I haven't yet, but I would like to. I'm just a little queasy around blood and needles!!
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Bumble Bee
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Have you donated blood ?
by wombat in.
oops ...sorry.... in spite of our protests, how do we ex-dubs feel about donating blood and have we done it?.
why not?.
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May have planted a seed
by jstalin ini casually mentioned to my jw friend yesterday that the local paper carried the ap article on jws.
he asked what it was about.
i just said "something about the changes in the blood policy over the years.
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He responded, "as far as I know, it hasn't changed."
That is so true!! The average JW doesn't know how much things have changed over the years. I hope he reads the article with an open mind.
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How many here used to attend meetings un prepared?
by JH inon sundays, i hardly ever read my watchtower.
i would take 2 minutes to underline here and there just to look good.
if i wanted to make a comment at the watchtower study , i'd read 1 or 2 paragraphs and answer the question related to those paragraphs, that's it.
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I never prepared for the SM/TMS. I usually prepared as much as I could for the BS, there were not that many in the groups I attended, so you had to answer atleast a few times. It was usually pretty easy to read a paragraph or two ahead and prepare something. The WT was hit and miss, I usually underlined a few key words here and there, just so those looking could see it was studied. Why should we have to study the material twice?
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Latest Awake! - "What is the Harm of Buying Girl Scout Cookies?"
by Funchback inpeople from all over the united states enjoy the taste of a samoa cookie or a thin mint.
in fact, during the winter campaign of the girl scouts of the usa, people spend millions of dollars on these delicacies.
linda* (*not her real name) said that she buys no less than 18 boxes of the cookies every two weeks during the campaign.
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I sooooooo wanted to be a Girl Guide when I was a kid!! But because they saluted the flag/sang O Canada I wasn't allowed to join, but it didn't stop my parents from buying the cookies.
I buy them and freeze them! They are sooo yummy!
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Just had a visit from my mom
by Bumble Bee inabout two weeks ago, i had a fallout with my mother and sister.
they totally overreacted to a situation and said some pretty nasty things, called me apostate and said they never wanted to see me again.
i tried my hardest to not react the same way, and try to explain some things but they didn't want to listen.
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((((((Grace))))))
Just wanted to say thanks for your kind words and encouragement! It really meant alot to me.
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CO calls meeting to discuss association with my parents
by Stress Free ini'm so furious at the moment my keyboard is smoking whilst i'm typing this message.
i just got informed through one of my contacts that at the recent visit to my parents cong the visiting co brought the elders together to discusss with my father who is still an elder, to decide if he should be allowed to associate or even speak with me.
who in the hell do they think they are?
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((((stress-free))))
I recently went through something similar, although it was my mother that took it upon herself to shun me, I'm not DA/DF either, but faded. She unexpectedly came to my house Saturday evening and apologized to me, said she wanted a relationship with me "even if we go our seperate ways" - meaning not going to the KH anymore. I was really surprised!!! Hopefully your parents will make a similar decision as well.
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Just had a visit from my mom
by Bumble Bee inabout two weeks ago, i had a fallout with my mother and sister.
they totally overreacted to a situation and said some pretty nasty things, called me apostate and said they never wanted to see me again.
i tried my hardest to not react the same way, and try to explain some things but they didn't want to listen.
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Thanks everyone!
We still have a ways to go, there are things we will have to talk about, but it's a step in the right direction. I hope my sister will come around as well. She stayed out in the car :-( She can be very hard sometimes.
There will have to be boundaries set up that's for sure, but I think/hope/pray, we will be able to get through this!
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who attends a church now?
by meems101 in.
i'm interested in knowing how many, after leaving, started to attend a church.
if so, what one and how did you decide?
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I attend church now and again. I went this morning.The first chuch I went to was a friends church. I honestly didn't know what to expect when I walked through those doors. Was an angel of God going to swoop down and prevent me from entering? I know it sounds wierd, but I was raised JW, had never been inside a church for anything before. They had a welcoming committee, they made sure everyone was greeted with a warm welcome, handshake or a hug. I found the sanctuary to be very warm and comforting. I loved the music and singing. It was a Pentacostal church, and the extreme opposite of what goes on in a KH!!! I know where the term "Holy Rollers" comes from now! People were dancing in the isles, shouting out Amen when the speaker was talking, speaking in tounges. I did go back a few times but found it just wasn't for me.
I go now to a non denominational church. There is still singing and dancing, and amens etc, but it's smaller and warmer, and not so much the fire and brimstone of the other church, more on love and faith.
I don't think I could ever become a registered member, but it's nice to go and worship with others without having to worry about outward apperances or making sure you put in your time slip at the end of the month.
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Watchtower failing in it's stated purpose
by yaddayadda inthe watchtower is failing in it's stated purpose contained on the inside cover of every issue.
"it keeps watch on world events as these fulfill bible prophecy".
when was the last time you read an article that discussed current world events and how they are related to bible prophecy?
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They are afraid to go out on a limb anymore
it would be interesting if they sent out a call for ALL witnesses to don their placards and hit the streets:"THE END IS NEAR"
that would be "going out on a limb". i wonder how many would accept the invitation...
I don't think too many would do that. I remember an experience my father told me about when he was a boy. My grandfather was fearless - he would say anything to anybody if he thought it was right. There was an Orangeman's Parade in their town and my grandfather had a placard for himself and my father made up that said "Religion is a snare and a racket" and walked through the middle of the parade. My father was scared sh*tless to say the least, but my grandfather made him do it anyways. People like that are few and far between nowadays. BB
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Just had a visit from my mom
by Bumble Bee inabout two weeks ago, i had a fallout with my mother and sister.
they totally overreacted to a situation and said some pretty nasty things, called me apostate and said they never wanted to see me again.
i tried my hardest to not react the same way, and try to explain some things but they didn't want to listen.
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About two weeks ago, I had a fallout with my mother and sister. They totally overreacted to a situation and said some pretty nasty things, called me apostate and said they never wanted to see me again. I tried my hardest to not react the same way, and try to explain some things but they didn't want to listen. I left the door open, said I'd always be here for them etc.
Tonite my mom dropped by and wanted to talk. I wasn't so sure I wanted to when hubby told me she was here, but I did. She apologized! (She NEVER apologizes first!) She said she loves me and wants to be a part of my life, even if we don't agree on everything and I want to go my own way (meaning leaving JW's) she still wants to be a part of my life! I couldn't believe it! There are still things we have to talk about and sort out, but it's a step in a positive direction. It was such a relief!!
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