Nobleheart

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  Anniversary of my mums death....the JW robbed me of time with her and I cant forgive them.

  by Pams girl in

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  its been 2 years.

  she was lying in intensive care (i didnt know she only had a few days left)...... building up to the bloody convention in cardiff millenium stadium.

  yap yap yap we can take you yap yap, you need to be there yap yap, oh my head was all over the place.

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  Nobleheart

  Sorry to hear that Paula.

  Your great love for your mum is clear and I'm sure she wouldn't want you to keep guilting yourself over this.

  I hope you're feeling better. I send you a hug.
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  I'm new here..... Studying with the Witnesses

  by PenelopePaige in

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  hi- i just wanted to say that i have been checking the website out for a few weeks and have read some horror stories and some sad ones.

  but i have been studying with witnessess for about six months and can't help but feel that they're completely sincere and maybe even, the true religion.

  i love the watchtower and awake and to me, none of that seems crazy.

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  Nobleheart

  I realize I'm late on this thread.

  @ Penelope I've sent you a pm.
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  My brand new Greek Bible!

  by Wonderment in

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  i just received my brand new greek bible:.

  = the holy scriptures - new world translation.

  why bother?

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  Nobleheart

  Thank you Wonderment!
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  My brand new Greek Bible!

  by Wonderment in

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  2. bible

  i just received my brand new greek bible:.

  = the holy scriptures - new world translation.

  why bother?

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  Nobleheart

  Good for you for your new addition. I just have a question since I don't have access to a Greek NWT.

  You said that "t he Kingdom Interlinear Greek NT is translated directly from the Wescott and Hort Greek Text."

  How does John 8:58 reads into the Greek NWT? What about the Greek KIT?

  I ask because I saw a video months ago that said the Greek NWT used a different expression in that passage, instead of 'ego eimi' found in the original text. I looked for it, but unfortunately I'm unable to find it now.

  Your help would be appreciated.
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  Does anybody on here TRULY believe in the Resurrection...and how?

  by itscrap&theyknowit! in

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  i really want to see my dad again!!!!

  i just wonder when this will occur.

  thousands of years have gone by.

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  Nobleheart

  I believe in the bodily resurrection because I believe Jesus Christ was raised up from the dead in the flesh.
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  The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth - Matt 5:5 anyone?

  by punkofnice in

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  on another thread concernedjw used an interesting quote from jesus at matt 5:5 'the meek shall inherit the earth.

  ' fair comment i'd say.

  but jesus didn't say 'paradise' earth.. now i know some of you don't believe in the bible (which i respect), and i'm not after a debate.. what i'm interested to hear is how you would refyte that jesus was not talking about a jw 'paradise earth'.

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  Nobleheart

  @ punkofnice

  This is a case of a JW not being aware of WT doctrine. The WT itself teaches that "the meek ones" in Matthew 5:5 is referring to Jesus and the anointed who have received the earth as their inheritance.

  I got the following info from JWfacts.

  Insight on the Scriptures, Volume 1 p.1201 "The anointed members of the Christian congregation are spoken of as having a heavenly inheritance, sharing Jesus' inheritance as his "brothers." (Eph 1:14; Col 1:12; 1Pe 1:4, 5) This includes the earth.-Mt 5:5."
  Watchtower 1974 June 15 pp.377-378 "? saying that the 'mild-tempered will inherit the earth.' Yes, those mild-tempered ones who are to be with Christ in his heavenly kingdom will rule over this earth."
  Watchtower 1959 August 1 p.479 "When Jesus said, as recorded at Matthew 5:5, "Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth," of whom was he speaking?-H. S., U.S.A. Jesus here applied the expression "mild-tempered" or "meek" to his disciples of that time who were in line for the heavenly kingdom. He was the chief meek one among them and their example. Hebrews 1:1, 2 and 2:5, 6 show that Jesus inherits the earth or takes over the possession of it. His disciples were made his joint heirs in the Kingdom and enter into this inheritance or possession of the earth with him. Hence Matthew 5:5 does not strictly apply to the "other sheep.""
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  Car Full of JW's while I'm at the Car Wash............

  by Terry in

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  i'm sort of angry right now.. no, not angry..... i'm shaky.

  at least, when i lift my cup of coffee to my lips, sitting here at starbucks, my hand is trembly.. i hate that!.

  the power they have to still reach me on some hidden point that hides in the corners of my very being.... .

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  Nobleheart

  Sorry to hear that Terry.

  As other posters have said, your experience resonates with most of us here. Personally I still find it unnerving going by close to my old KH's territory, when it's probable JWs are around. I purposefully go shopping elsewhere so I don't meet one of their condescending, disappointed stares.

  You didn't come off as the angry apostate, on a mission to divert their faith. You were sincere and respectful. Sometimes actions speak louder than words.

  And remember: You were out washing your car, they were out promoting a cult...spreading lies.
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  Thanks for your support JWN!!! Dad dies monday, JW family goes to convention on thursday

  by Coffee House Girl in

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  coffee shop guy directed me to his thread...thank you so much everyone for your thoughts of support, it means a lot to have people who understand and show genuine sympathy.

  here's my experience so far.... my father dies monday night & my brother (nonjw) calls me to come home, when i arrive my father is still sitting on the couch- all the jw family is sitting in a semi-circle around him, my non jw brother is standing in the next room.

  no one is crying, no one is talking.

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  Nobleheart

  My sincere condolences for your loss CHG. Sorry to hear about it.

  It was nice you could spend quality time with your brother, reminiscing about your father and supporting each other at this time.
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  i need to know if jehovahs witnesses are actually told to ....

  by looloo in

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  completly ignore disfellowshipped children and never speak at all to them , also what about the children of the disfellowshipped children that are growing up unaware of the "truth " ?

  im thinking of writing to my inlaws who have never bothered with our child for two and a half years to tell them to just walk on by if they see us as it would confuse her if they saw us and acted as though nothing has happened .

  then they will be good jws and obediant to the watchtower and not blame us for not letting them see her which is what they lie and tell people !.

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  Nobleheart

  DF-ed/DA-ed children should be shunned especially if they are above 18 and no longer living under the same roof.
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  My 1st post -- after being out for 10 years...

  by gonzo2k in

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  so, i'm new to the site lurked around for a week or so now before signing up.

  i'll try to keep this first post short.

  just looking to make some connections with others that have been thru similar life experiences and help out anyone that feels empty and alone after leaving the "organization".

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  Nobleheart

  Welcome!