When I first left the JWs around 1980 there was no internet. Most of the help and information you got came from Christian sources so I think a lot of people that left the Jehovah's Witnesses back then went that way including myself even though I couldn't buy into many of the fundie beliefs. I couldn't believe in things like hell, the anti gay crap, the end times nonsense (which I had had enough of as a JW) to name a few. Nowadays with the internet it is much easier to get help and information when you are leaving the JWs without any religious ideas attached to it. When you go online to investigate the Watchtower now you find that many of the sources you come across are also critical of the Bible and religion in general and make valid points.
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For any that still believe in God and Jesus, what is your reasoning on this matter?
by BourneIdentity inin the old testament, god was always full of anger and jealousy resulting in the murder of millions of people.
we’re told jesus perfectly reflects his fathers qualities.
why in the new testament does jesus show no hint of anger and jealousy and wanting to kill people?
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I sent in my letter - peace I’m out
by HiddenPimo inda haters need not apply - thanks for your support.
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Congratulations Jared. It's a great feeling to be able to be yourself and get on with your life on your own terms.
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Venus and Serena William's mother in a Mother's Day commercial
by Expanded-Mind ini think this is such a cute commercial!
(link below) however, if venus and serena's mother is a loyal witness, i am surprised that she would consent to do a mother's day commercial.
we all know what they teach about celebrating this and so many other holidays.
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If you are rich and famous or the parent of someone who is rich and famous I think they give you a "get out of disfellowshipping free" card. The average JW would be getting a call to meet with the elders if ever did anything like that.
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Once Upon A Time in Hollywood - a Personal Memoir
by Terry inonce upon a time in hollywood (a brief memoir).
for about two years, 1980-82, i worked for creative galleries in culver city, california which was very close to mgm studios.. creative galleries offered original art at wholesale, retail -- and (thanks to me) rented art to movie studios.. i had become friendly with two set decorators, joe kroesser and his partner, mel johnson.
one afternoon their car broke down in front of the antique guild nearby and they wandered in looking for a telephone.i chatted with them for over an hour and we quickly became symbiotically chummy.they needed artwork and i needed to sell artwork.. joe and mel suddenly dreamed up a little business scheme.apparently i was being granted an inside glimpse of how hollywood really works.the two guys worked for mgm on the tv show chips, joe and mel set up their "side" business as a kind of 'broker.".
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Terry, I think the LA one was the old Helm's bakery building. The one here was large building right off the 55 frwy in Santa Ana. I think they closed some time in the 90's when oak furniture went out of vogue (except for me I still like it).
I remember when her character Elvira was just getting popular and she was selling her VW Bug in the Auto Trader. She may have been living in Newport Beach at the time because that was where the car was locate. The only thing I remember her in without her Elvira drag on was in Pee Wee Herman's Big Adventure where she played a biker chick.
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Persecuted for God's Name or Social Retards?
by Sea Breeze ini was on my cell phone this morning while pumping gas.
i was having an intense conversation trying to resolve a potential business logistics problem that could affect a lot of people.
time was of the essence.
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Did she look like a JW? Maybe she was one of those not all there people who hang around gas stations hitting people up for money. She could have found the tract and was working it into her scam. -
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Once Upon A Time in Hollywood - a Personal Memoir
by Terry inonce upon a time in hollywood (a brief memoir).
for about two years, 1980-82, i worked for creative galleries in culver city, california which was very close to mgm studios.. creative galleries offered original art at wholesale, retail -- and (thanks to me) rented art to movie studios.. i had become friendly with two set decorators, joe kroesser and his partner, mel johnson.
one afternoon their car broke down in front of the antique guild nearby and they wandered in looking for a telephone.i chatted with them for over an hour and we quickly became symbiotically chummy.they needed artwork and i needed to sell artwork.. joe and mel suddenly dreamed up a little business scheme.apparently i was being granted an inside glimpse of how hollywood really works.the two guys worked for mgm on the tv show chips, joe and mel set up their "side" business as a kind of 'broker.".
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Great memory Terry. I was a big fan of Cassandra Peterson back then and still am. Eric Estrada not so much. Your mention of Antique Guild brought back memories. I bought a lot my furniture and other things at the Orange County location back then. -
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Would You Shelter An Illegal Alien Seeking To Come To Your Country?
by minimus ini know many people support leniency for illegal aliens.
they feel terrible for them and often feel laws should be changed so we can welcome people who are not as fortunate as we might be.. would you allow an illegal alien to reside with you in your home, with your family?
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I think this question is a bit of a set-up. It's like asking would you bring homeless people in your home to live with you? Just because I don't want them in my house doesn't mean that I think they should be treated like animals or even less than a lot of animals with no rights. Just because I don't want illegal aliens living with me doesn't mean that I can justify them being abused. I live in California I come in contact with them. They are human beings. They just want a better life for their family or not to starve to death. They're not doing any thing we would do. If you or your family were starving here and there was food and work in Mexico I'm pretty sure I know what any of us would be doing.
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Who Really Was Satan?
by ZindagiNaMilegiDobaara indont you think that satan was a pomo ?
when you read in the genesis account : "at this the serpent said to the woman: 'you certainly will not die.
5 for god knows that in the very day you eat from it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like god, knowing good and bad.'".
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I agree Finkelstein, it makes no sense to punish them if they didn't know the difference of good from bad till they ate the fruit. But then again it make no sense to punish all future generations of mankind because of something a couple of people did that didn't know any better. It's took me a long time but now I realize that none of it makes any sense.
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Enjoyed the Memorial
by ScottyRex inprobably not a popular opinion on here....and haven't been actively attending meetings since 1988....(i know i know a submarine attender) however thoroughly enjoyed attending this evening...was good to see lots of people i remember whilst growing up in this faith, they were genuine and the whole atmosphere was one of love.
sure if i suddenly wanted to become active again and didn't change my lifestyle they would drop me like a bomb.....however i haven't and won't and they didn't and don't.
this works for me.. i cannot demonize the witnesses on what i have seen tonight.
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I refuse to participate in any event that serves wine and crackers without cheese. Especially one that expects me to turn down the wine and crackers they're passing around. I know the Memorial is the highlight of the Watchtower year but even as a witness it was always as boring as hell to me.
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Do You Think The Obama Administration Should Be Investigated For How They Treated The Trump Accusations?
by minimus ini hope that the trump administration looks into obama , clinton and all the other players for trying to usurp the legitimacy of the trump presidency..
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I think Trump should get on with his "everyone's going to have healthcare and it's going to be so cheap" promise and stop wasting his time being so vindictive, petty and small but we all know that will never happen.