Posts by AudeSapere

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In Death lies Glory

by BluePill2 in

i was alone at the new branch construction site in ticuantepe (nicaragua).

everybody had taken off for a weekend assembly in the capital and it was my turn to have watchman duty and guard the site.

we had dogs and i only had to walk around the perimeters and check all the gates and entrances.. suddenly a young boy appeared at the main gate, breathless and visibly nervous.

AudeSapere

BluePill2 wrote: ...I have accepted the Cycle as it is - from Beginning to End. It makes Life so much more valuable. Eternal, never-ending, Life makes it cheap and unvaluable. The more scarce something is the more valuable to you. Is that one of the reasons why Jehovahs Witnesses and many other Religions treat Life so cheaply and inconsiderate? As something that you can throw away, waste and use without concern?

Wow. It's late and I read thru your post quickly. But the sentences above caught my attention. You stated so beautifully what I came to believe about 7 years ago. But your presentation makes so much more sense to me than my own attempt.

Thank you for sharing this bit of your story and belief. I understand where you are coming from and agree with you about JWs treating life so cheaply. My life changed drastically when I realized that I will die someday. And when you realize that, everyday becomes so much more precious.

I'm really glad you posted this. Thank you again.

-Aude Sapere (meaning: Dare to Know; Dare to Have Wisdom/Understanding; Dare to Think for Yourself.)

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This is my first post

by Make Lemonade in

i wanted to express appreciation to the members of this forum.

there are resources here that are deep.

like we heard from the stage, "what is your depth and breadth of bible knowledge?

AudeSapere

(Marking for later)

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Prescott Arizona

by ducatijoe in

i was an elder in prescott for many years... anyone now out from there?

.

AudeSapere

ducatijoe - you have a pm.

-Aude.

ADMIN: Please Help/Advise - 'Open' vs 'Save' File @ Opening a Thread

by AudeSapere in

the thread 'prescott arizona' by new poster ducatijoe now has that weird box that pops up when trying to open the thread.

before opening, it prompts to ask if you want to 'save' or 'open' the file.. i am concerned that there is a contamination in one of the posts to the thread.. .

can someone tell me if it is safe to open?

AudeSapere

The thread 'Prescott Arizona' by new poster ducatijoe now has that weird box that pops up when trying to open the thread. Before opening, it prompts to ask if you want to 'Save' or 'Open' the file.

I am concerned that there is a contamination in one of the posts to the thread.

Can someone tell me if it is safe to open? Or maybe someone can clean it up?

Thanks!

-Aude.

EDIT TO ADD: Nevermind. It seems to have been fixed. Sorry for interruption...!

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Get well Grace (Mouthy)

by label licker in

jw
friends

a loud get well grace from all of us to you.

everyone, grace has been in and out of the hospital and i'm sure she would love to read your get wells.

we miss you grace:) wish i could post pictures.

AudeSapere

I miss you when you're not here. Feel better QUICK!!

Aude.

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Prescott Arizona

by ducatijoe in

i was an elder in prescott for many years... anyone now out from there?

.

AudeSapere

I had family in Scottsdale but never been to Prescott. I hear it's pretty, though.

Very odd that not many posts. Wonder if this post was very early in the morning and then buried. Oh well. It's back on top now.

Welcome to JWN! Looking forward to hearing your story.

-Aude. (meaning: Dare to know; Dare to have wisdom/understanding; Dare to think for yourself)

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In our local news... Jehovah's Witnesses LIED to Man with Brain injury

by Newly Enlightened in

jw
friends

http://krqe.com/2014/05/08/family-of-man-with-brain-injury-fights-building-plan/.

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https://www.facebook.com/savejimsview.

AudeSapere

Rule One: Always get it in writing. Always.

I feel bad for the non-jw couple, though.

-Aude.

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GUILT TRIPS AND EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL!!!

by DATA-DOG in

all hell has broken loose at my house!

the wife is pissed [ i did not turn in the "voluntary tithe" slip .

if she doesn't go, then she cannot do x event tomorrow.

AudeSapere

Actually, rather than articles, how about just standing up for your daughter? Tell the mother that Jesus would not guilt someone into going to a meeting. And manipulating her into attending by threatening to withhold a treat (tomorrow's event) does nothing but confuse and anger the daughter. The meeting is on a school nite. The social event is not. Tell mom to 'back-off'. It's tough enough being a teenager. If she needs a break one evening and chooses to stay home (with dad), and rest, then let her. You will be hero to your daughter. (Mom... not so much.)

Hope it all works out for you.

-Aude.

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GUILT TRIPS AND EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL!!!

by DATA-DOG in

all hell has broken loose at my house!

the wife is pissed [ i did not turn in the "voluntary tithe" slip .

if she doesn't go, then she cannot do x event tomorrow.

AudeSapere

When did you marry my mom???

I feel bad for your daughter but sadly, have no articles to share. Hopefully someone brilliant will give you an assist.

Hugs to the daughter.

-Aude.

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The resolution was actually passed!

by stillin in

who would have thought that enough people would raise their hands when the resolution was put before the congregation tonight?

based on the pledges that the publishers put on those little pieces of paper, the congregation is promising the wts that they will send $1,000/month to support the society's building funds.. there is a traditional monthly shortfall of about $100 with the basic monthly bills usually around $1,000.

i didn't raise my hand.

AudeSapere

I have seen a resolution be questioned and even opposed, twice, I think. But it was just one or two people in opposition. The majority won.

-Aude.