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  what me worry?

  by rekless in

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  i've waisted 35 years of my life.

  i sit here and listen to a bunch of people that are fighting the wtbts.

  ken has all kind of stuff proving the demonization of the wtbts and we waste our time trying to convince the dead heads that the org.

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  California Sunshine

  Yadira...

  how nice to see you writing again.

  hugs

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  agnostic.....reality?

  by msil in

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  i am agnostic.

  (see no fancy writing stuff).

  i dont know if god exists (i think he must - but i dont know).

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  California Sunshine

  Seeker

  *******Evidently my experience counts for nothing around here.*****

  of course it does. Its all interesting.

  Msil

  I don't fear them, but I don't love them. I do find the concept faSINating though. One of my favorite authors is Ann Rice. you know, the lady who wrote the Vampire Chronicles. Her books fasinate me. I'm reading "Memnock the Devil" right now. The books don't scare me and I don't think I will be cursed because I read her work. IT IS FICTION!. BUT, I would not try to find out if demons REALLY exist. Especially in a search to find out if God exists.

  I don't want you to think I am just holed up in a corner reading "Demon Books". I also love true crime, Ann Rule especially. Romance novels? YUK! I like biographys too. Maybe thats why I enjoyed your stories so much.

  your friend, CA Sun (hows that for shortening it)

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  agnostic.....reality?

  by msil in

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  i am agnostic.

  (see no fancy writing stuff).

  i dont know if god exists (i think he must - but i dont know).

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  Msil & BB

  *******************He beleived the 'old ones' could help us using their dark powers.********************

  Believe...."To except as true or real"

  They "believed the old ones could help" and so when things happened the old ones got the credit.

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  agnostic.....reality?

  by msil in

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  i am agnostic.

  (see no fancy writing stuff).

  i dont know if god exists (i think he must - but i dont know).

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  California Sunshine

  Dearest Msil,

  **********************What do all these other millions of people see that I don't? Am I blinded by something?********************

  You are looking for PHYSICAL proof of Gods existence, is that it? Only in a reverse way, right? I want to make sure I understand this .........

  These millions of people don't "see" anything more than you and I do. They just believe. Either by being taught from childhood or by some revelation in their own mind. Hence the word "FAITH". The dictionary defines faith as "Belief without the need of certain proof".

  If you are looking for proof, other that the beautiful sky and flowers we have to enjoy, good luck. But Demons?

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  agnostic.....reality?

  by msil in

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  i am agnostic.

  (see no fancy writing stuff).

  i dont know if god exists (i think he must - but i dont know).

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  California Sunshine

  msil......

  I am also an Agnostic. The bible is a great historical document...and thats all there is! It has some very good stuff in it, but inspired? I don't think so.

  As far as God is concerned...I haven't made up my mind. Thats why I always say...God, if you are out there.....Thats the great thing about human beings, we have the ability to choose to believe or not. Its as simple as that to me.

  What the hell (no pun intended) do you want to try to mess with demons for? Don't we have enough of those guys right here that we can see (Osama Bin Laden for an example)?

  Want to tell you again...loved your stories.

  Hugs, J

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  what me worry?

  by rekless in

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  i've waisted 35 years of my life.

  i sit here and listen to a bunch of people that are fighting the wtbts.

  ken has all kind of stuff proving the demonization of the wtbts and we waste our time trying to convince the dead heads that the org.

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  California Sunshine

  Hi again Rekless,

  I wondered back to this thread after a day just to see if you had made any more posts and I read Dannybear's post.

  ************************The irony of being cut off from your family for so long, is the fact that you come to the realization that there were really very few of them (family members) that you really/truly miss anyway. Sounds cold I know, but it has developed that way for me.***********************

  Thats kinda how its become for me. My witness side of the family decided to shun me only because I wasn't a witness (I had done nothing morally or legally wrong). I always felt so bad about that. Not bad enough to become one, but bad. About a years ago my JW brother got in touch with me concerning a family matter. He inclosed his email address and I answered him concerning this matter. After that the rest of my JW side of the family came out of the woodwork. I was receiving email from family I hadn't heard from in years. I answered politely back but all the feelings of love were gone. They were strangers. Sad huh? I can only wonder why at this point in time they were getting in touch with me. "New light" perhaps? As if I care now! The one good thing that came from it all is that I realize NOW how lucky I had been all these years to have not fallin into the grasp of the borg. I come to this board to try to understand and learn from other peoples experiences. I've learned alot.

  I've learned in my life's experiences that there are no answers to some questions and some things can't be fixed. In the end you can only truly save yourself. I hope for your sake that your Daughter will someday see the borg for what it is, but you can't live your life on that premise.

  I send you a hug because obviously you need one.

  Your friend,

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  what me worry?

  by rekless in

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  2. friends

  i've waisted 35 years of my life.

  i sit here and listen to a bunch of people that are fighting the wtbts.

  ken has all kind of stuff proving the demonization of the wtbts and we waste our time trying to convince the dead heads that the org.

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  California Sunshine

  Hi Rekless,

  Sorry for your pain. I wish I knew the magic words to make it all go away.

  You will find friends here. Just keep talking.

  35 years is a long time. For some of my family its been 50 years and they are still in there. To be waiting on the come for 50 years is a long time. At least I see them for what they are and am not trapped like some of my family are. You also see them for what they are. At least you didn't waste your whole life on it. Sorry your kid is behaving so badly towards you. Your Grand kids are just pauns in the game.

  I guess you have two choices....Go back...or try to rise above this hurt and keep going. You still have some living to do and the choices are yours.

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Quips and Quotes

  by Frenchy in

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  "...it does not take deliberate lies to develop mistaken beliefs.

  at times, we just misread things.

  how many people have met untimely deaths doing something they believed was right?

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  California Sunshine

  Yee Haw!!

  Solvin' problems is like throwin' cattle!

  Dig your heels in the big ones and catch the little ones 'round the neck!!

  And ...Remember, even a kick in the caboose is a step forward!

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  The BIG 4-0! I'm a gang member now!

  by Andee in

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  the over the hill gang.. so, it's official now.

  i'm middle aged.. happy birthday to me.. andee

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  California Sunshine

  Happy...Happy...Birthday....Baby....

  where was I 40 years ago today?....Oh, my god, I remember now....

  Hugs and Kisses

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.
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  Shunning is worse than the worst crime possible

  by Richie in

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  i have come to the conclusion that the shunning practices of the jw's are in fact worse than the worst crime committed.

  just imagine, your own daughter shunning you, not wanting to see me or her first son (my grandson).

  whenever i walk around in the village i live and i happen to encounter jw's, they don't even acknowledge that i exist at all!!.

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  California Sunshine

  The shunning thing is the most hurtful dispicable thing they do thats for sure. Why do they do it?........ CONTROL!! Fear of losing family and friends is a powerful reason to obey all rules.

  I got over loosing the JW side of my family. Although I was not DF'D I had no desire to be a witness and so...well, you know the rest. It was hard and (thank goodness) my children were not involved. They saw this org. for what it is.

  I feel for you. I know this monster can't be from God.

  minds are like parachutes--they only function when open.