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  AAAAHH! I should've kept my damn mouth shut.

  by Nosferatu in

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  so, here's the story.... me and my dad's relationship has been the shits for ten years.

  just recently, i've been "coming around" more, and i should've known that i'd end up regretting it.

  i had the idea to build my own temperature chamber for baking tapes, and i needed an old microwave for a chamber.

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  All of a sudden, become EXTREMELY 'busy', with little time for ANYTHING.....
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  Good-bye, Sylvester

  by AudeSapere in

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  today i must say good-bye to a friend i have known for 14 years.

  sylvester was only four months old when he and his brother scout moved in with me - a dog person - and my australian shephard.

  the kittens were supposed to be pets for the 10-year-old.

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  Excommunication is good!!!!

  by I-follow-the-narrow-path in

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  while talking to my teacher today we talked about excommunication.

  i told her i thought it was mean to not talk to those members which have been excommunicated.

  she told me; however, that those who leave the church should be punished.

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  I really like the JW... exspecially my instructor, she makes me feel happy
  
  Honestly, I think I am closer to her than I am to my own family. I have a lot of issues, I get attached to easily. I know soon I will NOT like the new people I met
  
  I will find their faults and want to avoid them. I can't help that.
  
  I like comfort from others, but resent the responsibility being a friend,
  
  Besides the JWs being so nice to me I think the reason I stay is because
  
  They are very logical... all there facts (yes I say facts) are clear and logical
  
  I think religion is good for a person like me, because it will keep purpose in my life I think belonging to a group like JW will make me feel safe and secure
  
  Other churchs (or congregations) I have visited are not as welcoming
  
  I like being with people who accept me right of hand vs. having to get to know people
  
  I like making friends right away... I do not like trying to see if a relationship will work.

  You know, after reading all of your posts, a two things come to mind:

  1) You can lead a thirsty horse to water, but you can't make him drink...

  2) There are some lessons in life that you've got to learn on your own, especially when knowing and caring people that try to help you are being ignored,

  so, I say GO FOR IT...become a JW.... you'd be perfect, and you'd probably be happy, because you don't have to question or reason, you can just be in total 'bliss' in your own little world. Instead of getting closer to the Creator, you can unthankfully work your tail off for the God that the JWs have created. Have fun, be enslaved free, adios, take care, move on.....there's nothing to see here with a closed mind. With some people, the obvious....isn't.
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  Meet the shock troops of the Christian right?

  by Makena1 in

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  meet the shock troops of the christian youth .

  tell a friend .

  battle cry for theocracy!

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  All I ask for is a little consistency.

  Amen to that!
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  Da Vinci book 'shows ignorance'

  by William Penwell in

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  seems like the catholic church does not want you to see the "da vinci code".

  i mean if they don't want anyone to see the movie they would be better not to say anything.. http://edition.cnn.com/2006/showbiz/movies/05/15/cardinal.davinci.reut/index.html.

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  Double Edge

  Once people begin to doubt that Christ Jesus, whoever he was, was the son of God....well, religion will lose even more members.

  Jesus was an ordinary man.

  On the one hand you are uncertain as to the identity of Jesus ("whoever he was") and yet you also state with certainty that he "was an ordinary man". Which is it? And if he was an ordinary man, where is the proof of that statement?

  The Roman Catholic Church has hidden this fact for centuries

  The Roman Catholic Church didn't really come onto the scene until around four hundred years after the time of Jesus. What "coverup" could they possible have. It all boils down to faith, neither side can 'prove' otherwise.
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  Meet the shock troops of the Christian right?

  by Makena1 in

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  meet the shock troops of the christian youth .

  tell a friend .

  battle cry for theocracy!

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  Imagine that, a stormtrooper from the left calling out the shocktroops of the right.

  Ain't THAT the truth. The only thing that is just as disturbing to me than those wacked out, far-right extremists are the wacked out, far-left extremists who hypacritically make a big deal about them. Just ignore them.... both extremes.
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  Da Vinci book 'shows ignorance'

  by William Penwell in

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  seems like the catholic church does not want you to see the "da vinci code".

  i mean if they don't want anyone to see the movie they would be better not to say anything.. http://edition.cnn.com/2006/showbiz/movies/05/15/cardinal.davinci.reut/index.html.

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  I just started reading the book last night. I have no expectations other than it's fiction, and I'll let it go at that.
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  FOLLOW UP CONVERSTION C.O. ELDER - THE $HIT WILL HIT THE FAN

  by What-A-Coincidence in

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  dear jwd staff and comp., .

  thank you so much for your replies.

  they will be helpful.

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  Double Edge

  Make sure you tell them that your Doctor has told you not to discuss your depression with unqualified individuals since that will only make it worse

  ohhhh, that's a good one!
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  Excommunication is good!!!!

  by I-follow-the-narrow-path in

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  2. friends

  while talking to my teacher today we talked about excommunication.

  i told her i thought it was mean to not talk to those members which have been excommunicated.

  she told me; however, that those who leave the church should be punished.

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  Double Edge

  I am trying to finish the project of getting closer to God... it is not as easy on my own.
  
  Sure it is possible, but is so much easier and nicer to have others help you.

  I applaud you... it is most admirable to get close to God. But don't settle for something 3rd rate. There are many, many other avenues you need to explore to make an informed and just decision to reach your goal. I've never been a dub, I enjoy a relationship with the Creator; in fact almost everyone who does have a relationship is looking to get closer to Him. But that takes a life time. You're just starting out. Listen to those who have gone down the JW road before you. Don't make the same mistakes..... if you do, you'll find you have wasted precious time.
  
  

  You critizing the WTBS feels like you attacking God... I don't know why it feels that way. It just does. And those are hard insults to take, but I will try and listen carefully.

  God is not being attached. Real truth will hold up to criticism.... the WTBS is found lacking. Keep an open mind, don't settle for a clunker when you can have a Mercedes if you take the time to search for the real treasures in life.
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  Visited by Two Mormon Elders

  by truth.ceeker in

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  2. experiences

  sunday i had a visit by two young men who introduced themselves as elder so-and-so and elder so-and-so from a nearby church of jesus christ of latter day saints.

  i have not done much reading on their beliefs and doctrines.

  so i was wondering if anyone else had some information and what advice you can give.

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  Double Edge

  During the course of the conversation they eventually had to admit that they where wrong on a number of differant issues. Of course, that didn't stop them from holding fast to their beliefs. Just like JW's they have such a deep attachment to their version of the truth, they fail to see anything outside of it.

  Gee, that sounds like almost any religion around.