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  Jehovah's Witnesses Who "Get" It

  by minimus in

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  i think there are many that understand that alot of things are bullsh*t. i think they know that the "truth" is not everything it's cracked up to be.

  they recognize that many directions should simply be ignored.

  just don't talk about it.

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  5. It takes a deep depression, tragedy or personal emergency to push an active JW into CONSCIOUSLY examining the UNTRUTH of the "Truth"

  Not always. Though maybe my case is not the norm. I simply stumbled across the 607 date issue and from there it was just about discovering what else I needed to know, even after 31 years. Once I had all the information it was pretty easy to mentally disconnect. Sometimes it just takes exposure to the facts, and logic takes over. That's why it's important that we all present this information in as many avenues as possible - and make sure and keep it palatable at first as well. Presentation can make all the difference as seen by how well the WTBTS gets people sucked in to believing their stuff.

  Morph (truth trumps "the Truth")
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  Jehovah's Witnesses Who "Get" It

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i think there are many that understand that alot of things are bullsh*t. i think they know that the "truth" is not everything it's cracked up to be.

  they recognize that many directions should simply be ignored.

  just don't talk about it.

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  I'm also still technically in due to my wife ... family pressures. However there is a huge difference between being 'in' and still supporting the view, or even still hoping they are right and refusing to search for answers, and re-creating your mindset to embrace a new set of facts. I have done nothing to allow them to DF/DA, but I believe it's obvious to those around I don't 'support' the WTBTS's views anymore. Even if others cannot be this obvious I pray and hope that at least mentally they can free themselves and see the beauty that awaits.

  Morph (seeing things with a brighter light than ever)
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  so I told her that I'm in love with her....

  by jaredg in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  but she didn't reciprocate.

  she held me tight and kissed me softly.

  her body language says that she loves me and she's told me she cares for me very much, but she didn't say those magic words.

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  I first told my wife I loved her while we were dating - she basically said thanks, I can't say it back yet, i don't know. A month later she returned the words and we just celebrated our 10th anniversary. Keep hoping.

  Morph (still showing the love)
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  Jehovah's Witnesses Who "Get" It

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i think there are many that understand that alot of things are bullsh*t. i think they know that the "truth" is not everything it's cracked up to be.

  they recognize that many directions should simply be ignored.

  just don't talk about it.

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  Metamorphosis

  That's exactly the truth - why you hear 'the light gets brighter' or 'where else would we go' so much. They've been taught all their lives that there is no other option. And even if you're thinking something isn't right you're constantly enforced with the idea that the end is right around the corner - so people fool themselves that well IF it IS right around the corner I would hate to start showing weakness now and miss out on everlasting life. It's so engrained in them that if they just hold on a little longer - you hear it every meeting (along w/ trust the F&DSC) - everything will be all right.

  I compare it to a baby that's sometimes afraid to walk because he is so comfortable crawling and keeps falling on his butt - but once he gets the hang of it he realizes he's so much better off. Too many people are just in a comfort zone and while they may see some issues they're afraid to start walking. it's scary at first. Doesn't help they are re-inforced with the idea - so many people are walking, and since just a few get on the road to life, then walking must be a bad thing.

  Morph - (finally learning to walk)
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  The Answer

  by Metamorphosis in

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  the answer.

  walking backwards,.

  a stranger to myself.

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  The Answer

  walking backwards,
  a stranger to myself
  looking for a face to put on,
  a life to live
  i swim to an island
  to collect my thoughts
  sipping coconut milk
  atop a coral reef,
  waves break the silence
  i talk with the hermit
  who lives in the mountain
  he tells me, “you have not failed
  if you have not stopped trying”
  i only wonder why he lives alone
  in desperation
  i try to create the answers i seek
  life laughs at my foolishness
  and i laugh back,
  even if it does have a hollow ring
  a wandering minstrel tells me
  the answers he’s found
  it only leaves me with more questions
  following a two lane road
  to an unknown destination
  more concerned about where i’m going
  than where i am
  “it’s not nice to stare”
  says the funny looking man
  and i wonder if he’s at peace with himself
  does he wonder the same about me
  i could have told him i’m not
  but his steel gray eyes
  did not seem to hold any compassion
  conflicting emotions still battle inside
  as i remain silent on the surface
  it’s always quiet before the storm they say
  a mosquito lands on my arm
  and as i watch him swell
  at the taste of my blood
  i wonder how it is to live
  on the life of others
  no matter, the mosquito is now dead
  his life and mine
  a smear on the back of my newspaper
  does the answer i seek exist
  or is it the searching for the answer
  that in essence
  is the answer itself
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  Whew, what a relief!

  by Metamorphosis in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  to spend some time here at jwd after all day at the first day of the dc.

  had to refresh my mind on what quality advice and info is .

  it was actually kinda weird seeing so much focus on jesus which is quite 'not the norm'!

