Posts by Lost Diamond

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What is your Totem Animal?

by Hyghlandyr in

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friends

a lot of you might think this is a question strictly for the pagans out there, but christians have had totem animals as well.

merriam-websters defines a totem as:main entry: totem .

pronunciation: 'to-t&m.

Your totem animal is the EAGLE. You may find that these regal birds appear in your dreams. If they haven't yet, look out for them as from now - as they're trying, by example, to teach you a thing or two. You're a brisk, efficient and strong person: you aim to be one of life's high-fliers and don't stand for any nonsense from anyone. You're not into money and are probably creative, mystical and have a genuine interest in other people's lives and cultures. You're a cool, nonjudgmental, broadminded mate - and much in demand because of it! In life, you're destined to travel and to heal.

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Why Are Women Better Liars Then Men ?

by YYHWH in

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i cannot tell a lie with a straight face.

women seem to be able to lie and you cannot even have a clue they are not telling the truth.. why is that?.

are women better liars?

Lost Diamond

If you asked seven006, he'd tell you it's a chick thing!

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Choosing for your kids

by Carmel in

i wonder how those of you who grew up in the borg and have left are dealing with your kids' choices when it comes to religion.... i know this was one promise i made to myself that i would never coerce my kids into going to church or religious meetings when they were old enough to stay home by themselves.

i kept that committment and only one of the five chose to follow a different religious path.

both i and my wife respected her decision and have never done anything to pressure her to "come back" or to have any religious inclinations of any kind.

Lost Diamond

Carmel,

My children are still very young and I'm trying to raise them by following the bibles principles. Some may not totally believe in the Bible, but it has some good solid guidelines. For example, just simply, "Treat others like you would like to be treated". I am always getting compliments by their day care provider on their behavior and their treatment of the other kids. I am very strict when it comes to the treatment of others...and my kids know it!

Their father is a JW, but as they get older I will let them make their own choices, and I will instill in them the belief that they have free will to do so, and I will always support them. I teach them that there is good in everybody; we just have to find the good in everyone and be the best contribution to society that we can be.

I try to instill that kindness is the key, but we must also be examples of that. We also must show that we can stand up for what we believe and we will answer to ourselves, and deal with the consequences of our choices.

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Man, my head hurts...

by siegswife in

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friends

discussing the wachtower with an active drone is worse than the morning after drinking a bottle of tequilla.

it's worse than banging your head against a steel wall.

it's a freaking effort in futility.

Lost Diamond

Forgetmenot,

I know what you mean....this lady is about my age (35), and she admitted to me that that's her life...work, go to meetings, service...and that's it. She sounds very lonely, if you ask me (and bored!). She really does need to get a life!!

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More on my Mom and the elders

by Mulan in

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friends

mom and i have both talked to the elders at her kh, to tell them what the guy at patterson told us........that there is no problem with her living here, and that people should be visiting her.

mom misunderstood, and thought she was supposed to call all the elders.

i am sure the fellow meant to tell an elder, so he could tell the others.

Lost Diamond

Mulan,

I am so sorry your mother has to go through this. My mom lives alone and very fragile, and I feel like I have to protect her when the elders have started to intimidate and harass her too. I understand your frustration and concern for your dear mother. Hang in there!

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Feng Shui

by Lost Diamond in

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friends

have any of you ever looked into feng shui?

if so, what is your feeling on it?

Lost Diamond

Seven006: Yes, Boss-man!!!

Have you thought that perhaps you are on a different planet? [8>]

Joking aside, you are free to give me all the tips your heart desires!

And don't worry....I don't scare that easily!

Introspection:

I appreciate your input. Thanks!

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Man, my head hurts...

by siegswife in

jw
friends

discussing the wachtower with an active drone is worse than the morning after drinking a bottle of tequilla.

it's worse than banging your head against a steel wall.

it's a freaking effort in futility.

Lost Diamond

I just got my hair done by a JW beautician (don't ask me why). All she talked about is how bad the rest of her family that is out of the truth doing...and how Satan has his hold on them, and how we're so close to the end of this system. She sounded very much like a robot with a recorded message...kind of like when someone has been brainwashed! I asked myself the same question...did I sound like that? I don't think I'll be going to her again.

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Feng Shui

by Lost Diamond in

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friends

have any of you ever looked into feng shui?

if so, what is your feeling on it?

Lost Diamond

My intentions were not to cause such misunderstandings! I was referring to the Philosophical Interpretation of Feng Shui. It goes much more beyond furniture arranging. I am a very open minded person, and I respect peoples different beliefs, but that doesn't mean I have to accept everything everybody believes. In fact, I refuse to! I apply to my own life only that which I feel is helpful and that I enjoy. I enjoy learning about people and about what makes them "tick". I was simply inquiring about others opinions, and I appreciate all of your responses.

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Let Me Refresh You Or GET THE HELL OUT!

by Mister Biggs in

i was sitting at the meeting last night looking for more things to be critical about (lol!)..

the year text is "come to me...and i will refresh you"-matthew 11:28. as i was staring at the text as it hung on the wall, i looked over at a married teenage couple who were disfellowhipped for "poking" prior to marriage.. okay, they had sex before marriage.

but they did get married.

Lost Diamond

Mister Biggs,

That's too bad...being DF'd sure started their marriage on a bad note. I'm afraid that will haunt them for as a long as they are in the org. I hope their marriage survives!

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Where can I find the rape comments?

by detective in

hi, i've seen the various stances on rape from the questions from readers but have lost track of where i saw them layed out.

can anyone get me the dates of the magazines or copies of the quotes?

detective

Lost Diamond

AWAKE (3/8/92 p7) "Profile of a Potential Rapist"

*Emotionally abused you by insulting you, ignoring your views, or getting angry or annoyed when you make a suggestion.

*Tries to control elements of your life, such as how you dress and who your friends are. Wants to make all the decisions...

*Gets jealous for no reason.

*Talks down about women in general.

*Can't handle frustration without getting angry.

*Doesn't view you as an equal.

*Intimidates you...

Sounds like this should be titled "Profile of a Spiritual Rapist"!

The book by Diane Wilson (Awakening of Jehovah's Witness) has quite a few quotes from past articles regarding rape.

Example: (AW 8/22/89,pg 24) "If a woman does not cry out when attacked, it indicates she is submitting to the man and is committing a sin against Jehovah".

Example: (AW 3/8/93,pg 4) There is an article about rape in which it presented as "myth", views it had previously insisted were "truth"; and as "fact", views it had previously insisted were "false."

Detective, I hope this helps a little. If you would like more scriptual quotes from this book, please let me know.