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  Marriage pointers for Trev & Linda??????

  by crazyblondeb in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  since the news is finally out about the upcoming wedding, anyone got any words of advice for the soon-to-be newly weds??.

  i just hope one day i can find a man-servant, too, as good as trev is!

  !.

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  Thanks CBD

  I will keep those tips in mind lol, I may need them one day!

  Trev
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  Did you really want to have "Privileges"

  by JH in

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  2. friends

  i don't know about others here, but i couldn't care less about privileges.. i had a couple of privileges, but i really didn't want to get too deep in the org and get too many privileges.

  i didn't want to get tied down with that, and have to leave 30 minutes later every meeting, or have to spend an extra hour or two preparing for something.. .

  all that counted for me as a dub was "paradise" and "eternal life" .

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  If that's what they really were, and I had my doubts, then I had quite a few:

  • Microphone handler
  • Running the sound desk
  • Cleaning the kh
  • Weeding the garden
  • Car Park attendant
  • Meeting Attendant

  Then, as a ministerial servant:

  • Bible highlights
  • Instruction talks
  • Service meeting items
  • Symposiums
  • Full public talks

  Did I want them? at the time, yes
  Do I miss them now? Not at all
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  My Story, in verse

  by dedpoet in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is my 1000th post, (light sabre required now), and as i've never told my story on this forum i though i'd do it now.

  as some of you may be aware, i write poetry, and some even think i'm talented, so i decided to write it down in verse.

  it's very much a work in progress, i haven't finished it yet, but here's part one:.

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  I don't know if anyone is still reading this epic, but if you are, you will surely be relieved to know that this is the 5th, and final. part.

  November 1999- July 2005 - Fading and Disassociation

  So began the battle to leave my past behind
  For though I'd freed my body, I had not freed my mind
  I no longer believed in anything I'd learned
  But the years of indoctrination robbed me of the peace I yearned
  The bonds could not be broken quickly, however hard I tried
  So the total freedom I sought continued to be denied
  The brothers tried to draw me back, but I knew I could not go
  Back to their deceptive teachings which had once hurt me so

  As the years passed by though, I began to heal
  The longer since I'd walked away, the better I would feel
  The elders bid to win me back finally became nought
  So now I could enjoy the peace which I'd for so long sought
  That I knew I had at last obtained, for now I'd freed my mind
  From all the lies and deceit, I'd left it long behind
  And although my freedom had a price, as most of the friends I'd made
  Began to turn their back on me, it was a price I gladly paid

  For many years I lived my life, no one visited me
  Till that fateful day, July 2005, when the elders came to see
  How I now felt about the truth, as I'd been so long away
  And if I ever wished to return, I could that very day
  But the watchtower yoke was broken, and I never would again
  Return to the lies and falsehoods that had once caused me such pain
  So I made my decision to bring things to an end
  I would finally quit the watchtower, a letter I would send

  My letter was soon acknowledged, and an announcement made
  I was no longer a Jehovah's Witness, all my dues were paid
  Now all the brothers shunned me, but to me that was no cost
  For I had gained a much greater prize than anything I'd lost
  All the watchtower teachings had been laid bare as lies
  They had fooled me with them once, they would never do it twice
  I know I won't live forever, but I really don't give a damn
  For I have survived Jehovah's Witnesses, what a lucky man I am!

  The End

  Well that's my story. I hope you all get as much pleasure from reading it as I did from writing it. Once again, thankyou for reading

  dedpoet
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  My Story, in verse

  by dedpoet in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is my 1000th post, (light sabre required now), and as i've never told my story on this forum i though i'd do it now.

  as some of you may be aware, i write poetry, and some even think i'm talented, so i decided to write it down in verse.

  it's very much a work in progress, i haven't finished it yet, but here's part one:.

