being relatively still a 'newbie' of sorts (i've only been here a month or so).... the first thing i thought when i started posting here, was,.
'would they judge me here?
' 'do you have to totally disagree with the jw's?
Richie,
LOL! When we heard that my Uncle started going back to the hall, we were stunned -- speechless, thinking he had lost his sanity somehow. And he went back to the same hateful attitudes towards his family, too, refusing to attend a family get-together because he was afraid we were celebrating someone's birthday. I can't imagine that I EVER believed that God is that petty!
HH
being relatively still a 'newbie' of sorts (i've only been here a month or so).... the first thing i thought when i started posting here, was,.
'would they judge me here?
' 'do you have to totally disagree with the jw's?
Terafera,
Most ex-dubs here feel sympathy as part of the mix of feelings for those still trapped in the borg. We were all there once walking in their shoes. It depresses me to think anyone would choose to go back. It's like emerging into the sunlight, but returning to the dark gloomy cave from whence you came for the rest of your life.
I have an uncle who chose to return to the KH after years of being out, and, for the life of me, I can't understand why. According to cult experts, it does happen for complicated reasons. We can only wish them well and tell them we're here for them if they need us.
HH
if a dud came to your door and said, we no longer shun ex members let's become friends again.
if the wt said the preaching work has ended.. if wt encouraged the members to vote in all elections.
if the blood ban was removed.
GetingOut,
That would be great news for the people in the borg and those who care to go back. But the WT would still hold no appeal for me, sorry. I have better things to do with my life than five meetings a week, even in a kindler, gentler borg. Like smell the flowers, hang out with a real friend, read the Sunday paper, surf the internet .....you know the drill.
HH
anyone want to give me cyber hugs and kisses?.
tr.
"yk is his name, false prophecy is his game"
TR,
With a picture like that, who could NOT want to give you hugs!
xoxoxoox
HH
i live in northern california.
most of the conventions and get togethers i have seen posted are in the midwest.
am i all alone out here?
Hi there,
I'm from Camarillo, California (in Ventura County). Wish there was someone close by -- would love to meet some of you.
HH
felicitations to everyone,.
i saw vanilla sky yesterday.
it was engaging with a surprise ending.
Jason Lee played the lead singer in "Almost Famous."
Another good movie review site is Roger's Ebert's column with the Chicago Sun Times. Just do a search on Roger Ebert. Can't remember the exact address of the website.
HH
just curious.
are there any out there who are not christians, ie.
born again pagans .
LB,
By the way, great GIF! Very cool.
HH
just curious.
are there any out there who are not christians, ie.
born again pagans .
Between,
Christmas is what you make of it. For most Americans, it's really a secular holiday anyway, not a religious one. Santa is the center of the celebration, not Jesus, in most families from what I have seen. I know that tends to annoy certain Christian fundies, but suits me just fine. For me, the meaning of Xmas is celebrating family, good friends, togetherness, sparkly decorations (that would be considered tacky in any other context), and GREAT FOOD. Enjoy!
HH
in another post i mentioned job a comedy of justice by robert heinlien.
the responses to the post got me thinking about other books that have affected me.
what books have had an impact on your life?
Off the top of my head:
Fiction:
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
Anything by Daphne DuMaurier
"The Stand" by Stephen King
Non-fiction:
"The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck
hillary,.
you said: "well, you have to admit it most da letters are boring".
i know your post was a spoof but i just wanted to say that many of us who chose da did so over life and death matters; what we thought was life with god or death with the slime that led the watchtower!!.
Island Woman,
Get a sense of humor, okay? It's not good for someone to be soooooo serious all the time.
I thought Hillary's letter was clever, appropos, and it made my day! Way to go, Hillary <high five>.
HH
