tenyearsafter
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most depressing song ever
by will_the_apostate inwhats the most depressing song you have ever heard?
i would go with either johnny cash - hurt or gary jules-mad world.
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How should I start a brief conversation with her at the Self Check Out Lane especially when I am busy?
by Iamallcool infew days ago, i went to the grocery store, i was busy scanning my grocery at the self check out lane, then there was a gorgeous lady scanning her stuff beside me and she smiled at me.
i never smiled at her back or say anything to her because i just do not know what to say to her especially when i am busy scanning my grocery.
how should i start a brief conversation with her when i am busy in the self check out lane?
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What's wrong with just saying hello and go from there?
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Do you find some famous "attractive" people unattractive?
by Iamallcool ini do not find cindy crawford and julie roberts attractive.
it is just me.
dont throw rocks at me.
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Gwenyth Paltrow does zero for me...always looks like she needs a bath. Also agree with Sarah Jessica Parker, Madonna and Lady GaGa!
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What percentage of young ones are leaving the JW's???
by karter inin my area atleast 50% if not more..
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According to the Pew Report, JW's had the lowest retention rate of any religion in the U.S. at 37% compared to highest rated Hindus retained 84% of their raised in, followed by Jews at 76% and Mormons with a retention rate of 70%. Even the much maligned Catholic Church retains 68% of their raised in members.
A couple of other handy facts from the same Pew Report:
1) JWs are tied for second place for a majority of females in the faith. 60% are female!! (first place are Hindus with 61%)
2) 42% make less than $30,000. This is the second HIGHEST percentage of the poorest cohort of all faiths!
3) JWs have the LOWEST percentage of college graduates and post-graduates of any faith surveyed! (no surprise there).
Though they may be growing at a higher rate than average, JW's cannot hang on to their most important legacy, their children.
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currently reading the da vini code, anyone read?
by highdose ini've only got to chapter five were its talking about a brain washing cult, i think... hmm sure your talking about catholics?.
is this a book worth reading anyone?.
any others you would recomend?
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I read Da Vinci code and enjoyed it...I liked Angels and Demons even more. The thing to remember is that these are fiction works and combine some historical fact with lots of literary license to weave fun and interesting tales. I wouldn't look to deep beneath the surface...just enjoy the ride!
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Did you enjoy talking to vicars on FS?
by highdose ini knew some jw's who loved to get their teeth into the local church guy.
thought they'd show him just how much more they knew than he did.
i think the vicars just humoured them.. they used to come away saying " you could tell he was really impressed about how well we knew our bible!
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We had a number of Evangelical pastors in our territory...they were always pleasant, but had absolutely no problem talking about the "tough" question such as Jesus' deity, trinity, etc. with us. We always had a couple of "mature" brothers make these calls. Anytime the discussions started to go "sideways" from our perspective, we would stop the conversation and arrange for a "return visit". Then more research before we came back. We never seemed to make any real progress, but then the pastors didn't either...everyone was convinced they were right!
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Are YOU Drastically Different Since Leaving The Witnesses?
by minimus inor are you pretty much the same, as a person?.
do you still worry about doing everything just so?.
do you still suffer from depression and angst?.
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Same guy as I was...just less pretense about being something I am not...
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What's the most dumbest/petty thing you've heard of someone being "stumbled" over?
by Reality79 in- some loser once took offense that i hugged a sister goodbye at a leaving do and ran back to the elders like a little child telling on me.
i was 15, this sister was in her 40s at the time.. - this elder said someone told him they saw me with a copy of the sun newspaper.
yes, this paper is known for its 'page 3' topless girls but far from pornagraphic and i wasn't even thinking along those lines.. - one brother who had a good job was 'counselled' because he was actually able to buy himself nice things including a new car (shock, horror!!
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I ended a letter to someone (a JW) with, "Best Wishes,"...I was later asked why I used occultish phrases and whether this was a "habit" of mine!
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Your Disfellowshipping Experience
by 1975 inwhat was your emotional reaction when you were x-communicated?
where you devastaed?
where you joyful?
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Mine was pretty uneventful...I wasn't going to change my course, so it was a couple questions and then DF'ed. Other than having a few family still in, I have not really looked back.
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Another JW chain e-mail...Damn these are annoying!
by fade_away ini received a very interesting email a few minutes ago... you may have already seen it but i thought i'd forward it anyway.
it made me think of how blessed we are by jehovah to see with our own eyes the fulfillment of many prophesies which increase our faith in him and in our king christ.
on a personal note, it sent chills down my spine because it's not everyday i get impacted by something like this.... .
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My Mom sent this one to me...I pointed out that this has been on their website for years in one manner or another...Sheesh!