after seven years we finally got a call from an elder this morning.
he wants to come over and talk to steve (he wouldn't talk to me or give me any message).
this particular elder was from steve's old congregation in austin, texas.
Steve and Rachel,
Hope this little visit is something that adds to the resolution of your relationship with the WBTS Publishing Corp...anyhow.....have a great holiday season with your family. Still thinking of the great get-to-together you had for us "undesirables" back in August. It will go down as a very special happening.
SloBoy
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jst2laws and joy2bfree: our thoughts are with you both, and with your family, as you enter the lion's pit today.. it's an inspiration to know that you are both going into the "meeting" with happy hearts, and will both be leaving with smiles.
your courage and honesty, and how you still care so much even for those who are about to do you such a disservice...well, it all speaks to your sterling character.. hugs to you both.. craig & katie
Onacruse,
I enjoyed meeting and talking with them both in Lynwood last August. I hope peace will continue for them as they take this next step along the way.
then buy one of these--- http://www.cnn.com/2002/allpolitics/12/14/bush.doll.ap/index.html
Hey.....Did anyone else catch the interview with duh Bush's on 20/20 last nite. From George's loony demeanor and rambling rhetoric to First Ladies fearful glances at him, I would say that the reality of real world politics is getting the better of the Wild West mentality.
some of you are here on this forum since many months or even years.
you must have seen so many people here, and maybe lost a few friends that don't post here anymore.
who are the people that you miss the most that don't post enough or don't post anymore?
Maximus.
SloBoy's Spouse
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recently, and reportedly in coming months, elders will be contacting inactive members.. it has been suggensted that their main objective is to hunt for apostates.. i'm inclined to think that "finding apostates" is just a side effect of their main objective, which is to boost meeting attendance.. any thoughts?
If a "Witness" can take "Parts" of blood and it takes gallons and gallons of the red stuff to break it down into those parts that witnesses can accept; Why then, is it unacceptable for a witness to make a donation to that river that they would freely partake of?
Sorry to make sense, but they don't.
SloBoy's Spouse
i've been a witness for as long as i can remember.
cannot remember ever celebrating a birthday or any holidays.
my grandmother introduced my parents and siblings to the religion.. it hasn't been a bad experience at all, except for the time when my hormones kicked in at 18 years old and i fornicated with my first boyfriend (it was awesome really!
Skeptically,
Welcome to the board. As I was reading your experience, it occured to me just how much WE will settle for. As has been demonstrated by many responses, some commend you for a well-done "balancing act". Do we realize that many mental health practitioners would consider such an existence as "conflicted". I am familiar with that way of life, but for my sanity, yes for my pursuit of what I feel to be a real, necessary spiritual connection I, hopefully will never live that way again. Just a thought.
Again, welcome
life is tough regardless of whether we were ever jws.
my own life has taken some twists and turns i did not expect or like ... and i have to focus all my attention now on getting my badly needed open-heart surgery or face death in about six months ... so in the next couple of days, i am making the last of three posts for a while ... then all my efforts will be aimed at getting better, and facing some issues in my life and making the best decisions possible for me and my family.
i decided to limit many activities because i tend to do too much and neglect some things that i should not ... this is not a good-bye post, but more of a long vacation post.
Jim,
Thank-you for your contributions on this site. Your insight has helped many in their efforts at life post JW. Looking forward to more of your thoughts. We hope for the very best with your health issues.
SloBoy
i'm only to page 130 - so perhaps my questions will be answered further down the line, but i don't want to wait to get to the end of the book!!!.
why were neither n. knorr nor f.franz reproved for their obvious vocal dissension with the governing body?
if any r/f member had acted the way they had, they would have been df'd.
Pettygrudger,
COC is such a great tool for debunking the myths about the WBTS's "divine position". Hopefully many more will access this tool in breaking free from another, if I may use the expression, "petty", man-made religion. KEEP READING!
just wanted to share this personal thought.
god has never failed me, but every religion has.. .
god has always been eternal.
Mebeme,
Welcome to the board. I think if you go back and re-read COMF's post, you'll see it was a fecitious perspective. Anyway, keep coming back!
they just seem to not exist.
in my daily travels, in fact i rarely see any 'hovahs out in service, let alone young ones.
she is a teller at my bank, and a hottie, too!
While going home for lunch the other day, I noticed a couple of younger gals out in the ministry. Me thinks to myself, " Haven't seen that very often, must be new move-ins, cuz I don't recognize them." Later that day, as I returned from work, well here they come up my driveway, and me thinks again," Here goes, I'll try to be polite, but direct." As they approach, I notice these young gals have 'nametags', hey, guess what, they're MORMONS. Seems others are still doing the " work ".
