Posts by aligot ripounsous

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 05-31-09 WT Study (PRAISE FOREVER)

by blondie in

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united nations http://www.randytv.com/secret/unitednations.htm.

only jws whom god or gb/fds view as righteous have a happy/marvelous future.. .

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aligot ripounsous

Thanks, Blondie, I used to draw ideas from your weekly thread to give comments at the WT meeting, it will now be for my own use when I talk privately to JWs, since I gave up meetings for good last week.

In addition, think of the expenditure to publish this magazine in 172 languages many of which are spoken by people who are relatively poor.
Consider too, the fact that this journal is made available in various sign languages used by the deaf, as well as in Braille for the blind.

They used to start their call-for-funds campain later in the year, they are now quite graphic as soon as may. Must be desperate for fresh cash, somehow. They should be advised to sell another building to replenish.

Thanks again for your articles.

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1 year sober today...it can be done!

by digderidoo in

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just wanted to post here to say i am now 1 year sober.

funny thing is i don't miss drink at all, it took a 3 or 4 months of hard work about 18 months ago and have not looked back since.. this is my first thread about the aa, posted january 2008.. http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/150354/1/went-to-aa-meeting-last-night.

i would encourage anyone who thinks they may have a problem to get help, it is out there.. since i have become sober i am now doing a law degree, took up scuba diving, got my kids involved in snorkelling, scuba, horse riding and shooting.

aligot ripounsous

Hang fast, Paul, our thoughts and encouragements are with you. I suppose only those who have met this drinking pb can realize the efforts it takes to overcome it. Best wishes of success in your undertaking. Happy to see that your family life has improved, so that you can reap the good results of your progress.

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have you got kids ? what does your fridge look like ?

by aligot ripounsous in

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Happy birthday Grace, though belately I suppose,

I'm experimenting photobucket, which I 'm not familiar with.

For some reason the big picture is getting blurred

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have you got kids ? what does your fridge look like ?

by aligot ripounsous in

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Let's just show we care and appreciate what this board accomplishes.

by hamsterbait in

just put your handle in a post on this thread.. hb.

aligot ripounsous

I've roamed in the past on a few other XJW sites but none comes even near to JWD/N. Thanks Simon and to all posters who have added their contributions to this most cathartic center.

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Anyone from Brossard, Quebec?

by mraimondi in

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aligot ripounsous

Was living in East Montreal ( Rachel/St Hubert) in the mid 70s, does that count ? loved that time, I would spend week-ends at Lac des chats, St Sauveur des Monts. Shall I ever see Quebec again, Cââââline ?

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So, it happened. Packed my things and left

by aligot ripounsous in

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some may remember, i wrote on an other thread that elders forbade me to give comments at the wt meeting, as i weaken the brothers' faith.

i wasn't satisfied with this outcome and, 10 days ago i sat with my wife on the front part of the kh (like in many khs, attendants pack on the back seats), in the middle of the row, right in front of the wt elder, and raised my hand insistently.

i was of course openly ignored but i didn't care, all that i wanted was verybody to see how they deal with independent members.

aligot ripounsous

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/members/politics/171477/1/Getting-on-with-it

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So, it happened. Packed my things and left

by aligot ripounsous in

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some may remember, i wrote on an other thread that elders forbade me to give comments at the wt meeting, as i weaken the brothers' faith.

i wasn't satisfied with this outcome and, 10 days ago i sat with my wife on the front part of the kh (like in many khs, attendants pack on the back seats), in the middle of the row, right in front of the wt elder, and raised my hand insistently.

i was of course openly ignored but i didn't care, all that i wanted was verybody to see how they deal with independent members.

aligot ripounsous

Hemp, Oompa, here is one, I see if I can find some more. Nothing original really but we have a few ignorant elders who fear what they don't understand

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/169357/1/Blondies-Comments-You-Will-Not-Hear-at-the-12-21-08-WT-Study-HEARTFELT

Just to add that the whole exit process was very much like a game (I liked Chickpea's swordplay comparison) since there was no vital or even serious issue at stake like family shunning. Unfortunately it has not been (or is) so easy for many of those on here.

Edit :

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/168962/1/On-the-issue-of-Universal-Sovereignty

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/bible/166402/1/Apostasy-from-JWs-Thats-not-what-the-Bible-says-hmmmm

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/170362/1/WT-on-Help-those-who-stray-from-the-flock-friends-sent-us-an-email

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So, it happened. Packed my things and left

by aligot ripounsous in

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some may remember, i wrote on an other thread that elders forbade me to give comments at the wt meeting, as i weaken the brothers' faith.

i wasn't satisfied with this outcome and, 10 days ago i sat with my wife on the front part of the kh (like in many khs, attendants pack on the back seats), in the middle of the row, right in front of the wt elder, and raised my hand insistently.

i was of course openly ignored but i didn't care, all that i wanted was verybody to see how they deal with independent members.

aligot ripounsous

If they do threaten to DF you then you might want to let them know that if any announcement is made regarding a change in your status as a JW you will take them to court.

Thanks for the advice, lady Lee, I heard the case was judged in Belgium, not long ago. That may explain why they are so cautious now, they may have received instructions to that effect from their headquarters.

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So, it happened. Packed my things and left

by aligot ripounsous in

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friends

some may remember, i wrote on an other thread that elders forbade me to give comments at the wt meeting, as i weaken the brothers' faith.

i wasn't satisfied with this outcome and, 10 days ago i sat with my wife on the front part of the kh (like in many khs, attendants pack on the back seats), in the middle of the row, right in front of the wt elder, and raised my hand insistently.

i was of course openly ignored but i didn't care, all that i wanted was verybody to see how they deal with independent members.

aligot ripounsous

Gary, the reason why I take it lightly is that this organization never really harmed me. My wife and I talked frankly about the situation, she's miles away from dogmatism. I will be glad to take her to the hall by car and collect her, unless she prefers to go by herself and chat with her friends. We take it cool because we have always kept nosy elders and JWs at arm length. However, I understand very well that other JWs get out with a lot of bitterness, due to having had their education chances chattered by JW fanatism, or young sisters having been kept in forced celibacy, etc. I'm glad I kept my children out, just hope they won't misbehave. Not two personal situations are alike, pas vrai Narkissos ?