Living well, being happy, not letting others' opinions ruin my day, getting a college degree, having a "live and let live" philosophy.
Posts by Mum
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74Since leaving watchtower what has been your biggest act of rebellion?
by 3rdgen ini'm in a pissy mood and would love to hear your stories.
personally, i'm thinking of getting a tatoo on my rear end saying wbt$ kiss this!.
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Does God really have a personal name?
by XPeterX inthe bible says that the personal name of god is jehovah/yahweh/jah etc.thing is,we don't know it's correct pronounciation (or the pronounciation of any hebrew name).the name jehovah as we know it today means "he causes to become".someone who causes something to become is just called "creator" or "maker".right?he gave that name to his self so that people or the angels could call him by a name.also,how was he called before the creation of the anything?how can some people claim to be his friends if they don't know his actual name?discuss.
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Mum
One of my favorite books, the Tao te-Ching, says at the very beginning:
The name that can be named is not the eternal name,
The nameless is the origin of heaven and earth.
To give something or someone a name makes it common and ordinary. It is impossible to give a name to the entity from which all life emanates. It is far beyond anything so mundane.
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The UNFORGIVABLE Sin: What Is It?
by Cold Steel injesus said: .
verily i say unto you, all sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: but he that shall blaspheme against the holy ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
(mark 3:28-29).
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Mum
According to the WTS, the "unforgivable sin" is to speak against them. What arrogance!
My definition comes from a "worldly" book I read: If there is an unforgivable sin, it must be to treat one person with less respect rthan another.
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Interesting video showing outsider perspective on persistent JW callers...
by cedars inhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzo4ozbyixe.
i've commented on the video saying that this guy was right not to be impatient or rude to the witnesses who called, even though it sounds like he had every reason to be.. as we all know, any level of intimidation or "persecution" from outsiders only makes jws retreat deeper into their indoctrination.. .
cedars.
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Mum
He knew about the pedophile cover-ups! Little did he know that most JW's are totally in the dark about pedophiles in their midst, and, even if they did know, they would deny, deny, deny.
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DEEP WRINKLES!!!!!!!
by DATA-DOG inany advice about what really works for deep wrinkles/ sun damage?
the new system is not here, and i worked outside for years without adequate protection from the sun.
i don't want to be overly-concerned about looks because we all age.
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Mum
When I was in my 20's and 30's and didn't need it, I had a book called Face Lifting by Exercise by Senta Maria Rungé. Ms. Rungé also sold cosmetics she recommended using while doing the facial gyrations. I don't think the book is in print any longer. There should be some books or websites on this topic.
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The Watchtower Society Cripples Their Own Preaching Work
by Nosferatu inif there's one scripture that defines the entire purpose of a jehovah's witness's existence, it's matthew 24:14.
"this good news of the kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations; and then the end will come.".
this is the entire purpose of going door to door.
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Mum
Good point, Nosferatu. Would Billy Graham have one of his Crusade sermons pulled from the internet? No. Maybe that's why he has made so many converts. The Catholic mass is on television everywhere. What's the matter with getting their "life-saving message" out to the public. You'd think the WTS itself would put up their dramas on video if they really believe they're worthwhile.
I am one confused apostate.
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Wish me luck!
by Mum inon wednesday the 10th, i went to bally's casino for tryouts/auditions for who wants to be a millionaire.
i passed the written test!
then i had to fill out a questionnaire in which i had to try to sound like an interesting person.
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Mum
breakfast of champions, BackseatDevil, ShirleyW, and Fernando: Many thanks. It is crazy, boc, beyond my wildest dreams! I can hardly sleep from the excitement, BD. LOL, Shirley; I am NOT a faithful servant of anyone. My servant days are over! Fernando, I hope to make y'all proud and me rich!
Again, thanks for all of the support. Now, back to anxiously waiting!
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Mum
I'm going to Oculus' house for dinner. I love Middle Eastern food - so tasty!
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Wish me luck!
by Mum inon wednesday the 10th, i went to bally's casino for tryouts/auditions for who wants to be a millionaire.
i passed the written test!
then i had to fill out a questionnaire in which i had to try to sound like an interesting person.
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Mum
144001, Iamallcool, and Lois: Thanks for your support. I believe in the power of having supportive people behind you. I've seen what different and better lives people with strong support systems have!
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Wish me luck!
by Mum inon wednesday the 10th, i went to bally's casino for tryouts/auditions for who wants to be a millionaire.
i passed the written test!
then i had to fill out a questionnaire in which i had to try to sound like an interesting person.
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Mum
Thanks, 3rdgen, Hortenia and losingit. The Great Recession has really had an adverse impact on my family. We could use a shortcut to recovery!