Posts by mann377

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BETHELITES - Whatever Became of?

by Black Man in

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i often times wonder what happened to certain bethelites that i ran around with during my 1990s tenure there.

while there are still a few left there, the greater majority of them aren't there for various reasons (marriage, disillusionment, left the borg, etc).

a couple of cats i wonder about - there was one brother who i believe was from kansas, who got his fingers cut off in a printing press.

mann377

Brooklyn and WTF '72-76

Anyone know: Ed (As_Ho_e) Kostacheck, Bob Schilling, Joel Reed, Joel Young, Bob Deaton, Ed Harop, I'll remember some more this evening.

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First Date Etiquette

by Crumpet in

so i am going on a blind first date this weekend?

i havent done any dating really - well ever.

i just end up with people for years and years by accidents of fate i guess.. what should i and shouldnt i do on a first date?

mann377

On your first date tell them to keep their hands in their pockets and their feet to themselves. You'll do OK if these rules are followed.

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When you were in field service....

by lavendar in

did you ever have anyone, at the door, say something to you that created a seed of doubt in your mind about the wts?

something at all that started you thinking "maybe i'm really not in the truth".

i would be interested in hearing about that.. thanks,.

mann377

The householder opened the door an yelled " a religion that has all the answers does not allow any questions!!" then slamed the door.

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The prodical son-Who do the Witness resemble?

by avidbiblereader in

funny now that i read the bible without any man made ideas, this thought hit me in luke 15:20-24, remember this is one of the basis for "reinstatement" into the "christian congregation".

is the year basis of coming back after attending weekly meetings really neccassary?

also note that paul most likely written both 1st and 2nd corithians within a year span.

mann377

If they (WTBS) didn't set themselves as judges then they would lose control. And as we all know: the control bone is connected money bone wich is connected to the ego bone!

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Journey Out Of The WatchtowerThe Adventure Begins

by The wanderer in

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journey out of the watchtowerthe adventure beginsafter a person has spent 10, 20, 30, or more years imprisoned in the watchtower societys.

ideology chamber known as the kingdom hall, moving on can prove to be a daunting task.

after the dust has settledthe depression has broken, but the anger and bitterness remain.

mann377

I agree. One piece of advice that I would give anyone wanting to leave the chains of the WTBS is to set down and make preparations for the journey. In my case I involved myself in other activites such as sport clubs, professional associations etc. This would fill the void left when I decided to leave later. This also gave me friends and some social interaction that I would not get when I started to fade. It is still not easy but you won't be an emotional basket case when no one will speak to you.

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anyone here eat the bread and wine at the memorial?

by johnny cip in

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i can't read every post about how all you x jw's went to the memorial.

and i don't know how many here still think they are christians?

but i interested to know if anyone did the christian thing and followed the commandment of jesus.

mann377

Hey...........pass the bread.........pass the wine............then pass the gas!

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I went to the Memorial last night and...

by xjwms in

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its the only time my wife is ready to walk out the door when i am, on all other occassions i am in the car waiting.. i was treated with a bit of cool-ness by most.

only two felt warmer to me than ever.. the hall was packed, however there are two and i was at the early one.. the talk was the same, the scriptures were the same, the songs were the same.

the special announcement was the same.. i feel that i was anxious for nothing, and, now i can handle myself just fine.

mann377

I feel your pain! I have similar problems with my wife and kids. (hey ....they past the bread .........I past the gas)

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My Life After Bethel Experience Part 4

by new boy in

her dad come out to see us 2 years later.

plus his new wife hated jehovah's witnesses for some reason.

for a lack of a rider the battle was lost!.

mann377

New Boy: I really enjoy your post. I remember after one week at Bethel a brother who was leaving shortly said " they can get your body.......but don't let them get your mind! I guess your father figured this out a long time ago. I'm glad you have a relationship with your father this must be special. My father went to his grave hating my ass.

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A person who partakes of the emblems "should not be judged"!

by slimboyfat in

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the new qfr states:.

how should a person be viewed who has determined in his heart that he is now anointed and begins to partake of the emblems at the memorial?

he should not be judged.

mann377

What they are really saying is that your heart may belong to Jehovah but your ass belongs to the WTBS!!!!

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My life after Bethel

by new boy in

thank you for this place in cyber space, this is therapy for me.

there is something about writing things down, that helps put things in perspective........ the day i left it was pouring rain........i really screwed up, i found out the night before, as i was packing things up, that i had way under estimated how much stuff i had.

i had two large suit cases (that i could barely shut the lids on) and a large army duffel bag.

mann377

Hey New Boy: Enjoyed your experience! I can certianly relate to it. When I left no one would talk to me. These are people that I had worked with for years. The last week at the table was spooky, as no one would say anything. Unbeknownest to me this was the start of my deprograming. I also did not want any responsibility in the congo. One of the suprising things that I observed about myself was long peroids of depression after leaving. I'm still not sure why. (could be my Olathe experience) The freedom that I experienced was intoxicating!