Posts by TimeBandit

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Why did you become a Jehovah's Witness ?

by Gnosis in

why did you become a jehovah's witness ?.

initially upon entering the religion what were the positive things you experienced ?.

how did that particular way of thinking both benefit and harm you ?.

do you own a 4wd vehicle?

by Glander in

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if so, and it's the type that requires you to switch to 4wd, how often do you use that capability?

i know more than a few people with 4wd capability but never use it.

a couple of these folks don't even know what it's for.

I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee 4wd. I do have to manually put it in 4. I use it mostly when it's rainy, muddy or snowy out. I need new tires and some brake work, so I'm not taking it off road for now. But she's seen her share of mud coatings. I do love to sling mud...

Chris-

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Positive energy needed

by JeffT in

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about three years ago my wife went through a bout of problems with her eyes, double vision, trouble focusing and the like.

after weeks of going to specialists etc no one knew for sure what it was and after a few weeks it went away by itself.

a couple of weeks ago it came back along with some other symptoms, notably weakness and pain in her legs.

TimeBandit

I'll focus my good vibes your way pal. Hang in there, the both of you.

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Hells Angel dub

by Farkel in

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a hells angel studied with the dubs and progressed until he was ready for field service.

the local elder decided to accompany him on his first trip in the field.

the hells angels wannabe dub had bought a suit, white shirt and tie and when he put it on, it covered up all his body ink except that on his neck and the swastikas and skull and crossbones all over his face, and on his hands and wrists.. they go to the first door and the householder says, "yes?

TimeBandit

Nice story Farkel. Did he ever go in service again? If so, did he use his chopper as a service vehicle?

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"we need to help that brother"

by TimeBandit in

at the last district convention i went to (2010) i was sitting in my seat during the lunch break.

i was listening to two brothers sitting together chatting in the row in front of me.

they were talking about brother 'so and so'.

TimeBandit

@ Billy: I agree. Not that I think about what you said. At the time though, I just thought they were talking about helping that brother the way I wanted to be helped. Now I'm glad I was ignored. It made my exit a lot easier.

Chris-

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"we need to help that brother"

by TimeBandit in

at the last district convention i went to (2010) i was sitting in my seat during the lunch break.

i was listening to two brothers sitting together chatting in the row in front of me.

they were talking about brother 'so and so'.

TimeBandit

As an ex-jw, I have had more support and kindness from other ex-jws than I received from jws in nearly 30 years in the cult. Yeah, I did know a few truly loving/caring jws, but they were few and far between like stated above. I've had a rough trip leaving the Jws, but my life is better now than ever before.

Thanks for the support. Thanks for this forum.

Chris-

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"we need to help that brother"

by TimeBandit in

at the last district convention i went to (2010) i was sitting in my seat during the lunch break.

i was listening to two brothers sitting together chatting in the row in front of me.

they were talking about brother 'so and so'.

TimeBandit

At the last District Convention I went to (2010) I was sitting in my seat during the lunch break. I was listening to two brothers sitting together chatting in the row in front of me. They were talking about brother 'so and so'. They discussed how they might encourage him and personally help him out spiritually. One said to the other "We need to help that brother". It was really a very heartwarming conversation.

Then I got to thinking about my own spirituality. How I was getting less and less time in service. How discouraged I was because despite all my attempts, no one ever seemed to notice how poorly I was doing. I got to wondering why no one ever got together like that for my benefit. How come I'm not doing very well, am very discouraged, and no one noticed that and takes ME under their wing.

At first, I was happy to have heard their chat, but then I was really depressed and sad that no one ever tried to help me like that. One of the things that led me to leave the JWs was the lack of love and interest toward me. On the other hand, if I hadn't been ignored and neglected I would probably still be trapped in a cult with no future. So even though I was discouraged and depressed about it, those emotions were worth what I have now: freedom.

Chris-

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The start of Armageddon

by Armageddon-Messenger in

hi everyone:.

i am armageddon messenger, the one that jesus said he would send to tell "you" the things coming.-john 16:12-14. .

as it should be expected, the governing body of jw's are not willing and will not accept me as a "prophet" because according to them, jehovah only communicates trough them.... .

TimeBandit

This guy got banned as a troll over at JWR yesterday. What a nut.

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Rick Fearons wife Inez passed away

by mouthy in

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did anyone hear that rick fearons wife inez passed away???

?.

TimeBandit

Rick, I love you brother. So sorry for you upon reading this news. Please be strong, poke out your chest, and keep fighting the fine fight. My condolences.

Chris-

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Marijuana

by MrFreeze in

does anybody know the jw reasoning why using mind-altering depression and schizophrenia medication are okay but marijuana is not?

okay i could see saying not to use marijuana because it is currently illegal in the us but what if it were legal?

there are lots of health benefits for marijuana.

TimeBandit

...Or, you could just pluck the delicious buds right off the stems and toss them into your mouth like popcorn...

Chris-