Posts by WishingLiz

so, i am talking to a long time friend, you know, the non-judgmental type that doesn't really mind that i don't go to many meetings and am never out in service.

he tells me that the annual meeting is coming up and that the whole congregation is invited...well, at least the active "approved" whole congregation.

he speaks with an excitement that puzzles me, like he just got invited to the locker room of his favorite football team when they won the superbowl.

Yet More Annual Meeting Speculation. . .

by breakfast of champions in

so, yes, there will be a "new bible" released at this annual meeting.

worst kept secret ever.. however, the new bible will no longer be called the "new world translation".

again, this is pure speculation, but it would kind of make sense since the term "new world" is very mason-y, old-time jw-y, and doesn't appear in the bible anyway.. what they would call it, i couldn't even guess..

WishingLiz

So I wonder what's changed. Maybe they needed to rewrite certain passages, so it would tie in with new light soon to be revealed.

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Gorby's father collapses at home after new light watchtower study

by Gorbatchov in

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friends,.

sunday my father, a strong believing witness, former elder and still a ms, collapses at home after the new light watchtower study.. the cause was extreme stress.

i asked him about his worries.

WishingLiz

Best wishes Gorby. I hope you have a lovely visit with your father.

It's hard for them when they realize they're going to die. My father was the same. They haven't prepared for it.

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Cheers! Here's to lost opportunities and forgotten memories.

by pronomono in

it's 1am and i'm halfway through a glass of brandy.

i've been cleaning out the closet (literally), and reminiscing about old times and decisions i didn't make.

it's times like these i regret being brought up as a witness the most.

WishingLiz

Cheers pronomono. Like the poem Simon. Good thoughts everyone.

My experience is from the other side of the fence. Years ago my hubby decided he wanted someone / something else. I was devastated. But he had to make the decision that was best for him. The saying 'when mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy' applies to everyone. When he wasn't happy, I wasn't either.

We all need to make our own decisions, one that makes us happiest.

That said, I also believe we make our own happiness. For me lately, it's a decision I make each day.

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What gives you away as a (former) JW?

by perfect1 in

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these days my jw past stay safely under wraps from nearly everyone.. i dont dig it up- and i see no need to talk about it with anyone.. sometimes i feel as if my past is a large and terrible secret, and i will be found out eventually.

people can sense i am different.

i never talk about my family.. i guess people chalk it up to being a private person or let me be a mystery.. however, there is one thing that i feel completely reveals me as having been raised a jehovahs witness:.

WishingLiz

Lol Hortensia, me too. I don't remember birthdays.

And even if I do buy chance remember them, I'm never sure what's the appropriate response is ... Just say H.B. or a card or what .....

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Truly, Raymond Franz was a brave man! Please see quote...

by ILoveTTATT in

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i think that raymond franz, he was part of the "medicine man" and he got to know it was false.

he was brave to denounce the falsehood.

i just hope that one day the gb has the courage to come out clean... this is an ironic quote, considering it is part of an article designed to go against vaccinations, implying that the "medicine man" knew that vaccinations were a hoax, and it would take a courageous person to denounce vaccinations.. in reality, vaccinations work!!

WishingLiz

So true Westiebilly

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For lurkers and newbies who think Jehovah`s Witnesses are better people than most

by smiddy in

why dont you look up on the internet crimes comitted by jehovah`s witnesses , i think you will be very surprised.the majority of cases are comitted by dedicated baptised witnesses , not newly interested ones that you can excuse away.and the crimes range from anything minor to outright murder .. and remember ,jehovahs witnesses are only a minority religion and yet crimes comitted by them far outstrip the national average.. i`m sorry i cant put up the links .i`d appreciate it if someone can .thanks heaps.. smiddy.

WishingLiz

Frazzled, there is a difference between asking this question of an organization that doesn't claim to be better than everyone else and one that does.

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For lurkers and newbies who think Jehovah`s Witnesses are better people than most

by smiddy in

why dont you look up on the internet crimes comitted by jehovah`s witnesses , i think you will be very surprised.the majority of cases are comitted by dedicated baptised witnesses , not newly interested ones that you can excuse away.and the crimes range from anything minor to outright murder .. and remember ,jehovahs witnesses are only a minority religion and yet crimes comitted by them far outstrip the national average.. i`m sorry i cant put up the links .i`d appreciate it if someone can .thanks heaps.. smiddy.

WishingLiz

The witnesses I knew, thought nothing of lying when it came to reporting taxes.

For myself, I know I'm a better, nicer person now than I was then....