in light of the following scripture:-.
there are six things that jehovah does hate; yes, seven are things detestable to his soul: lofty eyes, a false tongue, and hands that are shedding innocent blood, a heart fabricating hurtful schemes, feet that are in a hurry to run to badness, a false witness that launches forth lies, and anyone sending forth contentions among brothers.
- (proverbs 6:16-19).
They use the example of Rahab lying that she was hiding 2 spys in her house.
Uh, Rahab was not a worshipper of Jehovah yet - she was still a prostitute, right? So, why is her decision making (lying) used as an example to follow and that of say, Lot and his daughters (incest) is not?? Where is the logic??
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skvrcnehw6k.
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i couldn't agree more!.
Pissing Myself Laughing
....well, glad I could bring a little joy to your day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skvrcnehw6k.
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i couldn't agree more!.
PMSL?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skvrcnehw6k.
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i couldn't agree more!.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkVRCneHW6k
I couldn't agree more!
was there an official or unofficial reason that anyone knows of?.
it seems to me that pretty much every publication was studied at the book study, but we never did that one..
@WAC = This one is on the house. $5 won't cover the fees it would take for me to accept it.
was there an official or unofficial reason that anyone knows of?.
it seems to me that pretty much every publication was studied at the book study, but we never did that one..
ok, my dates must be off - but I know we studied it because I thought even then that their scope and depth of covering each topic was very shallow.
was there an official or unofficial reason that anyone knows of?.
it seems to me that pretty much every publication was studied at the book study, but we never did that one..
I'm from Oregon/Washington. We studied it. I remember it clearly. I believe I was still in high school, so it must have been 1988 - 1990. I'm going to my 20 year high school reunion. Wish me luck!
i have been testing the waters with a fade.
waiting to see the reaction.
my friends and family still talk to me, although i haven't been to meeting since november of last year.
Thanks for all the encouraging words...I really appreciate you all taking the time out to comment.
What were you thinking moving across from a JW? You could always "sneak" the boyfriend in when they are away to meetings and assemblies. Isn't it ridiculous how grown people have to act sometimes, because of this religious cult?
@ ThinkAboutIT: I clearly knew they were in the neighborhood - there are more than 10 families that live nearby. BUT, I didn't know that any lived across the street until after I moved in. UGH. And YES, it is RIDICULOUS that I feel I have to sneak around to live a normal life.
That may not help living in a neighborhood of snoopy JWs, but you can put it out there that you've switched congregations, so that might get them off your back a little.
@Brizzy: I am am fluent in sign language, I could tell them I am moving to sign language - and then just go sporatically. I do need to brush up on some vocabulary.
@ThinkAboutIt:
If you keep your current strategy and just go very occasionally, but don't get talked into getting involved......you can be successful in keeping your family & friends, not letting the WTS cult control you, and stay true to how you really feel.
This was sort of what I was thinking too. Just play along. I don't have to agree with everything to attend once in a while. My question then is: how do I make it through the meetings?? I'm not sure I have the stamina to endure an entire meeting at this point.
Advice, anyone?
i have been testing the waters with a fade.
waiting to see the reaction.
my friends and family still talk to me, although i haven't been to meeting since november of last year.
@leavingWT: That is good advice. I have had a lot of family issues this year: my dad died, my grandpa (his dad) died 4 months later, my grandma is sick, my brother tried to kill himself...a lot of crisis. And the truth is - I can't deal with more expectations right now. I am juggling a lot of balls, and I don't find comfort at the KH. I find judgment and criticism, which are not helpful to me.
In the middle of all of this, I'm running my business and working hard at keeping my head on straight.
So, that kind of conversation "I'm depressed/overwhelmed" is not far fetched.
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i have been testing the waters with a fade.
waiting to see the reaction.
my friends and family still talk to me, although i haven't been to meeting since november of last year.
@Broken Promises: That has sort of been my strategy. I own a business and travel a lot. So, I'm gone a lot too. I went to the district convention some, and saw one of the elders at my hall. I told him I had been listening on the phone because I'm having anxiety issues. (true). He said "thanks for letting me know" and left it at that.
But, how do I keep this going? Do I just skirt the issue?? Also - it be nice at some point to be in a relationship, I'm just trying to figure out how to do that without the DF issue. I love my house, but I stupidly moved to a neighborhood flooded with JWs. In fact, one family lives across the street! UGH. No sneaking in boyfriends for me.
Any ideas about making this work are welcome.
