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  AlmostAtheist

  Congrats!

  Dave
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  Would you give your life for a JWD poster ?

  by JH in

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  would anyone here give their life for me ?

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  i'm saying this because the jw's always told me that they would give their lives for any brother or sister......can you feel the love... so, i was wondering if we have just as much love on jwd.

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  AlmostAtheist

  It's funny you would bring this up, as it's been on my mind for some time now.

  I would *risk* my life for nearly anyone. That's a scenario where I attempt a rescue where there is a reason to believe success is possible and we will both survive.

  But a true *give* of my life? In a sense, it isn't mine to give. I have kids, friends, people that depend on me and expect me to be there for them. I'm not sure I could make that trade.

  In real life though, it's the risk and not the trade that we're asked to make. So you can all expect me to leap into the breach for you. (Even you, JH)

  Dave
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  I'm converting again.

  by reneeisorym in

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  2 years ago i left jws.

  i went to a baptist church because it was what my husband was.

  i knew i wanted to go to church but which one i really didn't know yet.. two years later, i think i have made up my mind: presbyterian.. anyone have anything they want to share?

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  AlmostAtheist

  What is the appeal of one over the other?

  Dave
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  Do I suck?

  by wanderlustguy in

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  i mean, how would you really know if you do, in fact, suck as a poster?

  would it be because when you post all the sudden there can be no more submissions?

  can you kill the thread killer thread?.

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  What Birth Sign Were You Born Under ?

  by flipper in

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  didn't know if this has been addressed before , but it's kinda interesting.

  when we were witnesses we were always told,oh!

  don't look at horoscopes or read anything about your sign because it's demonized !

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  AlmostAtheist

  >>What day are you under the Libra sign ?

  October 13th. Does that make me rising in something, or anything cool like that?

  Dave
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  What Birth Sign Were You Born Under ?

  by flipper in

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  didn't know if this has been addressed before , but it's kinda interesting.

  when we were witnesses we were always told,oh!

  don't look at horoscopes or read anything about your sign because it's demonized !

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  AlmostAtheist

  >> SAGITTARIUS - The Promiscuous One Spontaneous. High appeal. Rare to find.

  LOL -- "rare", as in, every 12th person or so?

  Dave of the "Libra/Rooster" class
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  Do I suck?

  by wanderlustguy in

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  i mean, how would you really know if you do, in fact, suck as a poster?

  would it be because when you post all the sudden there can be no more submissions?

  can you kill the thread killer thread?.

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  AlmostAtheist

  >>do I suck as a poster? I can take it, really.

  As a poster? No. Not as a poster.

  :-)

  Seriously, I've always enjoyed your posts. Your "of the month"'s thing sounds like fun!

  Dave
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  God Talks to Gov. Body AND ...

  by Rabbit in

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  i am so glad i don't hear the voice of god iin my head...it's vewwy, vewwy, scawwy !.

  http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071129/ap_on_re_us/oral_roberts_scandal.

  back to story - helproberts says god forced his resignation by justin juozapavicius, associated press writer 58 minutes ago.

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  AlmostAtheist

  I love this bit:

  "God told him on Thanksgiving that he should resign the next day, Roberts told students in the university's chapel.
  "Every ounce of my flesh said 'no'" to the idea, Roberts said, but he prayed over the decision with his wife and his father, Oral Roberts, and decided to step down."

  So GOD told him to step down. But he didn't actually do it until he talked it over with his wife and dad. What if they had said "No, don't do it"?

  I think if God really talked to me, my dad's opinion wouldn't carry much weight!

  Dave
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  YMCA membership

  by erandir in

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  ok, i know this has been talked about before, but now's a good time to bring this up again.

  my wife (active witness) and i (inactive, haven't attended in over a year) just got memberships to the ymca today.

  it's the only fitness place in town with a swimming pool.

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  AlmostAtheist

  From the 1/1/1979 Watchtower questions from readers, about joining the YMCA:

  In joining the YMCA as a member a person accepts or endorses the general objectives and principles of the organization. He is not simply paying for something he receives, such as when buying things being sold to the public at a store. (Compare 1 Corinthians 8:10; 10:25.) Nor is his membership merely an entry pass, as when a person buys a theater ticket. Membership means that one has become an integral part of this organization founded with definite religious objectives, including the promotion of interfaith. Hence, for one of Jehovah's Witnesses to become a member of such a so-called "Christian" association would amount to apostasy.

  So it's definitely an officially bad thing. Whether or not anyone will care is another issue. I would at least advise you to keep it quiet.

  Dave