DriveslikeJehu

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  Is it just me?

  by mommy in

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  i have noticed we have several "active" jws on this board, and some of their comments really bother me.. when i was active, when the wtbts said "don't associate with apostates or worldly people" i didn't.

  when they said "spend more time in the ministry" i went to school, held down a job.

  and aux.

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  I just wanted to mention that I'm not here to 'flaunt' any rules so to speak. This site is an "Online meeting area for brothers & sisters," as it says at the top. So that's what I'm doing. If I was going to be rebellious or show off somehow, there's quite a few other things that I'd do first, trust me. Coming to a website of any kind isn't on the list.lol
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  college education=spiritual weakness?

  by twvsnt in

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  hi i'm twvsnt and i've been a witness for 3 years now.

  im glad this site exists.

  i've been meaning to speak to fellow witnesses who are more open-minded.

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  Hi twvsnt,

  I'm one of the folks mentioned currently attending college. A lot of ppl still might not see the need for it, but if you need it to support yourself, you gotta get it, right? Some ppl just don't realize that, and see that times are different now. It's a lot harder to get a decent job now, than it was oh, 15-20 years ago(At least that's what I hear. I'm only 20 myself).
  It's especially commendable that you want to pioneer and further Kingdom interests as well. I'm hoping to possibly do the same, but I'm willing to settle for supporting a pioneer sister.
  Don't let the naysayers get to you, and keep up the good work! They don't know your circumstances, and can't understand them. Only Jehovah and yourself can.
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  Big Ray on Disfellowshipped Members

  by truth_hurts in

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  from: big ray.

  date: mon apr 17, 2000 8:44am.

  subject: re: inactive publishers who post.

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  Even though I hadn't posted any "controversial" posts on their site! They admitted this in a letter to me, which I posted here a month or so ago.

  Prisca, it was most likely because of a post that you made here. It was mentioned in the email from the WOL admin that you posted here earlier.
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  The Poor JW Children

  by larc in

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  the children.

  there are many things that could be changed, and even though i would never go back, i think there are some very basic changes they could make in their child rearing practices, simple changes that would make a big difference in their society.. 1. don't force small children to sit for two hours in a chair.. this was discussed at length on the thread about slapping children at the kingdom hall.. 2. don't bring children to meetings where the subject has to do with adult sexual practices.. 3. don't tell teenagers that they can't ask someone out for a date unless marriage is on their mind.. 4. don't tell them that they are not special, that they have to humble themselves and be like everyone else.. 5. don't tell them they have to get good grades through high school as a reflection of what jehovah has given them and then tell them they can't go to college when they graduate from high school at the top of their class.. 6. don't tell your wordly neighbors that you give your children presents all through the year, but not on their birthday, when they have never seen a special gift wrapped present in their life.. 7. don't expect a shy child to enjoy going from door to door and don't expect an extroverted, lively child to sit still at meetings.. 8. don't tell an inquiring child not to ask questions and don't tell them not to read interesting books.. 9. don't surprised if you don't change your ways that your children will leave you, even though they love you.

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  I would almost dare to say that at least 75% of witness teens have suicidal thoughts and tendencies.

  I suppose I'm fortunate that I'm in the other 25%.
  

  Do they offer activities for the youth (other than 5 boring meetings a week), do they encourage the youth to associate with one another? Thus sayeth the GB(parties, dancing, music all suspect) 'all that is required is more hours spent in 'field service'.

  Are you talking about the GB? Parents? The youths themselves? Most youths can come up with activities on their own that they'd like. My friends and I used to go to the movies at least once a week(nothing good is out now), and now we try to play pool at the mall.
  

  5. Don't tell them they have to get good grades through high school as a reflection of what Jehovah has given them and then tell them they can't go to college when they graduate from high school at the top of their class.

  
  They don't tell them that anymore. Been there, done that. I'm in college right now. As a matter of fact, I should be studying for a computer logic class instead of posting here.lol
  

  8. Don't tell an inquiring child not to ask questions and don't tell them not to read interesting books.

  I hope Chrichton, Clancy, and the like count as 'interesting books.' Or at least they are to me. They helped me finally get the gumption to try putting together a novel series of my own. The first(of three) book is done and being typed, and the second is in progress. Waitaminit, I'm not a child. I guess my point isn't valid.lol
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  Family dynamics and the Org.

  by LDH in

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  i have made a couple of remarks regarding family dynamics on other threads, but i thought it's be nice to start a new thread.... i'm no psychologist, but suffice it to say i see some similarities here.

