i don't like cigarettes all that much (even though i actually tried to take up the habit, i found out i don't have an addictive personality - same reason why i'm not a coffee person either) but i do enjoy a nice cigar.
notice i said a nice cigar, not those nasty chemically-flavored things that taste like froot loops and smell like a crotch fire.
i'm talking about a nice cuban monte cristo or a real leaf-wrapped cigarillo.
I have recently been introduced to the joys of cigar smoking.
I have only smoked three of them, but it was enjoyable.
Moderation is certainly the key. I don't expect to be getting a copy of a lung x-ray revealing a pair of lungs riddled with black cancer any time soon.
The scotch combination is a delight.
all are welcome to join.
all you have to do is be happy and positive.
you must honestly want to spread your happiness infectiously throughout the world.. you must try to wear a smile most of the time.. you must listen compassionately and give good hugs.. i does not matter if you are not currently feeling happy, but you must promise to summon the feeling from within yourself.
Where do I sign up?
Sounds like a great crowd to me!
The Oracle
i'm geting confused, and part of that is that the elders handbook seems to kind of leave this up to each congo in some ways, which is pathetic.
we have all the other exact rules, lets have one here so faders do not accidentally cross the line.
just recently was a great thread where the father was turned in by his wife for just getting c of c, and i don't believe he would have been df'd for that, or even reading that, but he chose to take a firm stand and he deserves respect for that.
And that is all I meant to do knowing there is a line that can be crossed. By sincerely searching for my own answers, I know for a fact at least one elder is conflicted on some things I first asked, then showed him about. How far can you go? Almost out.....oompa
Oompa,
If you don't want to be accused of apostacy, stay in question mode. That is the line.
Don't communicate any conclusions that you may have drawn.
If they ask a specific question like, do you believe that the FDS is being directed by God or that it has been appointed to spirtually feed God's sheep - simply tell them: that is what I want to believe, but....what about this....yuda yuda
If they press - do not give in. Just keep repeating - well that is what I have been taught, and that is what I want to believe. Help me gain my faith back brother. Here is what is causing me some doubts right now. Please help me. And then spill it.
The Oracle
Field of Dreams
The Notebook
The Oracle
the thread on spiritism got me thinking about all the ridiculous things the jw's in my hall blamed on satan.
like their kid getting a cold and they had to miss the meeting or getting a flat tire on saturday, thus missing field service.. i always wondered if satan is such a powerful spirit creature, why the hell would he waste his time flattening tires or causing a runny nose?
you would think he would be causing wwiii or another plague or something!.
At this moment in time I don't think Satan is real.
In fact, I would love to travel to the most haunted house in Europe and sit alone in the dark in the basement and verbally challenge any demon to show himself.
I am confident that it would be a lonely and uneventful night.
the old saying "happiness is the best revenge", to me that is the most rubbing statement i can ever hear right now.. .
someone mentioned that jw's dont think anyone can have true happiness outside of their religion, i dont necessarily buy this.. .
when someone is happy inside the borg, they say its jehovah's blessing, when someone is happy outside the borg they say that satan is blessing them.
Exposing the toxic nature of the JW cult is a good thing.
It doesn't need to be life consuming.
Everything counts. Every little bit helps.
i'm geting confused, and part of that is that the elders handbook seems to kind of leave this up to each congo in some ways, which is pathetic.
we have all the other exact rules, lets have one here so faders do not accidentally cross the line.
just recently was a great thread where the father was turned in by his wife for just getting c of c, and i don't believe he would have been df'd for that, or even reading that, but he chose to take a firm stand and he deserves respect for that.
Oompa,
Can I just tell you, that I love you?
In a manly, brotherly, completely non sexual way, of course.
What you are doing right now is so fantastic I can hardly contain myself !!
Keep educating others through your questions. Through your doubts. Never "apostocize" by communicating any conclusions that you have drawn. You don't need to.
You are doing tremendous good!
Keep it up dude!!
The Oracle
the thread on spiritism got me thinking about all the ridiculous things the jw's in my hall blamed on satan.
like their kid getting a cold and they had to miss the meeting or getting a flat tire on saturday, thus missing field service.. i always wondered if satan is such a powerful spirit creature, why the hell would he waste his time flattening tires or causing a runny nose?
you would think he would be causing wwiii or another plague or something!.
Undercover,
Great point regarding who told the first lie.
You make a lot of sense.
By the way, are you really from Morocco?
The Oracle
for the past 5 months i have been in a wonderful relationship.
he and i had started out as friends a few years ago, but realized that we were attracted to each other while he was going through his divorce earlier this year.
he and his now ex wife are both jws .
Hey WorldlyGirl,
I am going to go a little bit against the grain here.
Even though there are some red flags in this relationship...this guy could be worth saving.
You say you are in a wonderful relationship. You must see something special in this guy, so why not display the greatest expression of love that you could possibly muster?
Free him from the cult, that he calls "the truth"
The great thing about your mission is that it will be PURE and RIGHTEOUS to the fullest extent...and it can not be denied...
If full scrutiny, open mindedness, and an earnest desire to find truth are applied - you will succeed and your boyfriend will be eternally grateful.
Study some of the comments in this forum, hit some websites, and tactfully, lovingly help him to open his eyes.
- Just my two cents.
Let me know if you need any help. It's what I do.
All the best to you! And welcome to the board!
The Oracle
i attended a medical conference this weekend at the wynn hotel in vegas.
on saturday night, we saw monty python's "spamalot" in the live theater.
i cannot tell you how hilarious that show was!
Thanks for the tip exwitless.
I enjoy going to Vegas, but don't take in a lot of shows when I am there.
I will check it out for a certainty!
Cheers!
The Oracle
