Posts by openminded

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Interview with the JW Geek

by Hmmm in

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when i was a senior in high school, the principal called me in to her office to ask why i'd missed repeated deadlines to turn in my applications for colleges.

i went to a school for brainiacs, and was above average there--yes, i was a geek among geeks.

the principal asked me if it were a question of finances.

I can relate to a lot of this. I too have excellent saliva control especially after I eat skittles. Anyway, I too graduated in 92 and my parents didnt know the difference between the ACT, SAT, or the MCAT let alone care if I took the test. Yet, despite direct discouragement from several J-dub mentors I went off to college (confused). It didn't last long though as I had little support and was too naive to understand the time I was wasting by trying to be a "good witness" by attending all meetings while working and going to school. So I got married young (to a pioneer) had a child and dropped out of school. In time I realized that all the evil worldly people I went to high school with were becoming pro ball players, surgeons, and accountants and I was shoveling shit for 10 bucks an hour with a wife and child. So I went back for an education and am currently on track to finish a BA in Business in Dec. I have had several new job offers already but so far have decided to stay with my current employer as I am in management and they are paying my tuition. I too have thrown around the idea of law school but would like to run my own business as well, so I will see.

My little brother struggled for a while after High School too, before he figured out the value of an education and is now set to graduate college with a 4.0 gpa. And my sister just went back to school so good on her. My youngest sister who I last heard is still pioneering is battling depression and married a fellow "lover of Jehovah" who is evidently blind yet very arrogant in that way only a clueless/uneducated Jw can be be. But she is smart so, Im sure her day of awaking can't be far off I am sure.

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Any fitness gurus out there

by Leander in

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well since i've made up my mind to take control of my life by leaving the borg i also want to get myself back in shape.

a few years ago i wass 6'1, about 205 (all muscle) with less than 10% bodyfat.

today lets just say that i need to get back into a serious workout regimine.. .

openminded

I find it helpful to go to the grocery store on Sun eve and buy all my food for the week (its like an investment in my health and I actually save money) this helps keep me from eating fast food and junk. I eat 3 pcs of fruit per day and I snack on granola. I alternate fish and chicken every other day for supper and usually eat a chef salad for lunch. Oh an I always eat a small bowl of oatmeal in the a.m to get my metabolism going for the day.

Most impotant is excercise...5 days a week will get your best results.

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Greg Stafford's New Book Has Shipped

by AlanF in

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today i received greg stafford's new book three dissertations on the teachings of jehovah's witnesses.

for those who don't know, stafford has been a staunch defender of the watchtower society's teachings for at least six years, on the net and in print.

his previous book, jehovah's witnesses defended (1998, 2000), is a milestone in pro-jw literature.. the new book is a radical departure from stafford's previous book in that he strongly questions the society's doctrines about blood transfusions, the basis for the claim of spiritual authority by jw leaders, the necessity for christians to believe the society's 1914 doctrine, and issues of "legalism" including the propriety of requiring "time" in the field ministry to be reported, and even the supposed scriptural basis for the society's ban on celebrating birthdays and christmas.

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I know Matt Alfs. Sadly instead of having a father coach my little league games, he used to take us to Matt's house to watch really weird cult videos from the late 1800's. Oh what memories. Thanks Dad!

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Is there such a thing as sin?

by sleepy in

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is there such a thing as sin?.

my dictionary defines sin as:1the breaking of a religious or moral law;an act that does this2a serious fault or offence.. but to have moral laws or religious codes you need to have a law maker, someone to define a sin.. if like me you doubt the existance of a creator , who decides what is moraly right or correct?.

the majority vote?.

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I think right and wrong is much less important than doing what works for you. What is the benefit of being right if your marriage isnt working or your family sucks (and doesnt speak to you) or your guilty all the time. Forget about being right or winning the argument about being right, even though your dead sure your "right". Measure your thinking and behaivior by this simple yardstick: Is it working or not working? Youve been right long enough; try being a winner instead.

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Deleted Because Boss is DF JW

by VitoJW in

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i am new here.

tho i have lurked, this is my first real post.. i was doing "personal research" for the last 5 years, tho was helped along recently when i was deleted as an elder because i work for a company owned by a disassociated jw.

there is no real definitive info in print, other than the infamous 9/15/81 wt, but the co held a mini-crusade and got me axed.. nothing personal,.... just business.

openminded

It's obvious to me that Jehovah is mad at you. I mean with all that is going on the earth (terrorism, disease, birth defects, etc...) he is more worried about who you work for and taking action against you...you should feel flattered.

