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.
TheListener
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in the beginning... When did you realise it was the truth ?
by AlphaOmega insorry 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 ??.
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I finally got to meet my family after 20 years!!!!
by FreedomFrog intoday 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.
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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 ina 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.
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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 inthe 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.
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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 ini 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.
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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 inhey all,.
just checkin' in.
been here since '01, but don't even have 500 posts.
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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 inyesterday, 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.
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TheListener
So this is what you do with your free time? make elderly ladies question their faith? Embarrass elders in front of the flock and worldly priests?
THAT WAS THE MOST UPLIFTING STORY I'VE HEARD IN A LONG TIME.
I really appreciate you posting that.
Keep up the good work and keep helping us to learn how to discuss similar subjects.
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"Jehovah ALWAYS has worked through ONE organization!"
by Dagney inhow many times have we heard this?.
i would like to know if any of you have any good arguements refuting this.
my brain is fried from two weeks of "fencing" with jw's.
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TheListener
Hi Dagney,
I asked this same question a couple years ago. Here is the link to that discussion.
Good luck.
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so let me get this straight
by 4digitcode ini have been on here for only the past 3 days or so....so i don't really know how it goes.. this is an 'apostate' site right?.
so today i've learned that there is just the ol' regular apostate and an 'active' apostate.. but are there actually active witnesses on this site as well??.
because i just saw a topic about someone asking for advice on how to do a talk?.
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TheListener
Welcome 4digitcode. This board is for everyone. There are many many ex-witnessses here and there are many witnesses here too. We have all kinds - from atheists to born agains. It makes for delightful conversation and pleasant company.
Welcome.
I wouldn't tell you not to get reinstated - that's a personal choice. But, I will tell you that it is a long hard road and you'll have to do some serious mental gymanstics to make it work.
I wish you the best of luck in whatever you choose.
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I am so mad right now, I am in a rage.
by Paralipomenon inthis is a vent.
i just showed up at work and am livid.
the reason?
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TheListener
Is it just me or is hearing (or reading) Para and his wife talk to each other via posts just the best thing ever!!!
I am green with envy right now. I can't even begin to know what it would feel like for my wife to read and post on JWD - regardless of where her beliefs lie.
I have a lot of respect for both of you.