Posts by wasasister

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get a life -- 10 facts

by joelbear in

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i thought it would be interesting for people to just post a few things about themselves so we can get to know each other just a bit.. try posting 10 facts about your life.. joel.

1. i was born and raised in south georgia.. 2. my favorite subject in school was math.. 3. i was in the fulltime service (bethel and pioneer) for 4 years.. 4. my favorite color is blue.. 5. mitch and i have been together over 12 years.. 6. we live in a suburb of atlanta georgia.. 7. we love to eat out and have friends over for dinner and board games.. 8. the only sport i was ever any good at is tennis.. 9. my favorite tv show of all time is the simpsons.. 10. we are both naturists and wish we could lay on the beach naked every day.

wasasister

OK, I'm finally ready with mine. Bet y'all were holding your collective breath for me, right? No? Oh, well, here they are anyway in no particular order:

1. I live in the Pacific Northwest and as most natives do, I think it's the most beautiful place on the planet. Don't tell me the weather sucks; I know it does and I still love it here.

2. I love the outdoors - running is my first passion but bad feet have forced me to do more hiking and biking lately. Still can't get me to work out in a gym.

3. I feel younger than I am. I'm relatively happy with myself and my body. Most of me is holding up fairly well with the exception of aforementioned feet. I got carded at a bar a few months ago. OK, the waiter had a white cane, but it still made my day. I'm seldom sick and I feel healthier now than I did 10 years ago. Could have something to do with item 4...wait for it.

4. I am divorced, single and loving it. I never thought I could survive without being someone's "other", but I did and sucessfully so. Ending my disaster of a marriage took all the courage I could muster, but it remains one of the best decisions I have ever made. I left my husband and my life-long religion at the same time. It was a tough hurdle, but now that I'm on the other side, I wonder why I waited so long. I'd enjoy some company and like someone else mentioned, "naked stuff", but I won't settle just for the sake of lonliness.

5. I'm good at math; always was. I was lucky enough to have a teacher who encouraged me and got me over the idea that girls couldn't excell at math. If I'd had a chance to continue my education, I would have gone for higher math, science, and history. I get the history from my mom...she wanted to be an archaeologiest. I also love computers and tinkering with mine.

6. I'm absolutely passionate about music. It can change my mood, save the day, keep me sane. Music is my drug of choice. If I went deaf tomorrow, there's enough music in my head to play out the rest of my life.

7. Being a parent was the best thing I ever did. If I am not remembered for anything else I accomplish in this life (and that is likely unless I invent something right quick), I hope I would be known as a great mom.

8. I started out trying to find a belief system to replace the JW one I had for over 30 years. Recently, I've decided I don't really need to. I act pretty much the same, except I'm way more tolerant and easier to reason with. Whether there is or is not a God/Afterlife/Christ/Absolute Authority, I don't think I would change much. If God exsists, he'll either accept me for who I am he won't. If he doesn't, who needs him?

9. I'm drawn to the water. If there was anything to astrology, I would have a water sign instead of a stupid goat. My mom said I could swim before I could walk. I want to do more snorkeling, in fact...

10. I want to do more of everything. I have many wasted years to make up for. If I stay healthy, and I intend to, I might have 40 more years of life to explore places, meet people, taste great food, discover new books, hear new music, learn a language, snorkel, etc. I wouldn't mind finding someone to do these things with, but if I don't, I'll do them anyway.

There, now wasn't THAT worth waiting for???

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Oppression of Women

by MrMoe in

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this is a bit lengthy, but is a very big issue with me, and that is the issue of women's rights.

i do agree with women allowing their husbands to make a final decision, being on how women think with their hearts and men think with their heads, making choices often times more logical ones.

but, the husband according to god is supposed to love his wife as his own flesh.

wasasister

Nope, sorry, I can't secretly or openly agree with this. You may speak for yourself only, not for other women.

I went through my life being very stable and reasonable during my cycle. I never knew PMS, but I saw my friends suffer it. I'd still rather have a woman decide important issues on or off the rag than a man with a hard-on.

You are just plain barking up the wrong tree with this one. But I still don't hate you, honey. I told you, I don't think with emotions.

How about an answer to my questions? Just so I understand where you're coming from.

Thanks

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Oppression of Women

by MrMoe in

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friends

this is a bit lengthy, but is a very big issue with me, and that is the issue of women's rights.

i do agree with women allowing their husbands to make a final decision, being on how women think with their hearts and men think with their heads, making choices often times more logical ones.

but, the husband according to god is supposed to love his wife as his own flesh.

wasasister

I want you all to admit it, males/husbands in the houshold usually get their way in serious family matters. We all know this is true in many cases.

