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  do you like your women natural?

  by kittyeatzjdubs in

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  not like hairy armpits, hairy legs, and no deodarant natural... the no makeup, kinda unkempt hair natural.

  matt swears i look the most gorgeous in the morning when i first wake up and my hair's all messy.

  he doesn't like me wearing makeup (which is fine w/ me

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  I'll admit it.
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  Do you like your given name, if not what name would you have liked?

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  I love the name Dominick. It fits. I hate Eugene. It stops here.
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  TESTING the results of two different ways of thinking

  by Terry in

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  mankind has had a pretty good track record of tackling the problems of life on earth.

  different folks have tried different strokes.

  you might say that life has been the crucible for testing an idea as to efficacy and the legacy of any idea is how well it worked.. .

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  Terry,

  Thank you for responding.

  If I read you right, your problem with me is that I'm not Mother Theresa. Okay. But, then--neither are you.

  I have no problems with who you are. I do not expect you to be Mother Theresa. I was unsure of your background and of the reasons why you post the things you do. You've clarified that. I appreciate that. Why attack me? Why say "But, then--neither are you." I am not trying to compare myself to you or to any one else. Nor am I comparing you to anyone. Simply that it is in my inexperience that I have noted the types of threads you start (which I appreciate greatly) and the threads you respond to. It was not a personal attack as you seem to belive it is. It is not an attack at all. It was a question, nothing more.

  Terry, you help me think. Thinking is what lead me away from the organization. Thinking is what lead me here. Typically, I agree with the things you have said. When I do not, I search myself for the reasons to my stance. In that you are successful in helping me to evaluate my personal beliefs and if anything, spark the possibilites of new ones. For that I owe you thanks. Don't attack man. I'm on your team.

  "If I read you right..." Perhaps this exchange is the casualty of a misread from both of us.
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  TESTING the results of two different ways of thinking

  by Terry in

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  mankind has had a pretty good track record of tackling the problems of life on earth.

  different folks have tried different strokes.

  you might say that life has been the crucible for testing an idea as to efficacy and the legacy of any idea is how well it worked.. .

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  I agree tet, Terry has helped me a great deal by his posts. I hope that what I wrote does not undermine that. My question is perhaps unfounded in the sense that at times, his posts seem self serving. Again, this is perhaps my flawed interpretation of it. Beyond that the interpretation might come from my JW past creeping up. We are so often taught not to draw attention to ourselves. "Its about the community of brotherhood, not about self." If that is the case, I again apologize
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  TESTING the results of two different ways of thinking

  by Terry in

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  mankind has had a pretty good track record of tackling the problems of life on earth.

  different folks have tried different strokes.

  you might say that life has been the crucible for testing an idea as to efficacy and the legacy of any idea is how well it worked.. .

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  coolhandluke

  Terry,

  It is in no way my aim to hijack this thread. With that said I realize that you have me at a disadvantage when it comes to life experience and command of language. However in my humble opinion your engagement on this board seems to have its root in the sharing of your ideological viewpoint for your own edification. Rarely do people disagree with the things you have to say. I imagine that this general response is a boon to the positions that you construct and share. My only evidence of this is that you continue to share. This leads me to a question: Why do I never see you support others in crisis? Those leaving an organization that we have been taught to call mother could surely benefit from your long standing expertise. From viewing the threads you have posted, I know I have. A further question: "Why do you seem to assign the majority of your energies posting to things that in are in essence self reinforcing or in defense of your established position? Why does it seem that your energies are not devoted to aiding others, but aiding your own ends? Perhaps my interpretation is mine alone and stems from my own reflexive viewpoints and not your reflective position. If that is the case, please accept my apology. Please understand that I mean this with the highest respect and simply want to understand.
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  Describe yourself for a date....................(no crazy chicks)

  by vitty in

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  this got me thinking when i read ballistics topic about his internet dating.. now since i havent dated anyone for 28 years, i know its unbelieveable, cos im so young, but being married to the fella i met when i was sweet 16, i would really hate to start dating again .

  anyway my question:: how would you describe yourself in a column of a newspaper or on the internet if you were looking for a date.

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  JW, I love a challenge. And the history thing, well, we'll have something to talk about afterwards
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  Where is Jaffacake?

  by coolhandluke in

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  i haven't seen him post here in a few days.

  i miss the guy.

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  ? I haven't seen him post here in a few days. I miss the guy.
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  So I mailed out letters today...

  by coolhandluke in

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  letters to my family went out today.

  i have been apprehensive to put them in the mail.

  i suck it up mostly out of curiosity for their being read.

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  irrational mental crutch

  LMAO. Thanks for the advice. i have so much reading and studying to do. I am confronted with my own issues regarding the existence of God, my own mortality, Christianity vs. other religions, my faded superiority complex and finally the idea that I know nothing.
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  defd, Re: Leaving JW's and reading the Bible daily

  by DazedAndConfused in

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  the other day you created a thread with this question: .

  does anyone who left jehovahs organization, still read the bible daily?

  honestly do you?

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  That is so awesome. I thought it was on purpose. Channeling "great minds"? Even so. I appreciate your response to mine.

  CHL
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  defd, Re: Leaving JW's and reading the Bible daily

  by DazedAndConfused in

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  the other day you created a thread with this question: .

  does anyone who left jehovahs organization, still read the bible daily?

  honestly do you?

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  Just fine, we are working ourselves into a lather because this board is cheaper than cable television and we are entertainment for defd. He does not answer questions. He baits, angers and retreats. It is my simple belief that he is in no way like this in person. This board gives him the mirrored illusion of power. It helps him believe that his testicles have descended, fully formed and are not the painfully small appendages that he daily laments and prays for the new system to correct