Posts by Shawn

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Post to this German Newsite, JWs are getting it all their own way right now
by nicolaou in
1. social
2. current
Shawn

Is anyone else sending letters? I just went to the link in that article and am hoping to get some feedback. I will post if I get any.
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Alternate Activities
by Shawn in
1. jw
2. experiences
can anyone suggest alternative activities that are group oriented that are allowed by jws and not considered "worldy"?

i am not sure where the line is in regards to right or worng here, if there is a line.

i am trying to get my friend into a group function other than the jws.
Shawn

I didn't know about B&N, I do have another thread about ALPHA though if anyone has experiance with them.
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Alternate Activities
by Shawn in
1. jw
2. experiences
can anyone suggest alternative activities that are group oriented that are allowed by jws and not considered "worldy"?

i am not sure where the line is in regards to right or worng here, if there is a line.

i am trying to get my friend into a group function other than the jws.
Shawn

That was my thought. I need to occupy her BEFORE she gets deeper in.

I just came across this and was wondering if I could get some clarity.
The following link has info on 2005 being the End of Days per the WTS:
http://www.towertotruth.net/Articles/last_generation.htm

Any thoughts on that? Is this being told to JWs or is this not true?
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Alternate Activities
by Shawn in
1. jw
2. experiences
can anyone suggest alternative activities that are group oriented that are allowed by jws and not considered "worldy"?

i am not sure where the line is in regards to right or worng here, if there is a line.

i am trying to get my friend into a group function other than the jws.
Shawn

How questionable is not the question. I just want her to get to know "worldly" people and know that they are not all evil tools of satan. Her family unfortunatly is not the greatest model for this.
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Alternate Activities
by Shawn in
1. jw
2. experiences
can anyone suggest alternative activities that are group oriented that are allowed by jws and not considered "worldy"?

i am not sure where the line is in regards to right or worng here, if there is a line.

i am trying to get my friend into a group function other than the jws.
Shawn

She is at the point right now where she is getting back into JW and I think she may be willing to do something that is questionable. I am looking for something she can do that is not a direct violation. Is it possible?
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Alternate Activities
by Shawn in
1. jw
2. experiences
can anyone suggest alternative activities that are group oriented that are allowed by jws and not considered "worldy"?

i am not sure where the line is in regards to right or worng here, if there is a line.

i am trying to get my friend into a group function other than the jws.
Shawn

Can anyone suggest alternative activities that are group oriented that are allowed by JWs and not considered "worldy"? I am not sure where the line is in regards to right or worng here, if there is a line. I am trying to get my friend into a group function other than the JWs. Thanks.
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I NEED HELP
by Shawn in
1. jw
2. experiences
here is my situation: i am in the sacramento area of california.

i have a good friend of mine that is a jw.

she has recently not been attending meeting and not reading her watchtower.
Shawn

Tried asking under a different topic but didn't get an answer, thought I'd get a better response here.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2919/reasons.html

I am curious to see if these are still current beliefs and if so what is the punishment for them. Such as tattoos and joining sports teams. Also if anyone knows, why?

Thank you all for your information and support so far. An update to my situation. My friend went to meeting today and then hung out with all her JW friends today. A few weeks ago they all shunned her for associating with "worldy" people but I guess they got over it (sarcasm all over that last part). She turned her phone off and I just left her a couple of messages telling her that I loved her unconditionaly and that I hoped she was okay. She finally just called me, as she was leaving a JWs house. We said goodnight and with everyones prayers with her I know she will sleep well. She has been sleeping really poorly the last month or so. I am going to read the Bible and CoC tonight then pray that the Spirit guides her. Sorry to all you non-Christians but I am only being honest.
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I NEED HELP
by Shawn in
1. jw
2. experiences
here is my situation: i am in the sacramento area of california.

i have a good friend of mine that is a jw.

she has recently not been attending meeting and not reading her watchtower.
Shawn

Nos, I read what you have said so far. I am amazed that you are not coming across more angry in your story. It is tragic what you went through. I am sure your story will help others deal with their past. At least you are strong enough after all that to think for yourself.
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Girl Scout cookies
by Shawn in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
sorry if this is an old topic.

is it true they can't buy girl scout cookies?

if so what is the theocratic wisdom behind that?
Shawn

Is it still in effect? Can someone verify if these are still acurate? http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/2919/reasons.html I am interested in knowing if these, sometimes ludacris, beliefs are still held. Thanks
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Girl Scout cookies
by Shawn in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
sorry if this is an old topic.

is it true they can't buy girl scout cookies?

if so what is the theocratic wisdom behind that?
Shawn

Sorry if this is an old topic. Is it true they can't buy Girl scout Cookies? If so what is the theocratic wisdom behind that?