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  Anybody Heard of This?

  by metatron in

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  on page 41 of "crisis of conscience", it is asserted.

  that the governing body debated:.

  "issues about the .

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  its_my_life2001ca

  Unless it's written in invisble ink, it's not on page 41 in my book. I have the 2000 edition. Page 42 is another chapter altogether.
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  More Wondering and Self doubt

  by Vitameatavegamin in

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  hello friends, this is your vitameatavegamin girl.

  by the way, don't forget to watch the i love lucy marathon on tv land starting october 15th, it should be a hoot.

  50th anniversary of the show.. anyway, lately i have been doing more thinking about everything.

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  I can sympathize with you totally Veg.. as I have the same sentiments.I left about 2 yrs. ago after being in the org. for 30.It did help to read Ray Franz' book and to have the inside information most of us aren't privy to. I too had a hard time reconciling God destroying all other religions when daily I would read of people who dedicated their whole lives to helping others and making great sacrifices. Would not being a witness be justification for their destruction? Could a loving god really do that? I would like to become associated with a group interested in discussing the Bible but not necessarily an organized religion. I won't be taking up any "christian" celebrations such as xmas because my comfort zone doesn't allow me to. To me now, the "truth" is not any one religion but the teaching that we must put faith in Jesus and live by his teachings without the added burden of man made laws similar to what the Pharisees did. I can only hope now that God can read my heart and realize that any decisions I have made, have been done in good conscience.
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  Canadian TV Note: Pedophile Coverup, Murder

  by Maximus in

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  i've been given some sketchy information that says the cbc is presenting its program straight talk tonight, possibly 7 pm eastern time.. in that program james kostelniuk's book and personal story will be covered.. "sheep among wolves," the story of murder in a jehovah's witness community.

  perhaps someone in canada could check this out and publish details below, or correct this

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  You're right. It's on Newsworld. I had checked the official CBC site which is radio and all their tv stations. That's why I goofed.
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  Canadian TV Note: Pedophile Coverup, Murder

  by Maximus in

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  i've been given some sketchy information that says the cbc is presenting its program straight talk tonight, possibly 7 pm eastern time.. in that program james kostelniuk's book and personal story will be covered.. "sheep among wolves," the story of murder in a jehovah's witness community.

  perhaps someone in canada could check this out and publish details below, or correct this

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  its_my_life2001ca

  The program is called HOT TYPE and it's on the CBC at 7:pm (ET).It is discussing the JW case tonight.
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  what job could you have had?

  by sleepy in

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  hi i've just come home from cleaning windows.what an absolutely soul destroying job.. when i think of the things i could have done.. i remmember how my teachers in school used to tell me i would surely go to university and get a good job.i remmember the shock on one teachers face a few years after i left school when i told her i was a window cleaner.. i was also intrested in art and quite good at it.my grandfather who wasn't a witness offered to help me and my brother get good jobs in the art world.. we turned him down.. arrmegeddon was so soon.. anyone else like me ?.

  what do you do and what could you have done?

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  I was prepared to enter university to get my degree in nursing and then wanted to go overseas with CUSO (Canadian Univ. Serv. Overseas) for 2 yrs. Unfortunately, the witness snagged me at the same time. I was told I probably wouldn't have time to finish the course because the new system was near. This was 1970 and my course was 4 yrs. It's a career that can take you anywhere and meet lots of interesting people. I'm almost 50 and have been a glorified cleaner and office worker. Needless to say, it's work that never gave me satisfaction. I'm almost 50 now and even if I when to Univ. The opportunities are not as many for older people. I'm preparing to take a computer course because it's a must in just about any job..unfortunately I hate computers.
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  From House to House, From Door to Door....

  by individuals wife in

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  i was in the town this morning and saw a little cluster of jws leaving the kingdom hall, clutching their ministry bags, eager to go out into the field service.... well, maybe eager isnt quite the right word.... anyway, i thought to myself - how many people will they convert today?

  one, two, a whole family?

  the more obvious answer is none at all.

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  its_my_life2001ca

  I was contacted through the door to door to door work also, (wished now I hadn't been home).I never enjoyed doing but like you also I was fed the mantra that it makes onlookers speak Jehovah's name although mostly in a derogatory manner. I agree with Oz that it would have been maybe more effective to assist in charitable works, the homeless, mentoring young people, volunteering at hospitals, etc. It would have provided needed relief for people, still given a witness showing that we cared about others and we would've had some satisfaction for the efforts we put into it rather than feeling like we were spinning our tires.
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  most HATED thing about the meetings ...

  by alliwannadoislive in

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  hey ya'll ... ain't tuesdays, thursdays and sundays even better nowadays ?.

  i was wondering what it is that you hated most about the meets ?.

  the one thing that used to really rile me was the pressure to control the children - the frowns and the disapproving looks when they were just behaving like normal kids .... the worst of it all for me was seeing any little person being taken outside and hearing the loud slaps even when the door was closed .... what is it that you least miss ?

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  Unfortunately I disliked the kingdom songs. When I was a little girl I attended the Baptist church with my mother and they had lively songs with a beat and a tune you could carry. When I first came in the truth 30 yrs ago, the sister who studied with me loaned me her kingdom records with only piano accompaniment. She said if I was ever feeling down to listen to them. I tried it once, found them so depressing and thought they could drive someone to suicide so I gave them back. Unfortunately, the songs haven't improved much. Happy people should sing happy songs, right?
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  What a pretty summer so far!

  by Bendrr in

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  i don't know how the weather is everywhere else, but here in dixie, it's been the first bearable summer in as long as i can remember.. it seems as though mother nature took a rest this year, worn out from her years of relentlessly bombarding us with intense heat.

  for so long, it seemed as though the spring and summer months, even october, would bring an onslaught of 100+ degree temperatures with record high humidity and only enough rain to turn our evenings into saunas.. then this year came.

  so far, the temperature has topped out in the very low 90's and the humidity just hasn't had the enthusiasm of years past.

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  Wish I could say we were having a nice summer but we're under water restrictions. Our lawns are a glorious gold but unless I'm mistaken green is my colour of choice. We've had weeks of temperatures in the 30's which has contributed to lethargy on my part and I must say I'm looking forward to a cool fall.
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  Ugly Clothes is it a rule???

  by tattoogrl333 in

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  ok last post before me and my pillow get together.

  so what is the dress code of jw.

  i notice a lot of long skirts, and dresses.

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  its_my_life2001ca

  I don't know where you all live but here in Quebec, specifically Montreal and Quebec city, the sisters are very fashionable wearing the latest styles but no extremes. Maybe it's just the french flair.Some people just don't know how to dress at all whether in the truth or the world.
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  Witnesses are Starving Spiritually

  by metatron in

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  i happened upon an article in the most recent km that.

  saddened me because its silence speaks volumes about.

  the spiritual and emotional emptiness manifest in the.

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  its_my_life2001ca

  I understand well how you feel. After leaving the congregation I realize how few long lasting relationships I had for 30 years of association and how easily they were severed on my leaving. I longed to go shopping and for lunch sometimes with another sister, for once in a blue moon, but OUR TIME would be put to better use in service. I would have liked company to go to the gym for moral support but bodily training is beneficial for little. Even the times we did get together for supper, conversation sometimes got around to those not doing as much in the truth, which always left me feeling bad after. I had moved many times due to pioneering and changed groups because of roommates getting married. Never together long enough to get close or establish roots anywhere.It's hard sometimes to do anything just for the fun of it which makes me realize how unbalanced we can become in the truth. Jehovah is a happy god but his 'people' don't do a very good job of reflecting it.