BLISSISIGNORANCE

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  Please vote on new cookbook cover - UPDATED - 6 COVERS

  by Lady Lee in

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  thanks to simon and his nifty new image attachments i got these ready.

  please let me know which one you prefer.

  and i have already made matching banner ads for the site (saves simon having to do it.

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

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  Who really belives that there is a Satan

  by Singing Man in

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  is there any real evidence that there is a satan and a bunch of nasty demons?

  it seems to be implanted on into our hard drives of our minds through the bible and religions litature.. it seems to me if the bible told us the moon was made of swiss cheese and religious litature said pigs could fly most humans would agree at once.

  one mans opinion.

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Yes.....................and I think he's disguised as Jerry Springer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO.
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  Ozzie's Weekend Poll #64

  by ozziepost in

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  how's the weekend going?

  mrs ozzie and i have been very busy with friends.

  had a drive in the countryside today and stopped at an english-style pub, replete with large beer garden where we had a great meal-- more like a feast, really; you know how generous the pub meals can be!

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Hi Ozzie......................and how's Mrs going???????????

  Looking forward to the next weekend. Hope we can keep the fine spring weather until then. Actually, can you give me a call before then.......finalise a few things ok.

  How did I survive?.....................ignorance for the first 9 years.......................then #9, moving congos for the next 3 years................and finally #10, I didn't and left!!!!!!!!!!!

  Now..........................BLISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Hey Ozzie, sounds like the Aussie dubs were very busy this weekend. All this beautiful spring weather makes them get their hours in easier. It sounds like we had a better one than them though. (nudge, nudge, wink, wink.......say no more).

  Cheers Ozzie and hugs to Mrs.

  Bliss
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  My apologies to everyone

  by TipToe in

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  i didn't know this was an " ex" board...i'm very embarrassed right now.

  i didn't mean to hurt anyone here especially if some of you have been victims of sexual abuse.

  i was enraged yesterday by what i saw on tv and felt i had to say something...wrong board loll ...so sorry

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Hello............................I personally appreciated DBYA's apology. Thanks for the PM Disgusted.

  I must say I was a bit surprised by the general dismissing. Not that it's wrong to move on but some of us here were attacked by the dubs for telling on pedophiles, then for leaving the borg..............harsh words can hurt. I think it's great to have the freedom of expression, but I don't think apologies should be discouraged either. Bottom line is, some do still get hurt.

  Don't worry - no apology necessary.

  Hey, you didn't hurt any of us!

  Hey no need for apologies

  No need to apoligize to any of us

  I feel some comments have been made on behalf of all of us, as a collective. Personally, I accept the apology and would apologise if the shoe was on the other foot.

  I'm with Amazing who said....................................................

  Your apology is appreciated ... but please don't feel embarassed

  Cheers, Bliss
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  Would you say you are emotionally fragile?

  by BLISSISIGNORANCE in

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  i am............................can't deny it!

  but i feel that many things that happened to me in my life have contributed to that.

  not that my life is controlled by my emotions in a negative way, but i do find that at times emotions creep up on me and i think 'yep, i am still fragile.'.

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  I am............................can't deny it!

  But I feel that many things that happened to me in my life have contributed to that. Not that my life is controlled by my emotions in a negative way, but I do find that at times emotions creep up on me and I think 'yep, I am still fragile.'

  The whole dub experience has been a nightmare, and after my df'ing I lost alot of confidence and self-esteem. Humiliation really knocks you around!

  Fortunately, I have a determination that has helped me get back on my feet. I also have a wonderful hubby that has helped rebuild my self-esteem. I have a great job, wonderful friends and freedom to live my life creatively....................I feel good. But.........just every now and then I can feel like a kid being told off, threatened or intimidated..............

  What contributes to your emotional fragility???????????

  Cheers, Bliss
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  It's a Small World After All

  by Prisca in

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  how many of you came to this board, only to find others you knew when you were witnesses?.

  perhaps you didn't know the other person had left.

  or you knew they'd left, but had lost touch, only to be reunited here?

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Well...................................

  I knew

  • Ozzie and Mrs Ozzie when we were all in the borg. Then years went by and we lost touch. Through this forum, we have met up again and Mr Bliss and I are thrilled! We love 'em! Besides, Ozzie challenges our drinking skills. LOL
  • Redroc has been PM me and it turns out that her mother and I were neighbours and spent some time together when I was in the borg.
  • UpandAtom's brother was quite a good friend of my hubby and I sat in on one of his studies. I know several elders U&A refers to in his posts.
  • Kelpie is a new found friend.

  Not bad for 12 years in the borg!

  Cheers, Bliss
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  If you knew there was no reward for serving God would you still serve him?

  by Happythoughts in

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  do you think most people would serve him?

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  I thought alot about this when I first became a dub...............hearing all the 'aged', 'in good standing', zealous' dubs say that even if there was no reward they would continue to serve god out of love for him!

