Thankyou for your kind words Babayaga. My early (and continual) experience was with aboriginal Australians. I used to ask questions about spiritual matters, only to be given vague answers or silence. After a period of time, a story may be told but again I would ask for detail, only to receive a quizzical look and more silence. Or I would be taken to a sacred place without being told and my reaction observed. I can look back and laugh at myself now because I realise they were opening doors of possibility and I was immediately slamming them shut again. They are very patient people....
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Would You Go Back?
by Dune inyesterday, my aunt was talking to one of my siblings about how things have been changing in our [ex] congregation for the 'better'.. she mentioned how a new circuit overseer has come in and is shaking things up.
the co appointed a ministerial servant (someone, the po & secretary didn't like and i know would never have voluntarily suggested appointment) and some of the 'brothers' that have had no 'responsibility' ever are being given #4 talks.
she also mentioned that the book study will be cancelled and the meetings are being shortened.. a ministerial servant who had a vendetta against some of the elders wants me to talk to a co and basically tell him i left the congregation [and the religion] because of the incompetence of the elders.. i'm not talking to the co and i'm not 'blaming' anyone.
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doofdaddy
Go back says it all. We can never go back only forward. Would you go back to kindergarten? Why not? Because you've already been there done that and it's only for children. Oh and happy birthday Mandette!!
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Promiscuous or sexually free?
by brunnhilde inso i'm 37 and i've only been with one man, my ex-husband, in my entire life.
i just started a new relationship with a wonderful man but i'm fighting the preprogramming that comes from being a dub for 35 years.
how have other people overcome the inhibitions and issues that come from the ridiculously rigid sexual mindset of the wtbs?
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doofdaddy
It took me a while post jw to really understand sexuality. Sometimes I felt that I was just going through the motions, kinda disconnected, still pleasurable though. Then I learned that sex can be just playful, no rules or set steps. Occasionally I would just sleep close to a woman and gain a deep intimacy. Also learning to breathe and open up deeper energies. Lotsa fun and satisfaction. Still learning every day and coming to understand we all thrive on intimacy and touch.
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What JW teaching did you find hardest to defend??
by karter infor me it was that god is killing billions of people just to prove a point.
what about you?
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Someone posted that non jw christians are all idol worshippers so have gods condemnation. Dictionary explanation of an idol, "Someone(or thing) adored blindly or excessively" Gov body of jws don't fit this???
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JW E-MAIL... MUST READ. THE END, PROOF.
by whereami inindependent research by the r&f.
the boys in the writing committee need to hire this person.. .
this is alot to read, but so amazing to see all of the events listed that happened all in this year.
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OK that's the States covered (well China got a brief mention plus a storm or two in other places). What about the rest of the planet? I bet if you asked China/India they would rather be living now than any other time in history. But I guess they are only two thirds of the world's population..
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If this is true, I swear to god I want off this planet.
by IP_SEC inhonest to god true story.. i went to the groc store saturday.
of the items bought was mayonaise.
(dont eat the shit myself but someone had to have it).
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Man, I would have been looking for the hidden camera and the guy to walk out and tell me it's all a joke! It's the same in OZ. The public aren't told when there are law changes. If asked, the authorities have a pat answer, security.
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State truthful Facts that make Kangaroo`s look Bad,Wierd or Foolish
by OUTLAW in..kangaroo`s are a seedy bunch..you can`t trust them!..why can`t they walk like everyone else?.....and.....what`s in that big frigg`n pouch?..........................outlaw
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The animals on Utube were just wallabies. Kangaroos are much bigger. I made the mistake of trying to feed a large male once in a national park, thinking it was tame. When he came up to me he was well over 6 ft (2mtrs). I thought he was being friendly.... He grabbed my shoulders and started to lean back to disembowel me with his huge rear toes!! Adrenaline is a wonderful thing. Sadly, many of these huge roos have been shot out and are not seen on the East coast any more.
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Am I over the hill?
by John Doe inso, i was sitting in the breakroom at work the other day, drinking a diet mountain dew.
on the side it said something about "win prizes, something else, and kicks!
" so, i mused to myself, what do they mean by "kicks?
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I bought a pair of shoes from France back in the 70's called......Kickers. They were specifically for using on racing yachts. Damn good shoes. Pig skin. Cost $70 back then!!
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New Aussie craze KRISPY KREME doughnuts --What is in them? WHY?
by Witness 007 inpeople are driving for miles to the few shops that have opened....many pioneers leave there own congregation territory to buy some 1 hour drive away....i took a box to my witness work mates...they acted like i was giving them gold!
poor witnesses.
they do taste excellent fresh....coffee shops like "starbucks" never took off here....were not big on coffee.
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Good marketing started this off. National television news (can you believe it?) ran a story on the opening of the first outlet a few years ago. Gotta pick you up on one thing Witness 007. You said Aussies aren't big on coffee. Whaatt? This country is swimming in lattes and cappachinos. Where I live there is a barrista pleading with you to taste their wares every couple of metres. Ever been to Sydney airport? There isn't enough coffee outlets so they have stands...
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Reposting per JWFacts
by Persephone69 ini'm kind of a newbie.
more of a lurker, i suppose.
i mostly just read over sparkplug's shoulder.
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doofdaddy
Yes I understand. I have been through a similar situation. It simply needed time. My ex has since left the jws and done a LOT of work on herself. She is fantastic now and my children are so happy. My job is working with teenagers, so I see this situation a lot. From what you have written, is seems that your ex has formed a whole new life but kinda wants his "cake and eat it too" as far as the kids. It also seems like you are the stable one in this dynamic. If you want advice, I guess that is it. Your role is to be the "rock" in your children's lives, setting boundaries on them and your ex.