Posts by neverscreamagain

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Things that were supposedly demonized

by freshstart in

i was just thinking about all the fear i had when i was a kid that i would be attacked by demons if i wasn't careful.

i mean i lived in absolute terror over it, so i'm going to reminisce about the things i was told were demonized and you can add to the list if you'd like:.

lucky charms cerealcount dracula cerealitems bought at garage sales where there was a cross or anything religious present"hotel california" by the eagles (now one of my favorite songs)wwjd braceletsscooby dooi remember being so scared of every little noise that whenever i would turn off my light to go to bed, i would say "jehovah, jehovah!

neverscreamagain

This topic reminded me of one time about 5 years ago when I mentioned to a brother that I had just went back and watched all of the episodes of "Twin Peaks". He replied with a tone of righteousness that he couldn't watch that because it was too "dark". I let it slide but I knew that he was a major Star Wars fan, and yeah there is absolutely nothing mystical, magical, or supernatural in Star Wars.

Kind of shows how that we will justify what we want to.

Hey also saw the magic 8 ball mentioned. Sweet! I never leave the house without checking it for advise first.

And nobody eats at Asian restaurants? Can't forget the fortune cookie. If we were out and others in the group, and there was always someone who you could tell was setting a good example by not opening theirs, I would grab one and say that this one was theirs and read it out loud. HaHa! Was that wrong?

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Things that were supposedly demonized

by freshstart in

i was just thinking about all the fear i had when i was a kid that i would be attacked by demons if i wasn't careful.

i mean i lived in absolute terror over it, so i'm going to reminisce about the things i was told were demonized and you can add to the list if you'd like:.

lucky charms cerealcount dracula cerealitems bought at garage sales where there was a cross or anything religious present"hotel california" by the eagles (now one of my favorite songs)wwjd braceletsscooby dooi remember being so scared of every little noise that whenever i would turn off my light to go to bed, i would say "jehovah, jehovah!

neverscreamagain

And whatever you do, never burn any incense, especially outside by your windchimes.

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Things that were supposedly demonized

by freshstart in

i was just thinking about all the fear i had when i was a kid that i would be attacked by demons if i wasn't careful.

i mean i lived in absolute terror over it, so i'm going to reminisce about the things i was told were demonized and you can add to the list if you'd like:.

lucky charms cerealcount dracula cerealitems bought at garage sales where there was a cross or anything religious present"hotel california" by the eagles (now one of my favorite songs)wwjd braceletsscooby dooi remember being so scared of every little noise that whenever i would turn off my light to go to bed, i would say "jehovah, jehovah!

neverscreamagain

Don't even get me started on that "origin of windchimes" nonsense.

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How ManyYears Did You Waste Being A Jehovah's Witness?

by minimus in

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i was raised as a jw and i haven't been to a meeting in about 8 years..

neverscreamagain

Almost 40 years wasted, all of this time could have been spent doing something more worthwile. As a result of me being the one who was the steadfast one or anchor in the religion, it eventually drug many of my family in. Wish I would have woke up sooner. Have only got my son out at this point, working on the rest.

Many good people, evil cult.

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Things that were supposedly demonized

by freshstart in

i was just thinking about all the fear i had when i was a kid that i would be attacked by demons if i wasn't careful.

i mean i lived in absolute terror over it, so i'm going to reminisce about the things i was told were demonized and you can add to the list if you'd like:.

lucky charms cerealcount dracula cerealitems bought at garage sales where there was a cross or anything religious present"hotel california" by the eagles (now one of my favorite songs)wwjd braceletsscooby dooi remember being so scared of every little noise that whenever i would turn off my light to go to bed, i would say "jehovah, jehovah!

neverscreamagain

Ever notice that it was alway the same ones who time and again were the ones having "demon" problems? Over and over, again and again.

What powerful abilities or special attraction could they have had to always go to a yard sale or thrift shop and zero in on the one item that would turn their world upside down.

I think if it was me I would stop getting stuff at yard sales! LoL!

Give me a break!

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Besides "NEW LIGHT " what other excuses have you heard about WT failed prophecies ?????s

by wasblind in

just this mornin' i read that the wt prophecy went from.

" millions now living will never die ".

" millions will never die in jehovah's memory ".

neverscreamagain

When a failed prophecy fails, and ones are "stumbled", it is god's way of testing the integrity of those as to their faith.

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Reaching a Significant Milestone

by Quendi in

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hello friends,.

sunday, 4 september 2011 will go down as an important day in my spiritual journey.

i had an extraordinary experience today that i feel compelled to share with all of you.

neverscreamagain

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A Question For the Guys...

by Quendi in

this thread was inspired by the "a question for the ladies..." thread and anybody is welcome to post.. if you are now free and clear of the wts, how have your dress and grooming changed?

i'll start the ball rolling by saying that i made some changes that i really like.

i'm down to two suits and they are only for job interviews and perhaps some solemn occasion.

neverscreamagain

Am now sporting a truly magisterial beard. Not shaved for about 7 months. Moustache is doing pretty good also.

Always hated shaving!

As for style well, my son mentioned that he was going to have to take me shopping. Maybe I could use a little help in that department.

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Hospitality after Public Talk - ???

by RubaDub in

i see a lot of mentions about hospitality after the public talk and honestly, i guess it is a practice that was not in the ny/ct area i grew up in or here in south florida today.. i grew up with an elder father and grandfather who gave public talks and were generally well-liked.

as a child, i never recall being invited to someone's house after the meeting.

granted, it was rare to travel more than an hour but regardless, it was typical to get in the car and head home after the "amens.

neverscreamagain

It just reminds me that deep down, the average JW is just a regular person that really wants to be good. Too bad the WT leadership ruins it with their ridiculous need to control and their hypocritical lies.

It really should be criminal what the WT Leaders have done and continue to do. What a beautiful thing it could be.

Wow, 00dDAD, I cound not agree more. I think that is one of the most concise descriptions of peoples circumstances given.

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Woman jumps into pool during Long Beach DC!

by puffthedragon in

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http://youtu.be/dht3cedgg6e.

watch the right hand side of the screen.. .

i am trying to imbed it but can't make it work.

neverscreamagain

sd-7

That attendant has been workin his way up to that assignment for 20 years now. His next privilege is going to be handing out the single paper towel in the men's room.

Or maybe holding up a sign in front of a converted women's restroom that says: Nursing Mothers Only.

Does the saying: "No good deed goes unpunished" apply here? HeHeHe!