Posts by moanzy

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JWs And Ex-JWs--Do You Struggle With Depression Because You Were A JW?

by minimus in

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friends

i've seen how some are so burdened by the fact that they were witnesses, that literally, every day is a struggle.

are you in need of therapeutic help because you are or were a jehovah's witness?

moanzy

I suffered from depression for almost my whole life. I grew up a JW and with all the other problems in our family besides our religion it isn't difficult to see why I suffered depression.

Since leaving JW's I have experienced the most freedom I have ever had in my whole life. That has been my biggest relief. Also, since leaving I have gone through councelling for myself as well as I asked for help in learning healthy discipline and communication with my little girls. And then I also went on a mission to find truth, reading everything I could get my hands on about religions, its beginnings, JW's etc.

Although I can't say I have found the truth, I have found bits of truth that I could replace what I lost. Losing your belief and family is a very huge loss. I found that I couldn't leave my life with such a huge void right in the middle of it. The more I read the more fulfilled I become and the less I feel I need my family. I miss them still and I believe that it is all an unnecessary tragedy, but there really is nothing that I can do to force them all to open their stupid little minds.

Moanzy

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JW Monopoly

by gringojj in

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friends

i was playing monopoly tonight and thought what about a monopoly based game about the wts?

you could buy the land, build kingdom halls, sell them for profit, then on the chance cards it would be called new light and you could get things like new kingdom halls or land or bad things like the wts decided to sell your land or they are begging for money and you have to pay them 100 bucks.

you wouldnt get 200 for passing go because the wts doesnt give back.

moanzy

Instead of jail , you could have a hospital square. The rule is you must role a 3 or less or you will get a blood transfusion. If you get a blood transfusion you lose all rights to any property you own and have to start over getting your life back---- I mean property back.

Moanzy

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How long is a cotton picking minute?

by Elsewhere in

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friends

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sometimes i hear someone say: "hold on just one cotton pick'in minute....".

i'm wondering, is a "cotten picking minute" a "bored" minute that feels like a long time or is it a "busy" minute that seems to fly by?

moanzy

That's sort of like measuring a "touch", a "smidgen" or a "dash".

Who the heck knows!

Moanzy

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A comment I heard tonight

by Generic Man in

tonight i heard one of the most cruel and twisted comments i've ever heard at the platform.

the topic was the apocalypse and whether or not children will be slaughtered.

through one side of his mouth, the po stated that the bible is not clear on the matter, while out the other side he pointed to all those old testament accounts where children were killed.

moanzy

Thankyou ShadowX and Quotes!!!!!

Schizm as I expected you are unable to prove your belief. You are unable to simply answer a question from someone who is sincere in checking to see if they have been misinformed. You are a waste of my time.

I wish you luck in trying to debate with these tacktics, but you will probably find you will attract more anger from people than followers.

Like most people who have left JW we have been burnt by your type of reasoning and don't wish to be subject to this any longer. I'm sorry I ever gave you a moment of my time.

Moanzy

PS. I will never answer anything posted by you again as I feel you are not seeking TRUTH.

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hello from Tikrit

by troucul in

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friends

just dropping in when i got some free time.

busy day today.

spent some time in town today.

moanzy

Hi Troucul,

Wishing you safety in your mission and keeping us all safe in the West.

I have a cousin that was serving in Iraq. I think he flew helicopters. Maybe you might know him. (Travis Dixon).

Anyway good luck, good job and be SAFE.

Moanzy

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New to Board

by Harpy in

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friends

i am somewhat new to board.

i am member of a few yahoo email groups, but this is my first attempt to chat with so many ex witnesses.

i have no idea where to being and would like a few pointers.. there is so much here...

moanzy

Welcome Harpy!! Hope you meet some good friends. Everyone is great here in supporting the EXIT.

Moanzy

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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 4-10-05 WT Study (Marriage--March 1)

by blondie in

comments you will not hear at the 4-10-05 wt study (march 1, 2005 issue)

review comments

will be in black and parentheses ().

moanzy

Thanks Blondie. Your watchtower studies ROCK compared to my DAD's

Moanzy

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I'm going to Bethel... Wanna Come?

by RichieRich in

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friends

so my mother suprised me about a week ago by telling me we are going on a bus trip to bethel from april 13-17. for those of you who aren't used to this concept, american dubs seem to think that packing themselves on the bus with 60 other witnesses and driving for 4 days is somehow going to strengthen themselves spiritually.

well, i doubt that will work for me.

i was just wondering, is there anything i should look for/ be on the alert for?

moanzy

Don't forget to order that new Toilet Paper to install in the bathrooms.

Moazy

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A comment I heard tonight

by Generic Man in

tonight i heard one of the most cruel and twisted comments i've ever heard at the platform.

the topic was the apocalypse and whether or not children will be slaughtered.

through one side of his mouth, the po stated that the bible is not clear on the matter, while out the other side he pointed to all those old testament accounts where children were killed.

moanzy

Schizm,

Are you ever going to share the scriptures about Jesus encouraging dishonesty and commanding the use of spiritual warfare? I really do have an open mind and would like to know where I can find this information.

I do find the Hebrew scriptures are a very interesting read and do offer much information leading to the emerge of Jesus. I don't live my life through the Hebrew scriptures though and I do take Jesus message on how to live our lives, very seriously. It would really be appreciated if you would answer the questions asked. I believe you know enough about the bible that this should not be difficult for you.

I left the organization for many different reasons. The dishonesty they continue to hide for so many reasons(excuses) does not make it right. If you were dishonest like them they would disfellowship your ass before you got the chance to even give your reason. I

I'm not sure if you are JW or not. Sometimes you reason things out like a JW that is backed into a corner. Other times you seem to know enough about the workings of the organization that I would think you have something to do with it. In any case I do not want to fight with you, I just wonder how you can defend the organization that is clearly dishonest with you and so many other JW and you guys except some example from pre-christian times to show it's OK when it was never OK with JESUS.

In case you decide to reply to my Wonderment about your reason, could you PLEASE remember to answer the first question. I promise to look up any quoted scripture.

Moanzy

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A comment I heard tonight

by Generic Man in

tonight i heard one of the most cruel and twisted comments i've ever heard at the platform.

the topic was the apocalypse and whether or not children will be slaughtered.

through one side of his mouth, the po stated that the bible is not clear on the matter, while out the other side he pointed to all those old testament accounts where children were killed.

moanzy

Oh ya schizm. You forgot to show me those scriptures about Jesus' dishonesty. I'm still waiting as he is my Savior not the Watchtower.

Sorry to put you back on track. It would be nice to see your evidence of what you claim instead of TRYING to make people LOOK stupid. Lets say from now on you back up your supposed intelligence by something CREDIBLE.

Me, I am all ears. I figure if you have some truth perhaps you should spit it out with some facts instead of just claiming something and backing it up with insults.The FDS does that strategie endlessly and it just gets SOOOOOO tiresome. (yawn yawn).

Moanzy