Posts by Mad Dawg

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I didn't know what a JW was, until I fell for one

by headoverheels in

when i fell for him i was completely unaware of his upbringing as a jw and only became aware once he decided to leave a few months back.

being raised without much of a religious basis, besides the typical western christian exposure, i have researched, read, attended groups, read in this forum, to try to better understand him, and jws, but i am feeling at a loss here.

he just recently left the jws and now i am experiencing this struggle with him; i am wondering how much of our problems can be contributed to this transition.

Mad Dawg

Some thoughts:

· If his attitudes are unacceptable now, are you willing to bet the rest of your life that he will improve?

· Pity for him is not a good basis for a relationship.

· You can’t fix anyone.

· I was an absolute mess at the time my wife and I were dating, I have NEVER been abusive to her in any way. Depression or what ever is no excuse.

· If you are willing to cater to him now, why shouldn’t he expect the same in the future?

· If you decide, in the future, that you will not take it anymore; you are going to completely overturn his world – again.

· Do you want sons that behave just as he does?

· Do you want your daughters to be treated as you are?

What you do is your business. I fear for your children. Do what you know you should do - for your sake as well as your future children. I truly wish for happiness for the both of you. From the sounds of things, he has a lot of stuff to work out before he is able to engage in a healthy relationship.

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Progamme for 2010 "Remain close to Jehovah" District Convention

by iknowall558 in

lorraine catherine barriehttp://stuffofinteresttojws.blogspot.com/2010/05/program-for-2010-draw-close-to-jehovah.htmljehovah's witnesses: program for the 2010 "remain close to jehovah" district conventionstuffofinteresttojws.blogspot.comthank you for this post, reading through it this morning, shows what timely reminders we need and intensifies the anticipation of our forthcoming convention, it was a real lift for me this morning.

Mad Dawg

It appears that Jehober swings both ways.

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Most-Ignored Scriptures by JWs

by Mad Sweeney in

the watchtower has been known for over 130 years as a great scriptural cherry-picker.

they pick out disparate unrelated verses and combine them to support the wackiest of wacky doctrines.. on the other hand there are many scriptures they almost never address, whether because they contradict wt doctrine or because they simply don't have a clue what they mean or how to spin them to the wt advantage.. one of these is revelation 19:1 that mentions a "great crowd" "in heaven.

" the only time it is ever brought up it is dismissed.

Mad Dawg

Hey designs, atheism killed 100 million in the 20th century alone. And just because calvinists killed someone, doesn't mean that Calvin killed them.

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What accusations do you have about us JWs? AND what group are YOU a part of?

by theMadJW in

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i'm one of the few jws that freely admit our faults and mistakes.. let's compare notes!.

Mad Dawg

I had a pair of smirking idiot at my door one time. I had stumped a regular Dubber that had stopped previously. So, they sent in a ringer. Therefore, I switched the question. I asked the Smirks, "Can you show me where in the Bible it says transfusions and eating blood are the same thing?" After 4 attemps, they admitted they couldn't. BUT! They would rather be safe then sorry! I told them that they had nothing to offer then closed the door.

I have no use for an organization that would force its members to kill their own children just because maybe Jehober doesn't like it. The Bible clearly condemns the sacrifice of children. Dubbers attitudes are the same as those that sacrificed children to Molech - "Wow, Jon and Susie are sooo dedicated they put Jehober/Molech before their own children! They will surely be blessed!"

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I'm so miserable since leaving the JWs

by keyser soze in

jw
friends

i can barely stand it.

does anyone else feel this way?.

for instance, i have a four-day weekend from work, which means i had today off(with pay, thank you very much).

Mad Dawg

My Dubber family were going to show up at a picnic today, but backed out because they had to do "service". The picnic starts at 1 but I guess they don't want to be rude and show up late. What they don't realize is that they are ensuring that no other family wants to join. Hmmm... there are going to be two extra steaks.

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607 - New 'Apostate' Light

by sweet pea in

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thanks to frank kavelin for looking at the old well worn subject from a completely different perspective.. enjoy!.

http://www.freeminds.org/doctrine/chronology/607-bce-the-bible-or-the-formula.html.

Mad Dawg

Looks like "scholar" did another hit and run. Trying to pin him down on something is like trying to nail pudding to a wall.

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Need help picking an engagement ring

by Cagefighter in

jw
friends

ladies please weigh in.... i am seriously thinking about buying an engagment this summer.

first, we are both early 30's make about the same roughly (50k) a year.. i am thinking getting a decent quality diamond .90 carat on a platinum ring... seems to be about $3800-4500k price wise.. please be honest..... i saw the ring her x gave her.. it was yellow gold with a white gold top where some side stones were and a .66 to center stone was set that was a "gift".

granted she picked it out.. 1. my ring must be way better than the one her x gave her.. 2. i won't propose without a ring so taking her to pick on out is not an option.

Mad Dawg

Be sure you know what SHE wants. Window shop until you know her tastes. I wanted to get my bride-to-be a huge rock. She wanted a smaller one. She felt that the huge one was too big for her hand. So, I got her a smaller, yet higher quality, diamond.

I bought the ring some time after we had last looked at them. She was floored! If shopping does ruin the surprise, just remember that the surprise would only last a few minutes. The ring will (hopefully) last the rest of her life.

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A better way of doing it, with regards to the 'God' question. If you're a theist or deist, please answer this question.

by Psychotic Parrot in

jw
friends

why are you a theist or a deist?

please give any or all reasons why without resorting to a god of the gaps argument.

that is the only condition i am making, since in my (& presumably every other atheist's) opinion, a god of the gaps argument simply isn't convincing enough to demonstrate that there is a god, only that there might be a god.. thank you.. p.s.

Mad Dawg

What is your problem? I am giving you honor by telling it as I see it. What could be more honorable than that?

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A better way of doing it, with regards to the 'God' question. If you're a theist or deist, please answer this question.

by Psychotic Parrot in

jw
friends

why are you a theist or a deist?

please give any or all reasons why without resorting to a god of the gaps argument.

that is the only condition i am making, since in my (& presumably every other atheist's) opinion, a god of the gaps argument simply isn't convincing enough to demonstrate that there is a god, only that there might be a god.. thank you.. p.s.

Mad Dawg

From what you have written, you don't recognize God's activities as it is. Why should he give you more? If you wish to dishonor God, He is not going to stop you. But don't expect favors in return.

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How did you dispose of all those excess magazines?

by chicken little in

we were always told not to throw away literature, so just what did we do with it all?

i know that i would sneak it into the bin for recycling quite regularly.

my parents kept all the magazines for over 20 years in ritz boxes in a cupboard, they all went yellow and smelt wierd.

Mad Dawg

Having never been a dub myself, how did you end up with extras? How many are we talking about here?