Posts by truthsetsonefree

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Are you still considered an outcast because of your JW past?

by Quirky1 in

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even though i no longer proclaim being a jw it seems to have tarnished my relationship with others, including family and even co-workers.

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i feel as tho i am still treated differently than others..

truthsetsonefree

I open up to my co-workers when they ask about my being a JW. Thus many have helped in my exit. Their support was/is phenomenal. Further I had made such a gradual transition that I had "worldly friends" (including co-workers) while a JW. Leaving just gave us a way to spend more time together. Its to the point now that I rarely even feel like I was a JW. (I stay in touch because of a desire to help others with my experiences, my daughter and family members, and the old friends I hope to see leave one day.) Further I deliberately didn't live in my territory so the community didn't know me as a JW. If anything I was known as the PTA President at my daughter's school. Of course it helps to live in such a crowded place like NYC. Small towns are probably very different. Now that I've moved again due to divorce I am making more new friends who know nothing of my past. My last GF knew. Now any new ones probably won't for a while as I very much want to remain an ex ex-JW. Just some of my experiences which of course do not reflect what others may be going through.

Isaac Carmignani

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End of the Year, End of the Board Thread

by Farkel in

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what say ye?

this is, after all, an end of an era of the most important jw discussion board since any boards existed.

major stuff has been revealed here.

truthsetsonefree

This is/was hISTORY IN THE MAKING FOLKS! If you cannot see it, you do not deserve to see it.

Amen to that!

Isaac

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Recently Received Wacky JW Spam re: UN Destroying Religion

by Olin Moyles Ghost in

i recently received the following email.

i don't know whether to laugh or feel sorry for the sender.

it looks like i'm not the first person on this board to receive this email (see http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/12/166981/1.ashx).

truthsetsonefree

Talk about a ridiculous story. This guy actually believed that he was being filled in on policy? From whom? The UN is ultimately run by the Security Council's five permanent voting members. He was allegedly talking to some committee that has little to do with the UN's overall mission. And it wouldn't surprise me if that committee member was being VERY tongue-in-cheek when he made the comment. Provided that the tale is even true and not some passed down, changed a hundred times in the telling urban myth. These are the foolish stories that Witnesses rely on to validate their outlandish beliefs. No wonder they are forever getting disappointed.

Isaac Carmignani

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RIP Dansk (aka Ian), 18.12.1953- 20.12.2008

by faundy in

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have posted this on the other thread but just making this one as well:

i need to let you know that dad passed away this morning at 8am.

he fought so hard but in the end they could not get his blood pressure to rise and he died of heart failure.

truthsetsonefree

I am truly sorry for your loss. Ian will live on and be missed here.

Isaac

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How is Your Life Going ? What do you Hope to Accomplish in 2009 ?

by flipper in

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friends

so how are things going for you folks ?

times are tough economically for sure for lots of people.

things going well for you otherwise in your life ?

truthsetsonefree

Up to now life is going wonderful. Freedom is more than I could ever have hoped for. For 2009 I will be the best at my job that I can be, continue college, love and educate my daughter, begin a meaningful relationship with a lovely woman, and continue to educate people about the WT.

Isaac

28

Joel Osteen on Larry KIng

by Scarred for life in

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i just saw joel osteen on larry king on cnn.

i don't know a lot about joel osteen.

i've never read his books or watched him on tv but i was struck with how positive he is and how upbeat and encouraging his message is.

truthsetsonefree

I first saw him when I was traveling in the Mid-West. I was a dub then and I was impressed. He was tracking what I thought was the Bible's message, and particularly Christianity's much closer than WT. Now I haven't heard all his material. And quite frankly I'm through with religion. But watching him did help me when I needed some spiritual uplifting while still a JW. Isaac

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He Needed Jehovah's Witnesses [or at least religion]! A True Story.

by AK - Jeff in

i was a dyed in the wool jw.

he was a 'call' turned over to me by my best friend when he headed off to bethel in '73.. the first time i called there, i nearly gagged with the filthy living conditions.

i hate the religion of jehovah's witnesses.

truthsetsonefree

"Side effects", that's good. Personally I don't want to see even one new person join this religion for just those "side effects". There are too many other places to go to get help. But for those already stuck in there who would self destruct if they left, well I wish them the best. Isaac

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He Needed Jehovah's Witnesses [or at least religion]! A True Story.

by AK - Jeff in

i was a dyed in the wool jw.

he was a 'call' turned over to me by my best friend when he headed off to bethel in '73.. the first time i called there, i nearly gagged with the filthy living conditions.

i hate the religion of jehovah's witnesses.

truthsetsonefree

No question that the teachings regarding health (minus blood of course) and morality really help some who would self destruct otherwise. All religions have this. And that is why many will never leave, and probably shouldn't. Sadly stories like this are misused by JWs who could leave to justify their actions. "After all look at the good the JWs do!" they say. As if all the BS about 1914 and other such nonsense has anything to do with being healthy and functional. Anyway good post Jeff. Puts things in perspective. Isaac Carmignani

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Turning 40... A male perspective needed pls

by yknot in

my hubby is turning 40 next year.

this apparently is nagging at him pretty bad.

(not too sure why, i mean he looks the exact same as he did the day i met him!.....

truthsetsonefree

When I turned forty (I'm 42 now) I realized how much better life was becoming. I have my health, loads of energy. But now I have money, a stable job, and most of all experience. I can get things right the first time, rather that suffer from making a whole bunch of mistakes. I guess what I'm saying is you can benefit from your past, learn from it. You are seasoned at forty, yet you are young and energetic. At least that's how it has been for me.

Isaac

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WT Library PDA edition and other "holy" stuff

by outofthebox in

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friends

i am the secretary in the congregation (don't ask) and i wanted to share with you guys the "meat in due season": .

starting jan 2009, the field service report can be sent until the day 20th of the month, instead of the 6th of each month as it is now.

but, like the letter says: "it is not necessary to announce this change to the congregation".

truthsetsonefree

There has been an unofficial version around for years. I still have it. Its an iSilo file and works on Palm as well. Its doesn't have all pubs but its pretty comprehensive.

Isaac