  (please add to/comment on these thoughts).

  the organization wishes to be seen as our mother.

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  Sheesh, people! I try to bring this thread back on topic, and it goes back down the tubes again! Hey Xandit, can you help a brother out?lol

  wendy being MOMMY today

  And doing a great job of it, I might add.
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  JW's are they worse then any other religion????

  by VeniceIT in

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  i know that most of us have asked out self this question at one time or other!

  information control .

  information control.

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  Does any of that sound familier?????

  Actually, yeah. I think someone else posted that a few months ago.lol
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  Family dynamics and the Org.

  by LDH in

  1. jw
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  i have made a couple of remarks regarding family dynamics on other threads, but i thought it's be nice to start a new thread.... i'm no psychologist, but suffice it to say i see some similarities here.

  (please add to/comment on these thoughts).

  the organization wishes to be seen as our mother.

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  Anyways, back on topic: Hey Xandit, when are you going to introduce me to that sister?j/k

  I'm just joking ppl. I thought I'd give this thread a much-needed lightening up. No need to thank me, just remember to smile today!

  *I think I had too much Mountain Dew today*
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  Family dynamics and the Org.

  by LDH in

  1. jw
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  i have made a couple of remarks regarding family dynamics on other threads, but i thought it's be nice to start a new thread.... i'm no psychologist, but suffice it to say i see some similarities here.

  (please add to/comment on these thoughts).

  the organization wishes to be seen as our mother.

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  Thanks, Grunt. IMHO, you've maintained a great relationship with your son. I hope that things can go that well for my parents and I in the future.
  Since my school is just a short drive(about 30 minutes), we all decided I should just stay home. My father's mother wasn't totally in agreement with it, however. She felt that living out on my own now would be a good learning experience for me, but I felt that it would just make it harder to keep up with school. Fortunately, my parents felt the same way, since my father stayed home while he was in college too.

  Oh, and Xandit: My major is CIS.hehe
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  Family dynamics and the Org.

  by LDH in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have made a couple of remarks regarding family dynamics on other threads, but i thought it's be nice to start a new thread.... i'm no psychologist, but suffice it to say i see some similarities here.

  (please add to/comment on these thoughts).

  the organization wishes to be seen as our mother.

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  DriveslikeJehu

  Thank you, Waiting.
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  Family dynamics and the Org.

  by LDH in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have made a couple of remarks regarding family dynamics on other threads, but i thought it's be nice to start a new thread.... i'm no psychologist, but suffice it to say i see some similarities here.

  (please add to/comment on these thoughts).

  the organization wishes to be seen as our mother.

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  Thanks, somebody.(Hmm, feels weird saying that. It feels unpersonal.hehe)

  I guess I should have mentioned how my parents really 'let' me do things. Now that I think about it, it really is my choice with most issues. My dad always asks me: "Do you think I'd say 'yes' or 'no?" I'd give him my answer, and tell him why. And most often, it comes down to a "Well, I'll leave that up to you, son. Just remember you have a _____(meeting, field service, work, school, etc.) tomorrow. You'll have to be ready for it whether you do _____ or not." And then I have to make the decision on whether to do _____, based on what I'm expecting to happen later on. IMHO, it looks like a lesson in accountability.
  I've made good calls, and bad calls. Once I went to see a friend that was a 3 hour drive away. My parents left it up to me as to whether I'd go or not. I had to take into account the fact that I didn't know if I had to work the next morning or not. On the way home with around 3 hours to go(I left at 9pm), I got a flat tire. I had to put on my tiny little spare, and ride home at a measly 55 mph(speed limit was 70). A trip that normally took 3 hours took over 5. I got back into town at 3am, and went to work to check my schedule. I had to be there in 4 hours.hehe And since it was a Sunday, I still had to be at the meeting, do the sound, etc. To top it all off, I had to replace my tire(the puncture was in the sidewall and couldn't be repaired) and pay $127. If anyone knows about cars, that's a serious ripoff for a 15-inch tire, but it was the only place open on Sunday. Hmm, I'm starting to gripe now. I'll stop.hehe
  There was something else I forgot to point out last time, as well. Usually, a parent's upbringing has some bearing on how they raise their own children. My dad is actually pretty lenient compared to his father, as he constantly reminds me.[8>] And the thing that amazes me is that he wasn't even a witness!