The tribulation?
Started?
Whew. I was worried they had announced we weren't to be saving seat again.
RD
RollerDave
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Interesting announcement made at the Assembly
by mind my own inthis goes back a year ago, my mom was trying to get me to go to the district convension b/c there was a major announcement being made.
of course i didn't go (why go back after all these years?).
anyway, she called me when it was over and i asked her what the announcement was.
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Say Hi to MrsRoller!
by mrsroller inmy name is becky aka mrsroller.
i call myself that because the notorious rollerdave is my hubby.
i met dave when he was in his early thirties and it had only been a few years since he had left the jw's.
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RollerDave
LOL, yeah, but she's nice.
I'm the asshole!,
J/K
Meanwhile, thanks all so far for greeting my lady.
RD
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Say Hi to MrsRoller!
by mrsroller inmy name is becky aka mrsroller.
i call myself that because the notorious rollerdave is my hubby.
i met dave when he was in his early thirties and it had only been a few years since he had left the jw's.
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RollerDave
lets see, what else to tell folks about the Beckster.
Sporty track n field type, basketball, being so tall.
Usually quite shy, but coming out of her shell over the years,
Bachelor's degree in IT, works at a major MN corporation...
Loves to drive the ApostaTruck!
Very good at cooking and very very nice looking...
Oh, and I think she likes me ;)
RD
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Say Hi to MrsRoller!
by mrsroller inmy name is becky aka mrsroller.
i call myself that because the notorious rollerdave is my hubby.
i met dave when he was in his early thirties and it had only been a few years since he had left the jw's.
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RollerDave
BECKY!
Hey everyone! Meet becky!
She's the love of my life, six foot five and so alive!
Beck, these folks are (mostly) good people, except for and especially NVR, just kidding NVR old chum...
Well, this could get very interesting, she knows all my most embarassing stories but is pretty good about staying mum.
Welcome Beck, remind me to give you a great big hug when you get home.
Roller (of the 'pleased as punch' sheep class)
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not scared anymore
by 4digitcode ini posted my pic.
(well part of it at least (am a bit shy still...) because i am not scared to be found out anymore.
mind you i've been df'ed for nearly a year now but still had hope 'friends' would remember we were like family and realize they couldn't possibly live the rest of their lives without talking to me again....ha!
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RollerDave
Hi 4DC!
They're right, you got nice eyes.
Glad to see you here,
Remember, apostasy from the devil can't be too bad, eh?
RD
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My first week here ...thoughts
by emy the infidel ini have been hear for about a week now, and have not been is such a strange mental place since i was a witness.
it has been good, the programming still kicks in however, but i'm getting less and less afraid to reason with it.
i got my coc book yesterday.... i sat looking at it and thinking of all the years i avoided it, mischaracterized and marginalized it, w/out having any specific knowledge of what was actually in it.
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RollerDave
Emy,
Welcome!
I have to go back and read your posts, they sound pretty good. If you and NVR differ politically, We prolly see eye to eye.
Isn't that thought-shutdown process that keeps you from seeing the bullshit in one compartment of your life just a beast?
Stopping it is such an effort as it is rooted in all of your subconscious habits, the stuff you do without even thinking about it.
It's as if the WTS has installed 'antivirus' software in your brain, only its WTS Antidoubt V1.9.14!
Angeleyes, WELCOME!
You are NOT BAD or WORTHLESS! If you see yourself as a 'sinner' then consider this, Jesus died as much for you as for anybody else on the planet, and who di HE hang with? was it the scribes? Pharisees?
So-called, SINNERS!
But as it turns out, the WTS will df you for things that are in no stretch of the imagination SINS, and the whole DF/shunning doctrine/process is unscriptural. I know that Jesus said families would be split by belief, but I think it was an effect, not an order or commandment.
"THOU SHALT SHUN THY CHILD THAT HE MAY FEEL SUBJIGATED YEAH VERILY!"
Pshaw!
Don't let the outspoken liberals/atheists fool you, there ARE theists and conservatives here, we just tend not to be as strident.
I myself AM a believer in God still, I banished the WTS from my soul, but it turns out the WTS and God are two separate things.
He is still very much there, and it is a comfort every day.
As for your 'friends' in da troof, hon, I hate to break it to you but when you start finding decent worldly friends you will realize that they are the first REAL friends you've ever had because with friends like the JW's, who needs enemas?
You'll be ok, I suggest more meetings and field misery, oh wait, more posting and smiling.
There, you've got a start on it now!
Homebound, also WELCOME!
Yeah, isn't it grand?
A big rambunctious unruly, bickering apostate family but we all get along pretty good.
Except NVR ;P
J/K,
RD
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Letter To My Parents - Please Offer Critique! Thanks!
by deaconbluez indear mom & dad,.
heres the stuff that i said i would send concerning the 587/607bce issue, as well as some other stuff that you requested dad.
the archeological/astronomical stuff is probably going to come across as very boring, but it is truly a help in settling the 587/607bce issue.
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RollerDave
Deac,
You laid it out exhaustively and thoroughly, but others are a bit right about the length.
I read it all, every word, but that's just me.
Have you given thought to the layout?
Introduction that tells what you intend to establish possibly in bullet points, main body with subheadings for each bullet point in the intro, and conclusion that sums up what you established but adds your take on each point in a few sentances and finishes strong and positive.
Always end strong, always end positive.
You got a good head on you, you can do it! (<--- SEE? lol.)
RD
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The scotsman returns - but he is not the same....
by The Scotsman inhello, yes the scotsman has returned, but i have been naughty .
i have been doing some of my own research on the internet etc regarding jws and some doctrinal issues.. i have had some doubts for a while but am beginning to think that some of our current teachings are simply unsustainable.. example - the 1914 timeframe.. the reason that this is so pivotal is that it is a foundation stone of the organization.
evidence is easily available to prove that this date is unsafe.. many on here speculate about revolution in the organization etc, if 1914 was moved it would have a catastrophic effect on the ordinary publisher and would lead to big change across the congregations.
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RollerDave
TY Ninja!
I was gonna hold number 500 for just a bit, but I was so happy to see scottsman come back that I HAD to.
lol
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Stinkin Dorito's!!!!!!!!!!
by megsmomma ini bought some for my husbands lunch.
they are in snack size....so i don't have to handle them.
well, problem is hubby doesn't want them at work cause it will give him "dorito breath".
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RollerDave
For me, it's sugar-free coffee nips candies, Chocolate covered coffee beans, beef jerky, pork rinds and youtube videos.
Seriously, tho, Oreos always make me think about that totally lame episode of 7th heaven when product placement had gotten so very blatant and the product of the week was Oreos. Sam and david were getting everyone to sit down to oroes and milk, and it was making everybody spill all their secrets.
LAME!
RD
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Yep I did it!
by WT=watchtrouble intime to blow my trumpet - i got over the 100 post mark.. time to open the bar "i'm a junior member baby" lmao.. first person after me is to shout everyone a .
ok i'm not an alcoholic - i just enjoy a drink or 4 .
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RollerDave
Congrats!
Good on you!
RD