Posts by heybaby

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I've always wondered something about the Memorial

by heybaby in

i wondered this even when i was a gung-ho jw: .

where in the bible do jws find the format for how the memorial should be celebrated by the "other sheep?

" i just don't see anywhere in the bible where it says that those not partaking should pass bread and wine.

heybaby

I wondered this even when I was a gung-ho JW:

Where in the Bible do JWs find the format for how the Memorial should be celebrated by the "other sheep?" I just don't see anywhere in the Bible where it says that those not partaking should pass bread and wine. And for that matter, I don't see anywhere in the Bible where it mentions any of Jesus' followers NOT partaking. So it's either one of two things:

1.) Either the "other sheep" shouldn't even be there

or

2.) ALL Christians should partake

Am I correct on this?

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I truly believe the WT contributed to my depression

by heybaby in

ok, so here's a little summary.

i have suffered from depression for quite a while, at varying degrees.

several months ago, i made the decision to stop attending meetings (check out my first posts for the reasons).

heybaby

Ok, so here's a little summary. I have suffered from depression for quite a while, at varying degrees. Several months ago, I made the decision to stop attending meetings (check out my first posts for the reasons). I found that while out of the grips of the congregation, my emotional and mental health improved tremendously. I could think for myself and appreciate people for who they are, not what religion they belong to. Long story short, out of pressure from hubby, I started going back for a little while. I noticed an IMMEDIATE change for the worse!! All of the phobias and obsessions came rushing back. "Is this skirt too short? Do I have enough hours in field service? Will my taste in entertainment stumble anyone" I really believe that being in this org is making me worse! Any thoughts/opinions?

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Let's all have a laugh

by heybaby in

let's think about what the name of the next dc should be.

here are a few i thought of:.

- college: a "valueless thing".

heybaby

Let's think about what the name of the next DC should be. Here are a few I thought of:

- College: A "Valueless Thing"

- The Blessing of Jehovah Makes Rich (but the GB makes you poor)

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Something I wonder about

by heybaby in

a couple of years ago the wts started talking about all the changes they were doing at bethel in order to save millions of dollars each year.

so where is all that money going?

that bothers me.

heybaby

A couple of years ago the WTS started talking about all the changes they were doing at Bethel in order to save millions of dollars each year. So where is all that money going? That bothers me.

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Whatever happened to MatthiasChurch?

by heybaby in

does anyone remember a series of 3 videos (youtube) by a user named "matthiaschurch.

" they were of his experience at a recent district convention and his crazy cousin kept making a scene.

i thought they were hilarious and i was hoping to watch them again, but they are nowhere to be found.

heybaby

Does anyone remember a series of 3 videos (youtube) by a user named "MatthiasChurch." They were of his experience at a recent district convention and his crazy cousin kept making a scene. I thought they were hilarious and I was hoping to watch them again, but they are nowhere to be found. Does he post to this site?

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Been away from JWD for a while

by heybaby in

i've been away for a few months, but i want to get familiarized on the board again.

please read my other posts to get my background.

i look forward to meeting many of you.

heybaby

I've been away for a few months, but I want to get familiarized on the board again. Please read my other posts to get my background. I look forward to meeting many of you. Have a great day!

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What convinced you?

by heybaby in

as far as doctrine goes, what finally convinced you that this isn't the truth?

heybaby

As far as doctrine goes, what finally convinced you that this isn't the truth?

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Where was the joy they kept taling about

by heybaby in

ok, so i have been thinking about my time as a jw (i'm fading out - read my other posts for background info).

you know how you always hear how the ministry will bring so much joy and contentment, yadda yadda yadda?

i always hated service...always!!

heybaby

Ok, so I have been thinking about my time as a JW (I'm fading out - read my other posts for background info). You know how you always hear how the ministry will bring so much joy and contentment, yadda yadda yadda? I ALWAYS hated service...ALWAYS!! I even thought that the reason I hated it so much was because I had a bad attitude. I would pray and pray and pray that I could have a better attitude. Don't get me wrong, I have always had a desire to help people, but I felt deep down in my gut an absolute loathing for service. I hate talking to people who obviously knew more about the Bible then I did, only to try to convince them that they were wrong and I was right. I hated being in the damn heat (I live in South Mississippi) and being with a group of hard-core older sisters who don't believe in taking breaks. I hated making return visits on people who didn't give a crap about the magazines, they were just trying to get me off their backs. Now I know why I hated it so much...it was all completely bogus. JWs don't have the truth, and trying to convince people that you do is nothing but torture. People don't want you talking crap to them, and it most of the time it gets ugly....anyway, enough ranting. :) Feel free to drop me a line!!

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Small joys

by heybaby in

you know how there are somethings that give you so much pleasure or joy?

it doesn't have to be anything amazing or huge, but for some reason it makes you so happy for those few moments.

some of mine are drinking coffee in the morning with my best friend at work, and the smell of an open fire (it reminds me of being a young child at my grandparents' house).

heybaby

That's adorable Mandette!! You sound like you are a very good hearted person

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Small joys

by heybaby in

you know how there are somethings that give you so much pleasure or joy?

it doesn't have to be anything amazing or huge, but for some reason it makes you so happy for those few moments.

some of mine are drinking coffee in the morning with my best friend at work, and the smell of an open fire (it reminds me of being a young child at my grandparents' house).

heybaby

You know how there are somethings that give you so much pleasure or joy? It doesn't have to be anything amazing or huge, but for some reason it makes you so happy for those few moments. Some of mine are drinking coffee in the morning with my best friend at work, and the smell of an open fire (it reminds me of being a young child at my grandparents' house). What are yours?