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  Interesting conversation with a pioneer today

  by ldrnomo in

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  i went into my favorite cafe this afternoon for lunch and saw a husband and wife that go to the congregation i used to go to.

  the woman is a pioneer and has been for years and her husband is an elder who i've talked to a couple of times since i stopped going to meetings 3 years ago but i have not talked to her in 3 years.. when i got my lunch, i looked up and noticed them sitting by the window so i went over to them and said hello.

  he said hi but when i said hello to the woman she just kinda looked at me.

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  Interesting conversation with a pioneer today

  by ldrnomo in

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  i went into my favorite cafe this afternoon for lunch and saw a husband and wife that go to the congregation i used to go to.

  the woman is a pioneer and has been for years and her husband is an elder who i've talked to a couple of times since i stopped going to meetings 3 years ago but i have not talked to her in 3 years.. when i got my lunch, i looked up and noticed them sitting by the window so i went over to them and said hello.

  he said hi but when i said hello to the woman she just kinda looked at me.

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  I went into my favorite cafe this afternoon for lunch and saw a husband and wife that go to the congregation I used to go to. The woman is a pioneer and has been for years and her husband is an elder who I've talked to a couple of times since I stopped going to meetings 3 years ago but I have not talked to her in 3 years.

  When I got my lunch, I looked up and noticed them sitting by the window so I went over to them and said hello. He said Hi but when I said hello to the woman she just kinda looked at me.

  As they started to leave she faced me and said she had to tell me that she was really angry at me and she was sorry but she just was. I asked her why she was angry and she told me because I've changed and I'm a different person now. Then she told me that I am rude, and self centered. I think she said a few other negative things but I can't remember what they were now.

  It surprised me because I haven't talked to her since I stopped all activity with the bORG. I asked her how I have been rude and she couldn't really pinpoint anything specific I mean how could she, I haven't seen or talked to her. I told her I was sorry if my actions have upset her and then told her if I seem rude to please tell me so I can make adjustments.

  I now realize that there must be a lot of gossip going on in the congregation where we went, after all we were one of the pillars in the church or at least that's what we've been told.

  She being a pioneer must pick up on this gossip and then because she is a very uptight pioneer she takes it all serious and figures it must be true.

  Then I thought about the accusation of me being self centered I told her that quite possibly that perception has been partially my fault because whenever I do see some of the witnesses around town I'm always quick to demonstrate the joy I have in life.

  So I figure maybe talking about my granddaughter or about a vacation I went on or any other fun thing I am doing brands me as a pleasure seeking, self centered ass hole.

  Her husband by the way did not say much. I asked him if he thought I was rude and he hedged on answering because he may have not wanted to disagree with what his wife said, I understand that but I was hoping because I had recently talked to him he might be upfront with me. He managed to get out of answering me so I continued the discussion with his wife.

  She insinuated that I used to help people and that now I no longer do so. I told her I didn't feel it necessary to list my good works to people when I meet up with them at a store or in a coffee shop but if she wanted me to I would tell her the good works I have been doing. She shook her head so I dropped the subject.

  One thing I did do at that point because I could see how nervous she was, I commended the passion she has for her beliefs and told her that she has been the only person in the congregation who has actually faced me and told me of her displeasure in my leaving the church. I told her I admired her courage and was glad she spoke up to me. I then asked her if I had been rude through this whole conversation she said no. At that point I wanted to eat my lunch so I gave her a hug and shook the gentlemen's hand and said goodbye

  That's the last time I hope I ever see either of them.

  I hate what this religion does to people. It makes them judgmental and afraid and personally limited.

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  "Do Jehovah's Witnesses Believe That Their Religion is the Only True One?"

  by ziddina in

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  2. scandals

  guys... can you believe this???

  this is a current article available on the "official watchtower web site"!!!.

  "do the jehovah's witnesses believe that their religion is the only true one??

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  It looks like the legal department has moved in with the writing department. Maybe this is what the bORG would call seasoned with salt.
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  Jehovah Witness sues Employer

  by wasblind in

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  2. beliefs

  http://www.wral.com/news/news_briefs/story/8057201/.

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  I totally agree with you JT.

  The issue is religious freedom and if the employer fired this woman for not wearing a Santa hat while wrapping Christmas presents then the employer is in the wrong. All facts will be presented in a court before a judge and the law should be upheld.

  As an employer myself, I think it would be nice for any prospective employee to tell me up front what their religious restrictions are regarding their job. If this woman hired in to wrap Christmas gifts, it would have been nice if she would have told her employer what she was willing to do and what she would not do in this job capacity.

  If she was hired to do something else in the dept. store and was transferred to gift wrapping then some preliminary communication would have been nice on both parties parts.

  It will all come out in the court.

  LD
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  Birthdays and Jehovah

  by I quit! in

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  my birthday is coming up next week.

  ever since leaving the watchtower i aways do something on or round that day with my sister.

  we usually go to lunch and do something like see a movie, play golf, or spend the day at the beach together.

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  Would it be a conscience matter it we ate frosting from a can, flour sugar and oil from a bowl and cold cream and sugar.

  Kind of like a fractional birthday celebration.

  LD
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  My Moms shepherding call re: the organisation

  by James_Slash in

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  the elder in addition to the paedophile problem stated that not even "half" of the jw's at meetings are "proper witnesses".

  he said the lifestyle of many are ruining the organisation for the majority.. i thought it was most interesting that despite his gripes with the religious leaders, jesus still used the temple to communicate with god despite eventually god removing his blessing from the jewish nation.. he intimated that eventually this would happen with the jw's.

  its a funny comment for an elder to make..

