Posts by berylblue

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To those who maybe confused a little!!!! to cheezebrain, minymouse&who RU?

by elumn8 in

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minimus and.

holey cheeses king of the juice!.

maybe your under developed minds can't comprehend (sorrry- i need to use smaller words) you just don't have the smallest brain to figure out anything of the bible.

Did YOU Ever Think That YOU Would Be Talking Against The "Truth"?

by minimus in

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being raised as a witness, i don't think that i ever thought i would speak against the organization of jehovah's witnesses.

what about you??

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what is it that really irritates you ,i mean the most annoying ,thing that when you see it or hear it you just clench your teeth,we all have them so let's hear yours.mine is religious boasting.there is this home builder that advertises on tv and says his crap then says we are a christien company.oh yes , because he said that i would trust him more then anyone else,he must have higher standards.

(ya right).or those people who advertise with bumper stickers of their religion,and yes the freaking door bell ringers trying to push their crap on me.isn't it what you feel inside?why advertise to everyone?does it make you feel more important or more religious?because of the attempt to show me that you have faith does not make me feel i could trust you.

this is just one of my irritants and hope not do offend,everyone has the right.

berylblue

WHAT IS YOUR PET PEVE?

Typos.

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Did Being A Witness Screw You Up THAT Much???

by minimus in

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a number of people feel that basically, not only was their life stolen from them because they were witnesses, but because of their being at one time jw's, they are screwed for the rest of their lives.

are you in that category?

berylblue

Yes. I have thought about this, and yes, it did. Esp. being DF and having people literally run from me when they saw me. That hurt.

Rosemarie

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It's not Enough to "Leave the Truth"

by metatron in

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of all the damage done by years of warped watchtower teachings, one point stands out:.

the degradation - or complete removal - of critical thinking ability.. while many wrongs exist, it would be hard to find any other that generates such a continuing pattern of needless suffering.

as the inability to reason critically.

berylblue

Do you think more women get DF for fornication than men? Meaning the elders come down harder on a woman for that sort of thing.

Rosemarie

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Does anyone remember the WT or Awake which condemned the movie ET?

by berylblue in

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i distinctly remember a paragraph stating that persons needed to turn to christ, not et, or something like that.

it was hilarious.

i thought at the time, "this is pathetic, acting as though a fictional character poses a threat to jesus".

berylblue

Thanks so much

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What's Your Standard Riposte When You Come Face To Face With A JW?

by Englishman in

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i was just recalling the first few years when i was a well known apostate dub, a man of the world, an outcast to be shunned!.

back then, when i was still a familiar sight, before new dubs who did not recognise me came on the scene, i would often be ignored whilst in town shopping or even whilst imbibing a quick half in the pub.. i quickly realised that there wasn't much satisfaction in being on the receiving end of a snub, or, as h.g.

wells so splendidly described it in "kipps": "cut!

berylblue

Good post, E-man!
It goes something like this:
He: Hello, I'm calling on some of your neighbours today to talk about the increase in wars, crime...but the BIBLE says...
Me: That's great! In fact I have a friend who is trapped in a mind-controlling cult, and perhaps you could help me with a few tips on how to get him out of it?
He: Well that is terrible! Sure I will help you!...
Me: Come in, let me tell you about this cult...

Spanner, you really do this? This is great. Would you mind posting more details? I, as you know, have a problem thinking and need help to formulate such strategies. What of the WTS policies would you use to tell the JWs about this terrible cult?

Thanks,
Rosemarie

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People That Make Up Stories To Make Themselves Sound Good

by minimus in

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"i am meeting with the duke later on today for tea".

"i am the smartest person that i know because i can out debate any idiot here, and i can prove it!

" when i was at bethel, a few members of the governing body tried to molest me".

berylblue

Minimus, you seem decidedly a bit , uh, angry lately. What's up? You okay?

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Does anyone remember the WT or Awake which condemned the movie ET?

by berylblue in

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friends

i distinctly remember a paragraph stating that persons needed to turn to christ, not et, or something like that.

it was hilarious.

i thought at the time, "this is pathetic, acting as though a fictional character poses a threat to jesus".

berylblue

Oh, also, what was the WTS and JW rank and file reaction to John Lennon's statement about the Beatles being more popular than Jesus? I wasn't a Witness then.

Also, did the WTS really ban the dance, "The Twist"?

Rosemarie

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Does anyone remember the WT or Awake which condemned the movie ET?

by berylblue in

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friends

i distinctly remember a paragraph stating that persons needed to turn to christ, not et, or something like that.

it was hilarious.

i thought at the time, "this is pathetic, acting as though a fictional character poses a threat to jesus".

berylblue

I distinctly remember a paragraph stating that persons needed to turn to Christ, not ET, or something like that. It was hilarious. I thought at the time, "This is pathetic, acting as though a fictional character poses a threat to Jesus".

Who remembers this?

Rosemarie