Posts by 3rdgen

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brazen conduct, dissensions

by hoser in

as predicted by jwn loose conduct has been replaced by brazen conduct.

galations 5:19 2 peter 2:2 .

a catch all phrase for apostates.

3rdgen

Hamsterbait, EXACTLY! The obvious purpose of changing contensions to dissensions is to have a Biblical excuse to tighten control.

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A small observation from the AGM...

by sir82 in

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...but it struck me as significant anyway.. i attended at a jw assembly hall, and was sitting behind a pretty typical jw family.

2 kids about ages 8 & 5, frazzled hen-pecked husband, and....the mom.

the lady of the house.

3rdgen

Sir 82, your observation is typical of so many sisters I know. At one time I (shudders) think I may have been kinda like that.

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So, the (N)NWT is gray in color?

by undercover in

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okay, perusing the threads about the special meeting and new bible, i see that the new bible is gray.. gray?

gray?

as in - dull?

Wife update

by problemaddict in

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if you want the short version, scroll down to "short version".. .

so i am at 1200 posts or so (only about 6 were probably of note), and i still havenlt told my story and probably won't for some time.

basically, i was a born in who has served in other countries, as an ms, and given talks etc... my wife and i were in foreign language, have co's we have counted as close family friends, and were basically the golden boy and girl of their respective areas.

3rdgen

Wonderful news Problemaddict, If people as deeply comitted as you and your wife can open their eyes and see TTATT anyone can!

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AGM Release: The New, Improved New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

by Oubliette in

this just in from the annual meeting: a new release of the new, improved new world translation of the holy scriptures.

(reposted from http://m.imgur.com/a/crap8):.

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3rdgen

Oub, You be killing me!!!!

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BiIG AWAKE CHANGE IN THE 90's and past changes.

by ADJUSTMENTS in

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hello all this is my first post i've been having many doubts with all this "bright light" not changes lately... and with past changes such as this one not sure if i can post this but i guess i'll find out :.

3rdgen

Welcome Adjustments, I like your user name. Yes, there certainly was a big change in the wording on the inside cover of Awake. Obviously, the WTS had to stop referring to the ones born in or old enough to reason in 1914 as they were quickly dieing off. Now that nearly 100 years have passed It will be interesting to see how they deal with it. I'll be looking forward to your story.

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breakup guilt

by fresh prince of ohio in

i recently broke up with my girlfriend of four years.. she is 40 years old, with health problems, financial problems, little family/friend support, and facing an uncertain future.

i gave her some money.. the guilt i am experiencing right now is absolutely anguishing.

she had very, very high hopes about our relationship and loved me very deeply.

3rdgen

Dear FPOO, I'm sorry you are so full of angst. There was a time when I was totally dependant on my 1st husband of 30 yrs. I was completely unprepared to be on my own. I thought of going back to him because he said he did not want to divorce. We were co-dependent for sure. I told Him that I would not make a decision unless we went to counciling. We went. I was helped to understand that in our case, there was nothing to salvage. Guess what! I survived! Got stronger, remarried, survived horrific events AND left the only belief system I , my parents, and grandparents had ever known. (JW's) It feels GREAT to find out I was so much stronger than I ever thought possible! Please try couples counciling, sort things out, and if you decide to move on, know that she may thank you later! I am so greatful I was dumped 'cause i found someone better!

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What am I going to wear to the AGM?

by sherrie11 in

to the women out there that have been honoured with an invitation this is the question they ask themself.. .

i am going to admit one of the reasons i enjoyed the meetings was getting to dress up.

how many women out there found the meetings an excuse to dress up.

3rdgen

Yes, I'm guilty of being thrilled for ANY excuse to dress up that the cult could provide. The problem is that when I was young I dressed like a fashionable woman in her 40's or 50's. Brainwashed to think Young=bad old=good. Stupid

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