the problem with jw's is that they are so intractible - on the surface, that is.
wish friday a good-night, decide to make another post before you retire, and, bang!
you are now a liar 'cos you did not do what you said you were going to do, ie you were not tucked up a-beddy-byes like what you said you would be.
Hi Eman,
No, changing your mind, or re-evaluating your opinion on something does NOT make you a liar...it just makes you a man who has the ability to weigh his decisions and be open to new ways of looking at things. Frankly, I think it makes you even "sexier" than you are now.
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
on sunday, i sat outside the local kingdom hall waiting for the meeting to start.
being disfellowshipped, i was gonna go in late.... 20 minutes later.. i went to a starbucks instead.. i think im over it....i really do.. its a shame.
Hi Deacon
I'm glad the healing process is in full force with you. It cannot be easy to go back to those meetings. I know we are all in different situations when we leave, and though I don't fully know your reasons for wanting or needing to go back...the thought of anyone sitting through that torture is hard to imagine!
So I hope you enjoyed Starbucks. I'm sure the "association" there was better anyway!
Tracy
just thought i would share with you that i just went to the local "beer gardens" and had a great time!
and i don't feel a bit guilty.
talked to some friends i went to school with, that i hadn't seen in almost 7 years!!!
Hi Sarah
YES, life is great...especially when you have the freedom to truly enjoy it.
I think this board has been a source of encouragement to more people than even SIMON knows about. And if I could, I would give Simon a big wet one for all his efforts.
Sarah, thanks for sharing your positive thoughts. I find that positive people tend to attract other positive people...and life just keeps getting better.
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
i realized that one year has passed since i initially signed up on this board.
a year ago i was afraid of being part of this place; but knew it was necessary if i wanted to move beyond where i was.
today i am totally comfortable being around here.
Hi Kristen,
I just talked to you last night in chat.
I am so glad you are doing well in your personal growth. So many of us are. This board is a great place to share experiences, ask for advice, get encouragement...and occasionally test your mental mettle!
I look forward to getting to know you better.
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
in response to the commonly-repeated myth that all ex-witnesses are bitter angry people with nothing better to do then attack their former religion, i thought we should set the record straight.
where are you in life right now?
are you doing things that you always wanted to do, traveling to interesting places in your free time, making great new friends, generally enjoying life?
HA HA Prisca,
I don't know how I missed this thread the first time around. I have already posted how my life is now in the Personal Experiences forum, but I would be happy to contribute a brief synopsis.
I was raised a JW, stayed in for 36 years...been out 2 1/2 years. I STILL am bitter over my family shunning me...and especially my children, but it doesn't interfere with my quality of life. I married an ex JW almost 2 years ago, and since that time I have done more traveling than I'd done in my entire life before! I love to travel.
Together we have 3 teenage boys, and guess what? Not ONE of them is using drugs, sleeping around, screwing up their lives, or whatever. My oldest boy is a junior in high school, honor roll student...excited about the possibilities for his future...as I was never allowed to be. We love our kids in a non-judgemental fashion(i.e. if and when they DO screw up or have a problem, we will be there to help them and say "It's OK"....not "You have to report this to the elders" )
I have a job I do enjoy working with an investment firm, hubby is able to travel alot in his profession, which he couldn't do before(he was an elder and couldn't miss those meetings!). I am going back to school soon to begin working on my degree...don't really need it for my job, just want to get it...and the glorious freedom to be able to make this decision on my own...woohoo
Spiritual side...still open minded. I have not found any redeeming merits for myself in organized religion, especially Christian religions, but I have no judgementalism toward people of any faith! Still reading eastern philosophy and keeping my mind open.
Well, it's Sunday morning as I am replying to this, I am leislurely drinking my coffee and hubby is making me breakfast. We're going to the beach later probably....ahhhhh, life is gooooooood!
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
this is from seeker4, whom some of you may remember from h2o.
have been quiet for several months, and not even reading the boards.
too busy.
Hi Seeker4,
You didn't know me on H2O, I was usually just reading over hubby's shoulder. He posted under the moniker FreePeace. He posts on this board too. So I read your stuff over on the old board, tho you didn't know it.
Welcome back, nice to hear your life is widening and being enriched. Good luck with all your endeavors. And don't worry, I will not confuse you with Seeker who has a nice soft tigger tummy that he lets me rub.
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
gwen (somebody) on her post entitled "enemies of jehovah" made one of the most beautiful errors i have seen in a long time.. everybody spent all the years of their lives going doo-to-door for the wbts instead.
this is a classic.
from now on, i'm calling it doo-to-door too.. lisa
HAHAHAHA E-nail,
Somebody, what a concept! I can just imagine where Francoise could go with that one.
Tracy
yesterday, in this thread http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.asp?id=9805&site=3 i spouted these words: happened to drag rays book, isocf from its hidding place in my car....at lunch time today.. i opened to any page, i needed to brighten my day like no other j-dub borg book, could ever do.. .
i found a deception for the many newbies, trolls and plants that have been visiting us here in spiritual paradise, aka:simons board .
i cant post it till tommorow, because i cant bring that book into the house while the j-dub wife is trolling around.
Hi Zev,
Very well thought, well written post. I would be very interested to hear RealElder's comments on it. Even when I was a JW, that Custody booklet bothered me. I remember discussing it with family members, and they had a hard time seeing the duplicity involved!! [8>]
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
wts limits field service in certain cases .
should users of tobacco and those addicted to drugs, or those taking substitute drugs (like those on the methodone program), be allowed to share with us in the filed ministry?
july 1973, km, p.4, question box.
Hi Amazing,
Great post, as always. Just another example of the WTBTS taking a harder stance against someone who may smoke cigs OR marijuana than a guy who may have molested as many as 100 innocent girls.(over the course of a lifetime)
Your phrase "when the Elders get that nice, warm 'gut-feeling' they can appoint the molester to a position of responsibility."
Don't you know what that "nice,warm gut-feeling" is? Why, that's the holy spirit directing them, buddy.
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
just for fun!!!
my friend sent this to me.
http://disney.go.com/vacations/websites/100yom/secret/flash.html.
Hey,
I'm an Aladdin too!!!
What does that say about us, that most of us who have responded are that personality type?
Oh well, I could think of worse people to hang out with!
Thanks for sharing that site with us, closer2fine
think41self
"When agnostics die, do they go to the great perhaps"?
