Posts by MidwichCuckoo

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what was the worst advice you were ever given

by rockmehardplace in

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i was that one way to increase my field service time for me and my wife was by standing at a truck stop and hand out tapes to truckers in the early mornings.

this is the same lot that is frequented by drug dealers and hookers.

another time, while studying, i said i did not understand the blood issue.

Ex jw wife

by sspo in

i find it interesting that i posted about 16 days ago concerning whether i should write a letter and.

allow my ex wife to be free and marry.. saturday night she called out of the blue ( maybe there is a god upthere looking down) after 3 years of not talking to her and she wants to meets.. we met last night and after small talk about how we are both doing and family stuff, she asked me if i would write a letter.

freeing her or releasing her from our marriage without admitting adultery, since i don't believe in the bible anymore,.

MidwichCuckoo

JWs really have a gift for acting the persecuted victim. It was her choice to leave you...? You're not stopping her from remarrying, the WT is - and it's HER choice to follow the Watchtower rules.

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Regional Identities in the UK - A short guide for Americans

by besty in

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so the uk is divided into 4 separate countries - the big bit called england that has wales on the side and scotland at the top with northern ireland off on its own island.. each country has multiple cultural identities.

broadly speaking (and i generalize) the wealth of england (and the uk generally) is concentrated in london, the 'rust belt' is in the middle namely birmingham and manchester and the north of england tends to be poorer.. scotland - where i'm from - is culturally rich but economically poor.

there is a long-standing argument about how wealthy scotland could have been if it had been able to keep all the north sea oil revenue instead of sending it to london.

MidwichCuckoo

Good evening digeridoo - I was going to say 'Bathams' (Black Country)

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im a jehovahs witness i dont gossip !!!!!!

by looloo in

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that is one saying that really got on my bloody nerves , and the strange thing was it was usually the biggest gossips i have ever known in real life and j dub land that came out with that line !

they insist they do not gossip but in my workplace where 90 % of workforce were witnesses it was no different to any other place of work i have been in for gossip , i even remember thinking how nasty they were for calling a member of the congregation "shrek" what fine fruit i thought to myself !

did any of you know a "gossip" story ?

MidwichCuckoo

I've been the subject of gossip a few times that I know of that has reached my ears

You've reminded me, MrsJones - me too. The elders approached me officially accusing me (incorrectly) of wrongdoing because a 'sister' (who I never mixed with) had reported me. I later (accidently) found out who she was. I have no idea why she made up stupid allegations - and I have no idea why the elders would act on silly rumour.

I've heard JWs criticise 'Worldly' people for such things as fornication and adultery, and have responded, ''well Sister so-and-so (or whatever) is guilty of the same''...BUT ''sister so-and-so is sorry''...''How do you know that 'Worldly' person doesn't regret their sin?''.

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Snubbed by a jdub - No surprise there!

by iveseenthelight in

sorry i have to vent!

i havent been on here is months but couldnt think of anywhere else to off load!.

i reunited briefly with a "sister" who i knew about 13 years ago via facebook.

MidwichCuckoo

they are all a bunch of hypocrites!

Yep - the vast majority certainly are, and they're too stupid to see it! There's no excuse for this sort of behaviour - she may be a tad scared of associating with you on internet (as any real JW would not actively associate with D'fed or weak ones, especialy via Satan's tool - the Net)...maybe she'll change her mind.

PS..whereabouts are you in England? (can PM me if you don't want to post )

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When the "Anointed" Contributed in Numerous Ways

by compound complex in

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good morning, fellow jwners:.

my jw friends and i are discussing the current topic revolving around the downplaying of the anointed remnant's existence and role as contributors to the spiritual growth of the other sheep.. i took very seriously the opportunities i had to aid the many "anointed" whom i knew personally.

those i associated with were not crazy, self-deluded individuals but very devout christians who helped to ground me spiritually.

MidwichCuckoo

I've only spoken to one ''annointed'' - about three years ago. He told me that they all have different gifts - prophesy, healing and interpretation. I asked what his gift was, he replied, 'interpretation' - and that he 'knew' things that the Society weren't yet aware of/teaching. I suggested that perhaps he ought share his 'knowledge' with the Society in that case, but he said that it would be 'running ahead' and not accepted yet.

For the record, I personally believe that anyone claiming to be 'annointed', ie, 'special' is delusional and should be mentally assessed.

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Hi I hope i am welcome

by cantleave in

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hi guys and gals,.

i am a hypocryte.

brought up in the "truth" but know its not.

MidwichCuckoo

Morning cantleave - and welcome. Firstly, NO, you're not a hypocrite (the only hypocrite I've noticed on this site is Reniaa) - the way I see it is you're a prisoner of a Cult, and those 'born in' have little choice. You know you have a lot to lose by leaving, and that's how the WT operates, along with forbidding any freedom of thought and independent study. You're not alone in your situation, there are many here with very similar experiences. You'll find a lot of valuable information on this site. I look forward to reading more of your posts/experiences. Welcome also Jando

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WERE HERE ANY SHOW OFFS IN YOUR CONGREGATION?

by badboy in

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any takers?.

MidwichCuckoo

Oh blimey, yes badboy - now you mention it. Chap alway took his guitar to other JW houses (regardless of being asked to), played and sang.

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different strokes what was the actor called ? help

by looloo in

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i watched a show in the early eighties called different strokes and the little black guy would say "what you talking about willis " what was his name ?.

MidwichCuckoo

Garry Coleman ? (character - Arnold)

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Regional Identities in the UK - A short guide for Americans

by besty in

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so the uk is divided into 4 separate countries - the big bit called england that has wales on the side and scotland at the top with northern ireland off on its own island.. each country has multiple cultural identities.

broadly speaking (and i generalize) the wealth of england (and the uk generally) is concentrated in london, the 'rust belt' is in the middle namely birmingham and manchester and the north of england tends to be poorer.. scotland - where i'm from - is culturally rich but economically poor.

there is a long-standing argument about how wealthy scotland could have been if it had been able to keep all the north sea oil revenue instead of sending it to london.

MidwichCuckoo

I'm from Worcestershire - within easy reach of the city of Birmingham (Broad Street being full of pubs and restaurants on the canals there). We have more canals than Venice which extend throughout The Black Country, which is also local to me. Black Country dialect is in a class of it's own, lol - the Old Testament (and Gospels) is available in Black Country (and a better translation of the Bible than the NWT, lol). Where I went to school there were no black pupils - the first one (and it was just the one lad) started the year I was leaving. Well said didgeridoo besty - how long have you been away from Scotland...and why..? lol