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  Then What?

  by tjlibre in

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  after knowing what i now know about the wt and the gb.

  now that i can see the real spirit behind this organization, now that i have convinced my self that i dont need this religion or any other organized group to have a personal relationship with god and his son... i wonder, whats next?

  should i stay as part of the conscious class, a less committed jw for the sake of my marriage and emotional stability?

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  changeling

  The choice is yours and only you can make it.

  Me: I'm a "band-aid ripper". I like to face the pain up front and let the chips fall where they may. I find that the dust always settles after a storm and then I can see my way to a new state of "normal".

  I prefer this approach to being in a constant state of "what if" and imagining scenarios of disaster that may or may not materialize.

  But...many are not like me and they make the day to day undercover status work for them.

  Only you know what your situation is and only you can determine what is most comfortable and tolerable for you and those you love. :)
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  Have you ever noticed how peeps from Alabama

  by John Doe in

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  don't possess the slickest hair gell in the salon?

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  changeling

  Yes. :)
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  Do you find it difficult to remain ethical?

  by lifelong humanist in

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  i'm about to embark on a new sales career in 2010, working in sales of renewable energy products - wind turbines, heat pumps, solar panels and solar pv electricity.

  i've been in sales for almost 40 years, and enjoy the buzz sales can bring.

  i shall be self-employed, and have to supply my own vehicle and surveying equipment - there's no basic wage, or expenses - just a fairly high sales commission on 'closed' deals.

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  changeling

  Ethics is what it's all about for me. If something can hurt my client, I tell them. No deal is worth defrauding or hurting someone.
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  The Borg's Motel

  by looking4peace in

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  where you can check in, but you can never leave...ironically, it is also in california!

  :-).

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  changeling

  LOL! What a terrible name for a hotel.

  Check out the link below. It really IS a borg motel. It's minutes away from the WT farm and owned by witnesses. Creepy kindom music plays in the lobby and check out the goodies you can purchase at the gift shop:

  http://harvestinnmotel.com/index.html

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  Cautious Newcomer

  by undertheradar in

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  i am still a member of the jw's organization.

  i have been puzzled over some of the teachings for many years but as i seemed to be the only one querying things among my local jw's i felt as if i was going crazy.

  i was very relieved to find this site, a few months ago, full of evidence to back up my findings, and so much more.. i am so grateful to you all.. i do not want to leave the organization until i have planted some seeds in my family to open their eyes.

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  changeling

  Welcome! :)
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  Sidewiki exposes misquotation on Watchtower.org!

  by slimboyfat in

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  could you check the following page and tell me if my sidewiki entry is visible?

  (sidewiki appears on the google toolbar if you have that on your page, otherwise i am not sure how you access it).

  http://watchtower.org/e/20090401a/article_01.htm.

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  changeling

  And , no. I don't see the Sidewiki.
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  Sidewiki exposes misquotation on Watchtower.org!

  by slimboyfat in

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  could you check the following page and tell me if my sidewiki entry is visible?

  (sidewiki appears on the google toolbar if you have that on your page, otherwise i am not sure how you access it).

  http://watchtower.org/e/20090401a/article_01.htm.

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  changeling

  Can someone post something about the Feb 10th WT where they say: "Millions now living may never die", instead of the true campaing slogan which said: "Will"? :)
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  Please Join in Celebration! My DFed brother is coming to dinner!!!

  by Open mind in

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  we're killing the fattened young bull and having osso bucco (spell?

  ) tonight.

  i'm going to the airport right now to pick up my long-time dfed, over 20-years shunned, gay older brother!.

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  changeling

  Excellent OM! I'm happy for all of you! :)
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  My growing opinion about religion

  by AK - Jeff in

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  when i walked away from jw's i thought that i would find other religions more comforting, less controlling.

  what i found was more of the same.

  religion acting like a 'prophet'.

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  changeling

  I'm with you Jeff. :)
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  Disturbing poem by a JW

  by african GB Member in

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  written by a 15 year old sister......... .

  the rain pelts down, yet makes no sound .

  as out the door they go.

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  changeling

  I would answer with this:

  Alone

  No one watches my every move.

  No one reads my thoughts.

  No one monitors my dreams.

  No one passes judgment, or keeps tabs.

  My actions don’t get recorded; to be used against me or in my favor.

  I think, and I breathe and I act: alone.

  Alone. Responsible for myself.

  Able to choose based on experience or whim.

  I don’t have to check to see if my choice is the “right” one.

  I can change my mind.

  I can learn and alter my course.

  I’ve no need of confession.

  I’ve no fear of punishment.

  I expect no rewards.

  I have no thoughts of heaven or paradise.

  No fairy tale ending awaits me.

  I live, not for an idealized future, but for today.

  Today I can make someone happy.

  Today I can make choices.

  Today I have a voice.

  I’m truly and completely alone.

  But I’m not lonely.

  I don’t fear the dark or its prince.

  Fear does not rule me.

  I find comfort in my own heart;

  And in the very depths of my mind.

  Places no one can reach, that are private and safe.

  I matter.

  I am human.

  I am perfect in my uniqueness.

  I’ve no unattainable goal to make me feel small.

  I am alone.

  I am free.

  12/15/09