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Posts by V1710
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What should I say to Mom to really help her?
by OnTheWayOut inanyone who is following my threads knows that i post most everything about my .
wife's loyalty to the wts and the fade i am doing.
i don't post much about my mother.. if you did catch it, i told her several months ago that i had stepped aside as an elder.. she had asked if it was a personal problem, then was it a problem with the boe.. i told her that it was a problem with the organization itself.
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ask mom how she feels about you leaving jw's. she still might be in denial about you not being a jw. kindly remind her of where your at. i don't think i would get into anything too deep with doctrine unless she asks. it might overwhelm her. best wishes
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"Question Authority"(think for yourself) is it a good or bad idea?
by frankiespeakin inwhat your opinion?.
should we question religous authority only?
what about governmental authority?
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i haven't thought about timothy leary in a loooooooooooooooong time. i always question authority, sometimes to my detriment (on the job etc.)
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Now I've gone and done it
by Uncertain inas part of my churchly visits while working on my uncertainty, i took communion at a baptist church.
i was baptized twenty-three years ago so it was all on the up and up, at least in protestant christendom.
it had been years, and it was a very moving experience.
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Hat's off to you for not giving up your freedom of thought and action. We hope you stay even though you didn't take the dunk.
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40 Years Ago Today.....
by Sunspot ini was putting the finishing touches on my wedding plans for tomorrow!
we were married by a j.p. in a country home with a beatiful braided rug, rustic furniture and a big fireplace.
we couldn't afford a honeymoon .
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congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary. have you been to watkins glen near the the finger lakes? the gorge is stunning and there are some quaint restaraunts in the area. enjoy.
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grateful to my Elders..No talks, no FS time, no privledges....no problem!
by oompa inso one year of lots of questions and showing doubts, and missing quite a few meetings but still going out in service, doing mics, reading, hall projects...then i get the new light from society regarding the letter i sent them (wow, stunned me, blew me away) and i let them know how i felt about it and i quit the ministry after 40 active years.
nobody says anything about this, no counsel, no will you go out with us on saturday.
not a single "were is your time for the month" phone call.
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ps. i recall when my self value came from whether or not the elders payed attention to what i was doing. if they showed an interest in me then i felt valued. i'm glad they've left you alone, but on the other had one doesn't feel very important if nobody cares if they exist or not. know that you are important to the human race, universe and God, in whatever form you believe in. He does care about you. Fourty years is a long time to be in imprisoned in mind & spirituality. Think of what you like to do, what are your dreams & passions. Follow them even if one step at a time.
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grateful to my Elders..No talks, no FS time, no privledges....no problem!
by oompa inso one year of lots of questions and showing doubts, and missing quite a few meetings but still going out in service, doing mics, reading, hall projects...then i get the new light from society regarding the letter i sent them (wow, stunned me, blew me away) and i let them know how i felt about it and i quit the ministry after 40 active years.
nobody says anything about this, no counsel, no will you go out with us on saturday.
not a single "were is your time for the month" phone call.
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oompa,
thanks for sharing your experience. i'm so sorry for all you've been through. life hasn't been easy for you. when i read your posts they are so sad. are you depressed? i hope you can find some happiness in life....maybe a day out on the ocean would cure your woes. the elements can be healing and refreshing. your in my thoughts and prayers.
jeanette
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My thoughts
by Akira infirst, let me introduce myself.
i am a spanish speaking woman, 2nd generation jw, who lives outside the united states.
so, please forgive if i make mistakes in my writing.. .
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Akira,
Welcome to the forum. I think the advice to take it slow is wise. I've tried to attend churches, but that doesn't get it for me as too much wt programming floods into my mind. Know that God loves you just the way you are and you don't have to do anything out of the ordinary to earn his love. It's called GRACE. I asked Jesus to reside in my heart and life has been good. Just be a good person and be open to following whatever you find. Best wishes in your journey.
Jeanette
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Mom's Awake ditching incident
by Junction-Guy inmy mom went to the doctor last week and while she was waiting to be seen she noticed that awake magazines were all over the lobby.
there wasnt any other magazines to be read.
she happened to look in a trash can and noticed that it was full of "worldly" magazines.
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go mom!! that is too cute. thanks fo sharing
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first post
by enz inhi everyone ( "a great crowd ....
") with my first ever post .... i discovered this site a couple of wks ago and have lurking nearly every day since!
wow - what a fantastic forum - really impressed with the support and validation i see here.
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welcome enz. i'm new here also, but left the borg 7 years ago, more or less on my own. your right about the validation. it's priceless.