awake 1980 had a mission.
attack these two movies!
voted: "the scariest movie of all time," this is what was said about "the exorcist" and the sequel.. awake 1980 12/8 p.11 "since the release of "the exorcist some years ago, many reports are on file of the adverse effects it had on many who saw it.
You are are absolutely hilarious! The bathroom one was the best.
I remember when I saw the Exorcist the first time, I had to sleep with the lights on, the second time, it was like a joke. I agree I think "Aliens" was a lot scarier than the Exorcist, but come on they are just movies. If you get a little scared, it did its job. Fear is a human created emotion, it's a state of mind. Remember that.
going to an international assembly 1974 and one of the gb leo greenlees saying"this will most likely be the last international assembly this side of armageddon".. poeple selling their houses.. storing up food.. wondering what went wrong on dec 31 1975!.
Oh I was a mere babe, so I don't really remember much, just once standing in a long line in the heat with my Sunday best with my mom.
...i've heard that a lot over the years.
"just get over it, let the past stay in the past".
i always say, "ya, but...".
I think all create our own realities and everyone walks their own path. When you are ready to move on, you will and not a moment before - and when you are ready to heal you will and you will look back and be amazed at how fascinating and strong the human spirit can be.
I don't walk other people's paths, because I realize everyone is different, but if someone asks me about the capabilities of people to overcome things and move on, I know the strength of the human spirit and I have seen people overcome and heal things that from the outside seemed impossible. So I know that you can get past the destructiveness of anything and that you can heal. If you are having true problems doing so, there is nothing wrong with asking for help.
this is a text message i just received from a guy who was in my old congregation.
(ps, no there was no shenanigans going on there, i wasn't interested in this guy in that way...even though he was possibly the best friend i had ever had within jws).. "hi rob.
please come back to the truth.
Change your number.
Their war with psychological tactics are well known. Run, don't walk to the nearest exit.
there are a few terms i cannot stand that jw's use and now i have to consciously convince myself not to use:.
1. the truth - um nothing could be further from being accurate.
2. worldly - as if they are 'other worldly' or 'supreme beings'.
"the truth"
"disfellowshipping"
"the annointed"
"the governing body"
"apostates"
"the world"
"gatherings"
so most of you have probably seen my youtube video what you should know about jehovah's witnesses, which can be found here.
naturally, this draws quite a negative response from the jw community, but this particular person decided to send me a personal message.. you wanna talk smack about witnesses or anyone in general you better have your facts straight.
everything you said is taken almost enitrly out of context to our true practices.
Is there such a thing as 'drunk typing'?
There goes my screen - I laughed so hard, the dogs outside barked. I was thinking the same thing, everyone makes a few spelling mistakes, but his grammar and spelling is atrocious.
i've disassociated myself since february.
i made no secret of my disapproval of the wtbts and was very vocal to my doubts of it being god's true organization on earth to the po.
now, the po and another elder has scheduled to talk with my wife tonight for a sheparding call at the home of the book study.
I have never agreed with the JW religion getting involved in marital affairs, they break more families apart than the military. My heart goes out to you, because it has put you in a terrible position, where you will be forced to make a decision at some point regarding your marriage or it will be made for you. I would sue their asses if they did it. Document everything.
Rick James
The Doobie Brothers
Parliment
George Clinton
Earth Wind and Fire (one of my all time favorites)
early Stevie Wonder
Sly and the Family Stone
here is where i cry and feel pity for myself: .
i'm terrible at keeping up with my friends.
i don't call them often enough, or i make an effort in the beginning and then i let it slide.
I used to be like this, and I just had some really great understanding friends that adored me - but I would cancel at the last minute, double book times to hang out...not return phone calls for days and then I really forced myself to examine why I was doing it and then make some adjustments. I think email messages are great, I don't always like to talk on the phone, but I can always make a connection.
I think Dale Carnegie's book ,"How to win Friends and influence people" is a great book as a resource for not just maintaining friendships but understanding what reinforces good relations with people.
i remember first hearing it after the generation change of 95.. a sister answered up at the wt and said "even if armageddon isn't coming, its still the best way to live.".
i have heard others say: "even if it isn't true, it's still the best way of life.".
my mother said it a few weeks ago!
Even if it isn't true, IT'S A LIE and we are forced to follow a religion that has been misleading its flock for almost 75 years.
That's how someone would logically conclude, however, isn't it interesting how JW's can see the lie but justify it.
They are being conditioned, it's complete indoctrination. They just can't think for themselves on so many levels.
