Posts by sherah

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On-line study programs

by EmptyInside in

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i haven't been a student since high school.

so, i'm a bit nervous getting back into the swing of things.

there is a course of study i'm interested in, and they offer an on-line program.

Online courses can be pricey in some regions. The advantage of online classes would be if you are trying to finish your degree quickly, some schools that offer online classes have a rolling calendar, every 6 to 8 weeks you start a new class. IA that community colleges are a great bargain and stepping stone to a four-year degree.

Make sure that the school is accredited, regionally and in your state. Also, if you are seeking a professional/health-care degree, make sure that the school you are attending is accredited with the organization you will seek certification from.

Stay away from for-profit schools (google will supply you with the most popular), many people leave these places in huge debt. See if your employer/union/trade organization has tuition reimbursement or an affliation with a local college. Even if you can't get the reimbursement, they often supply book voucher, application fee waivers or allow you to take classes during work hours. Check out this thread. I went back to school for the first time at age 33, you can do it!

http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/156254/1/Missed-college-when-you-were-younger-Heres-a-good-solution

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 06-06-10 WT Study (YOUNG PEOPLE) TEST PLEASE FORGIVE ME

by blondie in

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young people strengthen your desire to serve jehovah.

what invitation was extended to children in the christian congregation?

serve god or the wts?.

sherah

Thanks Blondie, i like this format it's easier on the eyes.

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Here is the Letter I am thinking of sending ,give me your input

by troubled mind in

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attention to the elder body of the *******congregation of jehovahs witnesses .

criminal harassment is defined as "engag(ing) in intentional conduct which the actor [harasser] knows or has reason to know would cause the victim, under the circumstances, to feel frightened, threatened, oppressed, persecuted, or intimidated; and causes this reaction on the part of the victim.

609.749, subd.

sherah

IA with the posters who said keep the letter legal by removing references to your depression and reasons for not DA'ing esp if this in not the your intention. Also, can you file a restraining order without sending this letter at all? If this BOE is pushing for you to DA, this letter will be used for that purpose.

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Damage Control on Secret Societies

by alice.in.wonderland in

damage control on secret societies .

http://www.watchtower.org/e/19970601/article_01.htm .

satanic activities of secret societies.

sherah

AIW, your cut and paste did not answer the question.

Would Jesus, when examining the religions of the world, chose a group that had the symbol of another God, on the cover of the main teaching tool of that time?

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Apostate Signs At Conventions...Has Anybody Left Because Of That?

by mentallyfree31 in

just wondering how much good that does when ex-jws hold up signs at conventions.

do you know of anybody that saw something on a sign and did research and subsequently left the organization?.

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sherah

I was freaked i when i was younger but the last time i saw apostates picketing i was secretly thinking "Fight the Power"!

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Today's Text -- Jehovah Is Watching! 24/7!!

by Open mind in

[jehovahs] eyes examine the sons of men.ps.

no servant of jehovah is ever truly alone.

our father lovingly watches over us.

sherah

No wonder I was 'noid as a Dub, lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YvAYIJSSZY

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Girls - what subject got you thinking?

by wannabefree in

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reading the post "how long did it take you to leave", i can't help but be envious of those of you who refer to leaving as a "we" event.. i know it has been said that women tend to react to feelings/emotions along with logic, can you help me with ideas that got you to feel something was wrong?

what should i work on planting with my wife?.

thanks..

sherah

Lack of love in congregation, child molestation scandal and the UN scandal started the wheels turning for me. Once I was able to see first-hand the hypocrisy of the organization on these matters, i was receptive to the "deeper" things about the WT (607, Generation, Blood fractions, etc). WT quickly lost any credibility and authority in my eyes.

I also hated the way women are view and treated in the congregations. And if you are single, you are damn near invisible. I had to work at establishing "friendships" and social get-togethers otherwise I would be left out. The whole routine got tired and old, I was ready for change.

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I didn't know what a JW was, until I fell for one

by headoverheels in

when i fell for him i was completely unaware of his upbringing as a jw and only became aware once he decided to leave a few months back.

being raised without much of a religious basis, besides the typical western christian exposure, i have researched, read, attended groups, read in this forum, to try to better understand him, and jws, but i am feeling at a loss here.

he just recently left the jws and now i am experiencing this struggle with him; i am wondering how much of our problems can be contributed to this transition.

sherah

Any response to my original 3 questions would be greatly appreciated as I contemplate the above mentioned: 1) how common are these behaviors among JW men 2) Are they likely to pass and 3) is there anything I can do to nurture his growth and transistion besides just leave him?

1. In my experience, most JW-men are not angry or verbally abusive. Again, Mrs Jones and Mentallyfree gave their perspectives.

2. There is an adjustment period when a person leaves a cult but the traits your BF is exhibiting have more to do with his personality and not the religion. Check out Steve Hassan's book Combatting Cult Mind Control to give you an idea of his post-JW mindset.

3. Sounds like you should lovingly recommend anger management and cognitive behavior counseling to your BF. If he is not receptive, you are taking a huge risk with someone who displays the traits you describe.

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I didn't know what a JW was, until I fell for one

by headoverheels in

when i fell for him i was completely unaware of his upbringing as a jw and only became aware once he decided to leave a few months back.

being raised without much of a religious basis, besides the typical western christian exposure, i have researched, read, attended groups, read in this forum, to try to better understand him, and jws, but i am feeling at a loss here.

he just recently left the jws and now i am experiencing this struggle with him; i am wondering how much of our problems can be contributed to this transition.

sherah

IA with MrsJ and Mentallyfree; sounds like he has some pent up aggression and anger issues seething beneath the surface. It could be directly related to his upbringing as witness or just his authentic personality. Either way, it doesn't bode well for you. Run like the wind, life is too short to be dealing with a chauvinist timebomb.

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THIS GENERATION - again! Who belongs to "This Generation"?

by Titus in

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what about dan sydlik and henschel milton, for example?.

they were born in 1919 and 1920 (after 1914), and both died before the "great tribulation".. .

the definition of wt says:.

sherah

So..."This generation" is defined as the overlapping of the anointed who discerned 1914 and the anointed who will see the conclusion of this system of things. 1992 and Fred Franz are NOT significant to this "prophecy", just used as an example in the DC talk. Right?