Posts by song19

In junior high I remember telling my choir teacher that I couldn’t sing “hallelujah”. She said it was singing about God… I ended up singing it. I FELT like such an idiot.

One time in service I was working with ‘sister spiritual’ and I was so nervous… I was just a young teen at the time. Being so use to going out on the Saturday, I ended up saying my whole Saturday presentation on the Wednesday. “Sorry to bother you on this beautiful Saturday. I know how busy the weekends are for some”… it went on and on. No wonder she had a funny look.

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Happy 30 Year Anniversary to Caliber & Hope 4 Others - True Love

by flipper in

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friends

it's not often in the rush of every day life that we acknowledge the really good accomplishments that mean something .

when a couple has stayed together and experienced the ups and downs together in love and life- i have always felt it is a worthy accomplishment !

so on that note i'd invite everyone to join me in a toast tonight to a fine jwd couple who are celebrating their " 30th" year together this weekend.

song19

Happy Anniversary

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could jw's prove their beliefs without watchtower literature?

by atpeace in

i was pondering this question today.

i thought it might be an interesting tactic to use with my family.

if i simply asked that they prove all beliefs by the bible alone.. growing up - every time discipline or counsel was given - it was based on getting out the bound volumes.

song19

I had had some intense discussion with my mom (will post that in its topic of its own). I raised the issue of translation in the NWT regarding the words Theotes and Theiotes in reference to Colossians and Romans. Of course her reply wasn’t till later that day when she said she had an answer for me. I told her I already read the insight books reasoning on it and that I already explained the flaw in that reasoning. Going nowhere fast.

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Watchtower Comments (5.26.08) PROPAGANDA & FALLACY

by V in

direct link here.

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song19

Thank you! All your videos are fantastic and we're always eagerly waiting for more! Great job!

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Hello everyone! New here. Born into it....ugh.

by Lady Zombie in

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friends

where to start?.

i thought about typing out a nutshelled life history but changed my mind.

suffice it to say, i was born into "the truth," attempted suicide at 14, "lost my faith" at this time, beat into submission into carrying on as usual, endured a horrible marriage and equally horrible divorce, and am more or less still in it (appearances only!

song19

It's never too late to go back and get an education! I know it seems like it but it isn't. Try starting slow, like taking one class, and see how it goes.
Plus, getting an education provides a great opportunity to meet new people and it will also help you cope!

Thanks for the support. I have been thinking on it... but my dreams are no where near attainable at my age now, especially with 2 kids in tow. I am re-evaluating my life, and although I am feeling completely worthless, if I didn't have my kids there would be nothing keeping me here. Yes, it's been a rough few weeks on me. On the up side, I am trying to figure out who I am and what I enjoy... and perhaps I may developed an interest worth going back to school for.

Anyhoo, thanks again for the support. I would be lost if I didn't have this board... it is a good outlet!

again, welcome!

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25 years ago today my wife and I were married in a Kingdom Hall

by Thechickennest in

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friends

today is our silver wedding anniversary!

little did we know that twenty five years later we would be out of what we now call a cult!

we were such good, active witnesses......we are happier now as a couple.

song19

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

We recently celebrated ours and we were married in a KH too. Now I wish more than ever we had done the beach thing. I always wanted to be married on the beach in the Caribbean in bare feet with flowers in my hair. Not only did I have the traditional wedding; I now have to remember our ceremony being in a KH. My husband and I thought maybe we could renew our vows later, would be a romantic thing to do, but the Society released that that article in the mags that one couldn't do that. I am very happy to know that if I want to renew my vows now, maybe the way I have always wanted (hint hint prov1320), we can. That watchtower has lots of power.

Again, congrats on the 25!! Good for you!!!

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Wrote a letter to the Catholic Chruch.

by Blueblades in

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it was 1969 when i answered that first knock.

1970 when i got baptized.

it was suggested that i write a letter to the catholic chruch where i was baptized and disavow my baptism,that i no longer considered myself a catholic.

song19

I did write a letter to the church I was baptized in when I was an infant. I even included the paradise tract with it. I was but a teen when I did it and was baptized as a witness at 15. stupid really, but anyway.

In terms of if I'll write a letter of disassociation to the JW’s, only if it comes down to a JC. I have faded away enough prior to me seeing 'the light' so it's no surprise that I am not at the hall or in service. But if it ever gets out that I have 'apostate views' and a JC is formed... I'll just write the letter.