  I thought...............'what a loud of sh@#'

  Now I would say that the only thing I serve is my conscience. I've had religious groups tell me 'if you do this, god will reward you with that.' But they protect pedophiles, cover up lies and are hypocrits, and they expected me to go against my conscience. On the other hand my conscience tells me to be kind, honest, loving, patient, tolerant, protective, gentle, etc, etc! And the rewards are that I sleep well at night in the knowledge that I have done my best and I am surrounded by very special people who share in my life. Those are real rewards, here and now!

  Cheers, Bliss
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  Jehovah's Witnesses Are Pedophile Protectors!!!!!

  by TipToe in

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  you people make me want to throw up!!!!

  in the last 2 years, i have met three people ages 18, 25 and 34, two girls and one guy who are ex-jehovah's witnesses ( thank god!

  ) and who have told me their horror stories concerning being molested in your congregation and no action was taken against their aggressors.

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Hi Disgusted........................and welcome.

  I'ld just like to point something out to you. There are some of us here who have been victims or our kids have been victims of sexual abuse at the hands of JWs. Some of us here have been disfellowshipped because we spoke out about the incident. Some of us have left the WTS because of being disgusted with their handling of matters. And some of us stopped associating with JWs and going out preaching because our consciences wouldn't allow us to keep doing it once we knew what the organization was capable of.

  Then you people have the NERVE to come knocking on our doors and point the finger and say we are all sinners??? You people would probably get along really well with the catholic pedophile priests. What a bunch of perverts you all are!!

  I understand your disgust , but I doubt that it's more profound than mine. You see Disgusted, my child was sexually abused, I did get df'ed for trying to protect other kids, and I did leave because I couldn't stand telling people how the JWs had the 'truth', and put others at risk. My family did go through terrible things such as humiliation, injustice, abuse and corruption.

  So the last thing we need is to be abused here. We are here to heal and find peace. I know you probably weren't aware of this forum's status before writing what you did. But it just shows how easily people can jump to the wrong conclusion and say something that hurts. We are not all a bunch of perverts, just a bunch of people trying to get on with our lives outside the borg, with new, caring, loving, understanding friends.

  So enjoy this forum and I look forward to hearing more from you.

  Cheers, Bliss
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  BLISSISIGNORANCE and everyone...

  by Myxomatosis in

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  bliss, hi.

  i've read your heartwrenching story on how your children were abused and i'm so sorry for them and yourself!

  i wished to share this with you, so that you could come over and give this twat on another mb a piece of your mind (and your story) .

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Hi Myxo..................firstly, thanks for your words of support and empathy for my family. We have indeed been through enough but we are enjoying life now.

  I just wanted to touch base with you quickly before I leave work and head off home.

  I will indeed follow those links you have posted. And I will reply to the jerks that minimise the effects of sexual abuse on the victims and the WTS's cover-ups as well. I find their way of thinking evil and corrupt. Anyone who can find some way of rationalising sexual abuse needs a reality check. They are dangerous to innocent, trusting people.

  But I won't be able to do it in the next few days because, as I posted the other day, I am taking my son to Sydney for the Marylin Manson concert.

  This is a very sensitive issue for myself and MANY others here, so I will take time to think about it and how to respond to these idiots you mention.

  So keep an eye on the MB for my post. It will be in the next week or so.

  Until then cheers and thanks again. And wish me luck, driving through Sydney is probably more frightening than any Marylin Manson concert! LMAO

  Bliss
  
  
  
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  Who doesn't follow the "politics" and feuds on this board?

  by berylblue in

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  i am so in the dark.

  i do not know what's going on and, quite frankly, i don't care to.

  perhaps there is bliss in ignorance.

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  BLISSISIGNORANCE

  Me............................I had enough of that when I was in the borg. All the big fish in little ponds, with a superiority complex!

  It would be nice if people were free to express THEIR feelings and opinions on this forum without fear of being ridiculed, humiliated, or picked to pieces.

  Not everyone who posts here has the time or knowledge to split hairs, nit pick or argue every point presented. That doesn't make them stupid or ignorant.

  God................the whole politics and clique thing is the borg all over again. Does every question have to have one correct answer? Do personal beliefs have to be understood and agreed upon by everyone? Does every discussion have to have one person's opinion as final say? Is everything divided into 2 groups.......right/wrong?

  If people feel afraid to express THEIR opinions and feelings on this forum because some self-professed know-alls, professional arguers get off intimidating them.................people will leave!

  I reply to things that interest me, to share, to express (unlike being in the WT) and I always try to be considerate of others.I don't care to get into the 'politics'. But some are able to make an argument out of any comment.

  Kindness, consideration, love and respect..................despite difference in opinions! That's what people need here.

  Cheers, Bliss...............is....................ignorance!