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Apostanoodle London Wed 4th November 2009

by sweet pea in

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friends

i'm coming back to the uk and will be in town for the 4th november (unfortunately besty and the podlets won't be coming with me) but i would love to meet up with y'all.

especially as i missed the last one.

so, who's up for wagamama's, covent garden, on wednesday 4th november 2009.

bubble

I'm definitely gonna be there. X

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How Do We Help JWs Who Come To This Site?

by minimus in

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friends

when a witness checks this site out, they could think it's a jehovah's witness friendly site.

the fact is this site is for anyone interested in jehovah's witness things, whether they are still witnesses or once were or just want to know about witness life.. what positive ways can we help a witness on this site?.

bubble

I know my sister has looked in to this forum (she's an avid JW), and she thought it was full of people slagging off the 'Truth'. It's a shame she didn't look further into the interesting debates on doctrine, and perhaps some of the moving personal experiences.

I think JW's see what they want to see when they look in here. If you are looking for a way out, you'll find it here. If you're looking for posts whinging about the religion, you'll find it here.

I personally was df'd, then started looking here. Was very mild with my comments at first, then got more involved in the meaty discussions, and now 7 years on, I just look in occasionally. This forum is whatever you need/want it to be.

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"Losing My Religion" beginning preproduction (again!)

by Ayer in

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friends

my name is stephan mcguire and i am writing you all also in behalf of my good friends raven and mike pence.

we have formed a core team to begin preproduction on a documentary called "losing my religion".

during the past few years, since creating a concept for this film, http://www.hungrycreature.com/lmr.html i have had the privilege of becoming a real filmmaker!

bubble

Actually I have a quick question for you, what is your viewpoint? Are you an exjw too?

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"Losing My Religion" beginning preproduction (again!)

by Ayer in

jw
friends

my name is stephan mcguire and i am writing you all also in behalf of my good friends raven and mike pence.

we have formed a core team to begin preproduction on a documentary called "losing my religion".

during the past few years, since creating a concept for this film, http://www.hungrycreature.com/lmr.html i have had the privilege of becoming a real filmmaker!

bubble

Welcome to the board Stephan. Sounds very interesting, and like something I'd like to see when it's finished. Keep us all updated. X

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Besty Unplugged - My Life Story Part VII

by besty in

<< part vi.

part vii not the end or the beginning.

as mentioned previously i was starting to travel more frequently to the us on business, specifically los angeles.

bubble

Thanks for prompt writing of part 7 Paul. It was as compelling and as well written as the previous 6 parts. I think it would be a good idea if others on the board could write their stories too, very therapeutic I think, not just for the writer but for the readers too. Well done. XXX

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JW diseases

by highdose in

on the subject of health matters i was mentaly listing all the comman illnesses that the dubs lay claim to, most of the time this is self diagnosed and with no imput from a dr. in fact the comman story is that "the drs won't belive me!".

a large number of jw's i knew went and got tested for allergies, this was the big thing for years.

every single one of them turned out to be allgeric to the same stuff ( wheat, dairy, sugar) ... i should point out that they all went to the one "dr" for this, the "dr" in question had never had any medical training and had done only a basic course.

bubble

I think anything vague that can get you out of going to meetings or on field service, was highly prevelant when I was a witness. ME was the big one as far as my cong was concerned. Not a real illness!!!! Just a get out clause for laziness, or for those who secretly don't want to be a JW any more!!!

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Besty Unplugged - My Life Story Part VI

by besty in

<< part v. .

part vi the great apostasy sets in.

if you ever leave the truth or get disfellowshipped thatll be that well be finished.

bubble

Oh it's easy once you know!! Thanks Ninj. XX

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Besty Unplugged - My Life Story Part VI

by besty in

<< part v. .

part vi the great apostasy sets in.

if you ever leave the truth or get disfellowshipped thatll be that well be finished.

bubble

Could someone enlighten me on what FWIW stands for, as quoted in Open Mind's post. I can't work it out.

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missing forum members?

by jookbeard in

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friends

sir nose.

tijkmo.

troubledmind.

bubble

Hey I'm still here!!! I only look in from time to time these days and rarely post, although I do occasionally. Also my hubby Southafricanbeef is the same. Thanks for asking though!!!

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Besty Unplugged - My Life Story Part VI

by besty in

<< part v. .

part vi the great apostasy sets in.

if you ever leave the truth or get disfellowshipped thatll be that well be finished.

bubble

Hi Paul, I have just read your story as I told you and Sam that I would. It is very well written (I think you have missed your calling in life, you should be a writer of some description). I would love to have the guts to tell my family all the reasons I think their religion is an evil cult teaching lies and mind control. I always promised myself when I got df'd that I'd only tell them those reasons if they ever asked. In 7 years they have never asked!! Too afraid of what I might say methinks!! I have limited contact with my mum, dad and sister, but we're nowhere near as close as we were when I was JW.

I wish your family and mine could accept that the religion they are in is completely false. Or failing that, I think some doctrinal changes could do the cult some good, for instance changing their stance on shunning (it doesn't achieve anything) their stupid rule of no blood (and yes babies have died) go back to celebrating Christmas and birthdays (as nowhere in the bible does it say not to, like they claim). Here's to wishing.

By the way, I would just like to add how great it was to see you and Sam in Vegas. You really are a lovely couple, and we are very glad that our paths have crossed. I hope we see you again very soon, on either side of the Atlantic, and hopefully we'll see the boys next time too!!!