Posts by troubled mind

this is going around dubbie-land right now.. i find it extremely ironic that the jw's are passing around this video as proof that the society is right to warn them about restricting tv watching.. notice, the guy says "if you watch a movie, you should do so critically", among other gems that the jw's will not apply to themselves.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmbymkxgrv4.

troubled mind

Alan Watts died in 1973 . His radio talks are being heard a new on the internet . Look him up on wikipedia ,interesting fellow .

I remember a big swing in the late seventies early eighties for JW's to put the TV away or completely get rid of it . Conventions would have skits where the husband and wife decided to quit watching TV ,and miraculously their homelife improved leaps and bounds . One I recall ,they kept a small TV ,but kept it in the closet so it was an effort to take it out and set it up .This way it was out of sight out of mind and easier to do with out . After that convention many in our hall proudly announced how they too would follow the advice to rid their homes of this 'worldly ' influence . For a while it was a spiritual badge of honor to do w/o TV .

Who knows someone back then on the GB may have listened to Alan Watts broadcasts , and thought it was a sensible arguement . I mean we all realize these guys get their opinions from other men and just label it as their own "new light " to be passed on as inspired .

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We recognize when posters are drinking....but I have a delicate query...

by Glander in

it is pretty obvious when some posters get most....animated?

it is always later in the day, cocktail hour, especially weekends.

but my question is this:.

troubled mind

I wouldn't know because I am sweet ,kind, lovable and understanding at all times

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Reaching Out to my ExJW Cousin

by fallen_princess in

i am sure many of us have had experiences while we were active jws where we were often discouraged from talking to worldy or disfellowshipped family members regardess of occasion or circumstance.

i was always told not to communicate with one of my cousins who, along with her husband had faded back in the 90's and are now off celebrating christmas, birthdays and such.

she has been the victim of many a snub and all out unkindness from various family members, including me.

troubled mind

Contact your Aunt and just keep it private . Your Mom doesn't need to know , but you will be happier with yourself that you reached out .

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Has anyone's entire family come out together?

by LittleMac in

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troubled mind

Our immediate family all came out within five yrs of each other . That includes my husband ,me , our three children ,and one of their spouses .

The extended family are still in unfortunately . I have a brother and sister in law ,neice and spouse that no longer have any contact with us . My husband has parents that keep minimal contact .He also has a brother ,sister in law and nephews w/spouses that shun us all . All for just no longer going to meetings !

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Typical earthquake comment

by MrFreeze in

my mom texted me after i texted her letting her know i felt the quake today.

her only response was "'matthew 24:7".

it really annoyed the hell out of me..

troubled mind

Mr Freeze , you should text me in cases such as these or other emergencies . As an experienced Mother I will provide you with appropriate Mom words of care .

For example : If you had texted me : " Guess what Mom we just felt the earthquake !"

my reply would have been : " OH dear ! Honey I hope you are okay , .....Do you have clean underwear on ?? You know it is always important to have clean undies on in case you get hurt, and have to go to the hospital . Wouldn't want the Nurses thinking you were raised in a barn sweety " Hugs and Love ,Mommy

Now THAT would be as annoying as Hell ,just a different level of hell

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Earthquake

by Billzfan23 in

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just felt a tremor in boston and was on the phone when it happened with a coworker in dc - shook the building there :).

must be the last days!.

troubled mind

Hello , God is looking for Pat Robertson !

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Went to my first meeting today anonymously!

by TimothyT in

hi everyone.. jack and i decided we would go to his local kingdom hall this morning.

although i have no interest anymore in being a jw, i think its still nice to have regular bible discussions, etc, which can give you something spiritual to think about each week.

i love it and i think its damn good for you.. today, jack and i walked in, a little nervous, but were greeted and welcomed like friends.

troubled mind

((((((TIM))))))) ......that is a hug for you . I do know what you mean . I was raised as a witness for 44 yrs then walked away . At first I really needed to belong to something ,to feel a sense of spiritual community . When I left I still believed in God and the Bible . A friend invited me to her church and I attended for a while . It was a wonderful experience . It was what I needed at the time ,a transition period . After a while I just felt my needs and beliefs changed and I no longer needed that kind of reinforcement .

Why not start going to a different place of worship every weekend ? See for yourself what they believe and teach .

I know it was a good experience for me to see for myself other Christians were not anything like the Watchtower described them to be . The Church I went to was encouraging ,Bible based ,and very warm and friendly .

It is all a new education for yourself go out there and LEARN ! It takes time to adjust and to leave a way of life you have been use to for over twenty years . Give yourself time .