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  Organized religion- Good or bad?

  by Vitameatavegamin in

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  2. friends

  hello again friends,.

  i have recently been pondering some over some thoughts on organized religion.

  the jws always refer to other religions as part of babylon the great, in which we should flee from.

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  Stacey

  Organized religion is not for me. I dont think that it's neccesarily a bad thing for everyone. Some people need religion to help set themselves straight. Some people need answers, and cannot live without them. I for one have learned to be ok with the questions that life hands us. All that organized religions really are, is a group of men trying to understand their place in life, and creating a set belief system to guide that.

  I chose not to be a part of a set belief system. My views are ever changing with new ideas and new evidence that is set before me. What is wrong with not believing in revealed religion or revealed "holy" books? Why would it be so wrong to say that we are not placed on this earth with one way of doing things? I enjoy using my brain, coming to my own conclusions, and being free to challenge and change those conclusions if new ideas come my way. I love to think freely and make my own choices. I will never let a religion take that away from me again.

  Thankful to be a free human being,
  Stacey
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  Silentlambs In Action

  by bajarama in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  my sister and i just got back from ritzville.

  i know i'll ever be the same after my experience there.

  it made me feel good to hear the click of the handcuffs, and watch the officers remove him from the courtroom.. i want to say to erica, you and your family are heroes!

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  Stacey

  I could not find anything on the tri-cityherald site. Does anyone have a direct link?
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  Outta the truth and Panic Free!!!

  by PanicFreeAtLast in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  drepression, seclusion and panic attacks for almost 2 years and why?

  all because i was continually told if you do this that or the other and yadda, yadda, yadda..you're going to die!

  the elders?

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  Stacey

  And soon perhaps you might even come to call yourself "Out of the Lie". I cant bring myself to call it the "truth" anymore....

  Stacey
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  falling in love

  by kid B in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  ok, heres my story.... i am 21 years old, male, and i am not a j.w., but i have hopelessly fallen in love with one.

  unfortuntately, i do not believe what she believes in (i use the word unfortuntately because i wish i could believe, but i cant and it tears me apart).

  i'm sure that this has happened a million times before, and you guys probably hear about it a lot, but i'm finding it very difficult to deal with, since she has also fallen deeply in love with me, but she feels like the only option is to let it go.

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  In agreement with Eyebrow...baggage. Baggage is dealt with in time. I have it, we all have it. I feel that I have dealt with a lot of my baggage and put some of it behind me.

  But if someone that a non-JW is dating is a current JW or a disfellowshiped person it's definitely wise to find out exactly where they stand. If the JW or ex-JW wants to go back... well, that's the dangerous spot. Especially if you dont plan on joining them.

  Just my two cents.

  Stacey
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  falling in love

  by kid B in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  ok, heres my story.... i am 21 years old, male, and i am not a j.w., but i have hopelessly fallen in love with one.

  unfortuntately, i do not believe what she believes in (i use the word unfortuntately because i wish i could believe, but i cant and it tears me apart).

  i'm sure that this has happened a million times before, and you guys probably hear about it a lot, but i'm finding it very difficult to deal with, since she has also fallen deeply in love with me, but she feels like the only option is to let it go.

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  Dont ever leave your spiritual life in the hands of love for another person. It is yours and yours only. Dont change your beliefs or join just because you think you are in love. There are plenty of other single women out there for you without the baggage that the JWs carry with them. I know this sounds harsh, but there is probably someone out there who is better suited.

  Whatever you decide I wish you the best.

  Stacey
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  Newbie - missing friends - need advice!

  by JW83 in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been out for a year and miss a couple of my friends a lot.

  someone told me a saying yesterday, though, that some friends are for a reason, some are for a season and some are for a lifetime.

  i'm usually not into corny sayings but that one made me think.

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  I also left when I was 17. Growing up as a JW made me into a very shy, withdrawn, socially crippled person. It has taken me many years to feel like a person like everyone else. I still dont think of myself as "normal". But who wants to be normal anyways.

  It is true, real friends will not leave you or turn their back on you when things are not perfect. Those are the best kind to have....

  Stacey
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  San Francisco Anyone?

  by Tina in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  pardon this off topic please.. i thought i could get some good input here.. i'm sending my son on a mini-break (vacation) for his birthday.. he's always wanted to see san francisco.

  (yes,im still a mother hen too :>) he has just a few days so what would you recommend as a 'must see'?

  what will really give the 'flavor' of sf?

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  Stacey

  Willow, you can email me if you'd like. I dont want to make someone look bad on this public board in case anyone else who knows him reads this. I'm curious to know who you are, and if we do indeed know one another.

  Stacey
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  San Francisco Anyone?

  by Tina in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  pardon this off topic please.. i thought i could get some good input here.. i'm sending my son on a mini-break (vacation) for his birthday.. he's always wanted to see san francisco.

  (yes,im still a mother hen too :>) he has just a few days so what would you recommend as a 'must see'?

  what will really give the 'flavor' of sf?

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  How do YOU know Dana? Do I know you? So you see him often? You know of his engagement and his new baby? Has he been attending meetings? Are you an EX or a current JW?
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  San Francisco Anyone?

  by Tina in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  pardon this off topic please.. i thought i could get some good input here.. i'm sending my son on a mini-break (vacation) for his birthday.. he's always wanted to see san francisco.

  (yes,im still a mother hen too :>) he has just a few days so what would you recommend as a 'must see'?

  what will really give the 'flavor' of sf?

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  Willow, are you a current JW? Are you attending there now? Do you know Dana?
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  San Francisco Anyone?

  by Tina in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  pardon this off topic please.. i thought i could get some good input here.. i'm sending my son on a mini-break (vacation) for his birthday.. he's always wanted to see san francisco.

  (yes,im still a mother hen too :>) he has just a few days so what would you recommend as a 'must see'?

  what will really give the 'flavor' of sf?

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  Stacey

  LisaBoobesa,

  I went to Campell for a few years as a child, then spent most of my teen years in Santa Clara. I left the org in 89. We did attend the LG/Monte Sereno hall on occasion in the late 80's, for a change of scenery and rude people. One question, did you know the Topping family out of curiosity?

  Stacey