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  District Assembly Title Generator

  by ackack in

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  check it out.

  http://neocrat.com/assembly.php.

  if i'm missing some critical keywords, let me know, and i'll toss em in.. ackack

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  tall penguin

  Don't miss this years Not Forsaking Urgent Destruction District Assembly!
  Okay, so I've got too much time on my hands today! I'm home sick and this generator is fun! So sue me! :)
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  District Assembly Title Generator

  by ackack in

  1. social
  2. humour

  check it out.

  http://neocrat.com/assembly.php.

  if i'm missing some critical keywords, let me know, and i'll toss em in.. ackack

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  tall penguin

  Don't miss this years Heralding Prophetic Error District Assembly!
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  District Assembly Title Generator

  by ackack in

  1. social
  2. humour

  check it out.

  http://neocrat.com/assembly.php.

  if i'm missing some critical keywords, let me know, and i'll toss em in.. ackack

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  tall penguin

  My fave:
  Don't miss this years Lovers of Pure Destruction District Assembly!
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  Our deepest fear

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  "our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.

  our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.

  it is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most.

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  tall penguin

  Thanks wanderlustguy! This is one of my favourite quotes.
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  Anti-Witness to former Bible study?

  by tall penguin in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i'm a bit conflicted.

  a few years back, as a jw, i studied with a wonderful family from china.

  they moved away and i transferred over the study to a jw couple in their new area.

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  Thanks for the responses. This is tough for me. I know though, deep down, that I need to muster up the courage to call them. I'll do that this week. Pray for me, send me positive vibes or just hold the space for me while I do this difficult thing. I appreciate it.
  

  Skyman...wow, that's a tough situation. It's tough when there are so many emotions on line. I think about how in the org we were encouraged to seek out those with a change of life situation (job loss, death of a family member, new to the country) to offer them "hope." I always felt a twinge of guilt around this as I felt like I was taking advantage of people who were in transition. From what I've seen over the years, many jw's started studying during one of these transition times. I wonder how many were vulnerable to the org's offerings and made their decisions to become witnesses from that place of vulnerability rather than a place of strength. It saddens me.

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  Anti-Witness to former Bible study?

  by tall penguin in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i'm a bit conflicted.

  a few years back, as a jw, i studied with a wonderful family from china.

  they moved away and i transferred over the study to a jw couple in their new area.

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  tall penguin

  I'm a bit conflicted. A few years back, as a jw, I studied with a wonderful family from China. They moved away and I transferred over the study to a jw couple in their new area. They've continued to study (a total of almost 3 years now). They attend meetings. I saw them at the 2004 District Convention and have spoken to them by phone a few times this year.
  Here's the dilemna. They're not yet baptized. I don't even think they're publishers yet. The last time I heard from them was just before this past summer's DC asking me if I could meet them there to say hello. I didn't return the call as I didn't attend and was in the process of leaving the org. I notice on my phone's call display that they've called a few times since, the last call being about 2 weeks ago. I would guess they don't know I've disassociated. They haven't left any more messages though. I just don't know what to do.
  What are my moral obligations here? I feel bad because I'm the one who initally studied with them and although I was in the org at the time, my views have now changed. It's almost like they're my children in a way and I want to tell them that "Mommy" made a grave error and they should run for their lives! Yet I also realize they're not kids. They're adults entitled to make their own decision.
  What would you do?
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  "Stumbling"

  by tall penguin in

  1. jw
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  before i disassociated myself a month ago, i sent out a brief letter to a few of my friends to let them know about my choice and my reasons for so choosing.

  the responses varied.

  one of the common responses i received was "i'm sorry you were stumbled.

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  tall penguin

  Thanks to all for your responses. It's nice to have your support.
  vitty, feel free to use my letter.
  tp
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  New Awake blasts internet and newspapers.

  by integ in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the october 1st awake has a stern warning for "young ones" to stay away from witness websites.

  they could actually be apostates you are .

  talking to.

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  tall penguin

  jaffacake and vm44
  Great minds think alike! :)
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  New Awake blasts internet and newspapers.

  by integ in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  the october 1st awake has a stern warning for "young ones" to stay away from witness websites.

  they could actually be apostates you are .

  talking to.

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  tall penguin

  "When anyone is replying to a matter before he hears [it], that is foolishness on his part and a humiliation."
  Proverbs 18:13 (nwt)
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  "Stumbling"

  by tall penguin in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  before i disassociated myself a month ago, i sent out a brief letter to a few of my friends to let them know about my choice and my reasons for so choosing.

  the responses varied.

  one of the common responses i received was "i'm sorry you were stumbled.

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  tall penguin

  Darth Yhwh,
  A few friends read the letter. One replied with:
  
  I wholeheartedly disagree but I still wish you well.
  The early Christian's were organized. The apostle Paul and so many others worked so hard under God's holy spirit. And I have yet to find another group of people who've even come close to the knowledge I've
  witnessed in this organization. (And trust me I've studied with quitea few) So until then I'll be sticking close. Knowing that God's channel on earth would be an organized people... I guess it's sad to
  see you go it alone... well I hope you find what you're looking for.
  Take good care ok? I will miss you.
  Warm Christian Love,
  xxxxxx
  PS- Even the meekest and humblest of people can be stumbled. I guess I have a broader definition.
  
  I didn't bother replying. As far as I'm concerned she missed the point of my letter and I figured it best to just respect her view and let it go.
  tp