Posts by Sentinel

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The heavenly government that has done nothing?

by eyeslice in

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with elections coming up this year in the usa, i got to thinking about the messianic kingdom set up in 1914. this government, so we are lead to believe, has been in place almost 90 years now.

divide that by 4 or 5 years for a typical "worldly" government's term of office and that works out at approximately 20 terms in office!

now what would you think of a government who won 20 straight terms of office but never did a thing?

Sentinel

Yes, I would agree with your statement question-- that is, if one believes JW's concepts, or other religious teachings as well. There is a great misrepresentation of the creators of the universe. Humans seem to always attempt to "bring things down to the human level". There is no way we can do that without projecting dogma.

We have not been abandoned by our universal mother/father. Simply because things have not occured which we thought would or should, does not mean the universe isn't functioning just the way it was intended.

Find your spiritual connection outside of religion. You will be amazed.

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My life ... and how JWD came to be - Part 4

by Simon in

my life ... and how jwd came to be - part 1 .

my life ... and how jwd came to be - part 2 .

my life ... and how jwd came to be - part 3

Sentinel

Dear Simon, I have read your entire story segments, and I so honor you for being able to get the closure you needed and to move on in life. While taking your journey, you certainly have opened up a world of communication to those who felt so unloved, abandoned, unworthy, doomed to die, and out of sinc with reality.

In life we sometimes make wrong turns and wrong choices. Early in life, it is our upbringing that stages how we will "act out our part". Some are born into a certain belief system and others make a choice along the way. The thing is, when we figure out for ourselves that we can't go to sleep at night and live with "someone elses choice" of who we should be, then it's time to really dig down and take a look at our life on our terms. The cost will be worth the choice we make; it is something we must do.

You have done this. You and your wife have been able to do this together, and now you can reap the benefits of your decision with your children, who won't have to grow up under such a cult system. You give them a good start, and then later they make their own free choices. This is how life is. We can't control other people, and we shouldn't. This is what JW's try to do to families, and it only ends up splitting people apart and ruining relationships. Your love for beginning this forum when you did, and continuing it as long as you have, has helped so many people on here. We so needed this place. But, I do understand your need at some point, to put "this" behind you as well.

Some things will continue to haunt us forever if we allow it to do so. I too have seen many on the forum who cannot seem to break free from wanting revenge. That is so sad. Thank you for your love and compassion!! I do hope your plans work out to get to Canada. I'm sure they will. You're on the right track now for sure, and there is a reason why Canada is calling you back home.

Love,

Karen

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I've arrived here seemingly by providence...heh heh.

by boa in

its my first post and i don't really know where to start, there been so much on my mind.

i've been reading threads on this site like crazy and obtained a copy of coc from the library yesterday.

i stayed up until 4am reading it, and i'm impressed with the way it was written - its just like reading a w only the subject matter is a little different hehe.. i'll break myself in gently with this site over time but basically a few things about me are: born in a jw family, baptized as a young teen, 1 yr aux pio, several yrs as reg pio, 1 year as 'special' full time pio at bethel.

Sentinel

Welcome Boa

Like you, I found this place a couple years ago all by myself. I felt like it was providence for me as well. Had just gotten my first PC and went searching immediately for info on JW's.

Yes, take your time and you will find lots of love and compassion on this forum.

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[fluff] HOW old are you?

by Nathan Natas in

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friends

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check out this site:.

http://www.frontiernet.net/~cdm/age1.html.

Sentinel

George Bush and I were born in the same month of the same year, July, 1946.

Nice site.

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What quality do you look for in a friend?

by WildTurkey in

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friends

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what quality do you look for in a friend?.

to me loyalty is very important, i can?t hang around ppl i don?t trust.. what is important to you?

Sentinel

Honesty and loyalty top the list. I prefer a friend who truly knows me and accepts me just the way I am. This relationship would be mutual in that way. I don't have to physically be around my friend all the time, but communication is essential. I have a very good friend that I went to grade school with and we email each other regularly. I used to have three of these type of gradeschool friends, but two went by the wayside. I was sad to see that happen. They let their lives take them in other directions. This happens sometimes. We maintained a connection, even when I was in the borg. They respected my choice even though they didn't understand.

