Crisis of Conscience

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  FDS says - "No need to check our work. Besides, it will only make God angry."

  by Crisis of Conscience in

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  though i no longer believe the fds is indeed appointed by god, i guess because of what has been taught to me all these years through the wtbts, i still make an effort to try and look at both sides.

  and then i come across this number below, which is how i arrived at my title for this thread.

  ***w81 2/15 p.19 do we need help to understand the bible?***.

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  ÁrbolesdeArabia, your guess is as good as mine.

  But somehow they manage to keep people believing, despite claiming a "deep study" of the Bible.
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  What If Money Were No Object?

  by Crisis of Conscience in

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  2. friends

  i haven't started a topic in quite a while.

  but today, someone sent me the video linked below.. i really enjoyed it so i decided to share it.

  and while it can be applied to many situations in life, i believe in particular it is of use to those still in the struggle.

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  Thanks sammielee24! I like your point. I completely agree responsibility is key. There is plenty of ways somebody can abuse what they have just because they can, especially money and lots of it.
  But keeping it simple, again as I feel I applied it to myself, is to not let so much time pass to neglect the things that you love because of restrictions put upon you by life that at times can be controlled. Money is one of those things certainly.

  Seeing though that many of us are still involved with JWs in some way, the video made me question how long I want to neglect doing some of the things I enjoy merely because I'm worried about losing some JW connections. And worse yet, I don't want to regret the future because of any adjustments I should've/could've made in the past.

  I hope I'm not off base. But I appreciate your input.

  CoC
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 12-02-2012 Watchtower Study (ADVERSITIES)

  by blondie in

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  comments you will not hear at the 12-02-2012 wt study (october 15, 2012, pages 7-11)(adversities).

  review comments will be headed by comments.

  5. what helped abraham and sarah to cope.

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  Paragraph 17 was a beauty!

  One sister in Asia who suffers from bipolar mood disorder was delighted when she read the life story of a former missionary brother who successfully dealt with the same disorder. She wrote, "It helped me to understand my own problem and gave me hope."

  Soooooooooooooo............................................a magazine helped you understand and gave you hope aboutyour disorder? Riiiiiiiiiiight.

  What are the chances of visiting (a) doctor(s) to help you deal with your condition? They are just as imperfect as missionaries but they actually work and specialize on people with these disorders. But no, the WT wouldn't encourage that. Why would they? You can just leave it in God's hands.

  Thank you Blondie!

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  A new life with my long lost brother...

  by TimeBandit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  as some of you may know, about two years ago my brother contacted me on fb.

  i hadn't seen or heard from him in roughly 12 years before that.

  things progressed well once he found out that i and the wife had left the jws.

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  This is just awesome TimeBandit! Love the pictures too!Thank you for sharing.

  And yes I do agree that the next time we come across someone on this website that is contemplating suicide because there seems to be no way out, this would be a nice example to share. We need to let them know about Uncle Chris and his turn of events.

  It may not work a miracle, but it could definitely offer some comfort and positive vibes.

  CoC
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  What If Money Were No Object?

  by Crisis of Conscience in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i haven't started a topic in quite a while.

  but today, someone sent me the video linked below.. i really enjoyed it so i decided to share it.

  and while it can be applied to many situations in life, i believe in particular it is of use to those still in the struggle.

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  FHN - You are quite welcome! It's never too late to be happy/happier!

  Heaven - At one point, I had also joined a pool at work for the lottery. Alas, I didn't win. LOL Fortunately, I really like the job I have, maybe even love it. But honestly, it's not what I love to do.

  I like the question you ask yourself at your future 80th birthday (and the nylon and wool answer ). Waking up to TTATT has made me feel like I have more opportunity in life to do what I want to do, what I enjoy. In the past, I only thought I was just supposed to live a self-sacrificing life, not look for a good job. But there is no guarantee that that will bring you joy, especially if it's not in your heart. Right now I am the happiest I have ever felt. I think I need to give more attention to the things I love doing though. That's why the video made me think.

