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  Editorial column by editor of newspaper -Bryant

  by seven006 in

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  additional new stories with more information about the bryant tragity can be found on this link to the news register of mcminnville oregon.. http://www.newsregister.com.

  published: march 23, 2002. jeb bladine.

  whatchamacolumn - a tale of two freedoms.

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  Pierced Angel

  I wish this could make papers across the country, it's fantastic.
  A good one to pass along to a few "friends" of mine.

  Anne
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  Apostfest Toronto 2002 EH!

  by Beans in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  yes brothers and sisters i am setting a date saturday may 4th 2002. i would like some feedback from our locals as to where we should meet as some have met before.

  i believe downtown seems to be a good spot, let me know.. beans, [email protected].

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  Pierced Angel

  Peter,

  I'm married and my husband and I are only interested in couples, sorry. Unless you want to be our bellboy, lol.

  Anne
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  Society leaves elders wide open...

  by dmouse in

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  an elder came to visit last night, i had hoped that he came to wish me a happy birthday (im 41 today!

  ) but no such luck.. he actually came to invite me to the memorial, the first official visit by an elder i have had for many, many years.. we talked about general issues at first, how i felt very angry at the way the society lied and continues to lie to protect its butt.. then happened one of those wonderful moments when you see someone do a double take, the issue of deception and hypocrisy came up and of course i had to mention the un.

  at this point i assumed that the elder had heard all about the un debacle.. me: so, tell me honestly, how did you feel when you first found out that the society were a registered supporter on the united nations?.

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  Pierced Angel

  You could have also pointed out that if the internet is so full of filth and lies, why does the organization have it's own website then?

  I would have loved to see that doubletake. Good job.

  Happy Freaking Birthday! Celebrate and go crazy today!

  Anne
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  Life Is On the Hairy Edge

  by AlanF in

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  got a call late this afternoon: "your daughter was in a car accident along with four other girls.

  you need to come to the emergency room.".

  daughter not there yet.

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  Pierced Angel

  My worst nightmare. My daughter's 11, but I dread the day she gets her driver's license. I hope your daughter is going to heal well and that your hearts are recovering from that horrible scare and news Alan.
  It's always a good chance to reflect on the important things in life.
  Good luck and hang in there,

  Anne
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  Post a message to Sharon Roe(Janet Bryant's sister

  by seven006 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  sharon like her sister janet was also raised a jw.

  she left the religion three years ago just about the same time as robert and janet.

  her husband is not a jw but did attend the occasional meeting.

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  Pierced Angel

  Sharon,

  I'm so sorry for the pain and helplessness this tragedy has brought into your life.
  I disassociated myself from this organization several months ago. The love that is supposed to be so apparent with the congregations is not really there and I realized that the Witnesses aren't any better than anyone else, as much as I wanted to believe otherwise. I grew up and moved on from the religion and many of it's false beliefs, yet it still hurts to be shunned by people I planned baby showers for and people whose children I babysat. All because I chose to investigate certain doubts I had about various teachings. I have lost all my friends and support system, but fortunately, my husband was never a witness so my transition has been smooth compared to most.
  It gives me just a taste of what your family must have been dealing with. Mine has been small, but I've felt that depression and agony of frustration about having my only hope taken away from me. Although it's on a much smaller scale, I can vividly imagine how your brother-in-law might have felt. The pressure was unbearable and the old beliefs caused him to act in a way that only those who've been witnesses can understand.
  You are not alone.
  There are so many who want to share your burden, who want to give you support. That is true brotherly love that comes naturally and freely. I rememeber always having to hide my "real" thoughts and doubts from my "friends" because they might use it against me. What kind of friends are they when you can't be yourself around them?
  Sorry to ramble on, I just hope you can find solace somewhat from the knowledge that many are taking this tragedy to heart and in doing so are finding ways to reconnect with family and friends and discard the unnatural and unloving punishment of shunning.

  warm hugs,

  Anne C.
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  Apostfest Toronto 2002 EH!

  by Beans in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  yes brothers and sisters i am setting a date saturday may 4th 2002. i would like some feedback from our locals as to where we should meet as some have met before.

  i believe downtown seems to be a good spot, let me know.. beans, [email protected].

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  I'd like to get a suite again at Cambridge Suites. If anyone's coming with a spouse, we could share the suite and it would be less expensive than a days inn or something similar, and much more elegant and right downtown. For single people traveling together, you could fit 6 people and split the cost, it would be very inexpensive. It comes with a very nice breakfast for all, robes, refridgerator, diningware, fax machine and microwave along with a separate vanity room.
  There's a nice hot tub and sauna at the top with glass windows looking out over the city.
  http://www.cambridgesuiteshotel.com

  Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun, I can't wait!

  Anne
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  Apostfest Toronto 2002 EH!

  by Beans in

  1. forum
  2. announcements

  yes brothers and sisters i am setting a date saturday may 4th 2002. i would like some feedback from our locals as to where we should meet as some have met before.

  i believe downtown seems to be a good spot, let me know.. beans, [email protected].

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  Pierced Angel

  If I can swing it, I'll be there!
  Email me the details when you get them together, [email protected]

  Anne
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  Meet my Lil Man:)

  by mommy in

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  hey all.

  i just got home from the hospital earlier this evening, but i wanted to post a few pics of my lil man for you.

  i can't believe he is finally here!

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  Pierced Angel

  What a sweetheart.
  Enjoy every precious moment, they grow up so fast.
  My baby is in kindergarten now, sob.

  Perfect time to have a baby too. You can push him in the stroller in the springtime and get out in the warm spring air. Lovely.

  Congratulations!

  Anne
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  Restrictions

  by WildTurkey in

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  something that always bothered me was society's policy of putting restrictions on people for wrong doing.

  folks get reinstated, and full restrictions its like being punished and when you and then punished again how loving.

  its just another way the borg uses to control people.

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  Pierced Angel

  Shortly after being baptized, some sisters stopped by the house to use the restroom (most company I ever got from the friends, LOL). I had rented Braveheart and the video was sitting on the table so I wouldn't forget to take it back. One sister told me that I could lose my "privileges" if anyone knew I was renting R rated movies. I had never heard of "privileges" before and was surprised to hear that. It wasn't a bad movie, considering some of the stuff that's on tv. Whatever. I told her we didn't rent r rated movies, we just didn't realize that one was, lol.

  She was the same sister that waited till the day of my baptism to "inform" me that oral sex was considered unclean and that once baptised I better not engage in any (just in case my unjw husband and I ever did that sort of thing). What a crock. I felt so guilty getting baptised since we had just had oral sex the night before. Really spoiled it for me, you know. LOL
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  I'm in agony

  by rem in

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  2. relationships

  my wife just left me this morning.

  i've been crying all night.

  i am so drained.

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  Pierced Angel

  Yeah, see, it's not just being married, it's everything. All her beliefs have changed and become meaningless. The thing is, you're the one person who she can turn to and really have understand her. I hope she can find a way to find independence without having to give you up.

  Get out of that house and run or bike or go somewhere cheerful! A coffeehouse, a bookstore, a museum, rollerskating rink, something!
  You need to get outta there and take care of your heart. It's the first day of spring, new beginnings. Could be the beginning of a new more enlightened relationship between the two of you, or one where you have a fresh new start for yourself.

  just take it easy and be good to you today,

  Anne