Posts by Cold Creek Swimmer

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Part 2:The Elders Return, Made Decision To Disfellowship Us On Grounds Of..

by Lady Liberty in

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dear friends.... "happy tuesday!

" well the saga continues!

i thought we had seen the last of the elders last friday night as most have you are familiar with the story.

Cold Creek Swimmer

Lady and Black Pearl,

I am sorry to say that I can no longer condone the actions of 2 obvious apostates. This is to let you know that I will respect the disfelloshipping arrangement and no longer contact you regarding anything personal. I am sorry to hear that your choice to honor Christ by celebrating Christmas is more important than your dedication to God's Earthly Organization. Your choice to flaunt such repulsive behavior on this board shows how far from the Truth you have strayed. I only hope that one day you will come to your senses and realize that decisions like these are life threatening. I have known both of you for over 20 years and am saddened by the loss of your friendship. Please repent from your filthy acts of false worship and turn back to the God of the New World Translation. Can't we all just get along and be happy Witnesses? By the way, what did you witness today?

NOT!!!

I'm waiting for my wife to tell me the news. I'm pretty sure she'll hear about you guys in the next couple of weeks. I can't wait to ask her why it's such a big deal for you to have been caught worshipping God? I want to hear from her why the fact that you still believe in god and are still faithful to his principles is grounds for D'fing. I would do the same as you if I could get my family to see the real Truth. Hang in there and remember that you've got real friends now-not conditiional loser friends.

CCS

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winter solstice 22 dec 2007 12:08 a.m. CST

by chickpea in

this was written for .

a much beloved and .

cherished friend for .

Cold Creek Swimmer

It's my favorite day of the year because from there on out the days get longer. No more coming home in the dark and going to work in the dark. I've been in AZ for 4 months now and can see why so many move here for the winter. Nothing like sunshine to chase away the blues from being away from my family. Happy New Year and longer days to all!

CCS

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Well, The Elders & Circuit Overseer Came By Tonight To See If We Are Celeb.

by Lady Liberty in

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hello dear friends.... well..the saga continues!!

as many of you know last new years the jws attacked our "frosty" and egged our home.

" the co said, "so you are both not willing to meet with the elders..?".

Cold Creek Swimmer

Lady and Black Pearl,

That was truly great. I wish I was in the same position to be able to take such a stand, but with the family still in I'm stuck on my own. Someday soon we'll be able to get together like before and be happy to be out! Hang in there and keep us posted as to what happens because of the visit. Does anyone else realize how much importance they put on their little Judicial Committee? I mean really, who cares what a bunch of counselor wannabes think about whether or not you celebrate Christmas? I say tell em to shove off just like you did. GOOD STUFF!

CCS

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EXCERPT from my novel: I WEPT BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

by Terry in

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excerpt from novel:.

mathis, shaking like a landed fish, stood beside a crooked tree.

danny found him there.. "you hurt?

Cold Creek Swimmer

Well done. Graphic with no details. Your writing forces the mind to imagine what cannot be said. Please finish this-it is too important for you and all of us to let go by the wayside. Thank you for this brief glimpse into the darkness of this period of your life. I really have no words to describe how this makes me feel. Just thank you-please don't stop.

CCS

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Why God permits wickedness..the argument and counter logic

by wherehasmyhairgone in

when i was a pioneer i used to get the comment a lot, as i am sure most here have.. my stock answer was the analogy.... wt 2002 10/1 page 7 as an example.

imagine a father allowing his child to go thru a painful operation in-order to get better...hence why god permits suffering.

anyway i used to trot this out without any counter arguments.. even when i left, it still seemed a reasonable explanations, then something clicked.

Cold Creek Swimmer

Great topic! Why does God permit Wikedness? My favorite answer of all time was briefly touched on earlier: So that the angels will have proof beyond a shadow of a doubt that man is incapable of ruling himself in a way that results in peace and security.

Are you kidding me? I've known from a very young age that man will always have wars and violence and all these horrible things that go on in this world. Man is by nature violent. This argument has no other result than to make the angels dumb as a box of rocks. If they haven't figured it out yet, then they never will. This is just one more reason that proves to me that belief in a spirit being to save this earth is an excercise in futility.

CCS

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C'mon how about some new bumper sticker thoughts

by wozadummy in

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here's mine.

you're only calling me prejudiced 'cause i'm white.

Cold Creek Swimmer

"It doesn't have to be very good....so just do your BEST"

"I may be slow...but I make a LOT of mistakes!"

CCS

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All Scripture

by LtCmd.Lore in

hold on, i accidentally sent it too early.

edited again to add: meh, nevermind.

this was going to be a big long rant about how pathetic the "all scriptures inspired" book is.

Cold Creek Swimmer

BTW, how do you get rid of the highlighting? I can't figure out how to undo it once I've clicked the icon.

Click on the eraser-"Clear formatting"

CCS

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Have You Ever Been Stalked?

by eclipse in

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i am not refering to the elders staking out a house to see if you're in there alone with another person who isn't your mate.. .

i am talking about 'regular stalkers' who stalk you for the obsessive psychological reason of needing to be near you physically.. ever been followed?.

ever had the feeling someone was looking through your windows?.

Cold Creek Swimmer

Eclipse,

I find it odd that after talking to you today, you post this thread. Now I'm a little paranoid. Is this a reverse form of stalking? Are you a preemptive stalker? Are you trying to get me to be a stalker? Don't make me come over there and stare at your home!

Just kidding! I really do hope you follow the excellent advice on this thread. Please be careful and don't hesitate to call the cops if you feel threatened. Keep us posted.

CCS

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Death and Resurrection

by Cold Creek Swimmer in

good morning all.. i am writing this after learning of my father's death yesterday.

i am a bit out of sorts to say the least.

i was fortunate to have been able to talk and laugh with him only last weekend while he was (we thought) recovering from a coma in a long term care facility.

Cold Creek Swimmer

Aleman,

I did not come here to debate my personal belifes with a Watchtower apologist. I came here for my own personal well being. I suggest you start your own thread on that subject and leave me to my grief. Your condolences are most insincere. Please do not respond to this thread again.

CCS

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A long time friend called today!

by rockhound in

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our fellow poster, and long time family friend, cold creek swimmer called my wife and i today to let us know that he had lost his father in death yesterday.

our thoughts and prayers go out to you dear friend.

i pray that the god we love so much may give your family strength to get through the next few days.

Cold Creek Swimmer

Rockhound,

Thank you for your words today as well as yesterday. They mean much coming from a fine man as you are. You and your wife have been very good to me this last year, and I will always treasure your kind words and expressions.

CCS