That the word 'bulletin' came from the word 'Papal Bull' was actually a lot of 'bull' from the Watchtower!
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does anyone remember the rationale that was used in rebranding "back calls" as "return visits"?.
while on the subject does anyone else remember any theocratic name changes like,.
district assembly to district convention.
That the word 'bulletin' came from the word 'Papal Bull' was actually a lot of 'bull' from the Watchtower!
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"i love you more today than yesterday" by the one hit spiral staircase always makes me feel good when i hear it!.
what's a "feel good" song that makes you smile or brightens up your day?.
i think some want to be witnesses even if they know some of the teachings and views are questionable because they feel special!.
if they get a "privilege" or are allowed to pioneer or allowed to preach from house to house and be "ministers", they feel like they are somebody.. what do you think?
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I was interested at first because I had my eye on a couple of girls that were JW's. I'm not so sure now that was a good reason to get involved, ha.
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my wife is bitter towards the organization right now and is finally willing to talk about flaws without her shutting down.
what is the easiest way to prove the witnesses don't have the "the single truth" of the bible?.
today i said to her, "you are probably worried about leaving because you think "what if they are right and armageddon comes.
Let her know in a nice way, that even if she attended all the meetings but was not 'whole souled' in her worship, i.e. doing absolutely all she can according to the Society she would not survive Armageddon anyway.
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thanks to beks for the title.. i can't stand being a fatty-fat-fatty anymore.
my son is getting married, allegedly next fall, and i want to look good for the wedding.
and i want to look good for myself.
Congratulations, you sound determined. If you are type two diabetes you might find your diabetes going away with the weight loss.
I always lose a lot of weight whenever I get real sick but I am not suggesting this, ha.
Moderation works for me with a lite supper, but I eat most everything I like.
Hoping things go well for you and remember to walk some each day.
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dear recovering friends,.
lady lee's thread on health issues and disabilities prompts this thread.
removed now from theocratic pursuits and 'pouring yourself out like a drink offering' at all costs, are you tending to your mental and physical health realistically and without feeling guilt?.
I'm presently working on eliminating stress, but it probably won't happen overnight. Also, trying to make life simpler and discarding a lot of accumulated junk, taking time to read and write a little, and drinking a cup of coffee with the paper each morning, something I enjoy.
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imagine this scenario:.
step 1) the governing body produces a brochure entitled: "addressing misconceptions about jehovah's witnesses".
it brings all the apostate arguments out of the woodwork and addresses them (whether or not the answers make sense doesn't really matter).
Nobody would go door to door then. I know I would not have!
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come take a vote and have your say as to what you would like to see more on freeminds.org on the main page down below auntie lee's blog.. so far we have:.
statistics:.
more quality videosvotes: 320% .
More pictures of everyone and everything!
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mine is god given by nine inch nails.
when i first heard it, it startled me at how closely the lyrics related to the org.... to me it sounds like you bring a bible study to the hall, and you basically hurry him to believe you, change their life to fit your definitions, and get baptized because the end is so near (no more time to waste).
step into the light.
a comment on dgp's thread about being kind to jw's promted me to post this thread.. as a life long (46 years) jw, i was conditioned to doing "the right thing" because it was required of me.
i was also conditioned to be on the lookout for others not doing the right thing and either distancing myself from them or reporting them to the elders.. today, i consider myself an atheist.
i have nobody telling me what the right thing is or fear of being punished for not doing it.
Changling,
Do you like Frank Sinatra's song, I DID IT MY WAY?
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