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  Avoiding Homelessness

  by magotan in

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  i'm falling apart here.

  the false teachings of the jw enrage me; we started covering the information for the jeremiah book, and i was outraged at how they twist up the scriptures to meet what they want to say.

  my dad wants to consider the "god's love" book during family worship evening.

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  I work full time, and I have a few responsibilites to pay off. I'm attempting to get to another school (i've applied to a few downstate) but it's so complicated. I have roughly 1/2 a degree in a major I don't really like, I'm attempting to transfer to a school that offers my dream goal. I felt like a dick; I applied for FAFSA, and I actually checked the box about being at-risk for homelessness (which means you have no parental info). They're starting to ask questions, and I'm a terrible liar. I'm hoping I can intercept the mail and remove any letters from the colleges I've applied to. Since I'm in school, i've been 'marked' and no one will talk to me. I don't get any calls, really. I'm viewed as a disappointment.

  I'm going to attempt to declare financial independence for school, but I don't know if anything is going to work out right now.
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  Avoiding Homelessness

  by magotan in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i'm falling apart here.

  the false teachings of the jw enrage me; we started covering the information for the jeremiah book, and i was outraged at how they twist up the scriptures to meet what they want to say.

  my dad wants to consider the "god's love" book during family worship evening.

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  magotan

  I'm falling apart here. The false teachings of the JW enrage me; we started covering the information for the Jeremiah book, and I was outraged at how they twist up the scriptures to meet what they want to say. My dad wants to consider the "god's love" book during family worship evening. The tone of our Family worship was of "OMG how bad the world is". I am skipping meetings, but I am running out of excuses. It bothers my consience to go to the meetings; knowing how many lies are taught and how many people are misled.

  I want out, and I'm losing my facade. I'm either going to end up disfellowshipped, or homeless. I don't know what to do next.
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  Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 02-10-2013 WT Study (TRUSTED STEWARDS)

  by blondie in

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  your relationship with god will then be like that of those christians to whom paul wrote: you do not belong to yourselves, for you were bought with a price.

  for example, the comments jesus made about one.

  master, jesus christ.1 cor.

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  am I the only one who thought paragraph 7 1 peter 1:1 is quite misapplied?
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  Candace Conti: Further Extension

  by DNCall in

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  the parties stipulated to another extension of 30 days.

  wts opening brief is now due on 3/8/31..

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  magotan

  I hope you mean 3/8/13.....not 2031....
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  To those still "in" - how do you keep up a facade?

  by magotan in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i can't come out until the summertime.

  in the mean time, i have to feign interest like i want to stay so i don't end up homeless.. .

  i can't sit at the meetings without getting visibily irritated.

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  magotan

  That would work if my hall wasn't so small. :P

  Lots of people up and walking around.
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  To those still "in" - how do you keep up a facade?

  by magotan in

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  i can't come out until the summertime.

  in the mean time, i have to feign interest like i want to stay so i don't end up homeless.. .

  i can't sit at the meetings without getting visibily irritated.

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  magotan

  I dob't plan on fading; im going to DA soon.

  I skipped this weeks meeting under the guise of Work, but that wont last long.

  Special day assembky is comung up soon....I dont think I can do it without screaming.

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  To those still "in" - how do you keep up a facade?

  by magotan in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i can't come out until the summertime.

  in the mean time, i have to feign interest like i want to stay so i don't end up homeless.. .

  i can't sit at the meetings without getting visibily irritated.

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  magotan

  i still have assignments, though.....my dad is an Elder. That wont work, lol.
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  To those still "in" - how do you keep up a facade?

  by magotan in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i can't come out until the summertime.

  in the mean time, i have to feign interest like i want to stay so i don't end up homeless.. .

  i can't sit at the meetings without getting visibily irritated.

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  magotan

  I can't come out until the summertime. In the mean time, I have to feign interest like I want to stay so I don't end up homeless.

  How do you do it? I can't sit at the meetings without getting visibily irritated. I can't stand service......
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  Interesting moment on subway today & other thoughts

  by sd-7 in

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  i was heading home today, and i saw one woman reading a new world translation.

  we made eye contact, but i hope i didn't glare at her or anything... since i was already having a bout with depression today, it didn't help to see her.

  so then she gets off the train, right?

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  magotan

  Keep reminding yourself why they're so crazy, and you have to not give up...
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  Gdaughter of Westboro defects from Cult

  by purplesofa in

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  http://www.addictinginfo.org/2013/02/06/granddaughter-of-westboro-baptist-church-founder-defects-from-hate-cult-to-speak-out-video/.

  a cult has a way of ensnaring its members with promises of spiritual freedom, the seductions of power and charisma, and in some cases, just the sheer influence gained by tapping into the fears, biases and bigotry of potential recruits.

  scientology has used those many tools in attracting followers, as has every cult from jim jones with his peoples temple mass suicide tragedy in jonestown, guyana; david koresh and the branch davidians of waco notoriety, warren jeffs of the fundamentalist church of jesus christ of the latter-day saints and its polygamous sexual abuses; right up to the westboro baptist church and their pervasive and media-savvy mission statement of hate and bigotry.. while its one thing for adults to be ensnared, willingly or otherwise, its another for the children of cult members to be held captive simply for being unfortunate enough to be raised by a cult member.

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  magotan

  Examining the WBC has been crutial to me finally realizing what a sham the "org" is. Before I looked at so-called "apostate" sites, when I examined the belief system of the WBC, I realized how shockingly similar it is to the JW's. The JW's trade the hate and anger for a tone of contempt and condescension.