Posts by xjw_b12

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Wasted Time
by Thunder Rider in
1. jw
2. friends
how many of you have hurt the ones you love by exposing them to the "truth"?

i was the one who was a dub, i got sheilam to "convert".

i caused her a lot of pain and stole a big part of her life for it.
xjw_b12

Thunder Rider Very nicely done. You must be one of those " nice guys "
I made no plans for our retirement
Sounds like you have all you need .
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Posters that make an impact
by JH in
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2. friends
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what posters do you like the most on this forum and why?.
xjw_b12

LOL at JH.
Like what you did with Slippy's body and Ruby's face HAHAHAHAH Did you get Slippy's permission for that ?
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Then & Now
by RAYZORBLADE in
1. watchtower
2. bible
i think this post may be an absolute: no brainer

personally, when i was an active naive jw, i studied the bible and could rattle scriptures off, left right and centre.

real good fundie.
xjw_b12

Good Morning Ray.
Interesting topic. I've pretty well put the bible away. Too convoluted for me. After questioning, then leaving the org, I have carried that mindest to just about everything I had staunch beliefs in.
There is some value in the book, but when I try and reconcile that the history in the bible was controlled, then recorded via a god of love, it just dosen't wash with me. Other posters here have gone into some depth about how if you consider their viewpoint, isn't this planet in the mess it is because god is indirectly if not directly responsible. Broken promise to Abraham's first born, confusing the languages at Babel, preferrential treatment to the Jews....the list is long.
Within my own family, though I have to be careful. My parents, discuss the bible with my 2 younger ones, especially my son. We got into a heated discussion last summer, with my son in the background, with my parents and I both stating our viewpoints. My son told me a few weeks ago that after that exchange, and before they left to go back home, they took him aside and told him not to listern to me about the bible, and god. I just laughed. They're my parents and I love them, and I am just going to avoid the subject in the future. And as for my son, I'm not worried. He has a sharp mind, and he's not getting the smothering indoctrination I received when I was his age.
Regards dave
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Posters that make an impact
by JH in
1. jw
2. friends
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what posters do you like the most on this forum and why?.
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Yes RF has made a big impact. The information he presents is always SO RIGHT ON. Always presented in a manner that is easy to read............Yeah ...-paragraphs.... Thank you RF you keep up the good work
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I RENOUNCE MY ASSOCIATION WITH JWS
by REALNESS in
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2. friends
it is my pleasure to announce i have terminated my membership of the jehovahs wittnesses.

i shall be formally making this statement known to my congregation at tomorrow nights meeting after i have taken the ministry school.

for many years i have developed my own thoughts on religion and this along with the information i have learned here and on other sites has convinced me that i can no longer live teaching the bollocks the wtbs.
xjw_b12

Thank you for the update Realness. Some of us had our doubts, myself included. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
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Hello, I am Vivamus' Mum and new to the board
by Country_Woman in
1. jw
2. friends
i am vivamus' mum, and i have heard so much about you, that i'd like to meet you all myself.

i joined the witnesses in 1998, but i have always doubted the organization, but not the faith.

i am still jehovah's witness, but i am sure that the elders will kick me out as soon as possible, should they know what my real thoughts about the organization are.
xjw_b12

Country Women
Look forward to you telling us secrets about Viv. Not like she hasn't already bared her soul already
ps I hate following JT on these posts.
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Listen to yourselves !
by Hamas in
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2. friends
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listen to yourselves !.
xjw_b12

Gita. Thanks. This will help my son out with his bat project.
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Listen to yourselves !
by Hamas in
1. jw
2. friends
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listen to yourselves !.
xjw_b12

TROLL ALERT :
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Positions
by Phil in
1. watchtower
2. beliefs
does anyone know all the positions that are identified in the watchtower organization?

i hear people talking about elders, overseers etc.

what are all the positions from the to to the bottom?
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copycat burns his pecker
by greven in
1. social
2. humour
xjw_b12

YIPES ! Cherry pie used to be my favourite, until I saw the movie. Now I have to "stroke " apple pie off the list too !
Gawd, is no desert sacred ! .