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  ITS A MIRCALE,YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPEN TO ME.

  by Crazyguy in

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  first i made love to my wife, maybe i'm better in bed then i thought, because about an hour after that my wife comes back in and i'm sitting at my desk and i asked her, "when the elders df me are you going to leave me, spiritual endangerment and all" she said, no, i don't feel endangered and we talked awhile and i talked about da ing and not sure what to do, then i shared with her a toned down version of the da letter that i posted and that led to her asking about my beliefs and understandings of who the great crowd and 144k, heaven and earthly hopes.

  i was even able to tell her how they changed or distorted the meaning of the word naos to show the great crowd not in heaven.

  i was able to show her some of the scriptures from the da letter, able to tell her a little about 1914 and how jesus did'nt invisably come in a presence, showing her scriptures on that and some more ttatt.

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  Keep on making good love to her!
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  Highlights from the Circuit Assembly!!

  by DATA-DOG in

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  god's word is beneficial ca:.

  full time service:.

  there are sound reasons for pioneering.. 1) it's the most satisfying work there is.. 2) you cooperate even more fully with the angels and the anointed [ which equals the gb/fds, not sister old mcsingletilldeath.].

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  I honestly can't believe that these were the talking points for the CA. i mean, honestly, has there been that much of a major change in the message or is it that I never heard it? Im tempted to go through mynotebooks from meetings and assemblies passed because i do not recognize this religion anymore! And Ive only been completely out since July (my last meeting ever was at this year's district assembly.)

  - they disrespect women

  - they disrespect hard-working people

  - theydisrespect the young bydenying them an education

  Summary: they treat R & F like fools!

  Im shocked!
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  Very proud!

  by caballoSentado in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  hi friends,.

  although i read the forum dayly, i rarely post.. but i had to tell you this!..

  i have 3 children 2 boys and a beatiful girl... this is about my second boy.

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  losingit

  Felicidades!!!
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  Why I am upset with myself for my atheistic beliefs

  by confusedandalone in

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  2. experiences

  yesterday me and the wife were talking about how much better life has become.

  she said something that got me thinking and made me a bit sad for a while.

  we were discussing where we are at individually in our quest for understanding about the "super-natural" and i expressed i have no belief in it at all and how much i have changed she says, "i don't think you have changed much.

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  I believe my gifts are an ntegral part of my spirituality. For example, I LOVE being a teacher. In the classroom, with the kids, making connections all day, guiding them through their journey. I am grateful that i am able to contribute to the world as a teacher.

  Idon't know if I could ever be an atheist, even comprehend going down that path of reasoning. Now that you are comfortable with them, thats good for you. To each his own.

  IInteresting, i remember that post where you uploaded pics of the Florida scenery after you got stuck without gas. Funny, that experience reaffirmed your belief in NO GOD, whereas for me reading that post and seeing those pictures proved to me his existenc.
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  Why I am upset with myself for my atheistic beliefs

  by confusedandalone in

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  2. experiences

  yesterday me and the wife were talking about how much better life has become.

  she said something that got me thinking and made me a bit sad for a while.

  we were discussing where we are at individually in our quest for understanding about the "super-natural" and i expressed i have no belief in it at all and how much i have changed she says, "i don't think you have changed much.

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  Thanks for your thoughts, c&a. There's a lot in there for me to.think about. I am also 36, and alot of those same questions are directed to.me as well.

  I am not a born-in. I was a convert, trying to.find my footing again in the world. Honestly, I think I've always maintained some type of connection to the world, at least in secret. Very few times would i venture out, with permission from my husband . The frustration from being in a cage caused me to make major mistakes, and our marriage suffered. Im much better ina relationship when i can decide to be me every moment rather than when i am coerced . Isnt it always that way?

  Now freedom leaves me with the same questions to answer. unfortunately i do not have the means to pursue them. Im an artist, i can feel the creativity wanting to burst out-- but where? How? I love to dance! I am a dancer-- where, how can i refine this skill? I'm a painter-- where, how can i refne that skill? I don't know where to begin.
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  Hello everyone! I could use some advice

  by SnailsPace2 in

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  most of the time i just lurk .

  lots of times throughout the day.

  however, something has come up that i would like some advice on, especially from members who were exiting the jw religion with young children.. .

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  Im interested in the responses you get as having a difficult time with my oldest about JWism. She just won't let go! It is my fault, mostly,because I did a good job indoctrinating her/ raising her. Not to mention she has a little friend in her classthat is also being raised JW. so there is peer pressure to follow along even thoigh i no longer practice this garbage. My youngest , however, has let go with gusto. Missing birthdays and celebrations really hurt her. i completely relate to your situation. Im just happy the girls don't have family members around that are in.
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  Why I am upset with myself for my atheistic beliefs

  by confusedandalone in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  yesterday me and the wife were talking about how much better life has become.

  she said something that got me thinking and made me a bit sad for a while.

  we were discussing where we are at individually in our quest for understanding about the "super-natural" and i expressed i have no belief in it at all and how much i have changed she says, "i don't think you have changed much.

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  You're a confusing guy, at least to me. You're conflicted. You're certain. About religion, about God, now about spirituality. Because someone else affirmed your beliefs, you're an atheist? So why were you a jdub-- what struck your chord then? I guess Im wondering about consistency. What's your constant? Do you find yourself in others, even if you find yourself in the rejection of the other? Who defines you? ... i don't know... just some thoughts. ....
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  Saint Peters bones on display

  by designs in

  1. social
  2. current

  francis i is pulling out all the stops to keep his church relevant.

  a first ever public display of saint peter's bones is drawing pilgrims from all over the world as the "year of faith" concludes.. http://news.yahoo.com/saint-peters-bones-display-first-time-001517448.html.

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  It's history, a link to the past, even if they're not his bones. Nothing wrong with it. It's like going to the Museum of Natural History and checking out dinosaur bones.
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  Do you miss the sense of superiority?

  by Diest in

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  2. friends

  this is and odd topic but there is a part of me that really misses feeling that i knew more about the world than 99.9% of the people.

  i spent so many years in school being the odd person because of religion.

  i embraced it to some extent.

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  Im assuming that the ones that enjoyed the feeling of superiority were born-ins. I've witnessed the haughty attitude of born ins towards converts, even in children towards adults.
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  How the Watchtower Society Views Women

  by daringhart13 in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  hey gang,.....i continue to write as thoughts come to me.

  i would love to hear how the ladies here feel about my observations on how the wtbs views/treats women.. new article here: http://darrinhart.hubpages.com/hub/gods-view-of-women-according-to-the-watchtower-bible-tract-society.

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  Thanks