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  The worst gift of Christmas

  by GrreatTeacher in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  everybody gets one, the gift that stared up at you hopefully from its beautiful wrapping, and then, like a deflated balloon, delivers the worst gift ever.. i'm not talking about the gifts from small children like the "greatest aunt" coffee mug or the red and black lace folding fan.

  surely you never would have chosen them for yourself, but it's the thought that counts from small people who love you.. then, there's the what the hell were they thinking gifts.

  my mother-in-law has been giving these a lot lately.

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  rebel8

  Hey, don't knock soap on a rope. It was very practical. There was not liquid soap back then, and it's a big problem to drop bar soap in the shower.

  Avon made it in many different scents. :)
  
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  Years ago son raised a few years as a JW. Now struggles with depression

  by Check_Your_Premises in

  1. social
  2. family

  background:.

  i spent some time here awhile back as an unbelieving mate of a jw wife.

  i learned a lot, and was able to be supportive and understanding when she decided to leave the jw.. unfortunately, my son seems to have internalized many of the jw teachings.

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  Hi, I remember you.

  Is it possible he needs to deprogram himself from the actual jw doctrines? Would he be willing to write down a list of specific beliefs that cause his angst, and then pick one at a time to examine in depth?

  You can guide him to finding specific jw literature citations on each topic that would cause unbelief in pretty much any reasonable person, and I'm sure you'd get a lot of help from the posters here.
  
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  Your Opinion Pleeease

  by thankyou in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  jw girl non-jw guy.

  tenuous boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.

  what is more likely to strengthen a relationship?.

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  rebel8

  If you want us to tell you what you want to hear, you probably came to the wrong forum. :)

  Relationships like this either don't work at all or partly work and are really painful.

  So my answer is:

  (1) Greet her for the "New Year's Holiday" as a normal person would
  

  (2) Mention religion heavily in the form of an ultimatum, then follow through with what you say you're going to do. State you are not going to ever change your views and are not going to stay in the relationship unless she happens to be ready to change hers right now, and vow to never be involved with jws again.
  
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  The worst gift of Christmas

  by GrreatTeacher in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  everybody gets one, the gift that stared up at you hopefully from its beautiful wrapping, and then, like a deflated balloon, delivers the worst gift ever.. i'm not talking about the gifts from small children like the "greatest aunt" coffee mug or the red and black lace folding fan.

  surely you never would have chosen them for yourself, but it's the thought that counts from small people who love you.. then, there's the what the hell were they thinking gifts.

  my mother-in-law has been giving these a lot lately.

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  rebel8

  Someone gave me a big crucifix, like the ones you hang in your dining room. I had to open it in front of a group of people. It was a toxic dig, since she knew I was an atheist. I think that's pretty awful.
  
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  Rivalry among the sisters

  by Esmeralda001 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  when i was first introduced to the "truth", i was so distracted by the love and affection that the members were showing me that i was ready to convert into the religion without thinking twice.

  i was conviced that jws were god's people (i still think some of them are).

  i made it my goal to get baptized as i wanted to be part of the "only" religion that produce such good people.

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  What's up with that, you ask? Simple. The only thing regulating their behavior is a flimsy belief in a supernatural being made up by pre-literate people trying to figure out where the rain came from. Their morals do not come from within. Their distinction between right and wrong is changeable depending upon momentary whims or impulses.
  

  
  

  
  
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  No Soliciting signage and JW Policy

  by Oubliette in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  does anyone have a copy of the boe letter directing publishers to not go into apartment complexes and/or condominium complexes with no soliciting signs?

  i ask because yesterday and buttheaded jw (that obviously had no idea who i am or my past) was knocking on doors in our condo complex.

  he would have had to drive past a sign which clearly states "no solicitation or material distribution.".

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  http://cultprevention.blogspot.com/2014/02/free-letter-template-stop-jehovahs.html

  Laws about trespassing and solicitation on private property vary by municipality, but there's a letter template if you need one. You'll have to incorporate your own legal requirements.
  
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  The Pain of Coming to a Decision

  by daniel-p in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's been at least a couple years since i've posted anything on here, and much longer than that since when i was active.

  ten years ago i first came here all in turmoil over my disillusionment of my beliefs.

  i've been through lots of ups and downs since then.

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  rebel8

  I remember you. Sorry you're going through this.
  

  Have you considered seeing a counselor to work through these issues with a uninvolved person? It could help you make a decision.
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  We (in the 21st century) are not living in the biblical "last days."

  by quincemyles in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  all that jesus spoke about in matthew 24 was fulfilled in the first century.

  all of jesus' warnings in that passage were relevant only to natural jews.

  (mat.

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  rebel8

  WHAT IF I TOLD YOU

  
  

  JESUS ISN'T REAL
  
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  We (in the 21st century) are not living in the biblical "last days."

  by quincemyles in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  all that jesus spoke about in matthew 24 was fulfilled in the first century.

  all of jesus' warnings in that passage were relevant only to natural jews.

  (mat.

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  The X-Mas thing...

  by punkofnice in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  christmas means nothing to me.

  i have no abiding, cosy, childhood memories of it.. i don't buy presents or cards....i have to be reminded.. i feel a bit weird.

  people are celebrating and saying: 'i'm feeling christmassy.'.

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  rebel8

  It's ok to feel and do what you do now.

  If you wanted to, you could make up your own little traditions.

  It's solstice and the end of the year--time to beat the long nights by curling up with a warm drink and some pretty lights or candles. Or a fireplace. There are seasonal foods--a special treat only at this time of year.

  You could use your day off to treat yourself to a nice meal, nature walk or movie.

  And remind yourself it's another year of freedom for you.