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  Dubs and Horsies

  by Stephanus in

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  i've gotten the impression that gambling is not looked upon kindly by the 'tower.

  is it officially condemned, i.e.

  is it a disfellowshippable offence?.

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  Chuck,

  I believe the experience would be a tad more surreal than the movie.

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  To ALL EX-JEHOAGIES SCHMITNESSES esp. N.W. AREA

  by VeniceIT in

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  as a matter of fact i'm interested riz & unaswered.

  we're going to be up there about that time, hmmm i'll just email ya k.. venice

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  Carmel dear,

  I am a girl. LOL. That's ok; it's a common mistake. It's hard to tell by these handles sometimes. No big whoop.

  We're all primed and ready for an apostate convention. Name the time and place. If you are ever in the area...

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  Without a doubt! ;-)

  by Focus in

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  "it is not to be presumed that the prince of darkness will suffer the binding influences of the new prince, which are now at work to fetter his power without a struggle.

  his rage will spend its force in distressing mankind in various ways, for he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

  " 1884wtwr 03 01 07. well, that is as it may be, but we can now say without a doubt that this "short time" which the watchtower taught back in 1884 was nearly over is still 117 years later - taught by the watchtower to be in progress... "all know something of the failure of brother miller's expectations.

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  Focus,

  You are a warrior. You have our collective support, and your input is invaluable.

  Best of luck in your personal struggles. We all have them, and if you need support, you will find it here. Thank you for all you have done for us in our struggle to find the real truth. You are more appreciated than you probably even realize.

  riz
  (appreciative class)
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  Step Right Up! Virtual Spankings for April B-days

  by unanswered in

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  happy b-day, harmony!

  who did you have beheaded?

  it's obvious that's what birthdays are all about.

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  rob,

  i'm sorry you had a bad day. i'm glad i could help bring a smile to your face

  spank spank,

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  To ALL EX-JEHOAGIES SCHMITNESSES esp. N.W. AREA

  by VeniceIT in

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  as a matter of fact i'm interested riz & unaswered.

  we're going to be up there about that time, hmmm i'll just email ya k.. venice

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  Venice my dear,

  It shall come to pass. Oh yes it shall.

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  (wooohooo class)
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  Without a doubt! ;-)

  by Focus in

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  "it is not to be presumed that the prince of darkness will suffer the binding influences of the new prince, which are now at work to fetter his power without a struggle.

  his rage will spend its force in distressing mankind in various ways, for he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

  " 1884wtwr 03 01 07. well, that is as it may be, but we can now say without a doubt that this "short time" which the watchtower taught back in 1884 was nearly over is still 117 years later - taught by the watchtower to be in progress... "all know something of the failure of brother miller's expectations.

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  Focus,

  I'd love to read "Jehovah's Witnesses Defended." Sounds entertaining. I'll be on the lookout for it.

  One would hope that a grammatical expert on ancient languages would also try to grasp the art of properly placed punctuation so as to not rile the reader.

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  To Rick on H2O...

  by Simon in

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  i just posted this on h2o and though i'd put a copy here as well.... hi rick,.

  i just thought it may be appropriate for me to express my appreciation for your site and what you have accomplished over the last few years and i'm sure will continue to do.. like many others, h2o was one of the sites which helped to open my eyes to the watchtower society and beliefs and practices of jehovahs witnesses and realise that there were things seriously wrong which a lot of other people saw as well - it wasn't just limited to our local congregation.. i did participate on h2o occasionally as caliban but never really kept up-to-date with all the posters, personalities and what was going on between them.. the reason i decided to create an alternative forum, www.jehovahs-witness.com, was because at the time it appeared that the very pro-jw community was well served by witnet and the anti-jw's had h2o but that it may have been a bit too much for the 'mildly curious' jw to visit.

  my idea was to have a forum more like witnet which would gradually allow more open discussion than was allowed there without being too off putting to many as a way of introducing the issues to them more gently.. i'm sure your views and standpoints have changed over the years and mine have too.

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  Simon,

  I just wanted to tell you that I think you are a class act.
  You have style, not to mention heart. You are greatly appreciated.

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  won't you be my neighbor?

  by dark clouds in

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  you are a carpenter, .

  .. "hello mr.

  "you have to take responsability for that, you know.. you must only use that weapon for nice, polite, constructive purposes.

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  Hey Chuck,

  I have my theory of Lady Elaine. I think 'she' is the embodyment (in puppet form, of course,) of Mr. Rogers' evil psyche. You can tell by watching him that there's something sinister behind that cardigan.

  I think he created 'her' so he would have an outlet for his pent up evil. I think she is a ruse for his dementia. She scared the hell out of me when I was a kid, seriously. I would have nightmares.

  On the other hand, the alter ego in drag conclusion could also be correct. I find it disturbing that he was the voice behind Lady Elaine. He had his hand up her nether region, (how sick is that?),
  puppeteering her, acting out his repressed mania.

  That show was ripe with innuendo. The trolley? Hello!
  Mr. Rogers is a deviant. No question. Or perhaps I'm just reading too much into this. Please tell me it's not just me. LOL.

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  Without a doubt! ;-)

  by Focus in

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  "it is not to be presumed that the prince of darkness will suffer the binding influences of the new prince, which are now at work to fetter his power without a struggle.

  his rage will spend its force in distressing mankind in various ways, for he knoweth that he hath but a short time.

  " 1884wtwr 03 01 07. well, that is as it may be, but we can now say without a doubt that this "short time" which the watchtower taught back in 1884 was nearly over is still 117 years later - taught by the watchtower to be in progress... "all know something of the failure of brother miller's expectations.

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  Focus, you crack me up

  :This blasphemous gem...

  I love it. So simple, yet it packs a punch. Nicely done.

  Also, would it, be possible, for, the author, of that, article, to, use more, commas, perhaps,? Jumping Jesus on a pogo stick.

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  Celebrate with me today

  by Esmeralda in

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  today, april 20th, is the fourth anniversary of a very special day in my life.. the anniversary of my rebirth.. this rebirth was not a religious experience, but it was something totally pure, amazing and healing.. it had nothing at all to do with the society, or rather, of freeing myself from it.

  it was however, a giant first step in that direction.. today is the fourth anniversary of the day i got letter that changed everything.

  the words on the pages were alive, and magical: they released me from my old life and for the first time.

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  Essie and Justin,

  Congratulations on this wonderful day. What a beautiful story of overcoming the odds! It reminds me of the phoenix rising from the ashes.

  When you have been oppressed, and you find an escape, it makes you all the more appreciative of what you have when you find something truly good. It teaches you to not take anything for granted.

  Pop open that champagne! It's time to celebrate. I'm so happy for you. <toast; raise your glasses> "To Love!"

  riz