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  To spend some time here at JWD after all day at the first day of the DC. Had to refresh my mind on what quality advice and info is

  It was actually kinda weird seeing so much focus on Jesus which is quite 'not the norm'! But there were still too many experiences of people giving up everything to devote their lives because the end is so near, little kids being applauded for spending their day in the principal's office instead of attending the veteran's day program (I mean w/o the veteran's would they even HAVE freedom of religion?)

  and i definately agree w/ the posters who have remarked on the last talk of the day - show faith and complete trust in the FDS because Jah and Jesus do? and their proof for that is what? that they throw out tons of rehashed literature each year?

  good thing was i got galations, colossians, and most of revelation re-read. the literal 144,000 understanding in revelation really makes zero sense at all when reading the entire chapters, but that is a topic for another day.

  just had to post and say thank you for the valuable insights you provide and the strength you give even when you don't realize it.

  Morph - 'dreading the next two days'
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  Former or Current Elders, MS, Pioneers.......Did you enjoy these positions?

  by R.F. in

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  did you ever enjoy serving in this way or did you view it more as, "it's the thing that's encouraged, so that's what i'll do"?.

  im currently a ms and pioneer(will shed this one immediately) and before i ever were appointed these, i always wanted to.

  i thought it was a pretty cool thing for someone my age to be instructing the congo, and to have so many look up to you.

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  I was a MS for 5 or so years. I stepped down when I started doing research and finding real answers. However before that I was involved w/ public talks, some assembly parts etc.

  The part I did enjoy was encouraging people spiritually and instructing. I miss that to this day. No ego trip, nothing vain, I could care less if anyone said anything to me. But if I felt I truly made someone feel they had learned something or had found something encouraging to hold onto - I felt I may had made a difference. That's why i still try to go out and just discuss the Bible one on one w/ people today.

  The last year I was a MS I would be very careful about what I said from the platform - I wanted to make sure and not say anything I no longer agreed with. But it got too hard to do w/ public talks and instruction talks so I walked.

  Don't be afraid to resign your privileges RF. You have to stand up for what you know is right. I eventually came to the conclusion not only was it hard to watch what I said - but I didn't want people to feel I supported the org wholeheartedly anymore either. Maybe if they realize someone like me who had responsibilities is questioning things - they'll question themselves as well.

  As always - best wishes on your journey.

  Morph - 'take your microphone and shove it '
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  Jamica JW's Spend $1 million Cleaning up Stadium

  by kwr in

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  2. scandals

  us$35m trelawny stadium not being maintained.

  jehovah's witnesses forced to spend $1m on clean-up after renting facilitykeril wright, business observer staff reporter.

  wednesday, july 04, 2007. http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/business/html/20070703t230000-0500_124968_obs_us___m_trelawny_stadium_not_being_maintained.asp.

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  but of course the society is too cheap to pay for professional cleanup - instead making 2000 Witnesses feel guilty if they didn't go in and help swing machetes for free. the amount of free labor they get in the name of 'supporting the org' has always ticked me off... and of course those same Witnesses will be asked to make donations during the convention they attend

  Morph - 'you want my arm and leg too?'
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  Posted a question about the cross/stake on Yahoo

  by rassillon in

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  http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=aquuntl1rtw8yezsxghq7fdd7br.

  should i have linked back to one of the good discussions here?

  check out some of the answers i am getting.

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  True Christians (such as Jehovah's Witnesses) do not behave in such a "brainwashed" manner, and in fact true Christians (such as Jehovah's Witnesses) spend little time arguing about the exact shape of Christ's instrument of impalement. As true disciples of Christ, Jehovah's Witnesses do not distract from his message of the good news by going around denouncing the worshipful use of the cross and other idols.

  check out the paragraph above. it was given as one of the responses on the yahoo site.

  1) jw's don't behave in a brainwashed manner

  2) the repeated use of true Christians in reference to JW's

  3) JW"s are the ONLY ones i have ever heard that make this a big issue. i am sure there are others, however jw's have it at the fore much more than anybody else.
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  Come what may.

  by Paralipomenon in

  1. jw
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  every couple of weeks my family gets together for a group supper.

  this has long been a tradition of ours.

  we alternate who hosts each time for variety, but when it's my brother's turn, he has often invited over people from his congregation as well.

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  I currently only shave on days i actually go to a meeting - so Sundays and sometimes Thursdays. I live in a small town and so frequently run into other witnesses with my 3-4 day growth and i get strange looks even from that. give me a break - if God didn't want hair on my face he wouldn't put it there.

  Morph - 'sticking w/ stubble'