one of my best friends, an ex-elder, swears alot.
years ago i never would have sworn.
but they say bad assocaiation spoils useful habits, so what the -----.
OHH GOD!!!!! JUMPIN JESUS!!!!! GOOD GOD, MARY MOTHER OF CHRIST!!!!!!
Please don't get me started on the "materalistic" thing. That was one of main reasons I left and gossip as well.
If you want to hear more e-mail me I don't want to tie up this thread. I got so sick of people minding my business for me because my family had money.
TT
i have to say i admire everyone who was strong enough to leave the wt organization.
alone these horrible stories about armageddon must scare the hell out of everyone who was brought up with it or who was in the org for several years.
hell even to me they sound really frightning and i don't believe in this nonsense.. secondly you loose most of all of your friends!.
I fell away when I went to college 10 years ago (30 now). My entire, mom's side is JW (2 brothers and one sister, not sure about the sister) So on her side you're looking at 4 children (plus their spouses) 13 grandchildren (myself included) and 3 great grandchildren. Not to mention my great grandparents on her side who were of the "anointed". 5 generations here.
Myself and my younger brother are the only ones who left. Uncle is an elder/PO (or was) cousin's husband an elder, another cousin at Bethel in NY.
Either they except me for who I am of they can (sorry) fuck off. My borther lets this all roll off his back (i sooooo envy him)- me I have a lot of resentments.
It was hard to be a non-JW and still believe the teachings - it's even harder to be a former member and know it was all lies - that's FUC*ING hard to take!
I guess after some time you just deal with it and slyly sow seeds of distrust for the organization in them. They about shit when I told 'em I was going to the march in NY.
TT
i just wanted to thank you all (esp.
the wt quotes and news paper links) so i can prepare an effective and accurate argument to provide my uncle in nc.
my sister is going to visit him this wednesday and i should have around 25 pages, for a start, to show him valid points and media coverage.
well here it goes..not like I can get DFd for this.
My uncle is Frank Humenik from Raleigh, NC he substituted CO for awile so if you're from that area you should know the name.
His daughter Carrie married a David Knoll - they have 2 daughters and a son - all young and live in the area as well. I don't know the congrations. Frank's son David and his wife work at Bethel (NY) and I was thinking of making a sign saying "HI" to them when I went to the march
TT
Edited by - TTBoy on 2 October 2002 1:9:7
i'm kind of curious what the guys and the ladies on this board have to say on this topic.
Check out a porno with TTBoy in it - he'll show you what "romantic love" feels like. (LOL)
I can't orgasm on a one night stand (hmmm does alcohol have something to do with this) for me it matters if I love the person.
a friend gave me this hint: ct russell had this advertisment at jw match:.
my name is ctrussell .
i am a 30 years young brother.. i live in birmingham, united kingdom.
ROFL!
i just wanted to thank you all (esp.
the wt quotes and news paper links) so i can prepare an effective and accurate argument to provide my uncle in nc.
my sister is going to visit him this wednesday and i should have around 25 pages, for a start, to show him valid points and media coverage.
I'm from Cleveland, OH uncle is in Raleigh, NC.
You can only DA yourself or THEY can DF you but according to the JW.org (under "media" than "shun" search) "former members" are not shunned. So if it's been years since you've been to a meeting you are not a JW therefore their rules don't apply to you. Don't play by their games - DA and DF no longer apply to you. Never DA yourself because that shows them you still think that the JW religion is still a part of your life.
The best defense is a good offense
TT
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i don't want to name who this is about, just in case we can't make it possible.
thanks in advance, shari
I can and am.
Looking into a Pagani Zonda C12S - you Europeans should know the car I'm talking about. Supercar extrodanare. Thing is that only about 25 a year are being built - not sure if I'll get on the list or not. This car is on the par of the McClaren F1 (my orig pic here) but costs a shit load less than a million dollars.
TT
Eddited to add - If it has to do with helping abuse victims...I already told Mr. Bowen that my financial support is available. He should remember me from the march, Mark Jordan from Cleveland, OH. He has my number.
Edited by - TTBoy on 1 October 2002 18:37:0
i'm always looking for new music and the best place i've found by the recommendation of others.
maybe we could list our favorite genre(s) and list some of the bands we have found to be good.
kenny neal.
Favorite dance/trance/techno
ATB
Sony's "Dream Dance" series
"Kontor" compalations
Scooter
"Gatecrasher" compalations
Chicane
Paul Oakenfold
TT
"the lonely position of neutral" .
if anyone likes "modern/hard rock" i would have to say i havent heard a cd like this for quite some time.
it blows away nickelback and others in the genere.
"The Lonely Position of Neutral"
If anyone likes "modern/hard rock" I would have to say I havent heard a CD like this for quite some time. It blows away Nickelback and others in the genere. It's very melodic, and the guy sings damn good, the bass is great too. It's been years since I heard a band this good - I've replayed it over 20 times in just one day. There aren't too many CDs that I like EVERY song...this one I do.
TT
this was read and given to all media at the march.
the outrage is to great to express, who are these people?
silentlambs .
Mulan you are correct. My PO uncle had only one case dealing with abuse in NC. I can't remember if this man commited the crime before or after he became a JW but he moved into his congration.
The elders were informed (noone else) and it was their job to keep an eye on him. He was counseled after being seen sitting next to children. AFTER sitting next to children..noting to parents in the congration.
I recieved a letter in the mail last year stating some convicted child abuser moved in a few streets down, here in Ohio. This man had payed his dues in jail and still everyone in the community was informened. This should be the same with religious organizations.
TT