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  Here's part five, how I found out the truth about the lie

  September 1995-November 1999 - Cetainty, Doubt, Disillusionment, and Departure

  The next few years that followed were so very good for me
  I was so certain of my future, for the truth had set me free
  I drew closer to Jehovah, received blessings from above
  Nothing would ever be able to separate me from his love
  I was sure of my salvation, working side by side
  With all my brothers and sisters, all of us so full of pride
  That out of all the worlds' billions, we were among the few
  To be chosen by Jehovah for his work to do
  
  For this generation would by no means pass away
  Before our God Jehovah would bring about his great day
  Which was getting closer, and would not be delayed
  Then would come the paradise for which I constantly prayed
  Even when new light shone forth from the faithful slave
  I had no cause for doubt, for the promises they gave
  Would surely be fulfilled in a few short years
  And wipe away all my tears
  
  But as the years rolled by I began to feel
  That all I had believed in may not be for real
  My life was in turmoil as doubts began to grow
  Is this really the truth? I no longer know
  I still loved Jehovah, but my doubts were now real
  And I couldn't tell my brothers of how I was beginning to feel
  So I began to study as I never had before
  But everything I read seemed to make me doubt even more
  
  Crisis of Conscience, that was the book
  At which Witnesses of Jehovah must never even look
  But as I read through it, it opened up my eyes
  And I knew what I'd believed was not truth, but lies
  I didn't want to leave Jehovah, but knew that soon I must
  As each of the so-called promises had now turned into dust
  So in November 1999 at long last dawned the day
  That from the organisation I would finally walk away
  
  My brothers and my sisters all thought that I was rash
  But I knew the watchtower teachings were nothing more than trash
  The elders tried to help me, but by now it was too late
  All my love for the watchtower had now turned to hate
  Leaving was not easy, but I knew the decision I had made
  Was the only thing I could do, despite the price I paid
  I sufferred times of deep despair, and shed so many tears
  At the bitter memories of all those wasted years.

  I will put the next part up shortly, once again thanks for bearing with me on this, as it is a little long.

  dedpoet
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  My Story, in verse

  by dedpoet in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is my 1000th post, (light sabre required now), and as i've never told my story on this forum i though i'd do it now.

  as some of you may be aware, i write poetry, and some even think i'm talented, so i decided to write it down in verse.

  it's very much a work in progress, i haven't finished it yet, but here's part one:.

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  Here's the third, and last, part for tonight. I could probably write more, the creative juices are flowing tonight,but it's almost midnight here in the UK, and I need to sleep at some point.

  August 1992 -September 1995-So many privileges!

  On the day of my baptism, my heart was full of joy
  I knew that my happiness nothing could destroy
  I was so zealous in service that in just over a year
  I had signed up to be a regular pioneer
  My waking hours were spent thinking of ways
  Of how I could give Jehovah more praise
  For rescuing me from my slavery to sin
  And giving me so much happiness within
  My worldly friends had all drifted away
  But for their salvation I would fervently pray
  For I wanted so much to make them aware
  Of the truth I'd found, so they could share
  In the wonderful promises that I had found
  Of the joyful times that were soon to abound
  For all those who would be Jehovah's friend
  When he brought this wicked world to an end
  In a few short years in the truth I began
  To show that I was a real company man
  As I continued to progress day after day
  Many privileges of service soon came my way
  By 1995, the elders were asking me to
  Be a Ministerial Servant, my appointment came through
  So now I was truly on my way
  And I would serve Jehovah every day
  For the rest of my life, as I knew I should
  Give him the very best that I could
  Oh how little I knew of what was really behind
  The religion that had taken my heart and my mind
  For by now their control of my life was complete
  It would be four more years till I saw through their deceit

  I hope you're not finding this too boring, I'm enjoying writing it, being a poet of sorts. Once again, thanks for reading, and goodnight for now. I hope to finish the rest of this tomorrow.

  dedpoet
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  My Story, in verse

  by dedpoet in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is my 1000th post, (light sabre required now), and as i've never told my story on this forum i though i'd do it now.

  as some of you may be aware, i write poetry, and some even think i'm talented, so i decided to write it down in verse.

  it's very much a work in progress, i haven't finished it yet, but here's part one:.

