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  THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL JEHOVAH'S WITNESS SITE

  by nyc_gal in

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  this site is not an official website of jehovah's .

  witnesses.

  i cannot believe some of the horrible things i have read here.

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  JBean

  Amazing... how true. I remember reading on one of the sites that an elder da'd himself directly after giving a Memorial talk. Realized halfway through the talk that he just couldn't take it anymore. Finished up, went home, and never returned. You really just never know what is going on in the minds and hearts of people in the KH. I find this sooo fascinating. -Jbean
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  THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL JEHOVAH'S WITNESS SITE

  by nyc_gal in

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  this site is not an official website of jehovah's .

  witnesses.

  i cannot believe some of the horrible things i have read here.

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  JBean

  NYC Gal... I truly can't believe you actually wrote that! If you have been reading through the posts, it's extremely obvious. Plus, I noted that you were just on the live chat. There are many JW's that come on this board and talk about their issues. Are you going to be around?
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  Pepper Spray

  by mikepence in

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  after considering purchasing a handgun for self protection, our family decided that pepper spray would be a safer, effective, solution.. so, i went out and bought some today.. i wonder how many jw's realize that if an elder finds out that you bought pepper spray for self-defense (even against animals!

  ) that you would be counselled by the elders?.

  i remember an elder telling me about this being in a letter to elders.

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  JBean

  Well... I betcha they wouldn't be too impressed with my having a few viles of pepper spray along with a stun gun under the seat of my car! Guns I don't think I would ever do (too much of a chicken) but I think all congregations are very different on this. My bro. is a MS in a neighboring cong. and his wife (my sis-in-law) and HER sister, also a JW, went to shooting school and have small, pretty little handguns. (Their dad is not a JW and insisted they learn gun safety and stuff for their own safety...) Hmmmm... do ya think the elders know? I WILL NEVER TELL since I don't want to wreck my brother's "thing". I wonder what people would do if their purses "spilled" during a meeting and the pretty little gun flew out into the aisle??? : )
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  "Hey there all you lurkey ones..."

  by Simon in

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  hmmn, doesn't quite work does it?

  ok...we'll stick with 'thirsty' then .

  why not register and make a post or two...ask a question...make a statement...whatever !.

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  JBean

  Still Not Sure,

  Welcome! As I've stated a few times to the newbies who are "newer" than me (I've only been posting for about 1 week!) I share so MANY of the same issues/concerns as you do. I'm in... but not really, if you get my drift. I've missed soooooo many meetings this past year I've lost count, but since I live in another town from my folks, it's been easy to keep it a "secret" from them. As far as my congregation goes... no phone calls, no nothing. I get invited to the occassional get-together, but so far have made excuses not to go to each and every one of them. I just don't have the energy to deal with the "friends" at this point in time. Like you, I'm searching. And as I've also mentioned before... scared to death to make a break. Talk about all hell breaking loose.... I'm sorry about your work situation... you may want to start a job search for another corporation. Believe me, my office environment provides my ONLY sanity at times! Talk to you soon! JBean
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  Cheer up, Girls!

  by Kent in

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  what do the stars look like without makeup?.

  i guess there is no reason for despair, is it?.

  yakki da.

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  JBean

  What the heck is up with Christina Applegate????? Ugh!
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  help with ngo!!!

  by mindfield in

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  hi everyone!

  well, im a newbie here, so ill make this short!

  ive showed my mom the ngo status the watchtower shared with the un for 10 years now... of course, shes now denying it was a bad decision... she says the un is bad as a whole, but joining in as an ngo is okay since its not directly with the un... any tips?

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  JBean

  Welcome ! I was a newbie not too long ago!

  All I can suggest is that you read through the thread on what is now "page 2" of this site that has about 280 responses. it's about the NGO and WtB... also check out Randy's site. Lot's of good stuff there about "how to" talk to your family about things like this. It's a lot to digest... take it slow. :)
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  New Light and the UN

  by individual in

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  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?d=9882&site=3#117571.

  the link above is from a thread in bible reseach posted by bible examiner last month concerning impending new light on the 'disgusting thing standing in a holy place' and how it is no longer going to be the un but has had its fulfillment completely in the first century.

  this apparently was from a talk given by a circuit overseer.. why this is interesting is because, at the time the information concerning the un and the wt was not widely known on this site.

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  JBean

  Hi Individual,

  I would suggest you post this thread on the Main board. It gets much more "traffic" and I think many would be very interested in hearing what you have to say. I only came across it in this thread because I was 'surfing'... many times I don't have time so I just stick to the main board... which it looks like most folks do. I'll look for it there! Thanks...
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  My kid wants a B-day party

  by openminded in

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  but my wife is a hard core jw.

  should we just sneak away to chuck-e cheese or what?

  he is 5.

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  JBean

  This is where it starts to get difficult! : ) My opinion? Be upfront with her and tell her that you are throwing the child a party at the house... or wherever your child would like to have it (some kids get a kick out of Chuck-e-Cheese!) and that she is more than welcome to attend or not. If it is at your home, she can leave for a while if it makes her uncomfortable. Personally, I found that the first time or two I was around any celebration like this, I was surprised that no one's head spun around and the people eating cake didn't start levitating! After a while... it truly is fun! If she has true love for you and your child, she will compromise. ps: Is your child being taken to meetings? If so, you may want to remind him that not ALL children, esp. those that attend KH, don't celebrate and for him not to "rub it in"! hee!
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  Marry Only "In the Lord"

  by JBean in

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  this subject has always been a sticking point for me.

  never really understood it enough to agree or disagree with it.

  i for one have been married twice... once "in" and once "out".

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  JBean

  Wow...thanks, Anewperson. A lot to think about!
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  Meeting's..........the best Medicine!!!

  by Latte in

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  do you remember those truly wonderful occasions when the meeting was in full swing, and something/one would make you laugh uncontrollably............so much so that you had to go out.

  (and yes, your were sat on the front row!

  you would go out and feel terribly guilty, and when you thought you were under control, you would venture back in only to find that the air was still full of laughter (on your row)..............truly wonderful meetings!!

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  JBean

  I hate to see this thread end! C'mon folks... anymore funny stories???? There's gotta be! We all need some laughs! : )