  Anyhow, I wish you the best in your future, especially retirement. Hang in there and keep your dreams/desires alive!

  FA - How about PowerBall??

  BA - Yes, exactly! I haven't quite abandoned all the meetings yet, but I have been able to enjoy some things I otherwise wouldn't have for fear of missing a meeting. Sometimes, I even miss a meeting to work overtime at my awesome job!

  XYZ - Completely agree. There are plenty of things that need to be done and someone has to do them. But what I get from the video is not to let those things overtake you. Especially if you are no longer a JW, as BA brought out, some of that time can be used for you and what you enjoy. But really, it is a personal choice on how much time someone wants to devote to what makes them happy. Yet it is important, despite the other important things. Does that make sense? LOL

  d - I agree that it is not easy or perhaps realistic. But the idea, at least to me, is not to give up on hapiness in hopes of one day achieving it. There is a positive message in it. Not everyone has the ability to do whatever they want, but there is a measure of control that they are responsible for.

  blondie - Solomon was a dingleberry (if you believe his story ). I definitely don't believe money buys hapiness. But it is a factor in life of something that has to be acquired to live. So if getting it didn't matter or wasn't so important, I would love to do what I love to do. It doesn't take much to please me and I've never desired to be rich. But I would rather be with the ones I love and again, doing what I love, than at a job I love.

  Thanks again for all for the comments!

  CoC
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  What If Money Were No Object?

  by Crisis of Conscience in

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  i haven't started a topic in quite a while.

  but today, someone sent me the video linked below.. i really enjoyed it so i decided to share it.

  and while it can be applied to many situations in life, i believe in particular it is of use to those still in the struggle.

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  Thanks for the responses! I'll address them tomorrow from a computer. I'm on a smartphone right now and it's a little more involved posting from here while trying to consider what has been said by others.
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  New here

  by Change Name in

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  i had been studying with the jehovah's witnesses for the last couple years.

  they have been interesting study sessions and have learned quite a bit about them and their beliefs.

  much of what they teach is what i had learned through personal bible study.. growing up was normal.

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  The other penis head Recovery also had the same lame excuses under one of his aliases as to why he couldn't answer something.

  Hmmmm.

  Anyone matchup those little boxes that come up next to the poster picture yet? Hasn't that revealed a second, third, etc. account before? I don't know how to do it.
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  What If Money Were No Object?

  by Crisis of Conscience in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i haven't started a topic in quite a while.

  but today, someone sent me the video linked below.. i really enjoyed it so i decided to share it.

  and while it can be applied to many situations in life, i believe in particular it is of use to those still in the struggle.

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  I haven't started a topic in quite a while. But today, someone sent me the video linked below.

  I really enjoyed it so I decided to share it. And while it can be applied to many situations in life, I believe in particular it is of use to those still in the struggle. Those that are still striving to live for others and make those others happy at risk of remaining internally unhappy themselves for the rest of their lives.

  Food for thought, even for me, who is mentally out, completely, but somewhat physically in, because of the relationships/guilts that bind us.

  The best of luck, especially for the ones stuck in with no current forseeable escape. There is always a way out. But when and how can only be answered personally. No one else can do it for you. Advice is just that - advice.

  As has been said rather often on this site, 'Get busy livin', or get busy dyin' '.

  Check out What if money was no object?

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  I apologise Lord

  by StopTheTears in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i apologize on behalf of my nation.

  the united states of america has become a large sodom and gomorrah.i am so sorry lord, you deserve far much better.

  you have blessed us with freedom.

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  The good lord came a knockin'......

  
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  New here

  by Change Name in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i had been studying with the jehovah's witnesses for the last couple years.

  they have been interesting study sessions and have learned quite a bit about them and their beliefs.

  much of what they teach is what i had learned through personal bible study.. growing up was normal.

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  Ethos has taken issue with having only 10 posts per day. Creating a new or another account would grant him more posts.

  You don't suppose..................................

  NAH!! Forget it.