Posts by palmtree67

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Where to go on vacation??
by Quirky1 in
1. jw
2. friends
i have a vaca coming up and need some input...where to go?

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come on, i know you wanna....tell me where to go.. go ahead i can take it...
palmtree67

I also highly recommend Cuba.
Costa Rica, never been, but have heard good things.
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What should I say to the Mormons?
by bluecanary in
1. jw
2. experiences
yesterday as i was leaving the apartment, there were two women in skirts, holding bibles at the door across from me.

i almost panicked!

i definitely want to talk the jws if they ever come to my door (no one knows me in this area) but i'm not ready yet!.
palmtree67

Maybe Blondie can find the article I'm thinking of...Sorry, I'm at work right now.
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What should I say to the Mormons?
by bluecanary in
1. jw
2. experiences
yesterday as i was leaving the apartment, there were two women in skirts, holding bibles at the door across from me.

i almost panicked!

i definitely want to talk the jws if they ever come to my door (no one knows me in this area) but i'm not ready yet!.
palmtree67

Hi, blue!
I had a book of Mormon and The Pearl of High Price. I read both extensively. There was a really good WT article about the flaws in the book of Mormon that I used to study it with. I think the article was from the mid '70's????
One point I remember is that one of the books in the Book of Mormon, (can't think of the name right now, but it started with "N"), there is a scripture where some people are quoted as crying out "A bible! A Bible! We have no need of a bible!" The point was made that at the time this was supposed written, the term "Bible" had not been applied to the scriptures yet.
I remember there being lots of good points in that article. It would be good if you had a book of Mormon first, but if you don't that's OK.
Have fun and learn lots, blue! You'll do great!
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I have a little announcement to make.
by JWoods in
1. jw
2. friends
jwoods is sixty years old this morning.. btw, the actual name is james.

james woods.

my old logon would not work, so i had to make another..
palmtree67

Of course you drive a Ferrari - you're a man, who just turned 60.
Have a good one, hunny!
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Let's Have a Friday Hug-In
by snowbird in
1. jw
2. friends
please hug someone.. anyone.. like this: (((((((palmtree))))))).

thanks.. sylvia.
palmtree67

Hugs to (((((Baba)))))) and your handsome man!!
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Any JW's here?
by stillin in
1. jw
2. friends
this site is called "a discussion forum for jehovahs witnesses.

" maybe "for jehovah's witnesses entertainment" would fit better..
palmtree67

I've been wondering this for quite awhile now:
Do you think that early on in the organization, the JW's DID help people to get closer to god and to live good lives, and promoting good values? Or was it just that people many years ago had more of an interest in cultivating a relationship with God than people do now?
Because it seems to me that they have drifted quite aways from the original ideals. Now they seem to be "breeding" selfish, judgemental, critical people who only have an outward appearance of love.
Could it be that as the years have gone on, the GB HAS gotten more and more Pharisaical? Perhaps they started out with God's approval and blessing, but it seems to me that they now rule over other people's faith, using fear and intimidation and threats. Are they getting further away from what God wants, instead of closer?
Just wondering.
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Attention all apostates!
by Outaservice in
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2. friends
oh no!

anything but disfellowshipping!

outaservice.
palmtree67

I'll make the cheese tray!!!
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What Gives you Peace of Mind Now?
by cameo-d in
1. jw
2. friends
for those who have had years of panic induced by wt teachings and scare stories, how have you resolved having those feelings of impending doom?.

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palmtree67

Yes, this site has been really great.
Also, I read the Bible with a totally different mind-set now, calmer and more meditative.
Being away from the guilt-tripping meeting helps, too.
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Attention all apostates!
by Outaservice in
1. jw
2. friends
oh no!

anything but disfellowshipping!

outaservice.
palmtree67

**Palmtree fixes herself a , makes herself a tray of assorted cheeses and crackers, snuggles into the couch with her favourite blanket and sits back to watch the show.**
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Calling all Aussies!!!
by palmtree67 in
1. social
2. physical
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anyone watching the lions/bulldogs play tonight?.

the dogs are winning!!!.
palmtree67

Oooooo, loubouto....
Them is fightin words!!!! Have you watched it? They don't wear pads of any kind and they can punch each other in the face!!!