I had to establish a new foundation of associates when I got away from the borg. Their friendship was conditional. It was then that I renewed some very old relationships prior to that experience.

My best friend and I are there for each other when we can't seem to find an answer alone. Friends tell each other the truth even if it might be something we don't want to face. True friendship is a real treasure, and it just doesn't survive without working at it.

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What kind of pets do you have?

by dustyb in

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friends

i have 2 german shepherds, one white and one black and grey.

also granny has a little yorkie terrier, he's my little buddy.

he'll follow me anywhere.

Sentinel

We had two cats, Ginger (3) and June (2), until just recently. Both were just kittens when we brought them home. Ginger had to be put to sleep on Feb. 29th.

Now we have only June. She is a "Tuxedo", a gentle, friendly and loving black and white short hair. She is very petite, with a long body and a little dot of black under her white chin.

We don't plan on replacing Ginger with another feline. We will just have the one cat. Despite what we have been told, most cats do quite well alone. June has excelled since Ginger left us. Ginger was a very intimidating cat.

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Bill Maher on Larry King last night

by Mulan in

because you'd think these people would notice that jesus christ never said one word about homosexuality.

maher: i do have faith.

i believe there is a god.

Sentinel

I just love Bill Maher. He has such a way with words. His points well taken. Larry King gets an A+ for having him visit his show.

Thanks Marilyn. I didn't get to see that one. Bill cracks me up too. He's got gutspah!!

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Thirty Pieces of Silver

by Sentinel in

coming up this monday evening, i hear there is a tv movie called "judas".

the previews look enticing.

the story basically the "same ole, same ole", but decidedly sympathetic toward jesus close friend, and not nearly as sadistic as gibson's production.

Sentinel

Coming up this Monday evening, I hear there is a TV movie called "Judas". The previews look enticing. The story basically the "same ole, same ole", but decidedly sympathetic toward Jesus close friend, and not nearly as sadistic as Gibson's production. They are releasing it now to TV because two years ago, the picture was done, but couldn't be sold to movie theaters. (They were told the public would not accept it, and it would cause too much upheaval in the churches.....duh???)

Heard anything about it?

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Our Ginger and Rainbow Bridge.... :(

by Sentinel in

i have been remiss in posting any updates on my home situation, with my husbands health issues.

and now, another stressful event has occured, and our beloved "ginger" (three year old cat) will be put to sleep on the 29th.. hubby has been undergoing test after test, and meanwhile has been admitted to the hospital here twice.

the first time was related to the growth in his chest and his ventral hernia; the second time was due to a seriously infected cat bite.

Sentinel

Satan, thanks for your comments. I thought perhaps there really might be something to it, as June was sleeping on the bed with us every single night. She would get up early in the AM to drink and use the litter, and return to wake us right at seven every "week-day morning". She did this even after Ginger was taken on the 19th to the shelter. But a couple days ago, she stopped altogether. This is not her normal pattern of behavior at all. So, I think you are right. June is sensing things!

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Armageddon Dreaming...

by Doubtfully Yours in

i had this horrible nightmare a couple of nights ago which i haven't told anyone, fearing that they'll all conclude that it's my conscience warning me.

here's how i remember it:.

remember the biblical prophecy that mentions when christ comes back again "all eyes will see him"?

Sentinel

JW's use the term "Armageddon", but so do many others. It signifies a conclusion. Men of old had their dreams and visions--they just happened to get "in print" in our recorded history books. People like to think there will be a conclusion to the "beginning", even if the way it is presented is terrifying. There are lots of people who would like to see the flesh rot off their worse enemy.

The fact is, we live on a planet that has a life span. When that time is up, this planet will die. If we are still here, we would die too in something so cateclysmic. Our planet has already gone through many changes over the centuries of time. Animal and plant life here died out and then came back. Man entered the picture as a project, and even that took at least two or three tries. We are a wondrous creation, but we are very much different than other creations because of what we contain. We will be taken care of by the creator, in whatever manner he finds suitable--in the flesh. The souls given to humans, come from the universe and are travellers in these "units". We must connect with our soul to become truly spiritual and to fulfil our destiny.

There is a much bigger picture, but we only tend to look at "frames" at a time.

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