Posts by GLTirebiter

13

Cookies

by beksbks in

who will be making cookies, and what sort have you planned?.

GLTirebiter

*** CAUTION: if you're on a diet, don't read this! ***

I already did one batch last weekend. Peanut butter. They came out pretty good! Here's the recipe:

1/2 cup "spreadable" butter, or soft margarine (both are easier to blend than hard sticks!)

1/2 cup peanut butter

1 egg

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

------ cream those together, until the butter is well distributed -----

1-1/2 cup flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

----- blend these into the first group -----

Form the dough into balls about the size of a walnut (roll them in your hands, or use a melon scoop)

Press the balls down slightly against the cookie sheet with the tines of a fork, making a criss-cross pattern on top

----- Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375F -----

Makes about two dozen, depending on size

(Is anybody compiling a JWN holiday cookbook?)

GLT

52

Facebook condemned

by straightshooter in

my wife told me that at the last meeting, the elders announced that youngsters going to the skateboarding park were no longer to have any privileges in the congregation.

this is to prevent jw youngs to be rounded up if a drug raid was made at the skateboarding park.. also because of individuals requesting that they be friends on facebook that contain bad pictures, that anyone with a facebook account will automatically have their privileges removed.. sounds like the pharasees protecting the people by adding additional traditions upon them.. .

GLTirebiter

All they are going to do is force people into having double lives.

Yes, leading double lives makes the followers feel guilty (at least those it doesn't drive away), which gives the organization leverage to control them. Guilty secrets are a great way to magnify an inferiority complex, thus making followers more sheep-like. This policy is a control strategy that operates on many different levels!

22

A JW attending funerals at a church.

by garyneal in

my mother-in-law attend the funeral of her father-in-law (my wife's grandfather on her father's side) at his church (a baptist church).

before we went in the church, she (mother-in-law) told me that she wanted to warn me that if they get into the singing and praising of god, don't be surprised if i see her not participating.

i said, "because of that whole, interfaith thing, right?

GLTirebiter

I know I had a copy of a "Questions from Readers" item that said in effect "NO, do not attend funerals in churches, not even for family members", but I dont' know where it is. The Ex did in fact attend funerals in churches, for family members on both sides (hers as well as mine). She was obviously not at ease being there, but she did come and support the families. For that I am proud of her, it was the right thing to do.

17

Need a Little Help - Found JW Niece on Facebook....

by Sam Whiskey in

jw
friends

good afternoon all,.

i need a little help... yesterday i found my niece on facebook.

she's 15 yrs.

GLTirebiter

I must agree with the "wait until she's 18" (if not 21) viewpoint. If her father the elder finds out that you contacted his minor daughter after he told you not to, he may report you to the authorities. Remember "theocratic tact", that he sees you as an apostate, and he is likely to see this as a case of "theocratic warfare". You must be on guard, it will be your word against theirs.

I agree with the idea of your daughter contacting her with a friend request. But leave it between them, don't involve yourself. It's better to keep your distance, and let the kids be kids.

GLT

26

Do you have good memories of associating with JWs?

by asilentone in

GLTirebiter

Sure, I have many good memories of associating with various Witnesses. I was married to one, have kids who are baptized members, and even the ex-in-laws aren't bad (as in-laws go). There wouldn't have been a wedding, kids, or in-laws if my Ex wasn't pleasant to be with. They are still decent people; granted they are also gullible and have been misled, but they are well-meaning people trying to be good Christians in their own way. Skiing trips, camping trips, family dinners: I have good memories of all those. Individual Witnesses have given me many good memories, and I hope they understand the divorce didn't erase those. I wish them good luck, good health, and the wisdom to eventually recognize they have been conned by the corrupt leaders of a false cult "religion".

GLT

23

Attending my mum's JW wedding

by iMARX in

so i have to go to my mum's jw wedding in 2 weeks.

it's not in a kh but there's still going to be about 40 jws there.

apparently it's "widely-known" that i'm gay and some jws have even told my mum that it's not wise to invite me because it will make other people (jws) feel uncomfortable.

GLTirebiter

By all means go, be nice, and have a good time. If other people don't like the idea of you and your brother being there, they are the ones with the problem and they are the ones who should stay home! And congratulations to your mom for putting her family ahead of keeping up appearances for the organization's sake.

GLT

20

Pre-busted

by Heartbreaker in

jw
friends

i mean, i can only imagine that's what i am.

i read a post here on my phone, and wish could remember who it was, to give credit, but i can not.

it was about the slow fade or some such, and the merits to just getting out, or doing it slowly.

GLTirebiter

with contact is guilt and feeling like I need to explain myself or make excuses.

Heartbreaker, you have nothing to feel guilty about, to explain, or make to excuses for. I agree with changeling: a formal DA is another form of submitting to the Watchtower's authority and playing along with their game. You don't need to apologize to anybody for living your own life.

GLT

6

Since leaving JW's I decided to convert to

by purplesofa in

jw
friends

every religion (just in case).

.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqjpzoljjg8.

GLTirebiter

Oh my--He didn'to become a baptised JW. H's so busy, there's no time left for field service, let alone pioneering. And all that idolotry, worshipping the false gods of Babylon the Great...that man will be annihilated for sure!

Having a great big laugh on Friday night...thank you, Purps!

GLT

37

New to the Forum

by Abe L. Toseenow in

jw
friends

GLTirebiter

Welcome, Abe! It sounds like you have your hands full with your wife still believing in the organization. You know her best, so use good judgement about how hard to press the issue with her. Above all, show her that your love is unconditional, clearly and often. Do your best, and remember that many others have made it through similar situations. We're all with you.

GLT

20

"Boys today -- Men tomorrow", my xmas erectile set. Your best gift?

by Fatfreek in

oh, yeah -- i guess it was an erector set!

oh, yes -- and a set of tinker toys.. what was your most memorable christmas before jws ruined it for you?.

len.

GLTirebiter

Mrs. Jones, thanks for the memory! My daughter loved hearing me read that book to her, back when she couldn't read for herself. No time was better spent than reading to her at bedtime.

Fatfreek, my best Christmas gift as a kid was what every boy my age wanted: my first real bike (without training wheels). I had arrived, now I was one of the Big Kids! There were other good gifts in other years, but that red bike was the best.

GLT