have you ever noticed any bands/musical artists that overall you really just don't like, or even actively dislike/hate, but out of freaking nowhere they have this one song that is just so awesome it makes you wonder where in the hell they got it, and why they weren't able to go to that place again for equally good songs?
i have two personal examples:.
hotel california, the eagles.
I love "Superstition"! I don't just sing, I have to dance too!
There were several songs that I liked alot about Silverchair. Many of my favorites were never released on the radio. One was called "Shade", another was called "Suicidal Dream", (a little dark, I know, but everyone has a dark side!)
have you ever noticed any bands/musical artists that overall you really just don't like, or even actively dislike/hate, but out of freaking nowhere they have this one song that is just so awesome it makes you wonder where in the hell they got it, and why they weren't able to go to that place again for equally good songs?
i have two personal examples:.
hotel california, the eagles.
Let me see, I liked a song called "Low" by a band named Cracker. It was sometime in the nineties, when I was first getting a real opinion of the kind of music I liked. I have heard other stuff from them, but nothing compares to "low". Also, does anyone remember a band called Silverchair? This is not really about the thread, I just LOVED them, and you never hear anything about them anymore.
why do some of you care about being outed for being on jwn?.
i mean in all fairness, if anyone identifies you on the board it only.
means that they were on the site too.....right?.
Cult Classic--- I just brought up a post from about 3 months ago started by JamieBowers. It is about an Apostafest at Cedar Point, Ohio. It is coming up this summer. I want to go sooooo bad! I am already checking my school schedule for summer to see if I can make it. I think as long as it is on the weekend, I can do it. I am going to start saving the money NOW!!!!!!
why do some of you care about being outed for being on jwn?.
i mean in all fairness, if anyone identifies you on the board it only.
means that they were on the site too.....right?.
Nevermind Asilentone, I searched it!!!! Woot!
i am soooooooo excited!
this is only 100 miles from my house, and i'm going!
it will be historic!!!!!!!!!!!.
Yay Yay Yay !!!!!! I want to go, I want to go!!!!
why do some of you care about being outed for being on jwn?.
i mean in all fairness, if anyone identifies you on the board it only.
means that they were on the site too.....right?.
Asilentone.....I am new here, can you tell me how to do that?
why do some of you care about being outed for being on jwn?.
i mean in all fairness, if anyone identifies you on the board it only.
means that they were on the site too.....right?.
"There are a few elders monitoring this board."
HA HA HA HA! I have asked this same question! Hypocrites! Apparently they think that the Holy Spirit will protect them. The mere rank and file do not have the super immune powers that the elders do!!!!!!
In answer to you Cult Classic----- I am cautious because I am a chicken. I want to tell everyone my real name and where I live SOOOOO bad! But as of now, I am trying to fade (family is in the ORG)
I am very curious though about all of the other posters. I always wonder if any of them live close to me, and if they would want to get together for a drink! I am thinking that soon, I will not be afraid anymore, and I will just spill it and let the chips fall where they may!
i have a convaluted relationship w/my jw for-lack-of-a-better-word-bf.
we have a bizarre relationship.
i am not his gf but must act accordingly.
Confuzzled---- I am so sorry for the situation that you are finding yourself in. It will be a rough road, but your child is an amazing gift that will bring you so much happiness.
Your relationship however, could be a different story. He is acting like a selfish JERK, even for a so called "worldly" person. If he is talking about his next relationship, he is not acceptable marriage material. In my opinion, he is using the excuse of his "religious beliefs" as a feeble crutch to support his selfish desires.
I know that you feel deeply for him, but if it is getting harder to tell who he is anymore, and he continues with this religion, it will most likely continue to get worse. Even if that were not the case, what he said about his "next relationship" is enough to tell you that you, and your child, deserve better.
I strongly agree with OnTheWayOut. You don't need this kind of stress right now. You will be able to fall in love again, with someone wonderful. Demand better for yourself and your child! DO NOT SETTLE for a person who is not putting you and your baby FIRST!
I don't mean to rudely tell you what to do, but I do feel passionately about this subject. JW men often treat their wives as if they are sub-human. I don't want that for anyone. I also grew up with JW parents, and my dad was one of the worst husbands and fathers I have ever seen. And he is MILD in comparison to some of the other fathers of some of my friends and acquaintances.
I hope that you will be able to sort this out. I know how it feels to love someone who does not care for you the way he should. It lowers your self esteem, you start thinking that you cannot get anyone else. This is NOT TRUE! There are many GOOD men out there. Hold yourself to a higher standard, and you will be likely to find someone who holds themself to a higher standard.
i believe one of the harder pills for an unbeliever to swallow would be the idea of being in submission to the body of elders.
we're just not used to the concept of a clergyman having authority over us in matters that are not spiritual and, even then, i know for a fact that many a catholic will not do was the priest wants without any fear of being excommunicated.
i suppose this is something you just have to accept if you're a jw.
I do think that the WTS knows what the elders are doing to people. I think it is sick. Especially when they use the cliche saying "We are directed by God's Holy Spirit." I think that some are sincere, and really want to do what's right, but the vast majority of them that I have known are power hungry perverts. SO frustrating to be in subjection to those hypocrites rather than God!
That is kindof a hard question for me to answer, I think that being in the ORG set me back EONS in my emotional maturity. I still do not know who I am. My entire identity was wrapped up in the neat little package of a JW. I now have a TON of emotional baggage to overcome, but at the same time, trials and tribulations do give us character and can make us stronger. Hopefully, it will do that for me. I am so new to fading , that I think much more time will have to pass before I can give a more definitive answer to this question. But, Kudos to you John Doe, very thought provoking.
