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  Did being a witness make you lose your social skills?

  by AK - Jeff in

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  i am out of the borg now about two years - but can say that i still have no social group in my life to replace them.

  i participate in several activities that i consider social in nature - this board as example.

  i have some 'acquaintances', but no real social structure in my life.

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  carla

  Happy Birthday Gordy!

  I have found that sometimes it is simply basic communication problems. Often husband will use a word in a way that is so different from the rest of the world. Or will say something and then say, I didn't mean it that way! I think so many words have taken on a different meaning that it makes basic conversation difficult. Or he doesn't like to be held responsible for things he has said. Sometimes I can see people don't quite get what he is tying to say and just move on in the conversation. Of course the ones that know about all the jw stuff just pass it off as some wierd jw thing.
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  Did being a witness make you lose your social skills?

  by AK - Jeff in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i am out of the borg now about two years - but can say that i still have no social group in my life to replace them.

  i participate in several activities that i consider social in nature - this board as example.

  i have some 'acquaintances', but no real social structure in my life.

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  carla

  I think my husband is in fact losing certain social skills. We went to a family type party and he seemed a bit standoffish (is that a word?) This was people he has known almost his entire life. And dfed, there was no immorality going on, these are all good people. With high standards and family values. It just appeared he was unable to connect on a certain level. Family members have noticed this as well. Not always just sometimes. The borg changes people and not for the better. Best we can do is let people know the damage the org inflicts on people. Spiritually and in day to day life.
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  What a Public Holiday!

  by ozziepost in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  yep, it's the october long weekend in new south wales - and the nsw mob are posting like crazy, eh jw83?

  it's early spring and it's a glorious day to be out and about - it's 34 degrees celsius and mrs ozzie and i are using our aircon for the first time this summer season.. our thoughts are with the bali victims but days like this show us life goes on.. what's your weather doing?

  we hear it's very windy and rain for you country woman, vivamus, abaddon and avengers?.

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  carla

  I'm in the midwest of USA, it will be hot here for the next couple of days. In the 80's then back to fall like weather. What is the 'holiday'? (forgive my ignorance)
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  How precisely will god save the JWs at armageddon?

  by kid-A in

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  2. friends

  have you ever wondered, based upon the artists conception below, how it is jehovah will supposedly "save" the witnesses during his "great day of vengeance(tm)".

  i mean, will he transport all 6 million of them into waiting cruise ships while he is throwing fireballs onto the earth?

  how will all the dubs avoid falling into those giant crevasses as he starts the continental earthquakes?

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  carla

  But even if they die due to some accident during the big A, they still get to 'come back' anyway, right?
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  Rutherford makes a good point

  by carla in

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  i just received the millions reprint book.

  i actually found something i agree with!.

  error always seeks the dark, while truth is always enhanced by the light.

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  carla

  Hi Jaffacake,

  I thought you were in Florida or something? I think I got this from Lulu. It is a reprint of the Million Now Living Will Never Die. The copyright ran out and it is an exact replication, so it says on the back cover anyway. I think it is, looks like it to me anyway. Can't beat the cost either, I think it was under 9-10 dollars. I haven't looked in awhile but if you can even find one on ebay the originals are quite pricey. I also just bought an original Harp of God 1921 and that was about 40.00.
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  Are JWs the Only Christian Religion who Do Not Fight in Wars?

  by blondie in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  *** w90 2/1 p. 22 exposing "the man of lawlessness" ***in our century, which religion has obeyed this law of love?

  surely not the religions of christendom, for they have slaughtered one another by the tens of millions in two world wars and other conflicts.

  it is jehovahs witnesses who have obeyed the law of love earth wide.

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  carla

  I thought the Worldwide Church of God also holds to that. Not sure as they have had major changes as well and a few splinter groups.
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  Daniel 4:10-17

  by OldSoul in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  the meaning of daniel 4:10-17 is found in daniel 4:20-27. i am going to place the interpretation daniel gives for each element beside the interpretation given by the christian congregation of jehovah's witnesses.. i invite any witness to explain why the interpetation given in the bible is open to re-interpretation of a later fulfillment that does not correspond, on a single element, with the orginal interpretation.. .

  from daniel 4:20-27. daniel's interpretation.

  the tree that you beheld.... it is you o, king.

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  carla

  Got more like this for us?
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  Rutherford makes a good point

  by carla in

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  i just received the millions reprint book.

  i actually found something i agree with!.

  error always seeks the dark, while truth is always enhanced by the light.

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  carla

  I just received the Millions reprint book. I actually found something I agree with!

  Error always seeks the dark, while truth is always enhanced by the light. Error never desires to be investigated. Light always courts a thorough and complete investigation.

  Maybe I should have included the above sentence as well, sorry-

  Every man should be persuaded in his own mind and no man should permit himself to be deterred from examining a question based upon the Bible because a clergy-man or any one else makes the unsupported assertion that it is dangerous or unworthy of consideration.

  Too bad they don't apply the 'thorough and complete investigation' today. Or because clergy-men (or elders, gb, ms, co's, etc..) consider something dangerous.

  pg 13 Millions Now Living Will Never Die
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  "What will I do with all my suits?"

  by jgnat in

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  there's a very exciting development in our little jw family.

  i've kept the news close to my chest, as i wouldn't want to jinx it.

  it's a great story full of drama, intrigue, a mild sunday school teacher, the internet, and a bunch freaked-out elders.

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  How will Jack be able to tell the difference between you and me and kls and so many more I can't name (here and other places)? I remember a few times I thought you gave yourself away but still, what a job! Maybe Jack will learn something on the way. Wouldn't that be something! I hope it all works out for you two!
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  "What will I do with all my suits?"

  by jgnat in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  there's a very exciting development in our little jw family.

  i've kept the news close to my chest, as i wouldn't want to jinx it.

  it's a great story full of drama, intrigue, a mild sunday school teacher, the internet, and a bunch freaked-out elders.

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  carla

  Wow! This is good news, I think. Too bad he has thoughts of trying to go to another hall. As for the suits why not donate some to Goodwill or whatever is an equivalent where you are? How did the elders figure out who you were here? Just your location or facts you may have mentioned? What's the deal with husband getting in trouble? Maybe someday you can tell us. Hurricane relief could probably use some suits. I'm sure some business men could use some. Tell us more! (if you can)