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  Encouraging words from the Governing Body throughout the years.

  by Theocratic Sedition in

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  2012 yearbook.

  as you keep on the watch for that thrilling event, please be assured that we truly love each of you dear brothers and sisters, who are proving your love for jehovah in deed and truth!1 john 3:18.. your brothers,.

  governing body of jehovahs witnesses.

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  Miz....

  Did you go to the Elder School yet??????
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  Br. Jackson Illustration: "Run, Idiot, Run!"

  by respectful_observer in

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  i'm not sure if this has already been posted and i just haven't seen it, but here's an email i received recently that gave me a chuckle.... ...................... run, idiot, run.

  br.

  jackson of the governing body concluding a talk @ la district convention had this neat illustration at the very end of the convention.

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  YOU GOTTA BE FREAKIN' KIDDING ME!

  WOW..... Bro Jackson recycles his presentations too....

  He said the same story (changed teams) back at the DC in 2008.....
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  Who killed all the Daleks?

  by TheClarinetist in

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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuhlr9fjl2w&feature=player_detailpage.

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  Giggles....

  A very long wait indeedy!!!!
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  The title of this forum should be changed to Judas' Witnesses.net to accurately reflect it's makeup.

  by Theocratic Sedition in

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  i've been browsing here for some time now and i've read the erroneous arguments supporting 587, the petty feelings over the un, blah blah blah.

  this is a community of disgruntled people telling each other what they want to hear.

  you've all essentially created your own truth, tickling your own ears.

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  LOST GENERATION CALLED IT!!!

  Silly Miz!......
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  Knowing the Real Truth about the "truth" when you're stuck inside...

  by OneDayillBeFree in

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  ...sucks.

  (warning: this could get lengthy but i have to vent and i could really use some advice).

  i know ttatt and have known about it for almost 2 years, yet i'm still stuck inside.

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  ooooh forgot about the military ....

  It is a rare man who don't look excellent in a uniform!!!

  In many ways a program that has some structure might help you transition away from the routine of the WTS...
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  Knowing the Real Truth about the "truth" when you're stuck inside...

  by OneDayillBeFree in

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  ...sucks.

  (warning: this could get lengthy but i have to vent and i could really use some advice).

  i know ttatt and have known about it for almost 2 years, yet i'm still stuck inside.

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  I have managed to be a 'good lil JW' since waking up....

  I had major moments like he is feeling and occasionally I come home and still want to beat my head against the wall....

  Yes some boys are do or die/sink or swim types but not all......and while I believe failure can teach many things I also value the learned process of planned execution of goals.....
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  Did You Expect To Live Thru The Great Tribulation & Never Die At All?

  by minimus in

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  i always had my doubts about that but i was at least hopeful that all would work out as they said.

  i saw so many "faithful ones" who were true believers expire before they got the prize, that i started to think it probably wouldn't happen in my lifetime.. what a bunch of suckers, huh?.

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  Oh gawd the stories of torture from various wars and inquisitions that we should expect to happen to us as we suvived!

  The one that sticks greatest in my mind is the pliers and fingernail removal .....ahhh good times I mean doesn't every child under 6 grow up hearing that sort of stuff???
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  Knowing the Real Truth about the "truth" when you're stuck inside...

  by OneDayillBeFree in

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  ...sucks.

  (warning: this could get lengthy but i have to vent and i could really use some advice).

  i know ttatt and have known about it for almost 2 years, yet i'm still stuck inside.

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  Option One....

  Hands down Option One....

  Time to put your big boy pants on ....you know this religion has its own game rules, seen much of it in action too....so play it without remorse enabling you to exit smoothly.

  They trust you so your ahead in this 'game' already....

  Every young man has to strike out, your parents (esp your dad) know this .....so talk to them about this very natural transition. Figure out the cost of living in your area, talk to your dad about one day having a wife and the financial obligations a family brings......thus naturally the need for a vehicle of your own will become obvious, so will finding a sustaining job and whatnot

  Perhaps also bring up technical school .... as that is an acceptable venue (from their you can pay your way through college of your choice).

  As you start on the journey to independence your parents will discern your need to cut back some on FS; so the biggest thing is to maintain the appearance of zeal....

  Until you leave....

  Publications need to be highlighted/underlined/notated in the margins

  Shoot for 2/3 comments per meeting

  Highlight one article point per month to your parents as being significant

  Do half real FS (ie been seen) and fudge the rest.

  Make yourself available for assignments and appear the normal 'reaching-out' stuff.

  Play the game, play it well.....the more cover you create the less suspect your actions are...

  Grown men have to know how to set a course, execute that course and maintain it until it takes them where they want to be.

  Be stable, predictable and reliable.

  Grin and bear it...but take pride in watching your plans and goals take shape and become achieved!

  Know that you 'taking the lead' in your own life is going to make some girl swoon (not sure if that Sister from a year ago is still a possibility)
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  Did You Expect To Live Thru The Great Tribulation & Never Die At All?

  by minimus in

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  i always had my doubts about that but i was at least hopeful that all would work out as they said.

  i saw so many "faithful ones" who were true believers expire before they got the prize, that i started to think it probably wouldn't happen in my lifetime.. what a bunch of suckers, huh?.

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  Minus brief moments in 1993-1995 ........ Totally 100% not a doubt in my mind.

  Surviving and Service were really the only things I was trained up to do in my life....

  My first set of Elders....told me I could and should lie to the worldy authorities to make sure I survived if I was detained beause Jehovah would know I was loyal in my heart. ....
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  Were You Ever Comfortable Going From House To House?

  by minimus in

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  because i was raised a witness, i don't think i was "uncomfortable" knocking on strangers' doors.

  (weirdo).. but as i got older, i simply didn't want to bother anyone so i was at there door for no more than 30 seconds.

  at the end i hated being there..

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  Its all I have ever known....

  I have had good days and bad days...

  I had more fun in heavily populated areas than rural ones...but rural areas have less doors and more time to goof or take extra long breaks.

  If I lived in a big city I think I would probably do 'reverse FS'.....but out here I would be outted pretty quick.