I wonder if Sophie was raised a witness. Becoming a proffesional ballerina takes years and years of practice every day from a very early age. Like Andre I believe they pulled this one out of their ass also.
Magwitch
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April 2014 WT is up, more attacks on career and unbelieving family!
by EndofMysteries inhere are some highlights from the magazine.
the first article, "imitate the faith of moses", teaches how moses didn't remain in pharohs court, they then skillfully spin getting a decent paying job and career as equaling "enjoyment of sin", and how those who have "enjoyment of sin" will die at armageddon with everyone else who enjoys their job.
here are some quotes from the article.... "when tempted to engage in sinful conduct, ask, what future do i want for myself?....
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A letter from my brother Nathan to my uncle in 1978 when Nathan was at Bethel
by Magwitch inmy uncle recently died and apparently he never threw anything away.
among many things he held onto was a letter that my brother wrote to my uncle in 1978 from bethel.
my brother was in the same hall as howard zenke (a real heavy at bethel) and nathan rode to all the meetings with howard and beana.
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Magwitch
My uncle recently died and apparently he never threw anything away. Among many things he held onto was a letter that my brother wrote to my uncle in 1978 from Bethel. My brother was in the same hall as Howard Zenke (a real heavy at Bethel) and Nathan rode to all the meetings with Howard and Beana. This letter that we found last week said ..."some talk by Howard Zenke is that things might go on into the 1980s or beyond. The scripture this generation will not pass away was just someone's private interpratation. Please. Don't tell anyone"
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Did your congregation have a "Pioneer Appreciation Day"?
by Coffee House Girl inmy mom (who is now a regular pioneer) has been laid up after having major surgery, and i assert my "biblical" rights as a daughter to do what i can to take care of her, so i have been trying to go to her house on my day off to vaccum and run errands for her since she is not supposed to drive.. she called me last saturday to tell me that i couldn't come by because she was driving to her pioneer appreciation day get-together, wtf .
i'm just curious if this only happens in my area (michigan, us)????.
chg. .
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Magwitch
We have always had a special dinner for the pioneers. It is the norm here in Colorado. Every year it seemed to get more and more extravagant. The elders would foot the bill. Since my ex was a regular pioneer and an elder the expence really hurt. One year we had 32 reg pioneers and their mates, plus the elders and wives. We rented a place and I volunteered to make a Ukrainian meal for everyone. (being my heritage). I was cooking for days. The best part was that we purchased good Russian vodka. I was flat on back for a week after that.
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I feel nostalgic and for a second, even felt like I wanted to go back.
by StephaneLaliberte intoday, i feel nostalgic about the good time i had in the truth.
i was thinking about the district convention coming up this summer and i have to honestly say that i miss being there and hearing about some really good bible advices.
you know, about how to be a better husband and father, how to be balance with entertainment or money, how to priorities love and despise wickedness.
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Magwitch
Sorry you are conflicted. I have read Crisis of Consciience every year for the last six years. It reafirms that the JW religion is nothing more than a scam
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SEND THEM ALL !!!
by Tech49 ini dont see anyone else mentioning it, so i will: last night at the service meeting there was a letter read, from the most holy 8.. a request for more workers!
and this one with new addendums!
i am pulling from memory, but pretty sure i have it right (feel free to correct me if someone else hears the letter too).. .
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Magwitch
They need to be in good emotional health. Won't that rule out the majority?
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New Here
by Justmenthedogs ini came across this forum and started reading it long before i decided to join.
it is amazing to read that i am not the only one feeling the way i have for many years.
i come from a family of jw's.
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Magwitch
Happy you are here
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Strangest Local Needs?!?!?!?!
by thepackage inwhat was the starngest local needs topic you ever heard???
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Magwitch
Great thread! Thanks for reviving it. My top three favorite "NeedsTalk"....... 3. brothers need to dry clean their suits regularly because of BO issues. 2.......we need to wash our hands after going to the bathroom so we do not spread germs. My favorite though was the talk given on bringing dirty diapers home so they do not sit in the trash for half the week and stink up the bathroom. It was 1991 and we had an influx of new babies. By the end of every meeting our main hall smelled like raw sewage because of all the dirty diapers stuffed in diaper bags and brought into the main hall.
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Magwitch
Excellent thread! Bald eagle's comment is spot on. It was the unbelievable hypocrisy of my elder (ex)husband that sent me screaming out of KH.
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If You Were Still "In The Truth" What Type of Life Would You Have?
by minimus indo you think you would be just going thru the motions?
would you be an elder, ms, or pioneer?.
i think there are many that stay in the religion simply because of family/friends considerations.
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Magwitch
It is too terrible to even entertain such a thought - it's a part of my brain that I cannot go to.
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My sister died
by poppers injust got word that my sister died.
she had surgery for heart valve replacement about 5 weeks ago, and when they opened her up for it they found cancer.
we had an extra special relationship since i was her "birthday present" when she turned 10 in 1951. this is my second sibling to die of cancer in 14 months..
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Magwitch
So very sorry Poppers. I know the pain of losing a close sibling. As one good friend of mine that lost 2 siblings said "You will get through this, but you will never get over it."