Posts by freedom96

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My Favorite Songs of 2004

by Leolaia in

every year since 1991 i have been making my own "mix-tape" (since 1998, my own "mix-tape" cd) of my favorite songs of the year.

i have just completed my cd for 2004. one of the real pleasures of doing this is finding the right track order to make the styles of the songs flow smoothly from one to another, while keeping some semblance of the chronological progression of the year.

i thought it might be interesting to post my list and see if anyone else has their own similar list for the past year:.

freedom96

There is some good music out there, but for me, I think the last few years has been really weak on good, solid, talented music.

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truebloom is here to introduce herself

by truebloom in

i just wanted to introduce myself here on this forum.

i have been lurking here awhile, i really enjoy reading your posts.

i get so caught up reading i don't have much to add, but give me time.

freedom96

Welcome!

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Ugly People

by Fe2O3Girl in

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do ugly people have a right to normal lives - relationships, marriage, families?.

about half of us must be below "average" attractiveness.

maybe xjws are on average more gorgeous than the general population.. what can you tell about a person by their facial beauty or lack of it?

freedom96

I believe that some that are not very attractive will not have self esteem, and simply do to that will not achieve much in life, because they feel that they are not worthy.

I also firmly believe that to an extent, "good looking" people will have an easier time socially and finacially.

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what if???????????

by stopthepain in

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what do you think would happenif every x-jw showed up for a sunday meeting,with just a bible{any version you like}and a smiling face.everyone acted as if the borg had no control over them.i'm not saying be disrespectful,you just smile,and act as if you aren't under the societies authority.no literature,no rhetoric,just peace and humility.. .

that would make a statement!

ps.a strong young couple in my old hall just da'ed themselves,it made my day.

freedom96

PS.A strong young couple in my old hall just DA'ed themselves,It made my day.

That is always good news!

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What would have to change for you to come back?

by _Atlas in

to those who have conscientiously walked away:.

what changes will at least make you consider coming back in?.

of course some will say nothing they do will lure them back?

freedom96

There is nothing, at all, that could be changed to bring me back.

When the "truth" is a lie, there is no making it better.

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Those that would never miss a meeting or field service no matter what...

by JH in

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did you know a few in your congregation that would never miss a meeting, no matter what.

even if it was 20 below zero or 100 f or if they were sick, they would be there anyways.. these people irritated me, because they wanted to show how good they were.. did you know any like that?

freedom96

In the hall that I grew up in, you better make every meeting, even on vacation. Not going just was not an option.

I remember someone went on a cruise, and the look of panic on other peoples faces, as they asked: "What are you going to do about the meetings?"

They were assured, that during actual meeting times, they would be in their room, studying.

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DID OUR PARENTS REPLACE BIRTHDAY OR CHRISTMAS GIFTS WITH ANYTHING ELSE?

by diamondblue1974 in

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what about it...i know for me i got gifts throughout the year but i didnt get as many as my friends did on their birthdays etc....what about you...do you or did you replace b/days and christmas gifts or celebrations with anything else whilst being a jw and in particular anything as personal....