I pretty much dont connect with any JW teachings. Too many contradictions and too many ways to look at life. I am more comfortable keeping myself unattached to religion, and focussing on myself.
Boozy
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Although you left the JW's...What JW beliefs do you still hold on to?
by JH in.
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i still don't believe in the trinity.. i believe that we should pray god and not jesus like so many do
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Nice encounter with a JDub
by BoozeRunner inhey folks, i havent posted in a while, but this experience was worth telling.
last wednesday while at work (a family retail shoe store),.
an older sister from my last congregation came in to make a purchase.
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Atilla, I know how you feel. The truth is, though, that most rank and file JW's are just following the party line. I have come to realize this. I am not making excuses for them, but the cult mentality of the Borg is quite strong and persuasive. Most dont even realize the brainwashing that they have been subjected to.
That is why I remain civil in any encounter. I try to remember that I was once in the same frame of mind.
Boozy
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Nice encounter with a JDub
by BoozeRunner inhey folks, i havent posted in a while, but this experience was worth telling.
last wednesday while at work (a family retail shoe store),.
an older sister from my last congregation came in to make a purchase.
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Farkel, good insight and input as always.
Boozy
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Nice encounter with a JDub
by BoozeRunner inhey folks, i havent posted in a while, but this experience was worth telling.
last wednesday while at work (a family retail shoe store),.
an older sister from my last congregation came in to make a purchase.
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I believe a lot of the friends want to be kind and natural, but are taught they will be disloyal to Jehovah if they treat DF'd and especially DA'd people like human beings.
That is so true. Many are friendly inside, but let the Borg way rule their natural instincts. I do believe she was putting forth a subtle invite, due to the fact that I asked about my elder friend and his family.
Outnfree, nice to see you also.
Boozy
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Nice encounter with a JDub
by BoozeRunner inhey folks, i havent posted in a while, but this experience was worth telling.
last wednesday while at work (a family retail shoe store),.
an older sister from my last congregation came in to make a purchase.
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Hey folks, I havent posted in a while, but this experience was worth telling.
Last Wednesday while at work (a family retail shoe store),. an older sister from my last congregation came in to make a purchase. Mind you, I was DF'd in 1996, and went to my last meeting sometime in early 1997. I recognized her face right away, and was a bit apprehensive. I was hoping she didnt recognize me, but right away she commented that I looked familiar. I asked her name, and then told her that I was formerly in her congregation. I let her know I wasnt involved with JWs anymore. It was probably obvious anyway, with the overgrown facial hair and the earring I wear.
I recommended a good sneaker for her, and as she was trying them on, I asked about my best friend, an elder from the congregation. She responded that he and his family was doing well, and her family as well. She detailed some JW stuff, i.e., pioneering, the location of the book study, etc. All through the conversation about sneakers, and my friend, she was very cordial and from what I could gather, genuinely friendly, and didnt treat me as if I had the PLAGUE. She completed her purchase and I wished her a very happy vacation - she needed the new kicks for a cruise shes going on in about 2 weeks.
Perhaps a case of "more flies w/ honey than vinegar"? She did make sure to mention that my best friend was conducting the book study at the KH instead of his home as he did years ago. Was that a subtle invite?
No matter what, it was nice to have a positive encounter rather than avoidance. Actually, it wouldnt have mattered to me as I havent let that stuff get to me for several years.
Anyone else have a positive encounter since leaving or being DF'd?
Boozy
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Yep...Janet's boob was exposed bt JT.
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Bambi is dead
by little witch in.
hubby just bagged a white tail!!!.
off to slice and dice now!.
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People who
Eat
Tasty
Animals
YumYums
Boozy
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Rapper Ja Rule grew up as a JW
by jesussaves inja rule: [laughs] thank you, thank you.
ja rule: so [laughs] we going to get into ... .
yeah, you know, he hit my mom.
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JA RULE: Because I love to see my family together. Like that's what life is about. It's about family.
So true. Family means the most in the long run. I am glad my mom basically doesnt give a hoot about the shunning crap. She still calls me and speaks to me as if I am not DF'd.
On a side note, I went to the same school way back when as Ja Rule - 172
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Who On This Board Has Been Out The Longest?
by SanFranciscoJim in.
just curious....... i was disfellowshipped in may 1980, more than 23 years ago..
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1996 for me....DF'd then. Hung on "attempting" reinstatement for a year, then decided I couldnt take the BS and lack of human treatment. Never looked back since then.
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Idiosyncrasies Of Jehovah's Witnesses
by minimus injw's are a peculiar bunch.
certain things are characteristic of the witnesses.
jw's are known for some weird, unconventional things.
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Ah yes, the ole' pioneer shuffle. One step forward, TWO steps back. From the old 90 (or was it 100?) hours a month days.
Actually, I like the dumb "rule" of not doing business with a DF'd person. I once needed some artwork done in a hurry for a project after I was DF'd. (my artist disapeared suddenly) So, I called a J-dub I knew from my former congregation. He refused. I am just glad he didnt own a Micky D's. I would have starved to death. LOL
Boozy