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  It sounds as though this elder's time as an overseer is limited if he is talking like that. The bORG will not put up with that for long.

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  Door to door atheists in Utah bothering the Mormons

  by ldrnomo in

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  http://www.boiseweekly.com/cobweb/archives/2010/07/22/door-to-door-atheists-strike-back-in-utah.

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  http://www.boiseweekly.com/Cobweb/archives/2010/07/22/door-to-door-atheists-strike-back-in-utah
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  God hinting at retirement

  by ldrnomo in

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  god hinting at retirementjuly 19, 2010 | issue 4629. god's eternal presence will gradually become less apparent as he eases out of day-to-day omnipotency.article toolsdiggfacebookstumble twitterreddit buzzemailprintrelated articlesgod introduces new bird.

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  07.22.99related mediathe best of godthe heavensat a press conference tuesday, god almighty, our lord and heavenly father, gave his strongest indication yet that he might soon step down from his post as the supreme ruler of all things.. following a routine address during which god confirmed the recent extinction of several thousand species, the divine creator fielded questions regarding rumors of his possible retirement.. "i've been at this a long time," said god, , the all-knowing, all-powerful being who has presided over the cosmos since forming it from sheer nothingness nearly 14 billion years ago.

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  God Hinting At Retirement

  JULY 19, 2010 | ISSUE 46•29

  God's eternal presence will gradually become less apparent as he eases out of day-to-day omnipotency.

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  THE HEAVENS—At a press conference Tuesday, God Almighty, our Lord and Heavenly Father, gave his strongest indication yet that he might soon step down from his post as the supreme ruler of all things.

  Following a routine address during which God confirmed the recent extinction of several thousand species, the Divine Creator fielded questions regarding rumors of his possible retirement.

  "I've been at this a long time," said God, ∞, the all-knowing, all-powerful being who has presided over the cosmos since forming it from sheer nothingness nearly 14 billion years ago. "And the truth is, this was never something I planned on doing forever. Lately, in fact, I've begun to wonder if I should move on sooner rather than later."

  Over the past few centuries, God has on numerous occasions deflected speculation that his reign might be winding down, but his remarks Tuesday appeared to signal a shift in celestial policy.

  While touting his accomplishments as the prime mover of all space and time, the Lord spoke with surprising candor about the recent struggles of his absolute dominion over heaven and earth, acknowledging that it hasn't always been easy for him to keep up with the rapid pace of modern existence.

  Enlarge Image A stunning vista brought into being toward the end of God's career.

  "I couldn't be more proud of the universe I brought forth," God said. "But a lot has changed since then, and if I'm completely honest with myself, I'm probably not as passionate about my work as I once was. Things change. Who knows? I might not be the right entity for this job, going forward."

  "Maybe we need some new ideas around here," God added. "Maybe heaven needs some new blood."

  He Who Commanded Light to Shine Out of Darkness told reporters that his biggest regret was putting his job above spending more time with his son. In particular, God mentioned that he deeply lamented missing his only child's once-in-a-lifetime crucifixion.

  "Your son's down there being martyred in front of all these people, but you can't be there for it," said God, his voice cracking slightly. "He thought I'd forsaken him. Of course, I was tied up working on something that seemed important at the time but that I can't even remember now. And I'll never get that moment back."

  Many worry that God's retirement could create a void at the helm of creation that no omnipotent deity would be available to fill. However, sources close to the Heavenly Father pointed out that he has been gradually delegating key responsibilities to respected subordinates, such as the Holy Ghost, for at least an eon.

  Attempting to downplay such concerns, God told reporters that he wasn't "going anywhere just yet" and that, in any case, the universe was largely self-sustaining these days.

  "This place pretty much runs itself by now," the Lord said. "And besides, how many people still notice I'm around? To be frank, I'm not even sure I'm much more than a beloved figurehead at this point."

  God was quick to emphasize that his potential retirement wouldn't mean a complete withdrawal from cosmological affairs, but would instead mark a transitional period during which he would step back a bit and take on a different role.

  While he ruled out the possibility of creating a new universe, the Eternal One said he would be open to the idea of working as a consultant, perhaps judging the dead, offering his opinion on which civilizations should be wiped out by natural disasters, or performing the occasional miracle on a strictly freelance basis.

  God also said he hoped to find free time to catch up on years of unanswered prayers, putter around with black holes in his basement, and, for the first time ever, take a trip just for the fun it.

  "Maybe I'll visit Europe," God said. "I've never been in the Vatican, and I've heard it's supposed to be beautiful."
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  2010 district convention badge

  by thundarr in

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  hi all.

  do anyone a scan of the badge card.

  i move and it convention time ths weekend an need to replace my family card before friday.

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  close tec:

  it's elder no more
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  2010 district convention badge

  by thundarr in

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  hi all.

  do anyone a scan of the badge card.

  i move and it convention time ths weekend an need to replace my family card before friday.

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  Read my earlier post bane. I never said I was a demon or anything else. You like the rest of the organization read the words you want to hear and fill in the rest with what you think is right. Yet you willingly judge me as being one of those on your list of what is bad. You don't know what I am or who I am do you bane.

  I could be a watchtower organization troll appointed by the Governing Body to search out people trying to escape.

  Or I could be all of those things you have judged me to be. You really don't know who you are talking to bane. Maybe the society was right maybe you should stop wasting time on the internet.

  I told you what is bad. The organization of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of wherever. fuk n period