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  The 5% club

  by John Doe in

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  it's a well established fact that 95% of people are either bs'ers or are incapable of distinguishing between bs and non bs.

  are you a 5 percenter?.

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  Put me down for the 5% who believe that this "well-established fact" is actually B.S.
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  CONVERSATION NO 1

  by Titus in

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  I was hoping this thread would be about the first conversation in history.

  You know, "Put down that apple, honey... this could have long-term ramifications."
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  The new song book

  by bobld in

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  i know it's has been mentioned before but my 2$ worth.iam sure if they (j.w.

  ) had listen to the music and song without knowing who published the new song book.they would say "this song book is awful with no end of criticism.

  "also over 90% would agree and would not bat and eye.. knowing that the wbts published this (garbage) song book over 90% agree what a great song book.talk of brainwashed people.i can't stand the music, it sounds like some kindergarden kid is taking piano lessons.did they not rehearse.it is awful the the dough heads won't admit it.i say they will do a re-issue,revision 2 next year.. bob.

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  I think the song book proves that there are no plans for mainstreaming in the near future. If they were, the songs would have a backbeat, a catchy melody, or memorable lyrics.

  Instead, it is just the same old reheated mind-numbing garbage.
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  Comparing this message board with other ex-cult member boards

  by JimmyPage in

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  from an ex-mormon board: (sound familiar?).

  i have been a member all my life.

  i am 32 years old.

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  BTW, have you ever tried reading an ex-Scientologist message board? You will definitely need a translator!
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  Comparing this message board with other ex-cult member boards

  by JimmyPage in

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  from an ex-mormon board: (sound familiar?).

  i have been a member all my life.

  i am 32 years old.

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  From an ex-Mormon board: (Sound familiar?)

  I have been a member all my life. I am 32 years old. I hate to admit it, but I have never believed in the things the church tells us we must believe in. Joseph Smith, The Church is True, Prophets, Book of Mormon etc, etc. And as scary as it is for me to say it out loud, I have never believed in God. As much as I have tried to believe, it has never happened.

  I do believe in being a good person and many of the positive teachings of the church. But I also know that if I left the church my entire family would disown me. I know that some of you would respond to that by saying if they truly loved you they would accept your decision. As true as that may be, I know they would never accept it and would hound me for years. I feel so TRAPPED.

  It seems so weird to say that I feel like a prisoner in my religion. I am very involved in the church and wish I wasn't. The time I spend on callings, meetings, activities, etc.......I could be spending with my family. Something doesn't seem right about that.

  I just told my husband how I feel and I knew I could because he feels the same way. He has been playing the game for the past 10 years just to mame me happy. He knows what would happen if my parents and family knew the way we felt. So I guess I was really admitting it to myself and not him. It was so scary to say it aloud. But I felt a sense of relief. I just don't know what to do next. All I know is that I don't want my children to grow up with the stress of being LDS.

  I never felt good enough or happy about my life. The church makes us feel like we have so much to improve on. I think it is time I realize the good person that I am. But I know the minute I leave the church, my phone will be ringing off the hook, people will be coming to my door and everyone will seem so confused as to why I made this awful decision. Because I played the part of a good LDS woman well. Noone would ever know that I don't believe. And that makes me wonder how many other people are good actors like me.

  I wish someone out their had the answer, but I know that there may not be one. I just needed to get this off my chest. Thank you for the opportunity to share what has been in my heart for years.
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  WT Trivia Question

  by Farkel in

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  this question is not for ex-jw dilletantes.

  nay!

  it is rather for those "advanced" ex-jws who belong to the "i have nothing better to do with my time class.".

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  Is "the pure language" a viable answer?
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  New technology to help those who still suffer through assemblies

  by JimmyPage in

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  flo tv:.

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  the kindle:.

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  JimmyPage

  FLO TV:

  

  The Kindle:

  
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  Please accept my apology for being an elder and participating in Judicial Committees

  by TastingFreedom in

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  You sound sincere to me. In your case I'm going to forego the necessary committee and forgive you myself. If only the Watchtower itself would issue such an apology... for anything.
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  Ex-Atheists: What Changed Your Mind?

  by leavingwt in

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  if you're an ex-atheist, what changed your mind?.

  please be as brief or comprehensive as you'd like.

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  JimmyPage

  It's probably safe to say that more theists become atheists than vice-versa.
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  What advice would you give to your 20 year old self?

  by paul from cleveland in

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  My 20 year old self? Get out of the Tower and go to college.