Posts by Alligator Wisdom

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The Reasons Why You Were A Jehovah's Witness

by minimus in

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friends

many here have been raised as witnesses.

others were introduced to the "truth" through various forms of witnessing.

what was the common denominator for remaining a witness for the time that we have?

Alligator Wisdom

Basically raised in it. First stepped into a KH when I was 5 years old because my mother had started studying and was attending meetings. Lived the terror of trying to meet up to others expectations. Reason for baptism was to "Get the 'mark' so that you can have the prospect of everlasting life." Now 30 years have passed and I just can't live a lie anymore!

My life as a JW was in a constant morbid fear of God. Each day I was a paranoid soul. Now my quest in life is to learn how to "Love" God [Mark 12:30] entirely. (But without the WT Society dictating to me how.)

Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother "NOT Exerting Vigorously")

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Ozzie's Weekend Poll #28

by ozziepost in

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friends

how's this weekend faring?

today mrs ozzie and i have been to our second xmas end-of-year party of the season.

food good, beer ok, but no shiraz!

Alligator Wisdom

Ozzie,

In answer to your poll, I personally have always enjoyed.......

16 ~ Other (Seeing people make the effort to be "good" and "cheerful" despite all differences.)

13 ~ Holiday from work (And since I didn't celebrate X-mas, I would be the one who volunteered to work on that holiday in order to make triple time $$$ . FYI - I once worked for an international airline.)

14 ~ Carols (I probably memorized more of them than "Kingdom" songs.)

I always enjoy your posts! Keep them coming!

Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother "NOT Exerting Vigorously")

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any asians here?

by gotcha in

i think i tried before but i'll try again now and ask if there are any here living in asia?

?

Alligator Wisdom

"GOTCHA"

Yes. I'm currently living in Japan. Moved here from the USA. I'm not asian, however.

Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother "NOT Exerting Vigorously")

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I am new.

by Utopian_Raindrops in

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friends

ok everyone...i am new.. i don't know what to say....just hello.. i am a disfellowshipped jehovah's witness...which maybe one day i will get in detail about....but right now it's still too painful.. besides if i talk about it i feel like i am talking bad about people or hindering jehovah's spirit with others.

i realy try to shy away from speaking badly of people...even if they hurt me.. what i believe in my heart is no one can truely hurt you if your standing with the creator is good in his eyes.they in reality hurt only themselves,because they hinder thier relationship with our maker.. i do not like to talk bad about any religious group realy because, i think what if jehovah some how aproved of them and then i am introuble!.

i can't remember where the scripture is but it is about the apostles and the advice was to let them go....and if they were from god then you know....but if they weren't then it would end...thier preaching and basically god would take care of them.. i feel jesus could say the things he did of religious leaders because,well.....he is th son of god and these people claimed to represent his dad.

Alligator Wisdom

Welcome and enjoy your stay on JWD!

I myself have never been disfellowshipped. It must be hard for you. The companionship that you will find on this board will help wonders. Since you mentioned that you were browsing thru before you posted is an indication of how candid and sincere we all really are.

Continue to post and let us know what develops.

Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother "NOT Exerting Vigorously")

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I Am Home From Surgery....Hooray!!!

by Robdar in

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friends

my surgery is over and i am home.

the doctor said that she has never seen anybody recover as quickly as i am.

i am sure that all your prayers and well wishes are the reason why i am doing so well.

Alligator Wisdom

Welcome Back!

Certainly we missed you and your posts. All the best for a speedy recovery!

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NEW GUY

by CHICKEN LIPS in

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friends

ok have taken advice and started own thread - actually feel a wee bit nervous about this - but what the heck!

you only live once right **grin**.. i am from sydney australia - was brought up as a jw and have been disfellowshipped once...when i was 21 yo currently 29. i only came back in because i am terrified of armageddon.....living in fear is not good for the mind!!.

does anyone else understand this fear???

Alligator Wisdom

Welcome NEW GUY! Certainly your thoughts and expressions are always desired.

That is exactly what happened to me. I was raised a JW but drifted away during my teen years. Then, when I was 20 years old (1988), I was told to get baptized. These are the exact words : "You'd better get baptized in order to receive the 'mark' so you won't die at Armageddon". Yes, it was the fear-factor. Armageddon always left an inprint in my mind since I was a child. Then I started to hear from my JW family members and friends about current world events making such drastic changes that the "END" was obviously very near. So, basically, my service and dedication to Jehovah was out of morbid fear instead of love. [As detailed within my personal profile].

This site along with others has helped me take positive steps in my life. Now I'm doing the "submerge" from the WT Society because I need to find my own identity in order to serve God entirely (Mark 12:30).

Looking forward to your future posts!

Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother "NOT Exerting Vigorously")

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November birthdays-please sign in

by TweetieBird in

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friends

i noticed that there are alot of birthdays this month, mine included.

my birthday was on the 12th.

all other scorpio's, please sign in and happy birthday!

Alligator Wisdom

The day I was born.....

November 18th.

Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother "NOT Exerting Vigorously")

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Thanksgiving Football???

by WildTurkey in

im a big cowboy fan, and i love to watch them play on thanksgiving.

but if i was not a cowboy fan, i must admit i would rather watch a more completive game, a game that would have play off implications.. how do you feel about it?

stay with tradition or a better game.

Alligator Wisdom

I just saw the game myself. Watched it on AFN (American Forces Network). The only English speaking channel in Japan. Good selection of American TV programs, though.

It's kinda weird watching Thankgiving football when it's not Thanksgiving here in Japan. What I mean is that it's Friday morning (Nov 29th) here while it's Thursday afternoon (Nov 28th) in the USA. And besides, the Japanese don't celebrate Thanksgiving.

My first year living abroad! However I'm keeping up with my favorite football team (Pittsburg Steelers).

Alligator Wisdom (aka Brother "NOT Exerting Vigorously")

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