AllTimeJeff
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Update: Mrs. Chickennest's cancer
by Thechickennest inmy dear wife has undergone three rounds of chemotherapy as an inpatient at the mayo clinic in the past two months.
we are returning to minnesota/mayo clinic this saturday.
she will begin seven weeks of chemotherapy/radiation.
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The TRUTH will spread like wildfire!!
by EndofMysteries ini'm pretty shocked and excited right now.
first i want to say i am not disclosing any details at this time, but i think i have good news for those wondering when the truth and blind will awake.
most of us know what happens when talking to family, friends, anyone whos a jw, it's an instant mental block.
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AllTimeJeff
Ah man! I missed some fun today I see. Damn job.....
My fear at the moment is that this is one of the only solid bright truths which are undisputable that I've got,
Thats what I'm afraid of too...
It's so undisputable, once the truth of it is revealed, that it DESTROYS the entire revelation book climax at hand, and almost all last days interpretations. Since they are all separate individual interpretations.
You mean, the Revelation Climaxed book has yet to be proven wrong, and we were waiting... for you? "Almost" all of the interpretations are wrong? Which one did they get right?
Oh well. EOM, you do know that you aren't the only one who tries to intepret Rev... *sigh* Go ahead, maybe its better then torturing kittens for you. Sounds like a nice hobby....
Since we sin due to imperfection, God if you have faith will overlook your IMPERFECTION, if you GO BEYOND sinning because you think you have a free ticket, then your ABUSING it. He will read your heart for why you do what you do.
Oh, uh, didn't know this. Will try to stop abusing myself by going beyond the Revelation Climaxed book. (there was nearly a joke in there somewhere...)
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Finished Ex-Jehovah's Witness Survey (Please fill out for help with project)...
by Tuesday inhey everyone!.
) did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:.
) do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:.
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AllTimeJeff
A.) Name: (First name only please) Jeff
B.) Gender
Male
C.) Age:
31-35
1.) How were you introduced to Jehovah's Witnesses:
Parents/Grandparents/Relatives were in before you were born and taught you
2.) How did you leave the religion:
Disassociated (I call it resignation, they can call it whatever they want)
3.) What Age did you leave?
31-35
4.) Were you Baptized
Yes
5.) What General reason did you leave the religion: (both reasons here are primary reasons for me)
Didn’t believe the teachings, not allowed to question the teachings, disagreed with stance on social issues, didn’t agree with things said in the magazines or on the platform.
Felt the elders or organization abused their power, felt they took presidence over God, Problem with the way they organized the religion
6.) How did you feel about the doctrine before leaving:
Believed there were more things right than wrong
7.) Did your feelings about the doctrine effect the way you left?
Yes
8.) If you were disfellowshipped for sin, did your feelings on the doctrine effect you sinning in the first place?
N/A
9.) Did you feel the religion was a cult before leaving?:
I saw a few similarities between the religion and a cult
10.) Did you research the religion's teachings after leaving?
Yes
11.) What are your feelings on the doctrine of the religion since leaving? (all 3, pick one if you need only one)
The religion has a problem with nearly every teaching
They might have one or two teachings that are still right if I strain hard enough to think about it
They are totally wrong
12.) How do you feel about the organization since leaving?:
There are many problems which far outweigh the good
They are Totally wrong
13.) How do you feel about the people since leaving?:
They have more good people than bad people
They are no different than any other religion, they have good and bad
They are misguided people and I feel sorry for them
14.) Do you feel the religion is a cult now after leaving?:
Yes they are definitely a cult
15.) What is your opinion on the intelligence of those still in the Organization? :
They're somewhat intelligent
They're intelligent but purposely deny facts for their religion
16.) Are you happier now that you’re gone?
I think every day about how happy I am to have left
I think I’m somewhat happier now that I’m gone
17.) Do you feel that other than the fact you left the Jehovah’s Witnesses that they would agree with how you live your life?
I do quite a few things they would not agree with
18.) If a Jehovah’s Witness approaches you to discuss their religion you’re more than likely do the following:
Tell them I was raised a Jehovah’s Witness and feel they’re wrong
Discuss in detail all the wrong things in their religion
Discuss their religion with them and take whatever they want to place, I remember being like that
19.) Would you consider returning?
When hell freezes over
20.) How do you feel about discussing your time as a Jehovah's Witness?:
It's part of me I'll discuss it if it comes up
I bring it up occasionally
I’ll only talk about it with certain people who understand the circumstances
Questions:
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Favorite catch phrases from movies, the ones you actually use.
by John Doe inthe old wierd guy on "princess bride" who says "have fun storming the castle!
" i've used that line more than once.
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AllTimeJeff
"keep your friends close, and your enemies closer"
"I'll be your huckleberry"
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Canada Finall Wins Gold!
by shamus100 inand why do we all get excited over it?
we're a smaller country, and we've been skunked every time getting a gold when the olympics have been here.
wahoo!
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AllTimeJeff
They can't trade Ignalia. They won't.
Oh wait, Edmonton traded Gretzky. Never mind. (well, they did keep Messier...)
I loooove me some hockey!
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Canada Finall Wins Gold!
by shamus100 inand why do we all get excited over it?
we're a smaller country, and we've been skunked every time getting a gold when the olympics have been here.
wahoo!
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AllTimeJeff
Yeah, after Pittsburgh invades Calgary, then they get Crosby.
Crosby is a lifelong Pen, sort of like Ignalia is a lifelong Flame. Until the year he retires, where we will be traded to a contender.
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Canada Finall Wins Gold!
by shamus100 inand why do we all get excited over it?
we're a smaller country, and we've been skunked every time getting a gold when the olympics have been here.
wahoo!
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AllTimeJeff
Crosby had 3 assists, all on Ignalia goals which caused a bunch of idiot internet commentators to say how overrated Crosby is.
Man, could Ignalia and Crosby do some damage on a line together.... With Nash? The Ovechkin Ovechkins from Russia are in real trouble....
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Canada Finall Wins Gold!
by shamus100 inand why do we all get excited over it?
we're a smaller country, and we've been skunked every time getting a gold when the olympics have been here.
wahoo!
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AllTimeJeff
I just watched the medal ceremony. Everyone in the crowd sang the Canadian anthem so well, the first time they could all sing it for the gold! Alex Bilodeau would have sang if he wasn't afraid that he would cry. That was cool. I was happy for everyone there.
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Question for Christians
by FreudianSlip indo i have to love god to get into the good place?
let's assume i believe and follow all of the rules out of obligation and not love, is that enough?.
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AllTimeJeff
Btw, and I feel really stupid, this is for Christians, which I am not. Sorry about that. I hope you don't mind my expression. :)
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Question for Christians
by FreudianSlip indo i have to love god to get into the good place?
let's assume i believe and follow all of the rules out of obligation and not love, is that enough?.
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AllTimeJeff
I respect your search and journey, first off.
I notice, and it strikes me as funny in a non laughing way, that when former JW's get confused about god, they come here and ask... us.
FS, I personally think that other then helping you to think, no one here can help you to know if god loves you. I say that only because ultimately, you would be taking someone else's word for it.
It would be much better, assuming god exists, that he communicate to you in a way that you understand.
You are free to make the choices you feel you should make. Your god and choice of how to worship, to express love and faith, or not, is something that ultimately, you must answer.