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  Being Agnostic is depressing me....

  by SkyGreen in

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  for those that dont know my story, basically i "woke up the ttatt" about a year ago, started fading, then went back, now fading again because i just cant stomach it anymore.

  my husband is very supportive, although he's still "in" for now, and trying to be regular with meetings and witnessing, he can see my point of view now, and often notices things in the wt or other publications that are "off".

  the fading thing is hard, sometimes i want to da, but because of the upheaval it would cause my family, im waiting a little while - i guess hoping that my husband will be on the same page at some point, so that we can support eachother.

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  SkyGreen

  For those that dont know my story, basically i "woke up the TTATT" about a year ago, started fading, then went back, now fading again because i just cant stomach it anymore. My husband is very supportive, although he's still "in" for now, and trying to be regular with meetings and witnessing, he can see my point of view now, and often notices things in the WT or other publications that are "off"

  The fading thing is hard, sometimes I want to DA, but because of the upheaval it would cause my family, Im waiting a little while - I guess hoping that my husband will be on the same page at some point, so that we can support eachother.

  On to the point of my post... im feeling really depressed, as Im sure many of you can relate to the heart sinking feeling of your faith being shattered. Being someone that was always so sure that Jehovah was up there, loving me, about to fix all that is wrong with the world... and now its like I have nothing.

  I truly admire the faith of some of you (unstoppable ravens, tec/tammy to name a couple), but at the same time completely understand the athiesm/agnostisism of others.

  At the moment I am finding it hard to reconcile the God of the OT, with Jesus in the NT. I just cant accept that the God or Jehovah of the OT is loving or worth worshipping.

  Although i just dont know what to believe any more, I am leaning towards a more traditional christian faith, based on Jesus teachings. Mind you, isnt that all we can all really do in life? Love thy neighbour and all that? I truly believe that if more people actually lived by those basic principles, the world would be a better place. However, the bible is so old, we cant be sure of it being 100% authentic really can we? so there is no room for dogmatism or extremism. Ive said it before and I'll say it again, "God, if you're there, and you truly care... please make it obvious??"

  Was feeling so torn up about this, now I feel better having got it off my chest, and knowing that so many of you will REALLY GET IT.

  Happy new year everyone, I hope 2013 brings you all health, happiness, wealth, whatever it is you are searching for, and if you've already found it, then the strength to hold on to it.

  Love to you all

  "Sky"
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  Do the elders have "clear direction" that it's ok to use an ipad at meetings?

  by nochoice in

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  i read this post more than a year ago: http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/212313/1/watchtower-publications-for-ipad.

  since i saw it, i've been waiting for the first brother or sister to show up at the hall with an ipad to see what happens.

  a little here and there at the conventions and assemblies.

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  several in our cong use them , including me when im there. they are a really practical tool when put to proper use... playing angry birds...
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  Would you know or figure out what this is supposed to be if someone didn't tell you?

  by Theocratic Sedition in

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  girl at work gave me one of these.

  i was very appreciative of her doing so, yet too embarrased to ask her what it was.

  i thought it was the toyota logo at first.

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  i didnt have a clue, never seen one before. cute idea though, home made bookmarks .
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  Satan encourages association with Watch Tower and confirms accuracy of teaching

  by wannabefree in

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  a man who was neglecting association with the "brethren" because he became involved with spiritism wrote a letter which was published in the may 1, 1912 issue of the watch tower .... "i was very nearly trapped beyond hope of regaining freedom, in one.

  of satan's most successful devices, viz., spiritism.

  i was induced.

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  omg thats hilarious....
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  My new ebook Paradise Earth: Day Zero is out.

  by donuthole in

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  2. friends

  hello friends.

  i'm excited to announce that the ebook version of my new novel paradise earth: day zero is now available at amazon, barnes & noble, and kobo.

  a print copy is in the works and will follow.. i also did a couple of interviews for ak morgen and curiosity quills.

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  congratulations
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  I did NOT survive 12-21-2012. If you did NOT survive. Please check in here.

  by FlyingHighNow in

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  please tell me i am not the only person who did not survive yesterday..

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  yep, totally dead. oh no, thats right, i just slept in
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  What do you mean?! I ALWAYS go to the beach after service and wear long pants and button up shirts while I play a game in the sand with my family! Sometimes I wear button up long sleeve shirts too!

  by Crisis of Conscience in

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  the wts likes to imply how jws should dress in and outside of the hall.

  you always want to set an example.. so i couldn't help but share this beauty in the january 15th, 2013, study edition of the watchtower.

  i always go to the beach like this!

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  SkyGreen

  lol, this was taken at west beach (i think) Adelaide, Australia. Some people in my parents cong recognised a couple of bros and sis in it, and know the bro who took the pic.

  Definitely playing cricket.

  It wouldnt be entirely unheard of to be wearing long sleeves and pants if its taken in spring or autumn - it can be beautiful sunny days but still pretty chilly. But not that formal!

  However in Adelaide summers, you wear as little as possible unless you are in air conditioning!
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  The New Diary of Winston Smith

  by WinstonSmith in

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  2. experiences

  we had to go off grid for a time, time and half a time as we thought we had been outed.

  fortunately it was a false alarm, but it was a stressful time.

  i asked for my original diary thread to be deleted in case there could be anything on there to identlfy mrs smith and i. i am always very careful when posting, and am sure there was nothing on there, but felt it best to have it removed in order to be as cautious as a dove.

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  SkyGreen

  been enjoying your diary for a while, from memory you are a kiwi living in aus? same as me :) I used to live in QLD but not anymore. Might know some of the same people.

  glad for you that you AND "Mrs Smith" are fading together. its lonely fading by myself, even though my hubby is supportive.

  have you heard from your sister yet? hope things work out for her. My husband and I made the mistake of asking the elders for help with our marital issues... worst thing ever. Mind you, it is what got me started "waking up"

  Keep the diary going, especially insights into the things you hear at meetings that are "off" Since im still going as well (to maintain appearances), i should start posting my own thread of wierd current WT teaching....

  Keep smiling
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  Link for the Bethel Dwelling Manual

  by greenhornet in

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  i guess this is what the new system will be like.

  enjoy the link every one.

  and buy the way it is my birthday today.

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  SkyGreen

  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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  When you were a jw....Christmas day...

  by carla in

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  2. friends

  when you were a jw did you get together with family or other jw's on christmas day?

  most people have off so it would be convenient.

  in my mind, if you got together with family or jw's shared a meal or drinks, perhaps watched a movie or played games you did celebrate the day.

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  SkyGreen

  We used to always have a congregation or family picnic somewhere. Just because its a public holiday and everyone has time off.

  these days my hubby has the day off so I have a lie in and he looks afr the kids, we might take them to the beach or if its too hot stay in, eat, drink, watch DVDs. Just enjoy it as a holiday really.

  To make sure they dont miss out on looking forward to something like other kids, i will be replacing Christmas with family gift days for my kids. In January after the post Xmas sales, and maybe one mid year too.