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  Had a date with a 7th day adventist last night

  by Brocephus in

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  i had a date with a seventh day adventist, was interesting to compare childhood traumas.

  the best was her stories about the day she let the jw's in the house and her dad whipped out his bible and had a "discussion".

  i told her imagine having to dress up like a funeral director and walk around with the dubs... i got a sympathy kiss out of it... lol.

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  I had a date with a Seventh Day Adventist, was interesting to compare childhood traumas. The best was her stories about the day she let the JW's in the house and her Dad whipped out his bible and had a "discussion". I told her imagine having to dress up like a funeral director and walk around with the dubs... I got a sympathy kiss out of it... LOL
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  Losing the war on Facebook

  by Brocephus in

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  ok this is weird i am noticing more and more jw's on facebook.

  even an elder i know has started an account.

  at first it seemed like it was just the "spiritually weak" who really don't care or do much field service.

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  How long will it be before the Borg launches their own social networking site? That would be the logical thing and then they could tell everyone to shutdown their facebook accounts because the faithful and discreet slave had lovingly provided a way for Jehovah's people to stay in touch.
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  Losing the war on Facebook

  by Brocephus in

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  2. beliefs

  ok this is weird i am noticing more and more jw's on facebook.

  even an elder i know has started an account.

  at first it seemed like it was just the "spiritually weak" who really don't care or do much field service.

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  Ok this is weird I am noticing more and more JW's on Facebook. Even an Elder I know has started an account. At first it seemed like it was just the "spiritually weak" who really don't care or do much field service. Now it is seems other more stonger JW's are joining Face book. I ask them about it and they are like...well I just want to stay in touch with Family or someother excuse... Anyone else noticing any trending?
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  Does anyone know about JW's in Africa

  by Brocephus in

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  i am seriously considering taking a leave of absence to travel to east africa, kenya, sudan or maybe tanzania.

  i may be there volunteering with a secular organization or with a non-denomination christian ministry.

  i got my story down here pat, raised a jw, told other christians evil hypocrites out for my blood, wandered the earth ingesting every drug i could find, had a moment and realized most christians are just like anyone else doing the best they can.

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  My question is do the JW's enjoy a better perception in Africa generally than here. Are the JW's considered like a Baptist or Methodist is here? Just kind of a different part of the chrisitian community or are they considered as being kind of out there like they are here?

  Thanks Maputo for the info, can I ask did you go to East Africa at all?

  Thanks Purps for the letter interesting.
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  Does anyone know about JW's in Africa

  by Brocephus in

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  i am seriously considering taking a leave of absence to travel to east africa, kenya, sudan or maybe tanzania.

  i may be there volunteering with a secular organization or with a non-denomination christian ministry.

  i got my story down here pat, raised a jw, told other christians evil hypocrites out for my blood, wandered the earth ingesting every drug i could find, had a moment and realized most christians are just like anyone else doing the best they can.

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  I am seriously considering taking a leave of absence to travel to East Africa, Kenya, Sudan or maybe Tanzania. I may be there volunteering with a secular organization or with a non-denomination christian ministry. I got my story down here pat, raised a JW, told other christians evil hypocrites out for my blood, wandered the earth ingesting every drug I could find, had a moment and realized most Christians are just like anyone else doing the best they can. Maybe I am too self concious but it's a good way to consendence my experience down for my fellow christians. What I don't know is would that seem harsh in Africa. Do the JW's get more respect there? Are they more laid back or harsher there. I get the impression they may just be another denomination in Africa not quite the self-righteous pricks they are here?

  So my question is, can anyone here give me info on how the JW's interact with the Christian community in any of these countries. I am wondering if mentioning my JW background will be a plus or negative. On the plus I was very aware of what happened in Burundi and Rwanda in the 90's. On the negative if they are as "wheels off" there as they are here?

  Your thoughts appreciated.

  -Brocephus
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  What will you be drinking this weekend??

  by on the rocks in

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  whisky.

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  Crown Royal and Guiness like every weekend and weekday.
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  2010 "Remain Close to Jehovah" Talks

  by garlic81 in

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  information taken from the june 2010 awake.

  my guesses for releases this year will be an update creation book and a book on jeremiah.

  two books were released as recently as 2008 so i don't think this would be out of the question.. friday.

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  Too bad there won't be any free apple danishes and oj to get hopped up on before having a hoagie....

  Just reading the program makes me sleepy, thanks!
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  Ex JW to be on 700 club this week...

  by awildflower in

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  just happen to catch this on tv.

  his interview will be on thursday for those interested.. .

  http://www.cbn.com/700club/features/amazing/daniel_morales020910.aspx.

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  That was awesome, thanks for posting that Wildflower. Great story, sounds like someone of the other posters are hanging on to the old "Religion is a snare and a racket" LOL....

  Nothing is all good or bad in this world.
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  I have a touchy situation...could use some advice

  by tenyearsafter in

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  i just got an e-mail from my 80 year old mother asking my wife and i to join her for the memorial this year.

  i really don't want to go, but i am also trying to maintain some degree of a relationship with her.

  she is breaking the "rules" by not shunning me, but i don't know how she will react if i reject her invitation.

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  Use my execuse... Sorry got to work late, end of month paperwork.
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  Do you think Roethlesberger would be suspended if he was black?

  by UnConfused in

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  http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-goodell-roethlisberger&prov=ap&type=lgns.

  pacman jones was never charged with a crime, yet was suspended for a year and then more i believe.

  i'm not defending the actions of jones, but based on those standards big ben has now been accused twice of sexual assult.

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  Would the police hurry up and charge him or drop the thing. I don't see the hold up!