Nathan Natas

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  Oh the irony! The elder, a car accident, and me....

  by stuckinarut2 in

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  oh this is just worth sharing!.

  so , as many know, it has been two years since i have attended any meetings, conventions, etc....nothing...cold turkey.. the hassles and problems the elders threw our way were monumental....so many details i could share, but suffice it to say, we stood firm and kept our dignity and poise and reminded them of "appropriate boundaries ".

  one elder in particular has since spared no effort in ensuring that malicious gossip and slander has been spread so that witnesses have avoided us like the plague!.

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  Nathan Natas

  You did the right thing. And why? Because you do not follow the teachings of men.

  You have surpassed them.
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  Does anyone know what this is?

  by Tameria2001 in

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  yesterday my sister cut her foot on a piece of metal that was sticking out of my yard.

  i've lived in my home for almost 8 years now, and well i'm guessing this thing must have worked it's way up to the surface or something, never seen this thing before.

  i started to dig it up, and the thing just kept getting bigger and bigger.

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  I don't think you can get tetanus from touching a rusty object. Rust is not a pathogen.

  The problem arises when a rusty, dirty object pierces your skin, so DON"T DO THAT.

  "Spores of the bacteria that cause tetanus, Clostridium tetani, are found in soil, dust and animal feces. When they enter a deep flesh wound, spores grow into bacteria that can produce a powerful toxin, tetanospasmin, which impairs the nerves that control your muscles (motor neurons)." -- the InterWeb
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  Does anyone know what this is?

  by Tameria2001 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  yesterday my sister cut her foot on a piece of metal that was sticking out of my yard.

  i've lived in my home for almost 8 years now, and well i'm guessing this thing must have worked it's way up to the surface or something, never seen this thing before.

  i started to dig it up, and the thing just kept getting bigger and bigger.

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  Nathan Natas

  Ding ding ding! Cofty wins!

  The device is also called a "tiller" and all of those blades are supposed to be straight.

  It is a great tool to have for preparing garden beds. I have a Mantis (brand) tiller, and it is great!

  https://mantis.com
  
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  RIP dad, who introduced me to this fairytail of everlastin life and paradise :(

  by Frezia in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  less than 5 hours ago my great dad fell asleep the last time :( still in a bit of a shock and sad that i will not see him again...i promised myself that once he is here no more, i will somehow make my move out of this organisation who kept us all captive believing in a fantasy of an everlasting life :( i am in a tricky situation, since raised as jw, still in, married to an active jw, and pretty sure that all in my social and family circle will turn their backs on me if i finally say goodbye to a fairytail ;(.

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  I offer my condolences on your bereavement. Some of us cannot imagine what a good Dad would be like; you were lucky.
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  I want to understand violence

  by Chook in

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  tell me your thoughts ?.

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  Nathan Natas

  The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club.
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  JW Literature Trolleys Don't Carry the Book Of Mormon

  by Athanasius in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  this morning the jws set up two literature trolleys at our local shopping centre.

  the trolleys were situated within 20 feet of each other with six jws attending them.

  why they needed six jws on hand i have no idea as everyone was ignoring them.. anyway i thought i'd have some fun.

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  I think this is pretty funny, and I can see lots of variations on this game:

  * ask for a copy of "Dianetics" by L. Ron Hubbard

  * greet them with "Hare Krishna!"

  * tell them you've been thinking of getting a couple of cases of their latest book and distributing it from door-to-door.

  * ask if they would be willing to display some Amway or Tupperware products for you.

  * Ask them what their commission structure is like and how you can "get in on the deal."
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  DEATH: How have you prepared? Funeral, cremation, donate body to Science?

  by TerryWalstrom in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, hell!.

  i had dizzy spells and near-fainting and nausea for a few days, so why wouldn't i start thinking about death, ya know?.

  am i just very lax in my responsibilities in having no plans at all?isn't that irresponsible?

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  "Donating your body to science" requires preparation.

  WHO, for example do you mean by "science"? The weird kid down the street or a SPECIFIC INSTITUTION who are seeking this kind of "donation"?

  [UPS guy at a receptionist's desk]: "...and please sign for this corpse. I'm double-parked."

  For example, the Tennessee Body Farm has a set of documents that have to be filled out before the donor dies; they do not accept "walk-ins."

  The Sea of Cortez between Baja Mexico and Mexico is the home to giant squid who would enjoy a contribution. The trick is getting the entre there. Cthulhu fhtagn!
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  DEATH: How have you prepared? Funeral, cremation, donate body to Science?

  by TerryWalstrom in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  well, hell!.

  i had dizzy spells and near-fainting and nausea for a few days, so why wouldn't i start thinking about death, ya know?.

  am i just very lax in my responsibilities in having no plans at all?isn't that irresponsible?

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  MANY years ago I made arrangements that will cover my cremation because, you know, "time and unforeseen ocurance..."

  I thought about the Tennessee Body Farm but decided no.

  A person's decisions will (*might*?) be influenced by things like spouses, children, friends and family.

  Note that I did not specify if those influences would be "positive" or "negative". Not that it matters a whole lot, 'cause we won't be here to witness the fallout of our decisions.

  But I think it is POLITE to not leave a big ugly mess for anyone to clean up, literally or figuratively.
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  May 22 1969 Awake!

  by zeb in

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  "if you are a young person you need to face the fact you will never grow old in this system of things.. why not?

  because all the evidence in fulfilment of bible prophecy indicates that this corrupt system is due to end in a few years...as a young person you will never fulfil any career that this system offers".

  may 22 awake!

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  Nathan Natas

  I was almost 19 when this bilge spilled onto those rags.

  Otherwise, I could been somebody. I could been a contenda.
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  Were YOU forced into a loveless marriage?

  by Nathan Natas in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  many young jw women are "married off" to virtual strangers, often older men, soon after they are of legal age.. did this happen to you?.

  did it happen to a close friend or sibling?.

  tell us about it.. from universal life ministries on facebook:.

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  Nathan Natas

  I'm glad you escaped, Rebel8. I'm sure your life has been better as a result.