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  Disfellowshipping

  by larc in

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  i have read many stories here about those who have been disfellowshiped.

  they express the pain of the experience, and the emotional trauma they experience.

  i have to ask a question.

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  Minimus,
  
  I thought your comment was very insightful.
  
  I think of Mulan's recent problem with her father who is in his 90's. Yes, she has had a long time with him, but whenever you are in a situation where you can loose a loved one, either young or old, it is still painful.
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  Doubting Thomas - A Real Hero !

  by Amazing in

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  have you longed to at least get some response from god, some small indication from him that he really listens, cares, or is just simply there?

  the vast majority on this forum have likely struggled with many issues regarding god,

  christ, the bible, history, truth, religion, the foundations of christianity, agnosticism, and atheism.

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  Jim,
  
  I have gone through all of these thoughts that you describe. As a result, I have become an agnostic. I am not saying that, that should be your path. I am saying, that for me, I just don't know, and I can't figure it out, so I have stopped trying to figure it out. I just try to live my life the best I can. I try to maximize my strengths and minimize the effects of my weaknesses. That is the best I can do.
  
  If there is a God, I don't know if he grades on a curve, or what the cut off score is, so I just get by as best I can, and hope for the best, as I think you do, as well.
  
  Take care, my good friend.
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  Thank's for the memories.........

  by notperfectyet in

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  i just want to say, it's been a weird road.

  i met so many of you a few years ago, some who were die hard witnesses.

  ( wink at 6of 9 ) .

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  Notperfectyet,
  
  Thank you for including me in your list. I am glad that we had the chance to exchnage e-mails. If you ever want to contact me on any subject, please do so. As I think you know, I keep confidences.
  
  Take care dear heart, and I wish the best for you.
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  A Normal Evening

  by Satanus in

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  what makes a normal evening for you?.

  mine might be spending a couple of hours on the computer, eat something, maybe watch the sunset, maybe a phone call or two, some maintainence on my apt, rest.

  i would consider that normal.. just before i go to sleep, i usually read some of a book.. ss

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  A normal evening for me is watching City Confidental on A&E at 6, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeoprody, then watching Bill O'Reilly at eight, then coming here to read and write and think about stuff.
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  Disfellowshipping

  by larc in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have read many stories here about those who have been disfellowshiped.

  they express the pain of the experience, and the emotional trauma they experience.

  i have to ask a question.

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  I have read many stories here about those who have been disfellowshiped. They express the pain of the experience, and the emotional trauma they experience.
  
  I have to ask a question. What did you expect? You knew the rules. You knew what happens when you leave, at least I did, so why are you shocked? If you get even a modicum of recognition afterwards, you should be grateful. After all, when you leave, they owe you nothing, and you know it. When you were a true believer, you would have done the same thing that was done to you, so why are you surprised?
  
  I do not understand the mindset of those who leave and are upset over how they have been treated. When I left, I fully understood the consequences.
  
  Could someone explain this to me?
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  wondering who their friends are here (pun on words)

  by Jayson in

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  http://www.meadmaker.com/joke/up/friends.html simple friends and real friends

  a simple friend can stand by you when you are right, but a real friend will stand by you even when you are wrong.

  a simple friend identifies himself when he calls.

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  Stinky,
  
  Robert Frost is my favorite poet, and that poem is one of my favorites. I also like, Tree at my window, departmental, stopping by woods on a snowy evening, and mending fences.
  
  Departmental, while about ants, is really about organizations and reminds me of the Witnesses.
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  Americans are so easy to bait ..

  by Brummie in

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  when it comes to discussing politics or sexuality, you cant resist getting in on the argument.. true or false?.

  and why say yea?

  brummie ( of the america is in season class)

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  In other words, E-man, you have to become a Master Baiter. Is that one word or two?
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  Poll suggests world hostile to US

  by Simon in

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  an interesting read:.

  http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/2994924.stm.

  some key bits:.

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  Simon,
  
  I, for one, am not offended. As I stated in my earlier post, I simply don't care what the survey reports. We have known this for a very long time, and it simply doesn't matter to us, and we have no intention of fixing anything or changing anything, unless, of course, other countries stop buying our products, or don't give us access to their raw materials, then we will care.
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  The Top 10 Lies Happy Husbands Tell

  by teejay in

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  "sure, honey, that dress looks fine.

  why he tells it: hassle avoidance.

  men employ these "forgivable fibs" not just to avoid hurting you ("of course you don't look fat in that outfit") but to make their lives easier ("i think that wallpaper looks great") and to steer clear of trouble ("i guess cindy crawford's 'sexy' in a conventional kind of way, but she's not my cup of tea").. it's not that your man doesn't care what you wear or what the living room looks like -- he does.

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  Pretty good list there Teejay. It pretty much summarizes stuff.
  
  I would recommend a book for all men and women, "A Complete Guide To Guys," by Dave Barey. Dave is not a psychologist. He is a humourist-journalist who writes a syndicated column that appears every Sunday in a number of newspapers. Reading his book, could save a lot of marriages and relationships leading to marriage.
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  How ambitious are you?

  by freedom96 in

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  we were always taught that the end was right around the corner.

  to pursue financial gains was looked down upon and one would be considered spiritually weak if they tried too hard to make money.. for me, i didn't care.

  no one at the hall was going to pay my bills, provide a house for me etc.

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  When I was younger, I was too ambitious. I spent too much time on my career and not enough on my children. I am now retired and making up for lost time, children wise.
  
  Today, I am ambitious in some areas and not others. I am ambitious when it comes to research and lazy when it comes to mowing grass.