Posts by bonnzo

iwas going to give that talk, but i got to work out of town(snicker) ask your overseer before the meeting if he knows anybody wanting to but some used violent video games immediately.

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Going to the Circuit Ass this weekend

by XBEHERE in

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need some suggestions on what i can do mentally, or physically if applicable, to pass the time.

i actually thought of having another kid just so i'd have an excuse to walk around and not listen to the crap but of course they dont announce the assemblies 9 mos in advance normally.

any ideas?

bonnzo

my new cell phone has a lot of good games, and internet!!

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Were you ever ashamed of another JW?

by JH in

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in the field service, i was going door to door with an elder, and he couldn't stop spitting on the ground every now and then..... .

once at a ball park, i saw a 75 year old ms watching a ball game, and he took napkins to wipe his bench because it rained and it was wet, so he wipped his bench and threw all the napkins on the grass instead of walking to the garbage can about 30 feet away...

bonnzo

once in service, me and partner went to door carrying newspaper that was left on sidewalk to householder. the brother gave him the newspaper and started his sermon. the householder rudely told us he wasnt interested. as we walked away, the brother said to me "see if i bring him his paper again". the paper then hit him in the back of his head. i think the householder heard him.

have you seen some of the clothes some brothers wear?!? plaid polyester suits from the 1960's, pants too short, ties too skinny/wide, collars 3 inches long on shirts! i dont think some brothers have bought new dress clothes in years. i could tell you about the 300+ pound brother who pulled his pants up so high that his entire "package" wass shoved to the left or right. my 8 year old relative asked me what that was!

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howdy

by Oroborus21 in

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i know i'm not jwd's most popular participant but even i look at this place as a means of support sometimes.

i just wanted to say that this morning my father died of a heart attack while in field service.. i am on my way to new mexico with my daughter.

as some of you know i am df'd so you know how that goes when attending a jw funeral.

bonnzo

eduardo

sorry for your loss. i lost my dad 7 yrs ago this week. it was a difficult time as im sure this is for you. things will get better, it just takes time. my thoughts are with you.

thanx for your pm last week. ill reply later

peace

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Complete ban on smoking in public places just passed in England

by ballistic in

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from summer after next, smoking will be banned in any public place including pubs and clubs in england.. although i plan on giving up again, i still don't agree with government interfering like this.

they had previously.

made proposals for some pubs to remain licensed for smoking which i thought would have been a workable compromise.

bonnzo

i wish they would ban farting in public places!!! if i submit this, you guys know that ive had one drink too many!! her goes!!!

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Do not forsake the gathering of yourselves together.

by xjwms in

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next week my wife and i are going to see, .. and visit, .. her aunt and uncle who are regular pioneers.. being regular pioneers they are, i just know it, .. get into it with me.. what do i say if they pull this scrip on me, ....... of not forsakeing the gathering together bit????.

so far i am preparing myself with all kinds of info, .. if it comes up.

bonnzo

thanx to this topic, im going to FORSAKE the theocrapic shcool and srvice meeting this week!!!!!

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"WHERE ELSE WOULD WE GO?"

by bonnzo in

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i have a rather lengthy question/statement, so please bear with me.

i would like to apologize in advance if i offend anyone with this post.

i dont mean to judge anyone here.

bonnzo

thanx for the responses. specifically:

scully and coffee_black: i am starting to agree with your thinking about whether an organization has to be a go-between you and god. i thought that was jesus' job

honesty: i will consider your questions and thanx for the pm

star moore: yes, they(WTS) are way too bossy

carmel: i do try to think outside the box. maybe i dont go far enough. good points

seesthesky: i just went to the liquor store and bought some woodford reserve whiskey, mmmm, mmmm.

undercover: well put. i may just do that.

sheri: i agree with almost every word you say.

Check_Your_Premises: all of your questions are valid. i wont answer them but, i did/do research outside the WTS publications. i know what they say, ive been a jw for 30 years. i spent many hours at barnes & nobles and the library reading. i probably dont go into as much depth as some here, but i try.. good point about the unknown unknowns. i never thought about that. your question that, loosely translated, if you found out the WTS theology was wrong, would you want to know it, stopped me in my tracks. i really need to think about that. i fell like i would, but then what would i do? i already know some things are wrong. i still remain a witness. i also know, or feel that something is probably wrong in any religion. can i live with that? that appears to be the next question

thanx

peace

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1 Peter 3:15 - Why doesn't the WTS address it.?

by Gregor in

1 peter 3: 14-15-16. read all three verses to frame the context of vs. 15 " ...be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.

hey, i'm no fred franz but this scripture seems pretty easy to understand.

peter starts this letter by reminding everyone of all the fantastic things that this new born faith was promising, the return of christ, redemption for all, etc.

bonnzo

i asked a witness once why should we (im still one) be afraid of "apostate" literature. if we have the "truth", wont it stand on its own? wouldnt the ability to scripurally destroy apostate literature build up your faith? im still waiting for an answer from him.

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"WHERE ELSE WOULD WE GO?"

by bonnzo in

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i have a rather lengthy question/statement, so please bear with me.

i would like to apologize in advance if i offend anyone with this post.

i dont mean to judge anyone here.

bonnzo

thanx for the replys. honesty , i did not mean that you approve of warfare, im sorry if it sounded that way. i only refered to you by name because you are very vocal about being a christian. the question really should have been how could anyone claiming to be a christian would/could join a religion that supported warfare. unforunately, in my experience, most in america do. i dont, and one reason i remain a witness is because they dont.

further, i dont really think that their is one true religion. one thing the WTS has said that is very true: religion is a snare and a racket. religion, not spirituality. the problem is, most people, myself included, feel more comfortable expressing spirituality thru a religion. so there is the dilemma for me. the WTS, whom i respect for some things and dont for others, or another religion, that i may respect for some things and not others. therefore, with that dilemma, and family and friends in the org., i stay. hence my question. damned if i do, damned if i dont.

thax for the replys. your thoughs mean a lot. and again honesty, i sincerely apologize if i offended you.

have a nice day,

peace