Posts by AWAKE&WATCHING

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DO THE MEMBERS OF THE GB BELIEVE THEIR OWN PROPAGANDA?

by nvrgnbk in

DO THE MEMBERS OF THE GB BELIEVE THEIR OWN PROPAGANDA?

by nvrgnbk in

I am so happy to find you all ! I just joined a few days ago. I actually started jotting down a few notes so I could refer to some of your brilliant comments but there are so many I can't possibly do it. I do have to mention that I am totally stealing the "emperor's new clothes". Beautifully said. Apparatchik? What a great word, I had to look it up. People with brains that use them. Now I'm no rocket surgeon, I'm sure I am at most only of average intelligence, but I will tell you this: I WOULD MUCH RATHER BE WITH PEOPLE THAT USE THEIR BRAINS EVEN IF THEY ARE WRONG, THAN GOSSIPERS PRODDED LIKE MINDLESS CATTLE.

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How long did it take for the elders to "give up" on you ?

by JH in

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when i became inactive years ago, the elders tried to visit me and talk to me, but i was able to nutralize their efforts and never answered the door or their phone calls.

i just didn't want to talk to them.. then it didn't take long for them to give up.

aftrer that, maybe once a year, they invited me to the memorial.

AWAKE&WATCHING

I haven't been to a meeting for 3-4 weeks. My book study conductor has left me 2 messages.I haven't heard from one other person except my best friend who is in another congregation. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out. One day at a time seems to be my mantra.

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Who is your favorite animated cartoon character?

by gaiagirl in

my favorite would have to be marvin the martian (first appearance 1948).

everything about him cracks me up, from his roman gladiator helmet and kilt, to the way he walks and speaks ("that makes me angry, very angry indeed"), to the ultra cool devices he uses (suprisingly, from acme, who apparantly has outlets on mars).

a very close second, almost a tie, would have to go to droopy (first appearance 1943), who also walks and speaks in a humorous manner, and who has abilities far beyond what would be expected from his dimunitive size.

AWAKE&WATCHING

Always a fan of Foghorn Leghorn the smart- ass rooster. "Boy, I say Boy, that ain't no way to catch a chicken."

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What are some of the things that you miss about not being a JW

by Brain Dead in

what are some of the things that you miss about not being a jw any more ?

for myself i'd have to say it was the close relationships with the people there, some i don't miss at all, but some i really do miss, like the kids that i grew up with .

during my childhood.

AWAKE&WATCHING

I don't miss anything yet because I'm not officially gone just newly awakened. What I will miss is my best friend and my niece.Nothing else.

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If You Thought An Active JW That You Knew Was Here, How Would U Respond?

by minimus in

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if he were an elder in your congregation, or a former friend or even a relative that is secretly posting here, would you out them?

AWAKE&WATCHING

I have suspicions about a brother from my old hall that I dearly love. On again, off again elder. Was on my committee in 1990 when I disassociated myself and came back ?? years later. Are you out there WMBW Jazz Radio ? You know who you are. I hope you are. It would explain a lot. I, too, would be thrilled if I found out anyone I knew was here.

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Strange Talks part 2

by ilovegravy in

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i`m not new here, ive been cruising for a few months now, i`m about to send in a letter to da myself.

6 months ago, that would have been a scary prospect, but reading this site on a regular basis has given me the courage to pull my plug.

i`d go quietly, but i want to muck up the numbers lol.... anyway on the subject of strange talks, i`ll never forget when i was a ms, and me and another ms had a "bet" the plan was to see who could get in as many song titles into their 15 min item, or even better a service meeting item...i`m proud to say i got 7 smiths song titles in and later went on to record 12 elvis titles in a service meeting item.

AWAKE&WATCHING

I'm almost crying, I'm laughing so hard. I'm new too so WELCOME TO YOU !!! P l e a s e keep those stories coming.

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Why did you leave the org?

by A-Team in

were you dfed, did you find out some lies about the org?.

what was the last straw?

AWAKE&WATCHING

And yet another shout out... oops! another thank you. I have of course, been shouting, at least on the INSIDE, for weeks now. None of it meant to be directed at any of you. I am feeling quite at home, so thanks to your information, I'll quit yelling at everyone.

I haven't read any books yet. "Crisis of Conscience" is # 1 on my list. I've only surfed the net, any suggestions would be appreciated. There's a lot of stuff out there, my head is just beginning to stop spinning.

Should I be at all concerned that I immediately submitted to your suggestion of a different typing style? Am I not meant to be the rebel I've become? L O L

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Why did you leave the org?

by A-Team in

were you dfed, did you find out some lies about the org?.

what was the last straw?

AWAKE&WATCHING

THANK YOU FOR YOUR "WELCOME". I DID NOTICE THAT NINJA MAY BE TROUBLE! LOL ANYWAY, IT IS NICE TO NOT FEEL ALONE AND BE ABLE TO SAY WHAT I THINK. THANK YOU ALL FOR THAT.

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Why did you leave the org?

by A-Team in

were you dfed, did you find out some lies about the org?.

what was the last straw?

AWAKE&WATCHING

I HAVEN'T LEFT, ALTHOUGH I'VE NOT BEEN TO A MEETING IN SEVERAL WEEKS. I'VE SPENT ABOUT 8 HRS. A DAY ON THE "EVIL" INTERNET FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS, NOW I'M TRYING TO SORT EVERYTHING OUT. THE FIRST WEEK I WAS TOTALLY FREAKED OUT. THE WHOLE U.N./N.G.O. THING WOKE ME UP, THEN THE HORROR OF THE "SILENT LAMBS" COMPLETELY SICKENED ME. I'VE ALWAYS HAD MISGIVINGS ABOUT THE FDS, NOT BEING ALLOWED TO RESEARCH OUTSIDE OF WHAT IS PROVIDED AS SPIRITUAL FOOD, AND THE CRITICISM OF ANYTHING CLOSE TO AN INDEPENDANT THOUGHT. I FEEL LIKE A ZOMBIE WALKING AROUND IN A SURREAL TWILIGHT ZONE.

SO, I'M READING LIKE A MADWOMAN, AND PRINTING AND HIGHLIGHTING AND FILING LIKE A "CONSPIRACY THEORY" LUNATIC. UP UNTIL THE LAST FEW DAYS I'VE BEEN IN SHOCK AND DENIAL. NOW I AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF I CAN EVEN PRETEND I'M STILL CLUELESS JUST LONG ENOUGH TO GET THROUGH THE CONVENTION. IT HAS HELPED TREMENDOUSLY TO KNOW THAT I AM NOT ALONE. THIS IS MY FIRST POST AND IT IS LIBERATING.