Posts by Magwitch

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So, Whats the real reason JWs are no concessions open at the DC and are discouraged from supporting nearby vendors?

by BU2B in

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so ever since they discontinues the food service at the assemblies and dcs, jws have been "lovingly encouraged" to pack a light lunch to eat.

the secretary at the hall that i am held hostage in said during the service meeting that even a sub would be too heavy to eat, and that a light salad was the best option.

what do you fine people think is the real reason why, in the absence of food service, jws are told to not leave the building at lunch?

Magwitch

"no leaving early, wandering back to the hotel for a nap or immorality"

SD7 - you are hilarious!

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Atheist Blogger Visits Kingdom Hall

by Bangalore in

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atheist blogger visits kingdom hall.. .

http://doubtingmark.wordpress.com/2013/06/04/jehovahs-witness-kingdom-hall-ballard/.

bangalore.

You know you're getting old when...

by nonjwspouse in

...you can remember as a kid having to stand by the tv set in a certian spot, sometimes holding the antenna to get better reception.. yes, i was an antenna sometimes.

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any more trips down memory lane for you oldies like me?.

Magwitch

When we went to Sunday meetings (with a 15 min intermission) in the evenings to show that we were different from Christendom with their Sunday morning worship

When I crack a really funny joke about my father's T- topped Trans Am in the 70's and my 22 year old daughter asks what a Trans Am is and what is a T-top.

Your favorite song growing up was #10 out of the pink songbook - "From House to House"

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My Story - a (kinda) newbie from the UK

by wizzstick in

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after lurking for 7 and half years (is that a record?!

) its time for me to say hello.. so who am i, and whats my story?.

im a born in jw, with all my siblings, mother, wife and children in.

Magwitch

Thanks so much for sharing Wizzstick. It is amazing how many people really started doubting things when they were in Bethel.

AnneOMaly - you brought up something I had totally forgotten about.....The United Nations International year of peace. I believe it was 1986, but the announcement was made a few years before. The hype over this was huge. It would send chills down my back just knowing we were right on the edge of world destruction.

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Lurkers - Not even a 5 min visit from Elder or Sister

by *lost* in

been oooh, 4 months now, nothing, nada, zip, like i never even existed.. no one knows i am awakened, etc... so as far as they concerned i'm still in wt land.. starting missing meetings as i was ill with a virus, knocked me out physically.

the rest is history, as they say.. .

so much for the love that is preached.

Magwitch

Give them some "JUICY" sin to investigate - your phone will be ringing off the hook!!!

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Instruction manual for life

by cantleave in

i am sure this brilliant video has been posted here before, but for those who have not seen it i am reposting....... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaiprrzvnjg.

Magwitch

So excellent! I had not seen this before - thank you for posting it

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Former Long Time Elder, New Member

by James Jackson in

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i have served 20 years as an elder, 5 years as an ms. was on the district committee in 2010, held various positions on the district , circuit, and rbc level.

probably been on more than 100 judicial committees and even an appeals committee.

was the coordinator in our congregation and deleted because adult child was df ( i kicked him out at the time of his wrongdoing, but that wasn't enough for thr brothers).

Magwitch

So glad you are here!!

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Cowboys, Armageddon, and The Truth

by Scott Terry in

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Magwitch

I just read this book and it is absolutely a must read. I could not put it down.

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I think that I could get my husband Df'd

by ingimar in

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there are some things that i wish the local congregation knew about my husband but i am not sure how to inform them.. my husband was a jw in a previous marriage but none of his family are jw's except for one half sister who he recently met for the first time.

his ex wife is no longer a believer either and their three adult kids want nothing to do with the jw's.. i met my husband 8 years ago on eharmony.

i should have been leary when he stated his religion as "christian".

Magwitch

Nothing makes a JW more zealous than persecution. Do not try to make trouble for him in the congregation, it will only backfire on you.

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Life after DF/divorce

by Freeof1914 in

i am just wondering how many here have gone through the experience of being disfellowshipped and divorced?

i am currently in that situation and sometimes i am afraid of what to expect.

thankfully i have a good core of friends, but nonetheless i still find myself somewhat nervous of what to expect in my new life.

Magwitch

Seven years ago I filed for divorce after being married 20 years (10 of that in full time service together). I also was Df'ed. There has never, ever been one day that I regret my decision.

My advice is this...

Do not be in a hurry to get into another relationship.
Learn to enjoy being alone
When you do start dating, contrary to Watchtower beleif, you do not have to jump in bed on the first date.
There are a lot of wonderful women out there. You are no longer confined to the small JW pool of desperate sisters.
There are going to be days that you will be blue - do not self medicate.

Life outside of the JW world is beautiful - Go embrace and enjoy!!