Welcome Gone, Wow, we have quite a lot in common. My first husband of 30 years was very much like yours except he successfully hid most of his immoral/illegal behavior from me until the end. I am so sorry the stress of your life took its toll on your health. Now it's time to pamper yourself and stay well. You have earned it! PM me anytime if you like.
Posts by 3rdgen
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by Gone and forgotten infirst i want to say that i really appreciate this forum.
most other places i've seen are nothing but filled with spite and hate.
this site is reasonable and supportive...thank you for that!.
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Is The Borg going back to “Old School” thinking & getting more hardcore?
by thedepressedsoul inim still in and i cant help but feel nervous as more and more changes are coming forward.
i cant help but feel that they are starting to get more hardcore again.
let me explain.
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New member, no longer just reader...
by freemindfade inso i joined very recently and began posting and commenting without a formal intro.
been reading for a while, decided it was time to jump in.
mentally i am completely cleansed of this thing, but still have to maintain a minimal involvement for spouse and family.
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Freemind, Welcome to the community! Glad you're here.
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My Day's Long and Arduous Journey
by compound complex inthis, my day's long and arduous journey, is winding down as infinite night gracefully descends and takes me into her welcomed embrace.. i have no reason to fear the inevitable, my transition into a higher and more glorious estate than was allowed me upon this beautiful but angst-filled habitation.. what must be borne with calm, with dignity, with rejoicing, has been prepared for me from earliest times.
its accomplishment requires nothing of me .
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Co Co. You are so special!
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WHAT IS LEFT? Have all the major teachings of Jehovah's Witnesses now changed?
by TerryWalstrom inwas there a second coming?.
a 3rd coming?.
" (the 3rd coming?).
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Terry, I like the way you put it, "They can't stop fiddling with the knobs." While at times it seems their changes are reactionary, such as the generation teaching. When too much time elapsed they pretty much had no choice. However, I believe other changes better known to the Dubs as Nuuu Lite, are made to keep the flock interested and create anticipation for conventions, special talks, and new publications. Can you imagine the boredom associated with this religion WITHOUT something new to learn or talk about? The more convoluted and confusing the change the better. The sheeple then think the FDS are gifted with unusual and unexplainable insight. -
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I Find This "Humerus" ( ad1914.com )
by Gilgamesh incopied from http://ad1914.com/2015/01/10/i-find-this-humerus/ .
i am including this post to the site because it reveals something about just how crazy we have been at coming up with strange doctrines.
some would just chalk it up to the insanity of fred franz.. by 1951, the watchtower started doing some math: 33+37=70 so 1914+37=1951.
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Oh yes the silly names. Like bro Worldly or sis Jezebel Influence. The Habitually Late family. The Chewing Gum kids, Bro Needza Shower. Sisters Gossipy, and Whispers During Meetings, etc LOL -
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Conti Appeal Oral Arguments slated for 9 A.M., Jan. 14, 2014. Recap of Defendant Watchtower's Complaint of Errors for your info.
by AndersonsInfo inconti appeal hearing-summary of watchtowers complaint of errors with plaintiff's reply.
the following statements were taken from the introduction of respondents brief a136641 -attorney richard simons' response for plaintiff.
defendants argue that the affirmative duty imposed by the trial court impinges on their religious freedom.
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It looks as though the WTBT$ will stall and appeal as long as they possibly can.
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First Time Post - Long time reader
by Samaritan At the Well intoday is my first post on jwd, i was one of jehovahs witness for almost 50 years of my life, i was born into the religion.
i was baptized at a young age and once i got married i was a very spiritual woman as they would call me.
my husband and i served as full time pioneers, we traveled abroad and went to international conventions, did some special pioneer service in other states in the us.
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S at the W and 7Starz, WELCOME! Your story has some things in common with ours. Balaamsass and I are both only children, 3rdgen JWs who woke up in our late 50's. We both came from families who had members in high positions. He is a former pioneer, Bethelite, need greater, and Elder. I had been a pioneer at one time too. Ours is the 2ond marriage for both of us and we were fully indoctrinated when we married. The issue of how child molestation is/was handled by Watchtower particularly in a case he had first hand knowledge about was his big wake up call. Sorry to say it took even more info for my eyes to open but am I glad they did! Can't wait to hear more from you. both.
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Escape from Paradise: a new book by Brock Talon
by Brock Talon inafter a one year gestation period, as well as an extended labor, i am finally happy to announce the birth of my latest book: escape from paradise.. cigars all around!
like any new parent, i need to get some much needed sleep now.
zzzzzzzz.
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Bet the new baby has your eyes and voice.
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I Find This "Humerus" ( ad1914.com )
by Gilgamesh incopied from http://ad1914.com/2015/01/10/i-find-this-humerus/ .
i am including this post to the site because it reveals something about just how crazy we have been at coming up with strange doctrines.
some would just chalk it up to the insanity of fred franz.. by 1951, the watchtower started doing some math: 33+37=70 so 1914+37=1951.
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Ah yes, I remember it well. As a child born in the early 50's to JW parents and grandparents these ideas were taught to me as absolute fact. The effect on a kid is large. You are desensitized toward death in general and especially toward unbelievers. Add to that, the not-so-subtle assurance that if you are not a "strong" enough Witness someone will be picking up YOUR bones. I spent nearly 60 years worrying that I didn't do enough to save myself and my children- a .terrible way to live. edited to add: It also teaches the flock to judge others WITHIN the cong. as worthy of death if they are weak. Nice huh?