Posts by MarchOn

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I THINK I'M HAVING A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

by MarchOn in

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o.k, now that i have your attention, things are getting very ugly in here, uglier than usual.

it is really starting to bum some people out, including me.

so with that in mind, i thought it would be nice to start a thread about something that feels good.

I THINK I'M HAVING A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN

by MarchOn in

jw
friends

o.k, now that i have your attention, things are getting very ugly in here, uglier than usual.

it is really starting to bum some people out, including me.

so with that in mind, i thought it would be nice to start a thread about something that feels good.

O.k, now that I have your attention, things are getting very ugly in here, uglier than usual. It is really starting to bum some people out, including me. So with that in mind, I thought it would be nice to start a thread about something that feels good. What is the nicest thing you have ever done or the nicest thing someone else has done that made you happy to be alive?

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Agreement with American B.S

by lucidentity in

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i for one actually agree with the comments made by invisible, americans on the whole are a nation that dominates the world through bullying.. america is the big kid in the playground nicking everyones lunch money.. i live in the us but will move away soon.

what happened on 9/11 was unbelievably , god awful and so sickening that i cant watch those planes hit the twin towers without feeling nauseated.. this may hurt but.........america brought his on themselves.

the world has had enough of their politics their machoism and their greed.

MarchOn

<<<<I live in the US but will move away soon>>>>

GOOD RIDDANCE!!!!!!!!!!

28

Why do they go back?

by zenpunk in

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i always hear at least two stories a year about someone i know who's left the "truth" goes back despite the trauma surrounding their departure.

this morning i heard yet another story.

a few years ago and elder's wife in my former uk congregation abruptly left the organization, surprising everyone and getting a big df in the process.

MarchOn

In most of the cases I know of that people went back into the org. it was when things were going very badly in their lives. Whether they had lost a loved one and thought of the promise of resurrection or they themselves were having health problems, depression. Of course world events play an active part of thinking, "I better get back in before its too late". How many people had that thought run through there mind after Sept. 11th? Even people that were never in the org. were talking about going to church or praying, things they had never dreamed of doing. Of course with all of the doom and gloom that has been drilled into our brains fleeting thoughts of going back sometimes happen and then when you calm down and think rationally about it you realize where it is all comimg from. Then there is everything everyone else has mentioned of reasons people go back. This is much like a divorce, why sometimes do people that have gotten divorced hook back up with each other ? When those thoughts of hooking back up cross your mind remind yourself that there is a very good reason you divorced to begin with and don't look back.

33

Any Funny Virgin Honeymoon stories?

by Perfection Seeker in

anyone have any funny virgin honeymoon stories?

none here- but my brother & his wife- both good witnesses got married- didn't get to complete the act for 6 weeks- his wife had no idea he was so big- and kept crying & was afraid.

just another "well educated" witness girl.

MarchOn

Well, I got the "talk" from my Mother on my wedding day. She went on and on about everything and even informed me that if my husband had to much to drink, he would probably not be able to perform. I was very surprised at this because he never had a problem with not being able to perform when he was drinking. Poor Mom sooooo naive.

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What do you do for work and play?

by roybatty in

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im just wondering what kind of work people who post here do.

i believe amazing is a mechanical engineer (like me), xena is an office manager and you know washes windows.

and when youre not working, what does everyone do with their free time now that they dont have to knock on doors when the weekend rolls around.

MarchOn

I work for WorldCom Wireless.

For fun I like to tell people I work for WorldCom Wireless.

Just kidding.

109

Does being called an 'apostate' upset you?

by wholewheat in

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do all of you ex-jehovah's witnesses get upset when you are called an apostate?

you all call each other apostates, so why should you all get upset if i call you apostates?

if you don't like being called 'apostate', what title would you prefer?

MarchOn

You could call me ANYTHING but a JW and it would'nt bother me.

48

Circuit Overseers and Corruption

by MARTINLEYSHON in

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as an ex presiding overseer and public affairs spokesperson who is now disfellowshipped!!!

i am new to this site and have read with keen interest the many and varied topics that have been posted.

during my 9 years of presiding i encountered certain corrupt c/os for example the friends would treat them like little demy gods, hanging onto their every word, they would, on their visit influence the brothers to part with cash for privledges.

MarchOn

Positions within any org. can be abused. Just like police, there are sincere ones that are really doing their job to protect and serve and then there are the other ones that are in it for the power over other people's lives. Same with elders and po's and co's. Some are sincere in their job to serve and some are there to be served. But us "regular" people put these people on a pedestal and tend to treat them as though they are some kind of "Gods". When I was in the org. and it was time for a co visit, people were stumbling all over each other to out do the next one with what they could do for him. With some, it is bound to go to their heads. Just like with the police, the elders,the po's, the co's are in the position and have the capacity to destroy your life.

People think if they kiss police, elder, etc., butt they might be spared. And some of these guys take advantage of their positions.

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Newbie experience.....

by zamzummim in

what better way to join the board than jumping in with both feet?

(sorry if it's too long).

my experience is somewhat similar to the ones i've read here.

MarchOn

Hello, ((((((((((ZAM)))))))))) and welcome aboard !

31

The friends, the truth and loaded language

by detective in

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as many people already know, using the term "the truth" to describe an organization's teachings is a brilliant way to constantly reaffirm it's validity subconsciously.

it's a great use of repetition to establish as fact that which is only opinion.. i keep hearing the phrase "the friends".

aside from the fact that i really don't like the terminology, i couldn't help but wonder if this isn't just another use of repetition and loaded language to enforce the belief that all of the people who share the same religion actually are your friends.. in some ways, i think it would be beneficial for some folks to drop "the truth" and "the friends" from their vocabulary so that they aren't continuing to immerse themselves in group-lingo that's intended to elicit certain emotional responses and associations.. what other loaded language can you come up with that is quasi-specific to jehovah's witnesses?

MarchOn

Apostasy: an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause or principles.

Apostate: a person quilty of apostasy; renegade

Definitions taken from Websster's New World Dictionary

Definition of the above from a JW point of view:

Apostasy: an abandoning of God

Apostate: a person guilty of being SATAN in the flesh