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  What specific ways were you pressured by family/ elders to be a perfect JW?

  by cognac in

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  one way i was pressured:.

  people were gonna die if i didn't convert them....

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  Casper

  I said something along the lines of "Its a good thing Im not interested in a nice brother,since they apparently suffer from Napoleon complex".

  Way to go, Incubus, I'm so glad you didn't let them get away with it..........

  Cas
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  What specific ways were you pressured by family/ elders to be a perfect JW?

  by cognac in

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  one way i was pressured:.

  people were gonna die if i didn't convert them....

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  Casper

  This same elder suggested I not wear such high heels cuz at 5'11" I didnt need them.I was only "scaring the nice brothers away

  Incubus,

  you've got to be kidding... that is ridiculous. I hope you told him what you thought about his advice...

  Cas
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  Why don't they encourage education?

  by reficul in

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  i was born into the religion and 3 years ago on april 1st decided to move out i haven't gone since.

  i moved out live on my own decided to go to college.

  i remember the meetings it was never encouraged to go to college why i ask.

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  Casper

  Welcome Reficul....

  I agree with the above, they don't want you to take time away from the ministry or for you to use your mind for independent thinking.

  Good for you for taking your Life Back...

  Cas
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  What specific ways were you pressured by family/ elders to be a perfect JW?

  by cognac in

  1. jw
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  one way i was pressured:.

  people were gonna die if i didn't convert them....

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  Casper

  You have to set a good example, for the kids, for the neighbors....etc... Must NOT stumble anyone... you will be blood guilty.

  This week MIL says to me "I entrusted you with my daughters spirituality... I'll be very unhappy if she and the grand-kids aren't with me in paradise."

  Wow, Missinglink... that was brutal... Cas
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  Why I don't want to associate with pioneers

  by JimmyPage in

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  sometimes i get flak for not having more "spiritual" associates.

  the reason i don't really care for pioneers is that whatever interests or hobbies they have get replaced by the whole pioneering thing.

  they become less like normal people and become more a clone of what a good dub "should" be.

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  Casper

  I can so relate to what you are saying JimmyP....

  I was an aux. pioneer, but went out with the regulars all the time.

  I came from the world so had a different attitude towards somethings. They were so uptight over the smallest thing. Like they had to "Process" each and every thought....

  You couldn't discuss hobbies or anything, and everything had to be planned way in advance... even an invite for coffee...

  "Well, let me check my date book, OK... maybe next Friday at one"....drove me insane. Yes, I know they were pressed for time, but so was I, and I didn't get that wound up in it.........

  Cas
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  Thank you

  by One true Jesus Freak in

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  thank you to all who gave me nice words of encouragement.

  i think i kind of need this place.

  it may not have all the answers but it sure does have quiet a few.

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  Casper

  (((Hugs))) ...

  So glad you changed your mind. I look forward to hearing more about you.

  I am sure you will fit right in... in no time.

  Sincerely,

  Cas
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  So... What WOULD Jesus Do?

  by BabaYaga in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  those wwjd phrases everywhere make me smile, because while it is a nice thought, i don't think those who wear "wwjd" on their chests, wrists, or bumpers really get it.

  what would jesus do, after all?

  well, for starters, he would: .

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  Casper

  I think he would be a lot more forgiving than the WTS. Can you imagine Jesus shunning people the way they do.

  Cas
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  American Haunting.....ever seen it?

  by AK - Jeff in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  one of the scariest movies i have seen, i think.

  interesting concept.

  and an interesting driver.. jeff .

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  Casper

  Of course Jeff, but then, there's a little "Devil" in all of us....

  Cas
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  FLUFF - Favorite colognes

  by JK666 in

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  2. friends

  my favorites are armani, bijan, and minotaure by paloma picasso.. what are yours?

  or perfumes for women.. jk.

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  Casper

  I envy you all, I'm allergic to all perfumes...

  Cas
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  American Haunting.....ever seen it?

  by AK - Jeff in

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  one of the scariest movies i have seen, i think.

  interesting concept.

  and an interesting driver.. jeff .

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  Casper

  I saw this, I thought it was fairly good for what it is... but then, I like watching Donald Sutherland...

  Movies like this play on my mind for a long time... so usually I try to avoid them.

  Cas