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  It's a longshot, but does anyone know what this old tool/part is?

  by ataloa in

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  i've googled this a couple of weeks; but still have no idea.

  found this when i tore an old building down.

  anyone have an idea?

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  What all does it mean to "get out of her"? Do you need to formally disassociate?

  by ataloa in

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  2. beliefs

  this has been nagging at me a little bit; i left 10 years ago, but am not df'd as far as i know.

  i recognize the fact that this organization has no authority over me so would not bother with a letter just for them to clean up their records.. but to obey the bible command, is it enough to no longer be a part of it, or is it important to show god where you stand with a formal act of withdrawal from the organization?

  what are your thoughts?.

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  Does anyone else have galloping horses in their computer?

  by ataloa in

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  sometimes my computer speakers get a thumping/drumming noise that sounds like horses galloping.

  very rhythmic.

  it lasts a few seconds.

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  G-rated riddle for you.

  by ataloa in

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  what cologne is associated with the hindenburg disaster?.

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  Any cowpokes here? Got a calf question...(gross - ladies don't look)

  by ataloa in

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  i just got back from helping to put out some hay, which i've done for three years and i just saw something i've never seen before.

  a cow had to go #1 and her young calf stuck his face into it midstream and got a drink.

  now, i thought i'd see him shake his head and spit and sputter, but instead he went back for seconds.. anyway, just wanted to know if this was common cow behavior?.

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  Watchtower Writers - Prayer Specificity - Quantum Physics

  by ataloa in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  where do the watchtower writers get their information?

  are they free to research anything they like?.

  several years ago there was an article that said we must be specific in our prayers.

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  Were you ever privately asked for money?

  by ataloa in

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  2. beliefs

  when i was studying, i was told that i would never be asked for money in the watchtower organization.

  as far as i know, this was the general consensus in the congregation.. one time, our congregation was in a very embarrassing financial situation, being two months behind in paying the electric bill.

  people were very unhappy with what was going on in the elder body, and of course, were not giving, because what else could they really do to make a statement?.

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  Children Who Leave Always Come Back to the Society

  by ataloa in

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  i heard this in a car group one day.

  a young single mother said she always heard that growing up.

  when she left she was adamant she would never be back, and now here she was.. is this true for the most part?.

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  Women Telling the Good News are a Large Army - Comparing Bible Translations

  by ataloa in

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  2. bible

  years ago when studying for meetings, i used several different translations so i could make a comparison.

  i could never find anything to support that one verse.

  does anyone have any information on how they arrived at that?

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  Just an introduction

  by ataloa in

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  2. friends

  i have been a lurker for a few months.

  my story is not uncommon, just the usual "skinned and thrown about like sheep without a shepherd".

  the many different viewpoints have helped me sort things out in my own mind and gone a long way toward the healing of my heart.. just wanted to introduce myself and express my appreciation for this site.. ataloa.

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