Posts by rebel

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Comments at the hall

by JH in

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when you were an active dub, did you comment at the hall because you believed what you were saying, or because you wanted to repeat what was said in the article and look spiritual?.

I think, deep down, I was trying to convince myself that it was all true and that I believed it - by answering as sincerely as I could, I almost fooled myself into believing all that garbage. After a while, I couldn't stomach it any more, the doubts grew too strong and I stopped answering up. Then I came off the school. Then I stopped going out on field service. Then I stopped pre-studying for meetings. Then I stopped going to meetings. Pretty gradual really. I hope I never feel I have to go back.

xxR

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UK & IRELAND MAP

by ballistic in

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friends

i had an idea that i could build a uk map of everyones location which would show you instantly who is in your area from jwd.. (it might be an idea to do a seperate us one aswell but i'll wait and see if this one takes off first, or if anyone from the us wants to volunteer to do that one).

(and australia but you are all in the same backyard anyway - literally!!!).

anyway, all you have to do is post or email me your username and town and i will draw you on the map above which will change gradually to include everyone!.

rebel

Sorry - every time I try to reply, I get a blank message - it has happened 3 times today - apologies for annoying everyone!

I am glad you resurrected this Dansk - I didn't know it existed.

I live to the west of London - would love to be on the map.

I would never be able to meet up with anyone though - too many friends and family JWs - they keep tabs on me at all times.

The only freedom I have away from the JW world is this board - don't know where I'd be without it.

xxR

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UK & IRELAND MAP

by ballistic in

jw
friends

i had an idea that i could build a uk map of everyones location which would show you instantly who is in your area from jwd.. (it might be an idea to do a seperate us one aswell but i'll wait and see if this one takes off first, or if anyone from the us wants to volunteer to do that one).

(and australia but you are all in the same backyard anyway - literally!!!).

anyway, all you have to do is post or email me your username and town and i will draw you on the map above which will change gradually to include everyone!.

rebel

Gla

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English Elder pokes fun at invalids AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

by Dansk in

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friends

further to isp's recent post, i can confirm that jamie reid of the whitefield, manchester congregation, england has, once again, been making fun of invalids in his congregation.

i spoke face to face with a member of his congregation the other day and he confirmed that the reports are true.. my informant (hereafter known as the "mole") told me that the two brothers elder reid poked fun at are called roy taylor and justin brooks.

roy taylor is said to be devoted to the jws, always out on field service and never misses a meeting.

rebel

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Today

by Scully in

today is the day i realize that i'm being toyed with.

i hate being a pawn.

i hate feeling like people have had nothing more than a phony selfish reason for having any interest in me.

rebel

"That's my problem: I care. Damn it, I fucking care. It's one of my bests strengths. It's also the cause of every single one of my downfalls. It will always cause me to land on the dungheap of dispair and disappointment. If only I could cut out my heart and never care about anything or anyone ever again."

Scully - I don't know you and don't know what has happened to make you feel so bad. But I just wanted to say something. You say that because you care, you end up getting hurt all the time - that's probably true. But it is better to be a person with feelings, who cares about things and people, than be a heartless person who only looks out for themselves. You sound like the sort of person who would be so valuable as a friend - there aren't that many people like you. I have been let down so many times by so many people. I know what it is like to wear your heart on your sleeve, to go out of your way for others, only to be let down (again!). But I would rather go on as I am and care about others and love them and try to help, even if it means getting hurt, than to be someone with an icy stone for a heart. You sound such a genuine, warm, loving person and anyone would be privileged to have a friend like you. I always like reading your posts. Don't let stupid, unthinking, cruel people get you down. I hope you feel better soon.

Warmest love

Roz

xxR

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Photo of Russel Exploring Giza Pyramids

by Gerard in

i found this in a french web site, i thought it was interesting.. .

french text (original): http://pages.globetrotter.net/mleblank/doctrine/pyrwt.html.

translation: http://www.letusreason.org/jw16.htm

rebel

Is this photo for real? Why would Russell go exploring the pyramids with a tea cosy on his head?

For those of you that don't know, Sooty is a little yellow bear who can't speak and Sweep is a dog who squeaks all the time. They live in a house with Sue the panda who has a permanently sort throat. Sometimes their friend Butch the dog visits - he is a bit common and has a cockney accent. Matthew is their lord and master and he has his hand up Sooty, Sweep and Sue all the time. It was all harmless fun!

I think Beavis and Butthead are cartoon characters - correct me if I'm wrong.

I'm must not spend so much time watching children's television.

xxR

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IS THE ORGANIZATION BUILT UPON THE ROCKMASS SAND OR LIES.

by nightwarrior in

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jesus described buiding your faith upon a solid foundation,the organization is built upon lies deceit control and what else,.

are you a leming or a thinking person ,what is your faith built from.????

rebel

I wouldn't know how to answer this, nightwarrior.

I don't have much faith at the moment - but I don't think I'm a lemming.

xxR

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ADAM AND EVE CREATED SAME YEAR says Jehovah's channel:

by garybuss in

adam and eve created same year says jehovah's channel:.

insight book #1 p. 772 eve .

when adam was 130 years old, eve gave birth to a son whom she called seth, saying: "god has appointed another seed in place of abel, because cain killed him.

rebel

I would dearly love to take this point up with an elder in my almost-ex congregation. But I don't think I will - he hates me enough already and he thinks I'm a trouble-making she-devil!.

This is really interesting though. I never knew Adam & Eve were born the same year. I thought Adam was on his todd for ages, just naming animals and watching the sun rise and set. But then, I was never much of a Bible student - I just half-listened to the same old speakers prattling away on the platform week in, week out. I used to really listen and pay attention to everything, but the past few years I grew pretty tired of the same old thing mingled with the same old hypocrisy. Then I eventually started to use my brain and got myself in heaps of trouble..... sorry....I'm rambling now.

xxR

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What the heck is Marmite.

by El Kabong in

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friends

i saw a reply by francois on another thread asking what the heck is marmite.

we americans with our (a-hem) "refined tastes" really don't eat this stuff.

most americans really never heard of the stuff.

rebel

I LOVE marmite. Not only do I eat it on toast, I drink it aswell. One heaped teaspoon in a cup of hot water....mmmmmm....yummy!

How can anyone not like it? Weren't you brought up on marmite soldiers?

xxR

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michael jackson interview

by the mole in

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****the mole..........to those of you who didnt see the interview...dr. bashir stated that jacksons where abused as youths and that because they are jehovahs witness michael is afraid of having normal sexual relations.............................more proof that jw's do abuse there families and abnormal sexual desires come those being suppressed and made to conform to an unnatural worship of our god jehovah..they are the unholy thing trying to stand in a holy place...

rebel

I saw this programme and I didn't hear anything to connect the fact that he was (or wasn't) a JW with his warped upbringing and weird views on sex. The interview gave the impression that his views on sex were tarnished by watching his brothers carrying on with groupies when he was very young. Where were JWs mentioned? I don't even think his father was a JW and he was the one giving him all the grief and beatings etc. He had a cruel, unloving father, a strange childhood, and he has more money than sense. I also think the guy is pretty sick and he shouldn't be allowed to bring up 'his' kids. I ended up feeling really sorry for him.

xxR