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  Joining the Military. :D

  by lucky1rish in

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  so, i am in my early 20's.

  i'm a firefighter, an emt, and hazmat technician (those guys that take care of chemical accidents), and i'm wanting more of a challenge in my line of work.

  i've always loved saving people, i keep calm in frantic situations and i love the challenges.

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  Quandry

  Congratulations.

  I'm a firefighter, an EMT, and HAZMAT Technician (those guys that take care of Chemical Accidents), and I'm wanting more of a challenge in my line of work. I've always loved saving people, I keep calm in frantic situations and I love the Challenges. So, I've decided to Join the Navy with the ambition of going into the Aviation Rescue Swimmer rate. (I'd be the guy jumping out of the helicopters to save people that were washed over board, trapped in floods, get injured soldiers or what have you) the emphasis is still on life saving. And it's a very stable job money wise.

  You have already said it quite eloquently here. As a parent, I can tell you that I would be proud-even if the dub in me had to hold back because of the WT mindset. You have developed goals that are lofty and are following them. I hope your wife to be is fully supportive, as you will need all you can get. Go forward, hold your head high, and don't look back worried that any JW has issues with your career, as your training will require all your attention without added stress.

  Please let us know of your progress!
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  Motels in Amarillo TX . Raise rates for brothers, have consequences!

  by Bonnie_Clyde in

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  another email i got a couple of weeks ago.

  jehovah's spirit at work in amarillo, tx ....how do you like the comment from the chamber of commerce?.

  motels in amarillo tx .

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  Quandry

  I remember in the 1970s the story was going around that the military went to the conventions and toured, then said they marveled at the way the conventions were run, noting the kitchens set up to feed thousands.......soon after, the kitchens were closed and they went to the sandwich arrangement.

  I guess the GB could rule the world the way the WT headquarters are set up-of course, everyone in the government would be expected to take a vow of poverty...I don't see that happening.
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  letter to the elders about wanting to fade

  by focariedu21 in

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  2. experiences

  i wrote a letter to the elders of my congregation about my family wanting to fade and voicing my disgust at the way they handled matters with my self and family whilst i was in their congregation as we were treated with contempt and so were my children just because we were different.

  i personaly sacrificed my entire life for these brothers giving and giving and giving my self materially and physically, and every other way possible together with my family to the point of loosing all my posessions including my family and most recently my mother who contracted parkinsons.

  as you all know we looked after her for many years together with my wife and kids without the help of the congregation nor my siblings.

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  Quandry

  Just spend time with your dad. This is the time to ask any family questions. Remember that time we did....why did we go here? What were your grandparents like? Where did they live before this town? etc.

  Try to get him out and go for rides in the countryside.

  Channel your pain and anger into something good. Volunteer in your community, maybe. Or just take your family on a nice trip. Get your mind off of the JWs.
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  Some Pix From My Scotland/Ireland Distillery Tour.

  by Low-Key Lysmith in

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  pretty, ain't it?

  stopped here to pee.. .

  oban distillery.

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  Quandry

  Thanks for sharing. I'd love to see those castles!
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  letter to the elders about wanting to fade

  by focariedu21 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i wrote a letter to the elders of my congregation about my family wanting to fade and voicing my disgust at the way they handled matters with my self and family whilst i was in their congregation as we were treated with contempt and so were my children just because we were different.

  i personaly sacrificed my entire life for these brothers giving and giving and giving my self materially and physically, and every other way possible together with my family to the point of loosing all my posessions including my family and most recently my mother who contracted parkinsons.

  as you all know we looked after her for many years together with my wife and kids without the help of the congregation nor my siblings.

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  Quandry

  Sorry to tell you this, but you will not guilt them into helping you. You will only receive more frustration and hurt by trying to fight against things they say about you.You will end up sick yourself, and they couldn't care less.

  Someone on this forum said, and I agree, the best way to get back at the witnesses is to live a full and happy life without them.

  Look at the upside-no one will look to you anymore to sit with their ill family members for any reason. You must concentrate on your own family and making them happy.

  I speak from experience. We wrote letter after letter to the GB after abysmal treatment to our family, after my husband was an elder for twenty years, our home was the place for book studies, meals, etc, we did yard work, cleaning the KH and assembly hall, let people use our car, picked up people for meetings....I get worn out just thinking about it.

