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  Do You Think People Should Be Scorned For Wearing A Red MAGA Hat?

  by minimus in

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  do you support free choice to wear a political hat or article of clothing?

  if someone wants to put a bumper sticker on their car in support of a political candidate or party, should they be able to do it without fear of being maligned or abused?

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  wannabefree

  Should people be scorned for wearing an "Impeach 45" hat?
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  Involved(ish) with a JW Man.

  by BNG-713 in

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  2. relationships

  i know there are several posts about witnesses and non-witnesses in regards to relationships.

  i couldn’t find anything specifically that spoke to me, so i would love some third-party advice and thoughts.. i have never been someone to pursue a stranger from the internet.

  earlier this year, i became friends with someone on a video game.

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  wannabefree

  A 22 year old JW is often (not always) emotionally stunted due to little interaction with people outside of their faith and restrictions that don't allow the progressive steps of increased responsibilities as they grow.

  If this young man is feeling conflicted, expect him to try and convert you. If his family is rooted in the faith, difficulty and conflict is on the horizon.
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  Disaster Preparedness Training - WTF is that?

  by wannabefree in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i'm making plans for next weekend and my wife says she's not available saturday.

  "is there an assembly?

  " i asked.. no, disaster preparedness course (or something like that) at the kingdom hall.. is this new?

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  wannabefree

  I'm making plans for next weekend and my wife says she's not available Saturday.

  "Is there an assembly?" I asked.

  No, Disaster Preparedness Course (or something like that) at the Kingdom Hall.

  Is this new? Is it something actually practical or to build on JW persecution and end of times urgency?
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  Is anybody going to Lifest this weekend?

  by wannabefree in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  lifest is a christian music festival in oshkosh, wisconsin, usa.

  i'm taking my 8 year old daughter and 7 year old grandson (jw) to see the band skillet.. they are a christian crossover rock/metal band.

  i like this band and the music is safe, the kids love watching their videos.

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  wannabefree

  Are you anywhere in the vicinity blue dog? Is it alright if I call you blue dog? Or NBD? I'm good company. There is hope for you. Christianity can be cured. 😁😉
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  Has anyone ever been to an assembly with NO baptisms

  by Nikki collins in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  just curious if anyone has ever been to an assembly with zero baptisms.

  if not, i see that happening soon and cant wait for that awkward day!.

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  wannabefree

  Yes, handled as stated by others.
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  Is anybody going to Lifest this weekend?

  by wannabefree in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  lifest is a christian music festival in oshkosh, wisconsin, usa.

  i'm taking my 8 year old daughter and 7 year old grandson (jw) to see the band skillet.. they are a christian crossover rock/metal band.

  i like this band and the music is safe, the kids love watching their videos.

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  wannabefree

  Lifest is a Christian music festival in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA

  I'm taking my 8 year old daughter and 7 year old grandson (JW) to see the band Skillet.

  They are a Christian crossover rock/metal band. I like this band and the music is safe, the kids love watching their videos. They also perform at rock fests (tonight at Rock Fest in Cadott, WI, which is where I personally would rather go), but I thought the Lifest venue would be a safer environment for young ones.

  I am a little surprised that my daughter is letting me take my grandson to a non-JW Christian event.

  We're just going for the concert, no religious nonsense, although I imagine Skillet will make some faith references considering the venue.

  I'm contemplating whether or not to wear my Thinking Atheist t-shirt ..... hmmmm

  

  So if anyone else is going and would like to meet up ....
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  Are You Still “Technically “ A Jehovah’s Witness?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  if we haven’t associated with the congregation in years, could it be said we are not jws?

  or must you be disfellowshipped or disassociated to officially say you really aren’t a witness?.

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  I'm, according to JW rules, an inactive JW. I acknowledge to "worldly people" that I used to be a JW, if I happen to encounter a JW that I've known from the past but isn't aware of my situation, if the subject comes up, I'll simply acknowledge that I haven't been to a meeting in a while.
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  JWs just called at my daughter's house and said the end is near because .....

  by Xanthippe in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the world is getting worse, for example children are getting more cheeky!.

  proof positive!

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  wannabefree

  Doesn't every generation (in the normal use of the term) complain about children being disobedient to parents? Mr and Mrs Householder would usually agree when I'd share that scripture 30 years ago LOL!
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  I'd like to find a single female bible lover to read the Bible with me.

  by littleyohane in

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  2. friends

  but i believe in jehovah god, and i read the bible every day.. i believe the bible is god's word.

  and i pray to god every day.. it's somewhat off topic.

  but i'd like to find a friend who loves the bible and want to read and find the truth of the bible together with me.. i live in japan and i am a japanese.

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  wannabefree

  I'd like to find a single Bible loving woman who will read the Bible to me (just the Song of Solomon), clean my house, do my laundry, make me meals, perhaps give me an occasional massage. Is that asking for too much?
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  jwfacts.com Have you looked at it?

  by blondie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i use this extensively rather than re-inventing the wheel.. paul grundy, the admin, keeps it up-to-date and welcomes any corrections or new information, especially in a well-written article, supported by wt publication quotes.. the 2 places i check first is www.jwfacts.com and then searching on jwn with key word(s) to see if the topic has been already extensively researched or commented on.. don't be frightened away by the material being more than 3 paragraphs.

  the quotes from wt publications is are extensive and from publications that are older and less available.

  i find it good to read many posts on a single topic and expand my knowledge and sources.. blondie.

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  wannabefree

  I knew one disfellowshipped for working as a stripper.