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  I was told by the elders if i proceed with my divorce i will..

  by anakinsrise in

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  lose my standing in the congregation,but my duties vanished 2 years ago anyway,no one has commited adultery in the relationship.

  and its odd if i had slept with another woman,i could divorce,return to the hall, sit there like a stone for 8 months to a year,get reinstated,and become and elder 1 day.

  is that insane or what?

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  Flowerpetal

  Yes it is insane.
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  I was told by the elders if i proceed with my divorce i will..

  by anakinsrise in

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  lose my standing in the congregation,but my duties vanished 2 years ago anyway,no one has commited adultery in the relationship.

  and its odd if i had slept with another woman,i could divorce,return to the hall, sit there like a stone for 8 months to a year,get reinstated,and become and elder 1 day.

  is that insane or what?

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  Flowerpetal

  BTW, welcome to the board!!
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  Everlasting life on a Paradise earth..myth or reality?

  by shotgun in

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  everlasting life on a paradise earth.

  this hope permeates the very being of every jw.

  does it mention everlasting life on a paradise earth?

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  So we know the elements have always existed in the universe.

  Panda,

  But who made the elements? They didn't just appear--even they had to have a beginning. Otherwise I agree with all that you said.
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  JWD "Secret Lingo"

  by imallgrowedup in

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  thanks to tinkerbell, i just learned what "bttt" stands for!

  i'm just feeling so special now!

  imwtk, (inquiring minds want to know).

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  Flowerpetal

  Thanks Gumby and thanks Blondie for the site. I put it in my favorite places!
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  JWD "Secret Lingo"

  by imallgrowedup in

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  thanks to tinkerbell, i just learned what "bttt" stands for!

  i'm just feeling so special now!

  imwtk, (inquiring minds want to know).

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  Flowerpetal

  I still don't know what bttt means?
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  Salt or Sweet ?

  by morty in

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  which is your favorite to munch on at the movies?

  salty popcorn or a pack of gummie bears and chocolate bar?

  went to the show for cheap night and it cost more for the damn junk food..no one could decide on either one or the other so we bought both...your opinon?

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  Flowerpetal

  I have to agree with Shamus.
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  Welcome HICFlygirl to the forum!

  by Joyzabel in

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  welcome hicflygirl.

  you have a wonderful sense of humor.

  i feel like i'm part of a group again.

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  Flowerpetal

  WelcomeHIC!!!
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  Obsessed with sex?

  by Momofmany in

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  i have a legitimate question.

  not knowing where to go, maybe you all could answer me.

  are witnesses obsessed with sex?

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  Flowerpetal

  Another explanation is how children are treated...like little adults. They are encouraged to take stances that no normal child should even think of, to pay attention and comment at meetings like adults, and to behave and be as responsible as adults...That includes knowing everything to the letter about doctrine. Even if...ESPECIALLY if...it will give the kids nightmares.

  That's what I think. And the pressure is put on them to get baptized at an early age so they can be "servants" of Jehovah--when they are not ready for. Thus the pressure is on not to commit a "sexual sin" for fear of being disfellowshipped.
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  What do you think?

  by Flowerpetal in

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  some of you that have been away from the borg for a while may not know that the segment of the meeting when the co visits the congregations, called new things learned, is no more.

  instead we are given another talk.

  i am of the opinion that it was discontinued because too many far out answers were being given for one question--and it may have prompted discussion after the meeting that would result in speculation and/or leanings toward apostate teachings.

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  Flowerpetal

  Some of you that have been away from the Borg for a while may not know that the segment of the meeting when the CO visits the congregations, called New Things Learned, is no more. Instead we are given another talk.

  I am of the opinion that it was discontinued because too many far out answers were being given for one question--and it may have prompted discussion after the meeting that would result in speculation and/or leanings toward apostate teachings.

  What might you guys think is the reason?

  The way it is now, we are all relagated to answering questions out of a book, on Thursday nights, which is the book study--but the whole congregation meets at the hall. That's 45 minutes--and then 1/2 hr. talk by the CO. And that's it for his talks until Sunday.
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  halloween

  by Enishi in

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  i'm feeling depressed now.... on halloween night, we had bought some candy.

  someone in my family suggested that we give it out to the trick or treaters.

  i don't really have anything against the holidays anymore, and i couldn't really see anything wrong with giving out candy.

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  Flowerpetal

  Don't you just hate when people (JWs) don't mind their own business? I am still attending meetings but I would NEVER squeal on anyone. I hope that you can come to a point where you won't have to worry about what they thought of you. I know there are a few I feel that way toward, but I just will have to accept that they are entitled to their feelings and opinions. They are just people. We all have to pee and poop no matter who we are. Just picture them doing that, and maybe it will make you smile.

  I don't know if this has cheered you up any, but I certainly understand your feelings.