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  They Really ARE Drones

  by BoozeRunner in

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  on my way to a bus this a.m., i happened upon a mother and two sons (i think) doing streetwork with their magazines.

  the oldest son(he appeared to be about 15 years old) approached me and began his presentation with the 8/01 wt and its companion awake mag.. as i listened to him, i couldnt help but notice that there was no joy nor excitement in his voice.

  it was just a rehearsed presentation delivered in a monotone way.. how could the "troof that leads to eternal life" motivate someone so little when telling others about it?

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  Hi Joel,

  I wanted to do just that, but my bus was approaching, and I had to make my connection to the next train.

  Boozy
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  They Really ARE Drones

  by BoozeRunner in

  1. jw
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  on my way to a bus this a.m., i happened upon a mother and two sons (i think) doing streetwork with their magazines.

  the oldest son(he appeared to be about 15 years old) approached me and began his presentation with the 8/01 wt and its companion awake mag.. as i listened to him, i couldnt help but notice that there was no joy nor excitement in his voice.

  it was just a rehearsed presentation delivered in a monotone way.. how could the "troof that leads to eternal life" motivate someone so little when telling others about it?

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  Worf, dont you remember OUR days in Jamaica? I seem to remember a much happier group of JWs-adults and youths alike when out in FS.

  Boozy
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  They Really ARE Drones

  by BoozeRunner in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  on my way to a bus this a.m., i happened upon a mother and two sons (i think) doing streetwork with their magazines.

  the oldest son(he appeared to be about 15 years old) approached me and began his presentation with the 8/01 wt and its companion awake mag.. as i listened to him, i couldnt help but notice that there was no joy nor excitement in his voice.

  it was just a rehearsed presentation delivered in a monotone way.. how could the "troof that leads to eternal life" motivate someone so little when telling others about it?

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  Yep, that is what I see the most these days, uninspired JWs going somewhat morbidly about their preaching duties.

  Boozy
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  They Really ARE Drones

  by BoozeRunner in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  on my way to a bus this a.m., i happened upon a mother and two sons (i think) doing streetwork with their magazines.

  the oldest son(he appeared to be about 15 years old) approached me and began his presentation with the 8/01 wt and its companion awake mag.. as i listened to him, i couldnt help but notice that there was no joy nor excitement in his voice.

  it was just a rehearsed presentation delivered in a monotone way.. how could the "troof that leads to eternal life" motivate someone so little when telling others about it?

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  BoozeRunner

  On my way to a bus this a.m., I happened upon a mother and two sons (I think) doing streetwork with their magazines. The oldest son(he appeared to be about 15 years old) approached me and began his presentation with the 8/01 WT and its companion Awake mag.

  As I listened to him, I couldnt help but notice that there was no joy nor excitement in his voice. It was just a rehearsed presentation delivered in a monotone way.

  How could the "TROOF THAT LEADS TO ETERNAL LIFE" motivate someone so little when telling others about it? I get way more excited over far lesser events and/or news.

  He was just a poor misguided DRONE, who @ 15 should be doing other things with his life. Better still, it was ONLY about 7:45 a.m.-he shoulda been in bed. Here it is, the last week b4 school starts-the end of summer for youths, and hes selling magazines on the streets.

  He probably was surprised that I actually took the mags(I just wanted to see what kind of drivel is being spewed lately, LOL).

  In conclusion, WHAT A WASTE of young adulthood.

  Boozy
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  Women admit to regular lies

  by JanH in

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  women admit to regular lies .

  nearly one in four british women would try to conceive without their partner's consent if they wanted a baby, research suggests.

  a survey by women's magazine that's life!, found that many women are prepared to lie about almost any aspect of their life.

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  Interesting survey Jan.

  Heres a womans lie I've heard and I am sure many men have heard:

  Its YOUR baby!!!

  Dont mean to offend anyone, but it has happened to me and it WAS a lie.

  Boozy
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  I Never BELONGED in the BORG, Did You?

  by BoozeRunner in

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  in recent years, i have come to the realization that i never really beonged in the wts.

  you see, i was born into the religion, so therefore it was all i ever knew.

  but as i have examined my inner self, i realize that i simply dont have what it takes to be a witness.

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  Joel, John Lennon had the same vision!!! :-)

  Boozy
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  I Never BELONGED in the BORG, Did You?

  by BoozeRunner in

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  in recent years, i have come to the realization that i never really beonged in the wts.

  you see, i was born into the religion, so therefore it was all i ever knew.

  but as i have examined my inner self, i realize that i simply dont have what it takes to be a witness.

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  Hi Patio....accusations of "weak" faith is the way the Org tries to keep folks in line.
  In any other atmosphere, if a person decides that its just not for him/her, they just walk away, and are left alone. The Org tries very hard to keep its members-even by "sacrificing" so-called "weaker ones" to scare others into submission.
  True cult tactics.

  Boozy
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  I Never BELONGED in the BORG, Did You?

  by BoozeRunner in

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  2. friends

  in recent years, i have come to the realization that i never really beonged in the wts.

  you see, i was born into the religion, so therefore it was all i ever knew.

  but as i have examined my inner self, i realize that i simply dont have what it takes to be a witness.

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  Cornerstone....so true-CONDITIONAL LOVE. Since when did that become the mark of "true" Christians???

  Boozy
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  I Never BELONGED in the BORG, Did You?

  by BoozeRunner in

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  in recent years, i have come to the realization that i never really beonged in the wts.

  you see, i was born into the religion, so therefore it was all i ever knew.

  but as i have examined my inner self, i realize that i simply dont have what it takes to be a witness.

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  In recent years, I have come to the realization that I never REALLY beonged in the WTS. You see, I was born into the religion, so therefore it was all I ever knew.

  But as I have examined my inner self, I realize that I simply dont have what it takes to be a witness. I am NOT judgemental, dont think that by some special grace of God that I am entitled to a better destiny than other humans-I never felt that way.

  I once left (inactive) the "troof" for nearly 8 years or so. I bowed to family urgings to return.

  I have always had a "live and let live" attitude when it comes to others.

  Unfrtunately, the "troof" did have a detrimental effect on my development as an adult during my formative years. I am glad I have bee able to deal with those effects and turn them into positives as I continue to grow-THAT is the key, continuing to grow as a person.

  I love life, people and all that is offered on this earth to our benefit.

  So, I wonder, does ANYONE else feel as if they NEVER belonged in the Borg. Of course, no one belongs in a destructive cult, but do you feel as if you are simply not the kind of person to exist as a JW?

  Boozy
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  Ray Franz Books Left People With No Where To Go?

  by drahcir yarrum in

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  someone reported in another thread that ray franz has grown concerned that his books have not helped those who have read them because it left them with nowhere to go.

  i'm reminded of a phrase that i heard repeatedly during my 30 years as a watchtower toady.

  "if this isn't the truth, then there is no truth".

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  Actually, I believe that RF has shown us that the best place to go is DEEP DOWN INSIDE ourselves. God(if you believe there is God) gave us the best gift possible-our uniqueness, our individuality.

  As one poster here puts it, "Be yourself. You have to be someone, and everyone else is already taken."

  Do we REALLY need an organization to run to in order to feel like we belong to society? I think not. The world is each of ours to explore, to dream about and to experience.

  Athiest, agnostic, Christian, etc- our blood is red, our minds need stimlation, and our hearts need passions of all kinds.

  Go out and enjoy life, without the encumberences of MOMMY or some OTHER org calling your shots for you!!!

  just my opinion,
  Boozy