Posts by FreeGirl2006

it seems that, in my haste to scrutinize the teachings of the governing body and see whether they are actually in line with bible teachings, i have overlooked one important factor which indicates that they really can be trusted as those "taking the lead" in god's organization..... ...apparently, their weekly meetings sometimes run past 5 o'clock!!

i would like to apologise for any undue criticism i may have levelled at the governing body on this forum or elsewhere.. if i had been aware of the above information, i would obviously have been far more willing to humbly accept their leadership.. .

FreeGirl2006

Wow--telling someone they are barely in the "Truth" TM is showing love? Guess they are a very loving organization business piece of sh*t afterall! The speaker must have a Kool-Aid TM IV.

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How many others, besides myself, that take AMBIEN? Done anything crazy while you were on it?

by PaintedToeNail in

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FreeGirl2006

I slept-drove, shopped and apparently bought stuff, had conversations that I never remembered, and get this--apparently was so hopped on all the prescription meds (Ambien being just one of them) at the time--took a vacation with the then hubby that I remember nothing about. I found some photos when we were going through the divorce and called him to find out if he wanted them because I thought they were his. Turns out they were from a vacation I have absolutely no memory of taking with him. I guess he could have lied about that, but I couldn't see the point.

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Question? Do you know of any statutory rape, or Child Molestation cases handled as Consensual sex (fornication) by Jehovahs Witnesses Judicial Committees?

by Balaamsass in

i was talking about this with the mrs., and we can recount at least half dozen cases in the last 20 years of adult j.w.

men having sex with teenage boys or girls.

not only were the police not informed, but also the victim was treated as a guilty party in fornication.

FreeGirl2006

Facing the 3 creeps for the committee is like getting raped again. I was 10 years old at the time and not allowed to have my mother with me. I had to describe what the step-creep did to me. One of the questions they asked me was if I was sure I didn't mistake what he did for affection. Seriously? Although, perhaps in their sordid lives, forced penetration is affection. I stopped talking at that point. I could tell they were determined from the outset not to believe one of their own could be so sick. They ruled that step-creep couldn't be guilty because he cried and I didn't. Bastards! Mom was counseled not to go to the police and being a good dubbie she didn't.

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'Dinah Gets Into Trouble' - Does Story 20 Mean Rape = Fornication?

by sd-7 in

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i was listening, albeit unwittingly, to a 'my book of bible stories' tape and this statement caught me by surprise.

it's found in story 20:.

"one day when dinah came to visit, shechem took dinah and forced her to lie down with him.

FreeGirl2006

Sadly, I know two sisters (I guess they are still in) who were raped and df'd. One was df'd because if her skirt has been over her knees the rape would never have happened (plus she got pregnant from the rape and what kind of example would that set????). The other sickening df'ing took place because the mother did not scream. She was in the car with her daughter. Her daughter was handcuffed to the steering wheel and the rapist had a gun. He said he would shoot the daughter if the mother did anything to try to stop him.

That attitude just spills over onto abuse victims (at least it did in my case). One of the reasons I count my blessings to be out every single day!

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"Dress Code" for JW Funeral / Memorial Service

by Honeybadger in

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so, i'm attending a funeral for someone that was in the local congregation today.. i told my mom what i planned on wearing- a cute, dark grey blouse and some nicely tailored black pants.

she just about lost it.. mom- "you can't wear pants, it's at the kingdom hall!!!".

mom- "well, i guess you could, but you would feel so awkward and uncomfortable.

FreeGirl2006

I was a Dub most of my life and never saw a woman wearing pants to a meeting or funeral. I think a woman would have been burned at the stake for that fashion faux pas.

I say wear what you feel comfortable in and that is respectful. Pant suits cover more than dresses do.

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The Good Food Thread

by MrsCedars in

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my inspiration comes from the ingredients i have at hand, very often leftovers, and also home grown produce, herbs and spices.

i still have a lot to learn, but i have come a long way since i first started cooking for mr cedars.. i think the first recipe on this thread should by the one that oodad has posted on other thread.... .

shrimp scampi.

FreeGirl2006

I love this recipe from Pampered Chef:

Grecian Party Squares
2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 envelope (.9 ounce) dry vegetable soup and dip mix
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 package (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll one package of crescent dough across one end of
Stoneware Bar Pan with longest sides of dough across width of pan. Repeat with
remaining package of dough, filling pan. Using Baker's Roller(TM), roll dough to
seal perforations and press up sides to form crust. Bake 10-12 minutes or until
light golden brown; remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack.

Meanwhile, in Classic Batter Bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream and soup mix;
mix well. Drain spinach in small Colander, squeezing out as much moisture as
possible; add to batter bowl. Drain artichokes and water chestnuts in colander;
chop with Food Chopper. Add artichokes, water chestnuts, feta cheese and garlic
pressed with Garlic Press to batter bowl; mix well.

Spread spinach mixture evenly over crust. Using Deluxe Cheese Grater, grate
Parmesan cheese over filling. Bake 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
Remove from oven; cut into squares with Utility Knife. Serve using Mini-Serving
Spatula.

Yield: 24 appetizers

Nutrients per serving: (1 square): Calories 150, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g,
Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 360 mg, Fiber 2 g

Cook's Tip: One-half of a 1.7-ounce envelope dry vegetable soup and dip mix can
be substituted for the .9-ounce envelope, if desired.

Source: Pampered Chef

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Introducing Mrs Cedars...

by cedars in

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i just thought you should know that mrs cedars has finally taken the plunge and joined the forum.

she was able to log on for the first time yesterday.. though we both "awakened" at different stages, mrs cedars was very supportive and non-judgmental when i first began exploring my beliefs from a critical standpoint.

she is currently in the process of reading crisis of conscience and aquainting herself with some of the facts of witness history that were hitherto unknown.

FreeGirl2006

Welcome Mrs. Cedars! Let the recipes begin!

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Books or exercises to learn critical thinking

by Captain Obvious in

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i was sitting at the meeting this morning (yes, still keeping up appearances), listening to the speaker and trying to understand his lack of logic.

his talk was about education.

he seemed all over the place, not really making proper points.

FreeGirl2006

Sorry about my prior post--trying to get the hang of links.

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