NewYork44M

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  New development in my life

  by EdenOne in

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  no longer a ms ........................... can't give details atm, for it might be a dead-giveaway and it ain't quite over yet.

  but, it really taught me one thing: if you're trying to fade or stay in, trust no one.

  and i mean no one.. eden.

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  NewYork44M

  Great story. Thank you for keeping us updated.
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  17 calls? Are you kidding me?!?!

  by Jon Preston in

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  2. scandals

  well my wife and i still arent attending meetings....we first agreed to go here and there...oops.

  anyways we missed the last meeting and suddenly our phone blew up!

  it was like 17 missed calls!

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  NewYork44M

  I think that is a regional thing. In one congregation, there were those that regularly called. They eventually gave up on me, but I was never offended by their calls. When in Florida, I don't ever recall having this happen.
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  Can White JWs Have Mustaches?

  by Space Madness in

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  someone mentioned in another thread that white jws can't have mustaches but black jws can.

  i noticed that the only governing body member with a mustache is black.

  can anyone confirm that this is an official policy?

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  NewYork44M

  I had one in the 80s. Most of the elders sported a bit of facial hair above the upper lip.
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  Final post I can't come to this forum anymore!

  by hoser in

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  i have come to the conclusion that posting here and visiting this site is not healthy for me anymore.

  i just get angry and upset when i read all the stories of injustice and corruption that go on in the jehovahs witness religion.

  they are true no doubt, as i have personally experienced many injustices and abuses in my life from being a witness.

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  NewYork44M

  Live long and prosper. Remember that the greatest revenge is leading a happy productive life.
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  What happened to...

  by confusedandalone in

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  marvin shilmer.

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  NewYork44M

  BTW, just because I say I enjoy, does not mean that I always agree. One of the great things of this board is that many people express many different view points.
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  What happened to...

  by confusedandalone in

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  marvin shilmer.

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  NewYork44M

  I always enjoyed Marvin's comments. Dumb, well that is such a subjective term.

  I hope Marvin does not take your comments too personal. For example, some have called me dumb - some have also called me god's give to mankind. I think the difference in opinion can easily be explained by they way these researchers define the independent and dependent variables and the actual research design.

  I suggest that I, as well as Marvin, ultimately are at least close to norma (within 2 standard deviation).
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  Relationship with Jehovah?

  by Batman89 in

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  when you were a devout jw.

  did you feel that you had an actual "relationship" with jehovah/god just from praying to him and reading the wt or bible?.

  or that this was actually even possible deep down?.

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  NewYork44M

  I really tried to have a relationship with Jehovah. May be it was not in the cards, or perhaps I did not try hard enough. In any event, we have gone our own separate ways. If you happen to see Jehovah, or talk to him, let him know I am doing fine.

  Although, I doubt he remembers me; you know, running the universe and 'what not' tends to be a big distraction as compared to me.
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  The new and improved Watchtower...

  by tenyearsafter in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i just saw my first watchtower magazine in about 15 years...it was tucked under my doormat.

  all i can say is wow!

  i was shocked at how small and flimsy it was.

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  The Watchtower has created a religion out of "dumbing down." I wonder what the end point is in their quest to appeal to the lowest common denominator.
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  BOE: Re: Midweek meetings during visit of circuit overseer

  by pixel in

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  2. beliefs

  you read it here first!.

  to all congregations.

  re: midweek meetings during visit of circuit overseer .

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  NewYork44M

  This thread takes me back to the good old days. There was a special Saturday meeting and Tuesday meeting, There was also an added talk on Thursday and Sunday.

  Oh so boring.
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  The new and improved Watchtower...

  by tenyearsafter in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i just saw my first watchtower magazine in about 15 years...it was tucked under my doormat.

  all i can say is wow!

  i was shocked at how small and flimsy it was.

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  NewYork44M

  I never understood the "simplified English" Wts. This must have happened after I left. Who is the target audience for this mag/rag?