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  Which did you fear more as a JW, God or the Elders?

  by JH in

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  i felt that god understood if i missed meetings or didn't go out in the field service very much, but the elders wouldn't.. bottom line, i feared the elders more ...... that's pretty sad.

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  Now this is a good question!

  As a current fader I can say I have always feared the elders and the Society more.

  IE. Love to play blackjack when I'm in Vegas. Do I think God cares? NO! Do I hope the elders don't find out? YES!
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  Is it possible for someone to "Love being a JW"?

  by JH in

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  a few days ago, i met an old lady that has a jw as neighbour.

  she knows that jw couple since years, although she isn't a jw.

  so, i asked that old lady, "do you still see that jw couple once in a while", hoping for some kind of juicy news..... so, my question is, "how can a person love to be a jw" when so many others just "hate" being in that religion?.

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  Weird question.

  Of course a majority of Jehovah's Witnesses love being Jehovah's Witnesses.

  Asking that question makes no sense to me whatsoever.
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  Is it possible for someone to "Love being a JW"?

  by JH in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a few days ago, i met an old lady that has a jw as neighbour.

  she knows that jw couple since years, although she isn't a jw.

  so, i asked that old lady, "do you still see that jw couple once in a while", hoping for some kind of juicy news..... so, my question is, "how can a person love to be a jw" when so many others just "hate" being in that religion?.

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  Weird question
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  Is it possible for someone to "Love being a JW"?

  by JH in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a few days ago, i met an old lady that has a jw as neighbour.

  she knows that jw couple since years, although she isn't a jw.

  so, i asked that old lady, "do you still see that jw couple once in a while", hoping for some kind of juicy news..... so, my question is, "how can a person love to be a jw" when so many others just "hate" being in that religion?.

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  Weird question
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  Guns

  by Pioneer Spit...oh, i mean Spirit in

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  curious: does anyone carry a gun for protection?

  from an ex jw standpoint, how easily did your feelings change toward guns and/or the possibility of killing someone in self-defense?.

  my husband and i both carry.

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  5thGeneration

  I always believed guns were wrong based on the Society.

  Then I considered on my own that the Bible allows one to defend oneself!

  That being said, I choose a baseball bat under my bed.

  P.S. The Society says now that you can carry a gun if your job requires it!
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  This is frickin' nuts!

  by 5thGeneration in

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  skipped another meeting tonight.. won't answer the phone.. scared of the doorbell.. wife wants to stop too but won't commit.. family too important to lose.. tired of the hypocrisy, guilt and fear.. just want my own life.. all that being said: still believe the basic teachings beyond the other pharisaical 75%.. .

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  Don't feel like getting into arguments about theocracy and such (not that you wanted to).

  Let's just say I still believe in Jehovah God, Jesus' sacrifice, the Bible and the Kingdom hope. I DO believe God created us and He created us to live forever.

  Everything else is what Jesus condemned the Pharisees for doing.

  Example: Every Questions from Readers for the last century!
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  This is frickin' nuts!

  by 5thGeneration in

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  2. friends

  skipped another meeting tonight.. won't answer the phone.. scared of the doorbell.. wife wants to stop too but won't commit.. family too important to lose.. tired of the hypocrisy, guilt and fear.. just want my own life.. all that being said: still believe the basic teachings beyond the other pharisaical 75%.. .

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  5thGeneration

  Skipped another meeting tonight.

  Won't answer the phone.

  Scared of the doorbell.

  Wife wants to stop too but won't commit.

  Family too important to lose.

  Tired of the hypocrisy, guilt and fear.

  Just want my own life.

  All that being said: Still believe the basic teachings beyond the other Pharisaical 75%.
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  Ever tempted to reveal yourself?

  by 5thGeneration in

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  being from canada and still "active", i always wonder whether i know other canadians on this board.

  trust me, some of you would know my family.. however, still being "active", i guess i'll have to wait to see some day.. anyone else same deal?.

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  Being from Canada and still "active", I always wonder whether I know other Canadians on this board. Trust me, some of you would know my family.

  However, still being "active", I guess I'll have to wait to see some day.

  Anyone else same deal?
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  Powerful Lyrics - What are you listening to at the moment [Fluff]

  by diamondblue1974 in

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  it's only when i lose myself in someone else.

  it's only when i lose myself in someone else.

  it's only when i lose myself in someone else.

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  5thGeneration

  "Welcome To Wherever You Are"Maybe we're different, but we're still the same
  We all got the blood of Eden, running through our veins
  I know sometimes it's hard for you to see
  You come between just who you are and who you wanna be
  
  If you feel alone, and lost and need a friend
  Remember every new beginning, is some beginning's end
  
  [Chorus]
  Welcome to wherever you are
  This is your life, you made it this far
  Welcome, you gotta believe
  That right here right now, you're exactly where you're supposed to be
  Welcome, to wherever you are
  
  When everybody's in, and you're left out
  And you feel your drowning, in a shadow of a doubt
  Everyones a miracle in their own way
  Just listen to yourself, not what other people say
  
  When it seems you're lost, alone and feeling down
  Remember everybody's different
  Just take a look around
  
  [Chorus]
  
  Be who you want to, be who you are
  Everyones a hero, everyones a star
  
  When you wanna give up, and your hearts about to break
  Remember that you're perfect, God makes no mistakes
  [Chorus]
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  Powerful Lyrics - What are you listening to at the moment [Fluff]

  by diamondblue1974 in

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  it's only when i lose myself in someone else.

  it's only when i lose myself in someone else.

  it's only when i lose myself in someone else.

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  5thGeneration

  GREAT BIG SEA Lyrics - Consequence Free Wouldn't it be great, if no one ever got offended
  Wouldn't it be great to say what's really on your mind
  I have always said 'all the rules are made for bending'
  And if I let my hair down, would that be such a crime?
  
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  I wanna be consequence free
  I wanna be where nothing needs to matter
  I wanna be consequence free
  just sing Na Na Na Na Na Ne Na Na Na
  
  I could really use, to lose my Catholic (Witness) conscience
  Cuz I'm getting sick of feeling guilty all the time
  I won't abuse it, Yeah I've got the best intentions
  For a little bit of anarchy but not the hurting kind
  
  [Chorus]
  
  I couldn't sleep at all last night
  cause I had so much on my mind
  I'd like to leave it all behind,
  but you know it's not that easy
  
  [Chorus]
  
  Wouldn't it be great, if the band just never ended
  We could stay out late and we would never hear last call
  We wouldn't need to worry about approval or permission,
  we could - slip off the edge and never worry about the fall
  
  [Chorus]