Posts by doofdaddy

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THE NEWS IS BIGGER THAN DATELINE, BBC, CBC, ETC.

by AndersonsInfo in

if i told you that something bigger is on the horizon than dateline, bbc, cbc, sunday (australia), and all other tv programs which exposed the sexual child abuse cover-up by watchtower in 2002-2003, would you believe me?

have i ever misled you?

i'll answer that--no!

doofdaddy

Welcome Jandles!

We call 'em thongs here in Aus....yeah, I know

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my mother

by Ellie in

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i would like to write a thread to tell you all about my mother, however it would be very long and complicated and deeply personal, exploring feelings that i don't even know if i have.

but basically, she told me the other day that shes very ill, she needs an operation but the doc has said she wouldn't survive it, this has made me feel so guilty and terribly sad.. what i'd like to ask you guys though is, do you think a child can be so naughty that as an adult its mother should continue to judge, and chastise in public?.

i understand that you don't know the full story, even i don't know the full story but i'd appreciate any comments you have to offer.

doofdaddy

That last post was your greatest piece of wisdom/advice Spaz

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Real Men!

by Legolas in

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ok from almost thread!

"real" men drive trucks or suv's, no exceptions!

i put my lipstick while diving, if i have to!

doofdaddy

I ride in a tiny Honda, what's that say??

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Has God Just Set Us Up For Failure?

by confused_101 in

the fact that in the very beginning god created man and then woman and placed them in the garden of eden, then he told them that they could partake of all the fruits from the trees but that they shouldnt touch his tree.

the tree of knowledgethat is like putting cookies in front of a kid and telling them that they cant eat them.

then he allowed satan to speak to eve (through the serpent) and convince her to eat and then she would know all that was good and bad.

doofdaddy

I fall into Narks footsteps.

If you take away the idea that the stories are literal, what is left is a search for meaning.

Why is life tough?

Can I change my destiny?

Is there destiny?

Are the bad situations in my life my fault?

And finally is this life all there is?

Every culture has their way of understanding through myth and story.

Has god set us up for failure?

No, these writings are for us to ponder on our humaness

IMHO of course

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What's The Most Important Thing In Your Life Now???

by minimus in

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god?

family?

friends?

doofdaddy

Trying not to spend too much time thinking of my missing decades in the jws.

Which naturally flows into what is best for me for the time I have left.

If I'm happy and satisfied, my family and friends get the benefit of my balanced influence in their lives.

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Another newbie

by jessthebull in

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i just wanted to introduce myself, i have been lurking around for a while reading posts and identifying with so many of the experiences within them.

i have only stopped going to the meetings in the last year and it is only in the last couple of months that i have really started to research this "religion" that has been such a huge part of my life.

i dont live at home any more but am still in regular contact with my jw family and one or two friends.

doofdaddy

Welcome Jessthebull ( you a Taurus?)

Yeah sometimes you just have another opinion rather than what you were taught as a kid.

Don't need a major issue to leave but suffice to say you will be treated accordingly by the "loving "org.

Ignored!

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what would u ask????

by theinfamousone in

if you were to come face to face with god tomorrow, what would you ask him/her/it????.

i know its probably been done before, but ive really been thinking about this lately.... i would ask him why he allows so many bad things to happen???

why are there kids starving to death in africa, whilest i can eat and eat and eat till im sick???

doofdaddy

What would I say to god??

You need some serious feedback, pull up a chair.....

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Huge shock!

by Crumpet in

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i just got a major shock.

i can't believe the new levels of cruelty possible within families who are jws.. a friend on this board who i've known since i was a baby practically has managed to get me a picture of my little sister who i haven't seen for 8 years - the one who i've mentioned my dad said was working on the bethel quick build team.

the one who i've described my fears that she and my younger sister are staying single until armageddon.

doofdaddy

Crumpet

Just checked in. So sad

I got this overwhelming mind picture of this family gorging on a feast and the dregs were falling. You chained to the table leg, grabbing at the crumbs and collecting them to make a mouthful.

Your father throws a well chewed bone but your sister looks in disgust and swipes her greasy chin eyeing the dishes for another plateful.

My opinion?

Untie the chain and find your own feast

Sorry.......

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