I will spend Halloween dressed openly as the Satanist that I am. I really missed this holiday for the few years that I was with the clan and am looking very much forward to it this year.
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My First Halloween
by TheClarinetist inthis year is going to be my first halloween away from the jw parents.
what should i dress as?
some of my dorm mates suggested dressing up as a jw, complete with "washtowel" and "asleep!
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I can't get past the bitterness.....
by desib77 ini don't know why but lately i have been so intolerant of people.
i find myself bitter when people spew nonsense as if it is fact (political, religious, etc........).
i went on a girl's weekend with a good friend of mine (non jw) and everytime she started talking about how blessed she is and how god put stuff on her heart i felt ill. i feel ill just telling you about it.. so, am i the only one feeling bitter these days??
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Cthulhu
I find that making a situation laughable helps me to get away from the bitterness, but actually makes me feel like I've vented a bit as well. A lot of folks I hang around with are religious to some extent, but they also have a good sense of humor, so when they start up I'll tell 'em about how I too felt blesses, and how it must have been my prayer to the leprechans and unicorns, since they know my opinions. I usually get a chuckle and we go on with a cheerful conversation.
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When did a lightbulb first go off in your head that something didn't seem right???
by cognac ini was about 4 or 5 years old.
they must of been talking about prejudice in the meeting or something.
that's when i first learned about it.
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When I was studying actually. I just figured Jehovah would clear it up for me eventually. It wa sthe spirit appointment of elders. I understood that the holy spirit didnt actually light a fire above the guys head to show approval or anything...but we were supposed to act like thats how sure the appointment was. "What if" I thought "one was appointed and it was later discovered that, at the time of said appointment, he was a wife beater or a child abuser? What about the guys who were appointed in Communist countries who spent years working up to eldership just to infiltrate the congregations?" It didnt make a damn bit of sense to me. Then, over the years, there were just sooooooooo many more.
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Tattoos or not tattoos...
by Cthulhu inalright, ive posted on here a couple of times, but let me tell you a little bit more about myself.
i have been doubting for some time, and fading for some time.
i've not been to a meeting for some months.
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Alright, Ive posted on here a couple of times, but let me tell you a little bit more about myself. I have been doubting for some time, and fading for some time. I've not been to a meeting for some months. Presently I live with another faded JW and one of my family members. Thius morning he sends me a text message to the affect of "oh yeah, my mother asked me about your tattoo. better play your cards right or they'll probably disfellowship ya." Can they disfellowship someone for having gotten a tattoo? Granted, its not the most "Christian" looking thing in the world, and for good reason, but is it their policy to actually disfellowship for that? I've looked in an online copy of the elders manual and there is nothing in the index about "tattoos" or "body modifications." Just wondering if anyone knows. Thanks
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"Pay Attention to Yourselves and to all the Flock"
by Cthulhu ini have been following a number of threads here periodically and have decided to join so as to contribute.
i was wondering if any of you would have any idea as to the value of the book mentioned in the title of this thread "pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock," the elusive elders manual.
you see, my grandfather died recently and, unbeknownst to "the others" i managed to obtain said book before anyone else could.
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Ommpa,
I just registered yesterday, so for a day I have been with this particular message board, but I have been fading and, now, inactive, for some time. I am from Michigan.
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"Pay Attention to Yourselves and to all the Flock"
by Cthulhu ini have been following a number of threads here periodically and have decided to join so as to contribute.
i was wondering if any of you would have any idea as to the value of the book mentioned in the title of this thread "pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock," the elusive elders manual.
you see, my grandfather died recently and, unbeknownst to "the others" i managed to obtain said book before anyone else could.
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Yknot,
it is a VERY well organized, noted, tabbed, book. This guy was using this book for a long time.
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"Pay Attention to Yourselves and to all the Flock"
by Cthulhu ini have been following a number of threads here periodically and have decided to join so as to contribute.
i was wondering if any of you would have any idea as to the value of the book mentioned in the title of this thread "pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock," the elusive elders manual.
you see, my grandfather died recently and, unbeknownst to "the others" i managed to obtain said book before anyone else could.
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Ive thought of it that way Daniel, but most books in used book stores do not have the little "this is congregation property" box on the title page either. Am hoping that isn't too big a deal to the Ebay folks.
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What's the best thing about no longer being a JW?
by BurnTheShips ini was thinking about how life has improved since leaving 3 years ago.. what has changed for you?
what's the best thing about no longer being a jw?.
bts.
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Cthulhu
Being my own object of veneration. I can read what I want and not feel guilty because "*sigh* I still have to finish that new Watchtower and...damn it all, another one just came out." I can write and not have to sugar coat it so it "doesn't offend anyones bible strained conscience." I can research whatever religious and philosophical materials I want and quote them freely without having to contort them to somehow back up the bible. I can watch what I want. I can go and exercise and feel physically good without feeling that I've robbed jehovah of quality time I could have spent with him or in his service. I can have opinions based on something other than that wretched literature. I've gotten a couple of very nice tattoos. I can date gals because I genuinely like them and we share more in common than our religious persuasion. I can even date them if they (gasp) don't share every last one of my firm and unmovable convictions...which can also change at the drop of any one of the governing body members hats. What's great about not subscribing to that bull crap any more? I have a life, and as far as I know, I can only live it once. Not being a Witness means I can live that life for myself and those that I share that life with are the ones I genuinely want to share it with, not because I have to.
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"Pay Attention to Yourselves and to all the Flock"
by Cthulhu ini have been following a number of threads here periodically and have decided to join so as to contribute.
i was wondering if any of you would have any idea as to the value of the book mentioned in the title of this thread "pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock," the elusive elders manual.
you see, my grandfather died recently and, unbeknownst to "the others" i managed to obtain said book before anyone else could.
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YKNOT,
You mentioned Ebay, but do you think they would let such a listing stand, as it could be considered a copyright violation?
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"Pay Attention to Yourselves and to all the Flock"
by Cthulhu ini have been following a number of threads here periodically and have decided to join so as to contribute.
i was wondering if any of you would have any idea as to the value of the book mentioned in the title of this thread "pay attention to yourselves and to all the flock," the elusive elders manual.
you see, my grandfather died recently and, unbeknownst to "the others" i managed to obtain said book before anyone else could.
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Greetings all. I have been following a number of threads here periodically and have decided to join so as to contribute. I was wondering if any of you would have any idea as to the value of the book mentioned in the title of this thread "Pay Attention to Yourselves and to all the Flock," the elusive elders manual. You see, my grandfather died recently and, unbeknownst to "the others" I managed to obtain said book before anyone else could. It made for some rather interesting/enlightening reading. Do any of you know what it might be worth? I would greatly appreciate any help you may give me.