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  Here's the next part

  September 1991 - July 1992, Conversion, Dedication and Baptism

  I bought the book they told me to read
  To learn all of everything I'd ever need
  You Can Live Forever on a Paradise Earth
  That was the book, I never doubted its' worth
  For I knew I had so much to learn
  If my place in paradise I was to earn
  I knew it was the truth, I was on fire
  To serve Jehovah was my one desire
  My friends were driven to despair
  They said I was brainwashed, but I didn't care
  For I knew if I made Jehovah my friend
  Then my life would never end
  So I joined the ministry, and the school
  My friends insisted I was a fool
  But I knew that if they would only listen to me
  Then the truth I'd found would set them free
  My worldly friends soon left me alone
  As I gradually made the truth my own
  It wasn't long till I asked if I could
  Join Jehovah's worldwide brotherhood
  Soon my baptism date I knew
  It was July 25th 1992
  I could barely wait for that day to arrive
  I knew it would be the day I'd truly come alive
  As I stepped into the pool that day
  Little did I know I was throwing my life away
  For on that day I really knew
  I was doing what God wanted me to do
  I had no inkling way back then
  It wasn't God I was serving, but merely men

  Part 3 will follow later, thanks for reading

  dedpoet
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  My Story, in verse

  by dedpoet in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this is my 1000th post, (light sabre required now), and as i've never told my story on this forum i though i'd do it now.

  as some of you may be aware, i write poetry, and some even think i'm talented, so i decided to write it down in verse.

  it's very much a work in progress, i haven't finished it yet, but here's part one:.

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  dedpoet

  This is my 1000th post, (light sabre required now), and as I've never told my story on this forum I though I'd do it now. As some of you may be aware, I write poetry, and some even think I'm talented, so I decided to write it down in verse. It's very much a work in progress, I haven't finished it yet, but here's part one:

  August 1991 - the lure

  Saturday morning, I answer the door
  To two guys I've never seen before
  But they are so happy to meet me, they say
  And isn't it a beautiful day
  I invite them in, offer them tea
  I ask what they're selling, they tell me it's free
  They open their Bibles, read a scripture or two
  And ask me for my point of view
  I hadn't read the Bible for many a day
  So I couldn't think of what to say
  They said they would be willing to help me learn
  And asked me if they could return
  Being curious, I readily agreed
  So they left me with a tract to read
  I read the tract, the ideas seemed strange
  It said the earth would undergo a change
  And soon all wars and crime would cease
  So everyone could live in peace
  How this would happen wasn't clear
  But I must admit, I was intrigued by the idea
  So I eagerly awaited their return
  For by then I was oh so anxious to learn
  Whether there would be a place for me
  When this wonderful future came to be
  They assured me that I could be there
  If I was just willing to let them share
  All the knowledge they had gained
  Of how this paradise could be obtained
  They told me all would soon be clear
  If my desire to learn was sincere
  But I needed to worship with them, they said
  For only at their Hall could I be spiritually fed
  With all that I would ever need
  So without much hesitation I agreed
  And went along to meet with them
  At their Kingdom Hall on Sunday, at 2pm
  Most of what happened I didn't understand
  But the welcome they gave me seemed so grand
  I accepted a study, the time was booked
  I was on my way to being hooked
  By a cult that would soon hold sway
  Over my heart and mind for many a day

  More to follow soon

  dedpoet
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  liars and fools

  by + in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  tijkmo asked me to listen to his song liars and fools .

  liars and fools by ian gill + motherremix.

  liars and fools by ian gill + openremix.

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  dedpoet

  Thankyou +, Tjkmo and Merry, a collaboration made in heaven!!

  I look forward to more.
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  TOUCH!

  by Terry in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  here is my latest composition:.

  http://www.yousendit.com/download/mzziyurhcwzvee41vee9pq.

  enjoy!.

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  dedpoet

  Excellent Terry, I did enjoy it

  Thankyou for sharing
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  My Bethel Experience final chapter

  by new boy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  there were other people who either killed themselfs or tried to kill themselfs while they were at "the house of god.

  one person who did kill himself was richard wheelock, press room overseer ......he jumped out of a window at the watchtower farm one day.......it seemed, he was never quite the same after his wife "willy" died..she seemed to be the only one that he could relate to.......which would make sence.....because he sure couldn't relate to any of us in the press room..........he would come over to our press and say "here is the work... get in out".......then just walk away.......he was not the type of person you would really want to talk to anyway......but wouldn't it be nice if just now and then, like every year or two, they might ask you how you were doing?.........you laugh.......but its true......i asked a friend of mind who was the press operator of press # 6 which at the time was one of the three biggest presses at bethel.

  he had been in the press room for 4 full years.

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  Well new boy,

  I guess all good things have to come to an end, and I have enjoyed reading
  your experiences, so thankyou very much. All would-be bethelites should
  read your stories, they would probably have second thoughts about signing
  up.