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  Will reading CoC automatically make me want to leave WTS?

  by ljwtiamb in

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  since i am still active (somewhat).

  i have not read the book and you know what the org says about it.

  will crisis of conscience surely send me into a tailspin?

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  Aude_Sapere

  Besides, being nervous that someone might recognize my car outside, (why can't they sell these things in nudie bars, at least I can explain what I was doing in there?!?!?) I felt guilty for attempting to be deceptive. Happily the store clerk did not ask if I was a JW (I was prepared to lie like Peter after the lord's supper!)

  As an adult, this feeling alone helped me make up my mind. Once I recognized it for what it was.

  I understand it completely. I felt the same exact way when I went looking for the book 4 months ago. And I had been inactive for 13 years!!

  All this guilt and control... I didn't realize what it was. Just the process of buying the book was exciting and freeing.

  I bought mine online from Commentary Press and had it shipped to my office. Extremely discreet, if you are concerned.

  -Aude-Sapere. (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to have Knowledge, Wisdom)
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  New to Board

  by Harpy in

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  i am somewhat new to board.

  i am member of a few yahoo email groups, but this is my first attempt to chat with so many ex witnesses.

  i have no idea where to being and would like a few pointers.. there is so much here...

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  Aude_Sapere

  Hi Harpy -

  Welcome to the board. It's a great place to be.

  -Aude.
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  calling all young single men

  by SixofNine in

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  my divorce has been final for 5 years... and i have alot to offer.. namely: beer and pizza for anyone who will help me move or take a load of trash to the dump.

  i don't really care if you're a liar or a cheat or even a hottie for that matter, and if you're an alcoholic, maybe you'll work harder for beer?

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  Aude_Sapere

  Who pays for the flight to-and-from Equatorial Guinea?

  -Aude.
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  Will reading CoC automatically make me want to leave WTS?

  by ljwtiamb in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  since i am still active (somewhat).

  i have not read the book and you know what the org says about it.

  will crisis of conscience surely send me into a tailspin?

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  Aude_Sapere

  I've only read a few responses to your questions so please forgive me if this has already been posted:

  I'm curious why you are so reluctant to at least scan the book yourself and decide if you want to read more. Why not borrow a copy and spend 30-60 minutes reading.

  I'm not sure I understand why you are not open to making your own decision as to whether or not its of value to you.

  -Aude.
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  My new avatar? The well-hung squirrel is out... NICE TO MEET THE REAL ME!

  by upside/down in

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  i was afraid people might think i was trying to "compensate" for something... ya know it's a "guy" thing.

  i'm told (jnbnz) it's a black and white pic of a couple.

  because i can't... i think the deemunz have possesed my 'puter.

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  Aude_Sapere

  I missed the pic.

  I'm just blessed with the 'well-hung' squirrel.

  -Aude. (of the 'Missed an Opportunity Because My Day-Job Got in the Way' Class)
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  GET INTOUCH WITH YOUR FAMILY DAY

  by tijkmo in

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  there has been a number of discussions lately about not just accepting being shunned by family so i was thinking why not set aside a yearly day to get in touch with family...send a card,text,email to parents and siblings etc not saying anything controversial...just being nice..saying we miss them we love them and anytime they want to meet or write or visit they would be more than welcome..it other words dont treat them like they treat you..do you think that it is a good idea...if so reply here but also spread the word.....if this has been suggested before please excuse me...im new to the world.

  lets make it 10th of may every year...dont think there are any other holidays on that date

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  lets make it 10th of MAY every year...dont think there are any other holidays on that date

  Mid-May is usually Mother's Day here in the United States.

  Maybe not such a bad date to select if y'all decide to participate. Send a 'thinking of you' card instead of a Mother's Day card.

  But again, I want to ask: Can we swap families? (Even for just that one day??)

  -Aude.
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  GET INTOUCH WITH YOUR FAMILY DAY

  by tijkmo in

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  there has been a number of discussions lately about not just accepting being shunned by family so i was thinking why not set aside a yearly day to get in touch with family...send a card,text,email to parents and siblings etc not saying anything controversial...just being nice..saying we miss them we love them and anytime they want to meet or write or visit they would be more than welcome..it other words dont treat them like they treat you..do you think that it is a good idea...if so reply here but also spread the word.....if this has been suggested before please excuse me...im new to the world.

  lets make it 10th of may every year...dont think there are any other holidays on that date

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  Can we swap families? Just for that one day??

  Maybe like a grab bag?

  -Aude.
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  funeral again

  by kilroy2 in

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  well my wife's grandmother died a couple of days ago.

  the services will be on monday, anne ritchie, not that it is not expected she was 90. not exactly a spring chicken.. my problem is two fold, my wife's parents have not contacted her or tried to contact her for quite some time.

  and when they do her mother stops by her place of work unannounced for "a chat", so now that my wife's mother has lost her best friend [donna never cut the cord] she calls my wife for the funeral, i personally do not want her to go, but i cant tell my wife not to go, and i would like to be there to support her, but after my mother died, and i had to sit through a propaganda speech when it was supposed to be about my families loss.

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  I believe that you have to do what you feel is the right thing for you - first and foremost.

  Secondly, I believe that we attend funerals to show support and comfort for survivors. If your spouse feels very alone at a this time, it may be a great gesture to attend if for no other reason to support her.

  If you feel that you want to honor the grandmother in another (more personal) manner, maybe organize that. Keep yourself occupied getting ready for the real memorial of her life that can be held for her closest friends following the cold, impersonal informercial at the Kingdom Hall.

  I feel for you. And for your wife. I hope Grandma is enjoying herself. Somehow 90 just doesn't seem as old as it used to...

  -Aude.
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  Number of magazines trashed by Publishers

  by Nosferatu in

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  this was in the "dumbed down awake!

  " thread:sure enough, the figure represents the number of magazines printed, not circulated.

  it makes me wonder if the average magazine placements recorded in the km each month is actually magazines placed or the number of magazines printed, or shipped out of bethel.. .

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  Aude_Sapere

  Recycling: I seem to recall the society recycling before it was hip to do so. Seemed more frugal than enviromentally responsible at the time.

  Trashed Mags: Whether I was pioneering or just regular or irregular! publisher, I think I only ran out of magazines maybe 1/2 a dozen times in my life. I always had leftovers. Cumulatively over time, I think I tossed out more mags then I placed. Pretty certain of it, in fact.

  Crumpet: *sigh*. I remember the same 'joys' you recall from your childhood and teen years. I remember my brother gloating about how many mags he placed. I remember feeling proud that I recorded (legitimately) 12 or 15 hours. It seems so sad now. We really were odd little kids.

  -Aude.
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  The Dumbed Down Awake Sinks Lower ( May 8)

  by metatron in

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  the latest awake has, on its final inside page, a section called "for family review" that consists of questions.

  that witless families can ask their kids after they've read the magazine.

  this new feature follows questions.

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  Aude_Sapere

  I've always thought they did the awake so the dubs wouldn't look to any other sources for leisure reading. If they are going to control everything their followers read, they better come up with fluff, too. Otherwise, somebody might be tempted to read something forbidden.

  I think you are right-on with this.

  Also, it gave something more placeable than just the WT which many householders don't want. Dont want to talk gloom and doom every single minute, do we??

  Like Jenniebeanz said, I also would tuck the WT inside the Awake and leave them as a pair.

  -Aude.