Posts by New Worldly Translation

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Sharing birthdays with famous people

by target in

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when my husband was convinced to be baptized back in '74, the jw who studied with my husband went with him to meet with the elders.

when the elder asked for my husband's birthday for his records, he said nov 12 and the jw says "not my birthday, he wants yours".

my husband says, "it is mine".

New Worldly Translation

I'm exactly the same age as Tina Barrett (the brunette) from S Club 7. Whoopey doo!

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Re: the funeral that I did not want to go to today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by cindykp in

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friends

those of you who saw my threads, know that my grandpa was going to die.

you may also remember the fact

that he went from the catholic religion to jw"s, may have had this wrong at first, but in 2003. we discussed the fact

New Worldly Translation

Good luck Cindy and I hope you find some reconcilliation with your family.

I'm not sure the 'one foot in, one foot out' policy works for very long as it gets increasingly difficult to lead the JW way of life if your heart isn't into it.

All the best anyway.

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WOW!......There's A Lot Of Intelligent "Apostates" Here!!!

by minimus in

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friends

this board has some wonderful additions here.

in the last year, we've seen people that are so well versed in everything--from bible research to watchtower history and literature, politics, science, geneaology-----you name it!

i'm proud to be here with all of you!

New Worldly Translation

me minimus like gud.. he taysty ranebow man

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How Many Brits Here Use Rhyming Slang?

by Englishman in

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friends

i use it occasionally.

i think that many brits do, although it's far more common in london.

just off the top of me barnet, these are the one's that i use fairly frequently: .

New Worldly Translation

The ones I sometimes use are -

I'm cream crackered - knackered

Use your loaf (of bread) - head

Apples & pears - stairs

Comb my barnet (fair) - hair

I think he's wearing a syrup (of figs) - wig

Reading the beans on toast - post

Give us a butchers (hook) - look

I'm on the rock n roll - dole

Bloody hell, I'm Hank Marvin - starvin'

Eugh! That doesn't half pen and ink - stink

Stop looking at my stuff you tea leaf - thief

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Is the NWT going to paperback?

by PaganCross in

is the nwt going to paperback?

anybody hear this?an ebay seller made the claim.. i noticed that the paper in the publications is so thin its see through and the new books are paperback.. http://http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/ebayisapi.dll?viewitem&category=378&item=4534557826&rd=1.

pagan

New Worldly Translation

Nope, I'm never going paperback. I'll always be hardback bound with the finest italian leather and embossed in gold filigree.

Oh, you meant the other version. Well I wouldn't be surprised what with all the cost cutting measures. They would probably print on toilet paper if they could get away with it. Actually that would be quite useful

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my life growing up as a JW

by moanzy in

just want to share my experience growing up through this organization.

all but one sister are jw.

my other sister was molested by other people who were at the time witnesses.

New Worldly Translation

Welcome to the board Moanzy. Thanks for sharing your story, I really appreciated it and I was very moved. I can understand your anger at the org after some of the experiences you had to endure as you grew up. What stands out for me is the hypocrisy and double standards among the JW's in preaching love among themselves and yet offering no help, sympathy or love to those in the cong that need it. The experience of being snubbed at your own grans funeral I can understand would have been very upsetting. It's like they are all frightened of breaking the ludicrous rules and that's what the org is all about; fear. Fear traps people in the cult. I really hope your life gets better now you have Dean and your 3 little kiddies. Lots of people can relate to your story on this forum, I hope it helps in some way and you enjoy our discussions on JWD (sometimes serious, sometimes a bit mad :-)

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Hey!

by purplesofa in

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friends

i have had this nickname online for over five years.

when i signed up at this discussion board i really was looking for fellow jw believers, looking for some new freinds.

what i found was something so much better.

New Worldly Translation

Hey purplesofa! I like the new nick and I was moved by the story behind it.

I did like your old avatar though with the bunny rabbits. I look forward to seeing what your new one will be.

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please help me

by angel1234 in

hi every 1 im new here i would like to chat to a jw as i would like to have sum questions answer i do belive in god & prayre every night 2 him hope u can help me as i feel a little alone at the moment take care xxx thank you xx

New Worldly Translation

Thanks crumpet

It goes without saying that I enjoy talking to you too (although I just said it anyway.. I'm not sure if I'm making any sense tonight).

I will always appreciate the support and encouragement you sent to me when I first joined the board

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Ask Some Stupid Questions

by minimus in

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friends

go ahead.....it's your turn.