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Colorgenics

by peaceloveharmony in

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click the link :).

http://colorgenics.com/.

a good friend is someone who will come and bail you out of jail, but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was f**king awesome.

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This is mine. om

You seem to be trying to sweep aside the situations (and maybe the people) that you feel are standing in your way. You are impulsive and apt to follow these impulses seeking to be involved in special or exciting happenings. In this way you hope to deaden the intensity of your conflicts, but your impulsive behaviour is leading you to take some unnecessary risks. Back down a little and remember 'more haste - less speed'.

You are very self-sufficient and methodical. You presume to know where you are going but need to find a person who will recognise the way you are, not be too demanding and who is, as they say in Italy, 'Simpatico'.

In spite of the fact that you believe that your hopes and ideas are realistic, it is hard for you to accept that your needs and desires are misunderstood by almost everyone within your sphere of influenceand there is no-one to turn to or rely on. Your pent-up emotions and inherent egocentricity make you quick to take offence, but as matters stand you realise that you will have to make the best of things as they are.

You are an emotional, sincere and impressionable individual experiencing frustration and unnecessary stress. You vehemently resist any form of pressure from outside sources, insisting on your independence as an individual. You want to be a decision maker - to make up your own mind without interference. You wish to be able to draw your own conclusions and arrive at your own decisions. You detest uniformity and mediocrity as you want to be regarded as one who gives authoritative opinions. Your favourite expression could well be that 'I may not always be right but I am never wrong'. You're a perfectionist and even though you may feel that the other person's point of view may be right, you find it extremely difficult to admit that you could be wrong.

You really like doing what you do and, more than that, you like yourself. Your attitude to work and to life is that 'If its not fun - then don't do it'. You want to be liked and respected, not for who you are but for what you are - and it seems to be working.

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Upcoming Assembly Theme/Topics?

by alamb in

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i need to know the titles of any talks at this spring's circuit assembly and possibly any topics discussed.

if anyone has gone or has spoken to anyone, please help.

does anyone have a program?.

openminded

Dadelus, Scully, That is some funny stuff! om

Here is a talk Id like to hear-

A symposium:

-Riding the Harlot; Justifying WTS membership with the U.N.
*Library Cards; How to get the most out of them
* NGO's; Jehovah's view
* Making up the rules as we go, because our members are idiots

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How Field Service Destroys the WTS

by metatron in

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years ago, congregations all over the world were built up.

and solidified by the door to door work.

since all witness.

openminded

I could not agree more. om

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Options

by openminded in

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you are driving along on a wild and stormy night.

you pass by a bus stop, and you see three people huddled on a bench, waiting for the bus: .

1. an old woman who looks as if she is dying.

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You are driving along on a wild and stormy night. You pass by a bus stop, and you see three people huddled on a bench, waiting for the bus:

1. An old woman who looks as if she is dying.

2. An old friend who once saved your life.

3. The soul mate about whom you have always dreamed.

Your two-seater sports car allows for only one other passenger. It's a difficult choice, but choose, you must. What would you do?
Think before you continue reading. This is a moral/ethical dilemma that was once actually used as part of a job application.

You could pick up the old lady, because she is going to die, and thus you could save her life.

Or, you could take the old friend because he once saved your life, and you owe him a major favor.

However, this may be your only chance to meet your soul mate and dream lover.

Strictly because of the his answer, one candidate separated himself from 199 other outstanding, completely-qualified applicants, and was chosen for the job on the spot.

HIS RESPONSE, YOU ASK?

After several contemplative moments, he replied, "I would give the car keys to my old friend, and ask him to drive the old woman to the hospital in route to his destination. I would stay behind and wait for the bus with the woman of my dreams."

Amazing things are possible when we are able to break free from the stubbornness of our limited thinking and open our minds--along with our hearts--to ALL options.

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waiting ... sorry there's nothing for 5,000

by Simon in

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i just noticed that you're over 5,000 posts!.

of course the only thing beyond supreme one is supreme, supreme one.. maybe i should just wait until someone else joins you and larc and then we can make jokes about you all being the supremes ... i'll let you fight it out among yourselves as to who wants to be diana ross .

thanks for all you have contributed to the forum

openminded

I think it would be a good idea if every thousand posts you get an automatic red screen that blinks GET A JOB!!! just a thought om