FayeDunaway

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  Vacation Time! Going To A Regional?

  by millie210 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  this is the first year i have not been at a summer assembly.. the friends here locally just got back from the regional in our area.. they mostly took their vacation time from work to attend.. while they were gone i had an epiphany...... why is it that the rank and file take their summer vacation time to attend an assembly (we have all heard this hammered in from the platform) whereas the governing body attend as part of their "work".. it cant be as simple as "well, they are giving talks" because there are many brothers that give talks from the rank and file also who have used up precious vacation hours and drug their entire family there plus give their parts.. or what about other brothers and sisters who volunteer and clean at the assembly.

  on vacation.. so the pubs.

  travel at their own expense, pay for their own rooms and food, and give parts and it is supposed to be viewed as their vacation.. the gb and c.o.s travel to the same assembly and stay in provided for accomadations, give a talk or two and they are "working".. what is that about?.

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  FayeDunaway

  Going to the convention: pay for nice clothing that follows all the guidelines for how a witness should dress. Pay for the hotel that they tell you to stay at. Pay for the gas to get there. Bring all your own food (what other venue makes you do that?). Sit all day in often sweltering heat, listening to men drone, talk after talk. TRY to control your small kids, who do not naturally and should not sit all day without making noise. Get up and walk them around in uncomfortable shoes till they fall asleep. Eat the lunch you brought in the same uncomfortable chairs you have sat in all day. Highlight: getting a new boring publication to read, don't forget to donate for it. Donate toward the 'assembly expenses.' Drive back home. Wow wasn't that refreshing? Best assembly ever!
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  Disfellowshipped at 18

  by asensier in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  you can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.

  he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.

  we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.

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  FayeDunaway

  The day after the announcement about you: stay strong honey!!!
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  Just received a visit from 2 Elders

  by Driving Force in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  the elders did not stay long and it wasn`t an official visit sanctioned by the boe/cobe because they were not from my (ex)congregation.

  we talked a little about my situation and the fact that my wife does not talk to me and how non-scriptural her behavior is.. then they mentioned the rc and how it was the best convention for the last 20 years.

  one thing they did mention was the fact that the borg was clearly preparing them for persecution.

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  FayeDunaway

  Galaxie has it right. I remember the George w. Bush years, when Cheney and Rumsfeld so effectively used fear to rally America behind them. People in the Midwest were taping up their windows to keep themselves safe from weapons of mass destruction. People were so scared, they didn't question the invading of Iraq, even tho it had nothing to do with 9/11. Fear allowed Bush to do anything he wanted. Fear is a very effective tool. I'm sure we'll be seeing the society use more of it in the years ahead to distract their ranks from facts and keep them engaged.
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  Caleb & Sophia RC badges

  by oppostate in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  take a look at this caleb & sophia rc badge for children.. .

  what's the motivation to make special childrens' badges?

  i smell indoctrination!.

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  FayeDunaway

  The badge: Striking difference between caleb's pose exuding pride and confidence and the boy posted in the funny video yesterday by Funchback.

  We all know which one is more realistic!

  the youths: nice group of kids in that selfie. I can't help but wonder how many will still be witnesses in 5 years.
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  JW Org Flags at R.C.

  by ToesUp in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  photo was posted on jw-archive.

  j.w.org flags flying at the 2015 r.c.

  in fribourg, switzerland..

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  FayeDunaway

  Like IHOP and KFC.
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  Disfellowshipped at 18

  by asensier in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  you can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.

  he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.

  we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.

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  FayeDunaway

  Actually I think the adversity your relationship has already gone through has probably already made you a stronger couple than most, so don't be discouraged by the suggestions it will fall apart any time soon. And I think you are already doing what you should be doing, working and starting college so that your whole future is not necessarily tied up in this relationship.
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  Funny JW cartoon

  by Funchback in

  1. social
  2. humour

  sorry if others have posted this video already.

  i have been away a while...maybe i'm late to the party!.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_pqu0bln74.

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  FayeDunaway

  Hadn't seen that one. Boy did that bring back (bad) memories! The horror of seeing kids from school while witnessing! At least the kid didn't have to take a turn at the doors! Didn't you love it when your partner got someone who let him talk all day and it consumed the whole time and you never had to do your turn again?? That was such a huge relief to look at your watch and see 'ooooh. It's noon!!! No way are we going to do any doors after this one!!! AND we are at the corner of the street!!'
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  Disfellowshipped at 18

  by asensier in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  you can probably guess how this story goes.. i began dating a non-witness boy.

  he knew i was a baptised witness and understood the consequences i faced for dating him.

  we agreed to keep our relationship secret, which was easy considering our 200 mile distance.

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  FayeDunaway

  Asensier, I have heard a witness mother whose children were in their 20's and left 'the truth' say that she wished they had never been born. She had the most loathsome expression on her face when she said it. This is what that religion does to parents.

  What your mother said has NO truth to it, because you will love your children unconditionally and will support them in their lives, even if you disagree with them or go through some normal teenage friction. Your mother has put something else between you. A parent should never do this and it is unnatural. But it happens every day in witness families.
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  Are they Lit or Is This the Transportation of the Future?

  by oppostate in

  1. social
  2. current

  since it's got two doors and more importantly just one seat, it's probably not the best vehicle for going out in kingdom service.

  but this vehicle is amazing.

  the c-1 by lit motors is a two door car/motorcycle vehicle you can't tip over.

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  FayeDunaway

  Electric! 200 miles per charge!! And you can even squeeze in another person behind you if needed. I couldn't find a price tho.
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  JW Org Flags at R.C.

  by ToesUp in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  photo was posted on jw-archive.

  j.w.org flags flying at the 2015 r.c.

  in fribourg, switzerland..

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  FayeDunaway

  It's repulsive. So glad I don't have to pretend to belong anymore. I couldn't.