Posts by TheListener

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Sophistry LessonsJW Baptismal Prerequisites

by AuldSoul in

(definition).

in this thread we will examine chapter 18 of the book what does the bible really teach?, entitled baptism and your relationship with god.. .

is there any scripture provided to support the statement?

What is the NEW BUZZ in the Org?

by Save My Soul in

there is a new wt arrangement, the 1935 change, the 30 minute public talk among other things.

some have even said they would stop talking doom and gloom, can someone please confirm this?.

what is the perception of these things among those active in the org?

The witnesses I still keep in some contact with talk like this system could go on for a long time. They've lost their sense of urgency. For many it seems that the religion has become more about routine and less about impending armageddon.

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in the beginning... When did you realise it was the truth ?

by AlphaOmega in

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friends

sorry to do this... and apologies to minimus for pinching his posting style .

a jw friend of mine was speaking about the moment that witnesses "realise that it's the truth".

they didn't say anymore... so i guess that they feel there is a pattern ??.

TheListener

I was raised in the truth as were my parents. I didn't get a chance to have that AHA! moment.

Well, I did but it was when I realized it wasn't the truth.

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I finally got to meet my family after 20 years!!!!

by FreedomFrog in

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friends

today i got to go to the stapleton family reunion.

we as kids didn't get to go to these reunions because, as my parents would say "bad association".

most of my family (including uncles) i haven't seen in over 20 yrs.

TheListener

Congratulations FF. Sounds like a whole new family chapter is beginning in your life. How great.

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Newbie here...

by BuzbyU in

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friends

a bit about myself.. i am 46 yrs olds old, live in chicago area.

i am a dis-fellowshipped jw.

i was in the organization since i was a kid.

TheListener

Welcome Gregg from the Windy City!!

I hope you enjoy the board and it offers you some reassurance as you march forward into your life.

Good luck to you.

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Comment by Greg Stafford to a Question

by Gordy in

the following is a comment from greg stafford.

if anyone has already posted this i apologise.

did do a search but couldn't find it.. http://www.elihubooks.com/lampstand/watchtower.htm.

TheListener

I have read a lot of Greg's work. As HS says, Greg appears to be on a see saw of religious belief (paraphrase).

All I know is - if my wife who is a diehard witness and is raising the kids that way were to get some frickin' relief from the organization due to the smallest of changes - I would back whatever horse needed backing.

I'll never rejoin. She'll never leave. Any relief of the tension is welcome.

Well, ok maybe she'll leave 'cause I'm such a good listener.

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People On This Board Have Feelings!

by minimus in

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friends

i think it's easy to forget that our communication with others here can be very real.

we're not just "posters".

we're persons, real people--- and we have feelings and emotions.

TheListener

Good thread.

Sankes, there is no perfect way to leave the WT. Do it in your own way and in your own time. Opinions are like &*!holes, everyone has one - and they all stink.

Para,

Perhaps your wife just needs some time to digest what she has read and seen. It is very upsetting to our brains when we're confronted with facts different from what we'd like to believe.

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Longtime JWD posters/professional lurkers with low post counts

by Black Man in

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friends

hey all,.

just checkin' in.

been here since '01, but don't even have 500 posts.

TheListener

To all those lower poster longtime JWD members - it's nice to know you're there and doing well.

Restrangled, i am so sorry about your loss. All we have left when someone passes away are our memories. I truly feel for you and regret that your mother destroyed precious memories.

I love this board. It has become like a family to me. Unfortunately because I am in the process of fading I can never truly get involved. I know I've made some of the best friends I'll ever have on this board.

thank you all - high count posters and low count posters.

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Conversation with street witnessor (?) becomes elder infused

by AuldSoul in

yesterday, thursday, july 26, 2007, a conversation with a street witnessor (isn't that what you would call someone involved in street witnessing?

) got joined by a walk-up elder turned into a great opportunity to witness to several bystanders (who even joined in the conversation).. i began by declining to accept the offer from the elderly woman who held up a "what does god require of us?

i said, "but, verne, you aren't going to the bible.