Posts by TooOpinionated

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"Jehovah God" wording

by carla in

do jw's even realize that to 'outsiders' the wording of "jehovah god" makes it sound like they are trying to distinguish between 'other gods' and 'jehovah god'?

sorry, if i'm not clear enough.

jw's i've talked to cannot seem to understand the question.

TooOpinionated

Carla, I'm sorry your husband got baptized today. They will tell him it is the most important day of his life.

Only 2 drinks?? For this occasion, here's another for ya!

Teresa

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Welcome, banished1!

by TooOpinionated in

hi, and welcome to the forum.

i had a bit of a chuckle at your post about not reading your textbooks over and over, so why wtbs books.

i love it!.

TooOpinionated

Hi, and welcome to the forum. I had a bit of a chuckle at your post about not reading your textbooks over and over, so why WTBS books. I love it!

Teresa

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Convention Drama, an example of Anachronistic Propaganda

by VM44 in

the recent 2005 "godly obedience" convention drama is an example of an anachronism!

and of propaganda!.

so why is the dram an example of anachronistic propaganda?.

TooOpinionated

Great post! Short, sweet, and to the point.

My SIL came back from the convention disgusted, because she wants her son to go to college. Her husband is just lapping all this crap up, though.

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An End To Shunning

by Sunspot in

well, in my case anyway.

for those of you that may recall my posts about my family and that after i left the wts, how i wrote long (and painful) letters to my nonjw children among others.

i had tried to explain why i had shunned them and how very sorry i was, and for all the mistakes i had made throughout their childhoods as a jw mother.

TooOpinionated

What an incredible sequel, Annie! I'm so happy you are about to forge a relationship with your granddaughters. I hope it goes just as well for you with your grandson.

Happy days are here again!!!!!

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Dansk is in the hospital --- emails from Claire

by Alleymom in

jw
friends

dansk (ian) is in the hospital.

as you know, he posted to us on wednesday morning (after the tuesday night vigil) saying that he felt very bad.

claire ended up having to go home from work because he was feeling so weak and having some trouble breathing.. here are her emails.

TooOpinionated

You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

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Helpful JWs

by greendawn in

we generally hear negative stories about the jws but were there any who did an act of kindness towards you that really helped you out?

TooOpinionated

We always helped each other move, which is quite a big deal.

When my grandmother was dying, we moved her into our home instead of a nursing home for her final months. My husband and I were both working full-time, and she needed round the clock care. We had some family help, but still needed a few blocks of time covered. 2 sisters volunteered their time, and it was a godsend. We showed our appreciation by making sure they were financially compensated for it, and this was after the fact. They didn't do it knowing there would be money involved. They did show a loving spirit.

Of course, these same women stick their noses up in the air when they see me now, but I still remember how they helped us in our time of need.

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Daughters Prom Pic

by Legolas in

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friends

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here is a picture of my daughter on prom night last month.

you have to adjust it i can't figure out how to put it in small

TooOpinionated

Beautiful pictures! I'm so happy your daughter has the freedom to attend prom-I know that is something alot of Witnesses secretly wish they could do.

OT, but a few years ago the daughter of a publisher in our old congregation wanted to find out what prom was all about, so her parents asked an elder if his high school son would take his daughter. The thinking was if she went with an elder's kid, it would be ok. Surprisingly, the elder agreed, and the couple went. The backlash was intense, as other parents complained since THEIR kids felt cheated. The elder was actually shocked and upset at everyone's reaction.

How they thought they could pull that one was beyond me.

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An End To Shunning

by Sunspot in

well, in my case anyway.

for those of you that may recall my posts about my family and that after i left the wts, how i wrote long (and painful) letters to my nonjw children among others.

i had tried to explain why i had shunned them and how very sorry i was, and for all the mistakes i had made throughout their childhoods as a jw mother.

TooOpinionated

I'm so happy for you, Sunspot! That is such a heartwarming story, and I'm glad the Borg didn't win this one. Man, your next holiday is going to be awesome!!!

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Being a JW mother, I really don't understand how these women do it.

by Dragonlady76 in

while reading through some threads, i sometimes wonder what my life would have been like if i had stayed a jw and had kids.

i now have a 23 month old son, that's very active, i can not begin to imagine what torture it would be for both of us to attend meetings or go out in field service.

i would be expected to keep him still the whole time without toys, snacks, books or any sort of distraction at all, except maybe the my book of bible stories.

TooOpinionated

That is what always got my dander up at the hall. And amazingly, these mothers were smug and proud of themselves-spanking babies. I still would like to send a social service worker as a pretend study undercover, and see someone doing this at the hall. Busted!!!! Ah, I can dream,can't I?

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Being a JW mother, I really don't understand how these women do it.

by Dragonlady76 in

while reading through some threads, i sometimes wonder what my life would have been like if i had stayed a jw and had kids.

i now have a 23 month old son, that's very active, i can not begin to imagine what torture it would be for both of us to attend meetings or go out in field service.

i would be expected to keep him still the whole time without toys, snacks, books or any sort of distraction at all, except maybe the my book of bible stories.

TooOpinionated

You spank an 18 month old?