  My family is "out" now, developing our own lives. My daughter is almost through with college. Please don't let them take ONE MORE MINUTE of your life,and that of your precious family.
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  Considering Shunning my JW Friend

  by InterestedOne in

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  i had a discussion with my jw friend during which i asked her why a rational person should believe the world is run by demons.

  in response, she questioned the existence of objective rationality.

  she said that we should "agree to disagree.

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  Quandry

  This woman is simply trying to be loyal to the JWs. She cannot aknowedge that you may have a point if it goes against the WT doctrine. She must defend her beliefs. She cannot compromise...she is always right!

  I remember being in those situations, and defending the WTS! But, here I am today, so it is not impossible to think that some of your reasoning hits home, deep inside. But when she is put on the defensive, the WT think comes out.

  I agree with the poster that suggested that you agree not to discuss religion..yes...agree to disagree. I hope that you can "coexist" as friends.
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  Photograph of Demonized House — according to Watchtower

  by Marvin Shilmer in

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  photograph of demonized house according to watchtower.

  today i loaded a new article to my blog.

  it is unusual.

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  Quandry

  "As in other cases of demonism, these manifestations of demon power take place only when certain individuals are present."

  Aren't the "certain individuals" ones who commit pyromania?

  Wasn't this around the same time that vaccinations were like "taking pus into the body?"

  Sheesh, now doesn't this stuff sound like it comes from snake oil salesmen?
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  I am disassociating! I need a template for the letter ASAP!!!

  by scooterspank in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i'm done with this crap.

  i have a wonderful life but the last few months have been hell.

  i need the formality of a disassociation letter to my old cong.

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  Quandry

  Are you sure things won't calm down a few weeks from now as the memories of the convention fade and your mom is herself once again?

  She sounds like the type that would "have" to shun you, and it would really be difficult to see your family anymore. Are you absolutely sure that there is no way to get her to realize that religion just needs to be a topic that you do not discuss? Maybe you could discuss things with your mom first, letting her know that you are thinking about dissasociation, but would rather have peaceful coexistence.

  In other words, try not to burn your bridges behind you...you are contemplating taking a step that you can't undo later. Maybe I am just speaking as one who has lost both parents...once this is done, you may never have your mother again.
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  Pangs of Conscience - June 2011 KM

  by dozy in

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  2. friends

  there is an article in the latest kingdom ministry about counting time spent in the ministry.

  one comment surprised me - it says that counting time wrongly can lead to "pangs of conscience".

  a bit of an ott expression , i can't help thinking.. the only pangs the local pioneers are concerned about here are hunger pangs as they head to dunkin donuts for a 40 minute "break".

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  Quandry

  Back in the 70s when the time requirements were 100 hours, I knew a young woman who worked downtown half a day and would then pioneer in the afternoon. Of course, the poor thing was always desperate to start her time. One day, at a curb, she rolled her window down and shouted to a man, "Hey-did you ever read the WT magazine?" When he said no, she yelled, "Well read it sometime-it's really good,"then drove off.

  On Saturday mornings the entire carload of pioneers would drive by a nearby study's house that they knew was not at home, and "collectively look" in the direction of the house as they drove by!
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  I would like your input on this statement found in old "Zion's Day Star" advertisement. Is this true?

  by AndersonsInfo in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  "truth never changes, our views of it may change...".

  can this argument be used by religions like watch tower that often change the slant of their doctrinal interpretations to justify the change?.

  barbara.

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  Quandry

  Oh, I definetely agree that truth never changes...for instance, dinosaurs either ran fast or were slow creatures...they were either cold blooded or warm....scientists have changed their view with increased study and new fossil finds. But generally scientists preface their claims with "Current theory is..." or statements to that effect, realizing that they can only state what current knowledge dictates.

  However, when the WT statements are...Millions Now Living Will Never Die...or The Generation That Will Not Pass Away, vowing that these statements are not their views but God's, then that changes things. They use words like "It is evident that Jesus meant" in regards to generation. I remember the change in 1995, I believe, that the "generation" was people who didn't believe...the complete opposite from the previous annointed that were at an age of understanding/then born in 1914.

  And the term "present truth" is the most ludicrous of all....that definetely implies that they think truth changes to whatever their current view is.