OMG that is fantastic! I am now rotflmao, thankyou for the smiles :D
outbackaussie
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JW Discussion Boards
by teejay incan someone point me in the direction of a couple (or five) jw discussion boards?
you know where real jws post their mind-numbing thoughts about how terrible the world (and "worldly" people) are and how great it will be when armageddon comes to destroy the wicked?
i'd like for some of my workmates to see what their loving jw neighbors really think about them.
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Please visit this site and vote for Australia
by hippikon inplease visit this site and vote for australia as the next destination for the bethel coach tours.
(an only for modest profit organization) .
http://www.bethelcoachtours.com/english.htmedited by - hippikon on 15 february 2003 23:2:47.
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outbackaussie
I just voted and its 45% now :) I think Kelp's method would be a great way to say gday to all our Dub visitors LOL
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I had my baby and I am IN LOVE!!!
by bluesapphire ini've been off for two weeks and come back and everything is different.. i just wanted to check in and let everyone know my c-section went well and i had a beautiful, healthy baby boy.. anthony tristan was born on january 31st at 4:18 pm.
he weighed 6 lbs.
1 oz.. he had some breathing problems and was in nicu for five days.
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outbackaussie
Congrats on the safe arrival of Anthony! You sound very thrilled, I am sure he is the most delightful baby boy and you and your hubby will be amazed on a daily basis with his antics :D Enjoy these days, they fly by. And also well done on the breastfeeding, it can be quite a challenge so if you can get the hang of it you will be giving Anthony the very best start!
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Do you worry that they might be right?
by Ravyn ini am also on the yahoo exitfundyism board and it is amazing how many times the posts mirror each other between here and there.
i thot this might be relevant in light of current events, so i am copying the posts from this thread to share here.
the answer makes a very good point that i think we can all appreciate and i never quite thought of in that way before.
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outbackaussie
Yes, Ravyn, I spent years totally convinced they were right and I was going to die at Armageddon somtetime soon. Your post covers the gambit of emotion one would expect to deal with upon leaving the WTS.
I don't hold the conviction now that I did when I first left the org, but it was a strong and driving influence in my life for some 3-4 years after leaving. I simply don't believe any of the doctrinal or biblical teachings anymore. There is no longer a hold over me and I don't go to bed wondering if I will die at Armageddon tomorrow. I don't believe there will be an Armageddon...ever. That is of course, MHO.
There would be comfort in knowing that you are not alone in your feelings of fear and anxiety though, and perhaps even a help with healing the painful wounds that come with such a life-altering decision to leave what has been, in many cases, your life behind.
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Same Old Same Old New Light
by Stephanus inin the march 15 watchtower there is an article entitled the early christians and the mosaic law.
it takes a watchtower style look at the debates over what relevance the law had that took place in the early christian era.
this is the passage that sums it all up for the loyal dub (of course):.
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outbackaussie
And whatever you do, DON'T drift away!!! You may become ensnared by those evil apostates
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Hubby passed away this morning...
by Golden Girl ini want to thank all those that helped and encouraged me in my hard times!..hubby passed away from his cancer this morning.
i am so sad my heart is broken.
we decided to go ahead and have a memorial for him this weekend at the kingdom hall he went to.
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outbackaussie
((hugs)) May you find peace and comfort in the arms and hearts of your friends. I am sorry for your deep loss.
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Is the term "sheep" offensive to you?
by pr_capone ini was thinking about this the other day.
the society likes to call all those who follow their teachings "sheep" or "sheep like ones".
how offensive is that?!?!
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outbackaussie
It does carry some rather negative conotations...but you need to remember that the alternative is to be a goat, which historically carries worse ones.
I myself, prefer to think of my self as an automonous human with the ability to reason for myself and take responsibility for my actions ;) baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa humbug
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The Reinstatement Process & How It Works
by minimus inpreviously, we considered what might go on at a judicial meeting.now, let's see what the reinstatement process entails.
let's use the example of fornication.
you have been disfellowshipped for this sin and now you want to seek reinstatement.
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outbackaussie
Well, I talked alittle of my reinstatement experience on another thread. It is very draining, you can expect to be an emotional wreck. The duality of the emotions is staggering...you want to prove you are repentant and worthy...and yet be humble and acknowledge that only by Grace is this forgiveness available to you.
I had been DF for unclean conduct and lying, I had dated a wordly guy and lied to my mother about it. I didn't commit fornication and while some pretty "heavy petting" went on LOL it was probably no worse than any other witness kid was doing after the saturday session at a DC. I eventually married the worldly guy and then spent the next 6 months going to meetings, in tears mostly, "doing the time".
My reinstatement didn't engender great feelings of welcome and forgiveness though. I was placed in the spiritual care of a pioneer sister, who was to study with me and help me regain my spiritual strength. I remember going out in field service the first time after being reinstated, it was eerie. I had been so zealous before the DF and now I was practically stammering. I still felt totally unworthy of forgiveness from Jehovah, I really carried alot of guilt that now I realise was such a great burden for one so young. After my field service experience, I had my first study with Sister M. We chatted guardedly about the need to be open to Jehovah's spirit and that he would help me find my feet again. But then the killer blow..."still Tiffany, I wouldn't be surprised if you don't make it through Armageddon, you have left it too late to repent and prove your love for Jehovah". Yesm they were her words, and they were the last ones she spoke to me. I never went back...to her, the Kingdom Hall, to any of it.
It still took me alot of time to reconcile my experience and feelings, and to find some peace. Gladly, I can say that I am happy now and free from negativity or angst. But it doesn't erase the memory and if my telling what happened to me helps another in a similar circumstance then I will be happier for it.
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The proper time
by Gig inon saturday i had a full on, hate to say it, arguement with my jw friend.
i'm ashamed to say i lost patience and said many things i have previously avoided - knowing it would be too much for them, especially so much at once.. anyway, i know they went to sunday's meeting, so who's food was at the proper time?
mine or theirs?
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outbackaussie
(((Gig))) I am sure that was really tough, but you made me smile with your chicken soup/sh*t analogy...it's so appropriate somehow!
I can't help with details on what was on at the meeting, I don't go. Hope it all works out well for you and your friend.
Regards
Tiffany
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Why is the Bible wrong?
by StinkyPantz inthis primarily goes out to other agnostics and athiests.
this week i got into two interesting conversations that i will admit that i was ill prepared for.
one was with a jw friend of mine who wanted to know why i thought jw's were wrong.
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outbackaussie
Well, for me it all hangs on needing faith...I just can't accept that anymore. Such important things as these should never be left hanging on a thread as weak as "just have faith".
The bible is all fine and dandy so long as you have faith...if you don't, well it is just fables and history and some rambling about beasts, heads, horns and whores. IMO of course ;)