I'm afraid I can't accommodate you here, Moe. It's simply not true in many cases. Are you speaking only for your own household? If so, then you may.

Marketing experts will tell you this: many if not most high-ticket merchandise is targeted towards women, as they more often make these purchasing decisions.

In the most balanced of relationship, decisions are made mutually after consideration of both parties opinions and feelings.

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Oppression of Women

by MrMoe in

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friends

this is a bit lengthy, but is a very big issue with me, and that is the issue of women's rights.

i do agree with women allowing their husbands to make a final decision, being on how women think with their hearts and men think with their heads, making choices often times more logical ones.

but, the husband according to god is supposed to love his wife as his own flesh.

wasasister

Moe: I'm still puzzled. I find your wording to be a bit confusing and contradictory. Let me ask you a simple question, please?

Do you, or do you not, believe men by nature think and reason more with logic than women?

and as a follow-up....

Does the fact that women can be sensitive disqualify them from positions of leadership?

Thank you in advance for your straightforward answers.

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Oppression of Women

by MrMoe in

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friends

this is a bit lengthy, but is a very big issue with me, and that is the issue of women's rights.

i do agree with women allowing their husbands to make a final decision, being on how women think with their hearts and men think with their heads, making choices often times more logical ones.

but, the husband according to god is supposed to love his wife as his own flesh.

wasasister

I do agree with women allowing their husbands to make a final decision, being on how women think with their hearts and men think with their heads, making choices often times more logical ones.

Moe: I couldn't disagree more. This is a myth propagated by males, especially within the WT Org. I was always far more logical than my ex husband in making decisions. In fact, this was so obvious in our household that my girls would giggle aloud in the meetings when this nonsense would be spouted from the platform.

These prejudices will never change unless women themselves stop buying into such erroneous ideas.

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Matthew 25

by Farkel in

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when did we see you a stranger and receive you hospitably, or naked, and clothe you?

he was talking about food, clothing, shelter and supplication to the least of the brothers.

he could not be talking about anything else and here is why: could any human offer jesus spiritual food?

wasasister

Me too...I like your back.

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how do i get a divorce when no one has.......

by jazz in

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commited adultery my wife and i are headed in that direction what should i tell the brothers?

we are doing so because she just doesnt trust me anymore ?

wasasister

julien said:

would you be DF for sleeping with your ex if neither of you were 'scripturally free' to remarry?

Yes, you could. Of course if you both confessed and were very, very sorry they might just reprove you.

Having any form of sex (see Englishman's post) when not legally married to each other constitutes fornication in the minds of the GB, and thus possible disfellowshipping.

Isn't that bizarre? You can't sleep with anyone else because you're not scripturally free, but you can't sleep with your ex because you're not legally married. See how they keep miserable couples together? And they say they don't believe in hell!

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ATTN Maximus!!!

by normie67 in

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maximus, .

i would like to start by saying your posts are very informative.

it speaks volumes of one who has seen things from a different perspective(i.e "inside").

wasasister

People, People....please.

Max is under no more compulsion to reveal his identiy than the rest of us. Most of us choose to obscure our real selves for various reasons - family or friends still on the inside, business relationships, etc. Just because Max seems to be more interesting than most, and have some reliable information...does not oblige him to indulge our over-active curiosity.

To those who "just have to know", why not post your names and addresses first. We all come here expecting a certain level of anonymity. Let's not rock anyone's boat until they're ready.

Sorry if this sounds like a rant. Privacy is a big issue for me.

Regards,
Was

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JW Child Abuse: An Insider's Insight

by silentlambs in

i post the following at the request of barbara anderson.. .

as a result of the newspaper report calling attention to my actions i feel compelled to provide further information that has come to light and deserves full exposure.. the society is very much aware of my intentions, because of a private e-mail i innocently wrote someone was forwarded to the society without my permission.

you can read it in its entirety, below.

wasasister

YK says:

Going forward, Who said October is not going to be interesting?

Is it interesting at all that the pivotal prophesy month, October, also coincides with "sweeps week" for American Network Television???

Things that make you go....hmmmmm....

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draft letter - editorial comments?

by wasasister in

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the following is the first-draft of a letter i would like to send to the society.

any and all suggestions would be appreciated.

(don't worry, i've developed a thick-skin.

wasasister

COMF: I recognize a few punctuation and grammer errors in the text. You are correct - I want it to be perfect. Thanks.

belbab: thank you for your comments. However, I know of no one who could vouch for me. I dare not trust anyone with this. It will either remain anonymous, or unsent.

My final draft will be available to anyone who would inquire.

Thank you again, all of you who contributed.