BlackSwan of Memphis

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  Hello everyone, first post.

  by Frjprice in

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  hello, i just wanted to introduce myself to everyone here - as i will be posting here.. i grew up a jw and pioneered, was a ministerial servant, ect, i was in the organization for 17 years.

  i left and naturally my family did as they were told and cut off all communication with me.

  this left a horrible taste in my mouth for not just jw's, but any religion for that matter.

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  WOW

  What a way to welcome this guy.

  Mouthy try READING this person's LINK before launching into a tiring diatribe about the Roman Catholic Church.

  http://www.exjwsupport.com/

  If you are interested in finding a way out, or have questions about the organization please contact me. I am a member of the Old Catholic Church of North America, our beliefs are slightly different from the Roman church, which is explained on our website. As we allow our priests to have a spouse, family and a life outside of the walls of the church, I am able to say that if an elder were to have a calling to still serve as a pastor or leadership role in the church, we would be happy to accept you, and after a period of time (1-3 years depending on pastoral experience, knowlege (both liturgical and theological), and time available to devote to the church, with subject to the local Bishop of course) ordain you into the priesthood, diaconite or one of the minor orders.
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  The fade is over, talked to my parents last night. (very very long)

  by Paralipomenon in

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  there would never be a good time to have this conversation.

  quite different from most people raised a witness, i have very few horror stories about my upbringing.

  my family was just a family, my mom and dad fought and argued, my siblings and i misbehaved and got in trouble.. .

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Para, you handled the beautifully.

  I honestly wish I would have had the maturity to handle things the way you did. Things might have been different for me and my family.

  Good job and your father has every right to be proud of you.

  (((((((((((((((((((((para and bobbi))))))))))))))))))))
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  Hello everyone, first post.

  by Frjprice in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hello, i just wanted to introduce myself to everyone here - as i will be posting here.. i grew up a jw and pioneered, was a ministerial servant, ect, i was in the organization for 17 years.

  i left and naturally my family did as they were told and cut off all communication with me.

  this left a horrible taste in my mouth for not just jw's, but any religion for that matter.

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Hey there! Welcome to the board!!
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  i wrecked

  by IP_SEC in

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  wow,.

  ima lucky sob.

  friday i passed out on the freeway.

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  < >

  Im glad your ok IP

  I second that. I am glad your ok.
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  PLEASE - REQUEST

  by ALEX_2003 in

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  please - photos, images in publications, reviewed marriages between whites and blacks

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  btt
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  My nana passed away tonight.

  by Es in

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  i receieved an sms of my mum saying nan was slipping away i literally called as soon as i got the msg, and she had already passed away.

  things were looking up for a bit, we were managing to get some water and food into her and she had accepted to have a tube put in her, they tried last night but it was unsuccessful.. when i saw her on saturday it was the most alert she was, sunday she had very laboured breathing and tonight when my mum go into the hosp, my nan was no responsive, it was like she just waited for my mum to come in and then she passed away.. im in shock, even tho i knew it was coming it was looking hopeful for a bit there.. thanks for your support.

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  (((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((es)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

  Sweety, I'm so sorry!!!
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  PLEASE - REQUEST

  by ALEX_2003 in

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  please - photos, images in publications, reviewed marriages between whites and blacks

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Are you referring to the publications?
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  Female Friend's Bday. Need Advice.

  by bigwilly in

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  so, i have a friends bday party at a pub to attend this evening.

  she's been a friend of mine since about february.

  she bartends at the pub i spent alot of time at before i moved to my new place in may.

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Bigwilly, yep, sweetface is right.

  The giftcard shows that you have become her friend, it's not too personal though so that it would make her feel uncomfortable.

  And the amount was exactly what I was thinking.

  Have fun!
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  Luke 22:36

  by greenhornet in

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  i learn something new every day.

  i still visit a few of my true non conditional friends.

  they don't even go anymore to the kh meetings.

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  Well, I have to say I think you're onto something.

  The very Fact that they were carrying swords says something about the culture of the day. They were carrying them for self defense. Not long ago, I believe it was around last Christmas, the History channel had something about the Apostles and it was mentioned that yes, they carried knives/swords while travelling especially as they would likely encounter those who would have no problem robbing them.
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  Guess Who's Getting Married...

  by SixofNine in

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  now guess when.. .

  ok, the who is easy.

  the when is not nailed down just yet.

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  BlackSwan of Memphis

  What?!?

  Holy s*** nope, who wasn't so easy. I mean it was obvious it was you and Somone, but Sparky huh?

  Well Congratulations!!!!!!

  WooHoo! All these JWD romances, how sweet!