great review Blondie!
I used to HATE these articles.....
Modest recreation, most music nowadays, reasonable size groups, etc. It's all so vague. So if some elder with a bug up his butt has different ideas than you he can make a big deal. UGHHH!!
We are going to take our kids on an EASTER EGG hunt! I can't wait. That's one thing I always wanted to do, I'm glad I can at least let my kids have the fun of doing it.
freedomlover
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Comments You Will Not Hear at the 4-9-06 WT Study (Recreation)
by blondie in(a) why is it difficult to find acceptable recreation?
q 6, 7. what can help you decide what is acceptable or unacceptable.
9 at times, christians ask: "what is acceptable recreation?
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Still ANOTHER Elder says: "But what does it matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by Lady Liberty inwell, things are getting ugly around here!!
just got a call from my best friend, who her and her husband have been fading for some time.
apparently her husband arived at work (he owns his own business) only to be dropped in on by a relative "elder"!
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freedomlover
Go For it then! I agree, if you do help just one person then it's worth it. In my case, I am not surprised anymore by the blatant ignorance and bloodguilt.
Those who want to find out the truth will, and those who prefer tradition over truth will continue in that way also.
I know when I get to talk with someone about the issues I feel so good inside to prove it to myself again. It just reaffirms my belief that I have finally found the TRUTH. -
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Still ANOTHER Elder says: "But what does it matter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
by Lady Liberty inwell, things are getting ugly around here!!
just got a call from my best friend, who her and her husband have been fading for some time.
apparently her husband arived at work (he owns his own business) only to be dropped in on by a relative "elder"!
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freedomlover
I know how mind boggling this can be. I really feel that people who answer this way to PROOF are those that mentally can not handle what the consequences will be if all they've ever believed is a lie. I really think it's the mind and bodies way of survival for these people.
When I first left the only illustration I can liken this too is if all your life you've been told the red crayon is blue and then one day you meet someone who says the red crayon is red. It makes no sense to your mind, almost incomprehensible.
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2006 Drama
by New Worldly Translation ini just heard that my brother has been picked to be one of the main parts in the drama at this years district convention .
i thought this was hilarious when my mother told me tonight.
i said was he gonna be jezebel so my mum thinking i was been sarcastic and derogatory about it changed the subject.
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the last assembly I went too had a cast of who's who in our area. The "money" people basically! My brother-in-law was in it because of his outstanding position in the hall. Outstanding position my foot - the week before the drama he was barfing his brains out on a witness camping trip because he drinks too much. But of course, everyone turns and looks the other way because his daddy is the head dude elder in the area.
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HAPPY DANCE .. I'm do'in a flip
by xjwms ini put in an offer on a house on its way to a sheriff's sale.
the sale is the 17th this month.. if i close on the house next friday the 14th, ... i get it for a steal of a deal.
the paper work.
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freedomlover
yippee for you! we just bought a fixer upper and we are working are little butts off. we've done this before and it's awesome when you turn around and sell it in a few years and see your hard work pay off!
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Just wondering what you think
by beaches ini am on my journey of discovery, and have lots of ideas going through my head abou the bible.
i am just wondering what different people on this board have come to the conclusion or what stage of thinking are they at about what role the bible plays in our lives.. my random floating thoughts and ideas:.
1) is inspired and gods message to us, but nt cancels all "laws" and we are just to follow jesus and god and be true christians not part of any religion.. 2) bible is book of stories that people way-back-when wrote in order to pass down verbalized morals and illustrations in ot.
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freedomlover
beaches first off- welcome to this board!
When I first left, I felt so lost, so I CLUNG to the bible and tried to answer my questions just using that. I did answer some but what I found was that as a JW we were taught to translate the bible SO literally. I started reading books on the centuries when the bible was actually compiled and who actually wrote the bible books -(hint) - it wasn't who the society says wrote it.
I have come to appreciate the bible as an interesting historical book that has some wise words from a wise man named Jesus who once walked the earth, just like buddha, and ghandi, and other great leaders of their times. When you start looking at history and myths of ancient peoples you will be so shocked at the similarities in the bible.
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A Babe in the Woods ~ Mormons meet Sue
by unclebruce inseveral weeks ago i posted about a client of mine named sue.
well today i was back at her place completing all the cold water and sanitary plumbing to the railway carriage.
while i was there sue came running out several times with more questions about the bible and i was able to help her with information about the old books origins the sumerian epics, egyptian military code, persian dualism, torah, hebrew, nazarite / aramaic, paulian greek, catholic latin leading to the modern english translations we are so blessed with today.
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Beautiful place Unclebruce! I have to show hubby the pics. I love all the natural building materials. We are going for that look somewhat. Wood, stone, exposed beams. I love it!
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Whatever plans you have for this weekend - MINE ARE BETTER!!
by nicolaou inokay, i feel a bit smug.
i posted a few days ago how it was our 20th wedding anniversary this week (wednesday actually).
well tomorrow i take my lovely, gorgeous, delicious wife away for the weekend to a fabulous hotel in the english cotswolds.
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fabulous place Nic!
Have fun, but I really don't know if I want to hear about your rug burned knees when you get back! LOL! ;)
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A Babe in the Woods ~ Mormons meet Sue
by unclebruce inseveral weeks ago i posted about a client of mine named sue.
well today i was back at her place completing all the cold water and sanitary plumbing to the railway carriage.
while i was there sue came running out several times with more questions about the bible and i was able to help her with information about the old books origins the sumerian epics, egyptian military code, persian dualism, torah, hebrew, nazarite / aramaic, paulian greek, catholic latin leading to the modern english translations we are so blessed with today.
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LOL Scully!
I'm in on that religion!
Unclebruce - wow! can you come build our new house? that's the style we've been looking for - can you post some more pics? I'd LOVE to see them.....
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Field Service
by XBEHERE inquestion for those of you still going out: do you actually still pretend to preach to people?
pretend interest in the latest mags so they will take them?
for me its easy since territory is so apathetic anyway i just dont bother overcoming any of their "conversation stoppers" my calls i am slowly, methodically telling them i wont be coming around anymore.
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freedomlover
When I was reaching the end of my rope, field service and singing kingdom song were the two things I just could not do without feeling sick inside. FS was tough to get out of, but we hardly ever went the last few months and we did actually meet with the group once and say we had our own plans and then took the kids to Dunkin' donuts. HA!
Maybe just turn the 10 hours in a month and if wifey or elders ever question just say it's your business. Maybe faking hours will open up a conversation with her.
I feel for you. FS is the worst thing in the world when you know what you know.