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  Can you think of anything that is postive about being A JW?

  by jam in

  1. jw
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  they make good neighbors, why because they.

  stay to themselves..

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  drewcoul

  To be honest, being a faithful Witness kept me out of a lot of trouble in my teen years. I did absolutely no drugs, and didn't drink. It also helped me to be a good speaker and not afraid of speaking in groups or being intimidated when giving presentations at work. Understanding things like gestures, eye contact, and being clear and using material that fits the theme actually help in the "real world."

  On the other hand, I still find myself not fitting in with people who are not Witnesses. My therapist has helped with this immensely.

  I also wish I could have played sports and gone to college immediately out of High School. But why would you want to get a job at a restaurant with a "Going out of business" sign in the window? I mean, Armageddon being so close and all.........That was over 20 years ago.
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  Another Music Topic - Best of Album of the Last 12 months?

  by cantleave in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  for me nothing comes close to muse's "the second law" - imo muse are up there with the greatest rock bands of all time and this album is near perfect.. .

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  drewcoul

  I know this is off topic, because this is certainly not from the last twelve months. I came across this rendition of the Rolling Stones song "Dead Flowers" by the late great Townes Van Zandt. I wanted to share it, but instead of resurrecting an old music thread, I thought I'd share it on this one if that's ok.

  BTW- I'm with flipper, I have been a Mark Knopfler fan since I've been about 15 years old and first learning to play guitar. I love his new album!

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VgdtTRZhag
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  Why aren't you an Atheist?

  by Bloody Hotdogs! in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  long time lurker, first time poster.. .

  i'm an ms (accounts servant) in a large congregation in canada.

  over the last several years i've faught a hard-won battle to rid my mind of all religous and supernatural beleifs.

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  drewcoul

  I am not an atheist. I am not a religious person either. I believe, however that there is far too much evidence of a spiritual realm thay we cannot understand (and I don't try to any more).

  I think God speaks to everyone in different ways and always has. Some through the Quran, some through the Bible, others through the Torah or others through the words of Buddha.

  I no longer feel I have all of the answers, and since leaving the WT, I have found much more enlightenment and peace and relief from anxiety, by realizing I don't need all of the answers.
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  Obama ignores subpoena in CA- he is in now default

  by moshe in

  1. social
  2. current

  u.s. district court.

  central district of california.

  southern division.

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  drewcoul

  Moshe- there is plenty of things this prez does that I think is bad for our nation. I believe he is a liar and a socialist idealogue. There are a lot of things to criticize Obama for, but this doesn't seem to be one of those things to me.
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  Obama ignores subpoena in CA- he is in now default

  by moshe in

  1. social
  2. current

  u.s. district court.

  central district of california.

  southern division.

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  drewcoul

  I can't believe I'm saying this but (gulp!)...... bizzy's right. If the prez had to answer every lawsuit against him it would be impossible. Frivolous.

  Bizzy- I guess that wasn't too bad but don't expect me to make a habit of agreeing with you
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  My brother died tonight

  by poppers in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  just got word that my youngest brother died of pancreatic cancer.

  he was diagnosed in early august.

  this has been really tough for me and my family..

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  drewcoul

  Sorry for your loss. I pray for God's strength and comfort for you and your family.
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  My Dad Said He Loved Me

  by cognac in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  he's said it before, but, it was different this time.

  his dad just died and i know there are parts about me that are the exact replica of him and grandpa.

  him and gramp had a falling out cause of the jw religion.. anyways, i had the funny feeling that my dad has been looking at things differently lately, but, i know he won't say much cause he's in way too deep at this point.. he came up to me the other night, and said he really loved me.

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  drewcoul

  Happy for you!!!
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  Flirting with going Vegetarian, anyone of you ever graduate from simply thinking about it?

  by Theocratic Sedition in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  it's just a thought right now, but one of those thoughts where i have that itch.

  it's that same itch felt before i purchase something major.

  i'm just wondering what i might be getting into based upon others experiences in this regard.

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  drewcoul

  I could be vegetarian in the summer for a day or two at a time if it consisted of home grown tomatoes, corn on the cob, and pan fried green beans. besides that, I couldn't do it. Vegetarian diets make me eat more 'cause i get hungry more often.

  Anyway, an ex GF of mine was pesco vegetarian, so she would occasionally eat fish. she loved the diet and she stayed healthy.

  I could never give up steak, hamburgers, fried chicken, or my favorite: bacon. I guess now that i don't have to worry about surviving Armageddon, I'll never be forced to be a vegetarian.
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  Video proof that the Governing Body was appointed FDS direcly by Jehovah

  by Badfish in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ued0olrd54.

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  drewcoul

  I don't often laugh at irreverence toward God, but I don't think this was. Hilarious!!
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  can't make this up

  by pontoon in

  1. social
  2. humour

  so this 70 something yr old brother, ex bethelite, ex spec pioneer, current pioneer with over 50 yrs of full time service is lamenting he might have to step down as an elder because he is computer ignorant.

  i guess the org uses the internet to communicate with elders and having internet access is required of elders.

  anyway he's going to dunkin donuts with his wife and he sees free wifi.

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  drewcoul

  TS: "The same dog that bit them is gonna bite me someday too"

  LOL! I have thought the same things but haven't heard it put that way before.