I had one foot on a banana peel, religiously speaking, in 1975. I didn't really believe in the "prophecy," so I wasn't nervous and made no changes in my life. I didn't see anyone in my cong make any major changes in their lives either. We all sailed through pretty much unscathed by Armageddon and the WTS.
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Did you make life altering decisions because of 1975?
by restrangled ini had extended family members, both with families of 7, abandon good jobs and homes in the suburbs of chicago.
they moved to the wild outskirts of 2 separate states to protect their families from armageddon.
they both waited for 20 years, wound up financially destitute and finally had to move and depend on other family members to recover.. it would be interesting to read the stories from those of you who went through this time period as a jw.. r.
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I am now confronting my molester.. PLEASE HELP ME NOW
by Country Girl ini talked to him on the phone.
i said that i wanted an apology for him molesting me and my brother by sunday or i was going to take it to court on monday.
he denied what he did to us, but he acknowledged yes on all the identifying questions.
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I would recommend that you consult with an appropriate attorney before taking any further steps in this process. There are too many things that could go wrong for you legally if you don't have competent counsel. I believe some posters made recommendations on your previous thread. Best of luck to you.
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What Would You Like to be Written on Your Tombstone?
by Warlock insince i have a rather morbid sense of humor, and none of us is going to see armageddon................................ what would you like to be written on your tombstone?
i'll start.. "buried face down...........and you know the rest".
"his last word were..............boy, i'm getting hot!".
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"Here lies one whose name was writ in water." (John Keats)
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Holidays in our country
by Lady Lee ini have noticed a few times that not all countries celebrate their holidays on the same day as canada or the us.
canadians have a better knowledge of the american holidays because we tend to watch many american tv shows.. some holidays are the same where ever you live.
but a lot are different, like mother's day.. so for the benefit of all what are the holidays your country or state/province celebrates?.
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Love Halloween. I always decorate the front porch with carved pumpkins, suspended black bats, fake spiders everywhere, a crystal ball, string lights, a witch's broomstick, Indian corn. Then I dress up as a witch and hand candy out to the 60 to 80 costumed kids that hobgoblin their way through our neighborhood during Trick or Treat night. Great fun.
I don't know if this particular tradition exists elsewhere, but in Pennsylvania Dutch country, on Fastnacht day, the day before Ash Wednesday, the local markets sell a type of heavy doughnut that's traditionally dipped in molasses when eaten. The idea is to use up all the fat and sugar in the house in preparation for the Lenten fast.
Another Pennsylvania holiday is Groundhog Day, Feb. 2, when Punxatawny Phil comes out of his groundhog hole at Gobbler's Knob, PA, to check out the weather. If he sees his shadow, 6 more weeks of winter. If he doesn't, then we'll have an early spring. I think Phil's correct about 50% of the time, about the same average as the national weather service. -
Has anyone heard how Sunspot's doing?
by parakeet in.
sunspot (annie) had throat surgery yesterday.
does anyone have any news yet about how she's doing?
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Sunspot (Annie) had throat surgery yesterday. Does anyone have any news yet about how she's doing?
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Would u let ur jw teenager date a non jw teenager?
by Jade221 ini am just wondering on where people stand on this topic.
would you let your son or daughter date a non jehovah witness?
i personally think that i would let my teenager.
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I can't answer for letting my JW teenager date a nonJW teenager, since I don't have any JW children.
I can tell you that I've told my nonJW adult son I could accept any decision he makes in his life except one--if he were to marry a JW, he would break my heart. -
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new too
by RaceBannon ini am one confused dude and need serious therapy.
leaving is very tough.
my family are in a life and death race to save me before "the end".
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If you plan on severing your ties with the JWs completely, don't attend their little JC kangaroo court. They want you there so they can ask their salacious questions about your personal life, then try, convict and sentence you on the spot. They love doing this--it makes them feel "spiritually" superior. And the upshot will be your getting booted out the door anyway. It's a no-win situation for you, and a sick thrill for them.
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They took my money!
by whatlite? inokay, well i'm another newbie but maybe i will find a few people to be appauled with me.
i have been shunned by my entire family..father, 3 sisters and a brother, 4 aunts 5 uncles, and countless cousins.
the best part of it is i'm not even df'd.
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Someone posted a thread here in the last week or two about being shunned by the whole family. Then out of the blue, they called to ask for money. I don't know what the poster ultimately decided to do, but everyone here told her to toss them off the back porch faster than a dead Easter chick. People like that are users with no love for anyone but themselves.
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What is the most outrageous thing you witnessed at a KH or did yourself?
by restrangled inconsidering all the heavy duty subjects going on here i think we need something lighter to break it up.. i have 2 stories, neither of which i had the nerve to do myself.. my husband around christmas time had gotten his fill of my mom's preaching.
he went out and bought the biggest live christmas tree he could find.
tied it to the top of a little honda and waited until the meeting was letting in 2 blocks away.
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During a service meeting, a brother giving a talk illustrated a point he was making by pulling out from behind the podium one of those gag-gift-type rubber chickens. The whole cong howled with laughter for at least 5 minutes, almost literally rolling onto the floor. I don't remember what the talk was about, but I sure remember that chicken. It was the only moment I can remember at the KH where everyone dropped their JW uptight seriousness and just went with the moment.
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What's Your Favorite Brand of Beer?
by tfsm ini know this is slightly off-topic but i find alot of the discussion here somewhat depressing and most of it is far too cerebral for me.
i (obviously) live in america and i'm a big fan of beer.
light, dark, lager, ale, whatever.
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Adamsbreu, drunk at a cafe in Innsbruck in May.