Wee John

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  Have you joined a new religious organisation since leaving the JW's?

  by Wee John in

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  since leaving the jw's did you actively seek out another organisation, or did it find you?.

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  have you found yourself apathetic to all religions?.

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  Wee John

  Since leaving the JW's did you actively seek out another organisation, or did it find you?

  Have you found yourself apathetic to all religions?
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  2008 Drama on YouTube. Oh boy!

  by Open mind in

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  fellow jwders,.

  let us join in giving heart-felt thanks to the loyal worshiper of jehovah who took the time to post this year's dc drama on youtube.. i'm sure the wt is cool with this.

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6vfmgkwfp4&feature=related.

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  Notice the mass exodus at 1m10sec...lol
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  JWD- Some of the Best Supportive Discussion I've Seen

  by flipper in

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  it certainly is a diverse board we have here , isn't it ?

  we all come from different backgrounds, walks of life, and had different experiences in growing up as children into adolescence.

  so it should suffice to say, that we will all have a variety of takes on various issues that come up on the board.

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  Wee John

  Hi,as you can see i am new to this discussion board and am enjoying it... it is something i have been looking for(for a long time)...a congregation of like minded people who can relate to and accept each other without any prejudice.

  I enjoy reading the new flickering lights of "truth" that my family refuse to discuss with me.

  Thanks to all.
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  When the fog lifted - did you see the control tactics everywhere?

  by AK - Jeff in

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  2. beliefs

  it took a while for me - but after some time i began to see most all religion as controlling entities, interested not only in forcing doctrine on adherents, but also, and perhaps primarily, seeking to control believers.

  i initially saw this as somewhat benign, but have increasingly seen it as dangerous, even a malignant force in human social-evolution.

  i see a far-right fundy church and it virtually screams "jwism" to me.

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  Wee John

  Sure did!!And i wanted to tell everyone, especially my Father (who really believes he is in control of his life)... He sometimes has his doubts and questions the society occasionaly.(Very quietly)sssshhh

  They have a tactic of control over my Father....Feed his ego...give him talks at the assembly.It sure stops him thinking too much when his next bit of free time is taken up with rehearsing a talk.
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  Would you care for your elderly JW parents in time of medical need?

  by sweetstuff in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  this thought came to me as result of another thread on healthcare.

  alot of people consider caring for their elderly parents to be a burden, mentally, physically and economically.

  so my question is this, add into that the emotional upheaval of being shunned or semi shunned by your parental units due to their faith in "jehovah's organization" (i physically gag when i even type that, lol) would you turn your back on them and said, payback is a bitch isn't it?

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  ...i am in Australia while my parents are in Scotland.The thought crosses my head all the time and at this point in time i say let their cong. look after them if anything happens...after all they chose them over me... so yeh lifes a bitch.(yep still angry)
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  Have you found a new bible translation you like?

  by New light for you in

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  2. friends

  i know, it seems like half of everyone that leaves turns athiest.... but for those of us out there, who figure on still being christian, have you found a translation of the bible that you belive lives "up to par"?

  i'm really trying to research, but there's so many, i wondered if you had any input!.

  thanks!.

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  This is a good unbiased review of some bibles.

  http://www.bible-reviews.com/selector.html
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  Have you found a new bible translation you like?

  by New light for you in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i know, it seems like half of everyone that leaves turns athiest.... but for those of us out there, who figure on still being christian, have you found a translation of the bible that you belive lives "up to par"?

  i'm really trying to research, but there's so many, i wondered if you had any input!.

  thanks!.

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  Wee John

  After breaking free i chose The New Jerusalem bible(Readers Edition).Its footnotes are often pushing the Catholic viewpoint but none the less its an easy read with it broken up into context.The O/T uses Yahweh in all the right places.I highly recommend it.
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  new guy

  by runningonfaith in

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  2. friends

  hi everyone,been looking for some time,decided to register and give a little contribution.everything helps.in the wbts for 15 years,never bought everything ,some things just never clicked,i was "waiting on jehovah"but eventually things just went worst(or better)and stop attending meetings a year ago.my 3 kids (never baptised)could no be happier,wife still going once a week average,but things changed for her too.we're still in good standing,but i'm thinking of da myself,our familyes are all catholic,so no problem with the shunning thing for us.and for the friends in the truth(friends,yeah right)whatever........

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  Wee John

  G'day mate i am a newby too and thought i'd share this quote i saw on here from another member...'Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile' . Words to live by.

  Peace to you.
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  Latest release at Convention?

  by Wee John in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi, could someone tell me what the latest publication released at the assembly is called?.

  reason i ask is i have the unfortunate position of working with 10 witnesses and i would love nothing more than to be able to...lets say spoil their eager anticipation at what garbage they are to be fed.. i am in australia so their convention is still a month or so away but i understand many other countries have already had the release and like i say, i would like to know the name of the latest book or books.. thanks.

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  Wee John

  Hi, Could someone tell me what the latest publication released at the Assembly is called?

  Reason i ask is i have the unfortunate position of working with 10 Witnesses and i would love nothing more than to be able to...lets say spoil their eager anticipation at what garbage they are to be fed.

  I am in Australia so their convention is still a month or so away but i understand many other countries have already had the release and like i say, i would like to know the name of the latest book or books.

  Thanks
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  Banging my head against a brick wall - and I go back for more !

  by LouBelle in

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  2. friends

  yup i do - when it come to trying to reason with my cousin - who is still disfellowshipped but believes it's the truth.. i asked him if i could disprove the 607 date thus throwing 1914 and that out the window would he still go back - knowing they had decieved him.

  yes - he *&*$(@)&%)(@#$ said yes - i think the look of total shock/horror on my face could have said it all - i was lost for words - i might have growled though.. i know *i* can't make him see it but i keep trying.

  i've tried to keep quiet, i've tried reasoning, i've tried shock tactics, i've tried humour, i've tried it all - i know i can't do it - but i'm a sucker.

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  Wee John

  Unfortunately some just don't want to make that required effort thats needed to see the Truth....that they have been brain-washed...its a hard nut to swallow for some.

  Keep trying.He'll thank you for it one day...i hope.