Posts by happyout

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worldlies at the KH?

by smurfette in

has anyone here ever brought a never a jw spouse or significant other to a kh function like a wedding, funeral, or even a meeting?

how did they react?

or have you ever had your spouse or significant other express concern that you might rejoin the borg after going back to the kh for a family event?.

My hubby went to my Dad's funeral, which, although not held at a KH was mostly attended by witnesses (my dad was never a witness, but my mom and siblings are hard core). He was amazed at the way some people took the opportunity to tell me I should know better, and needed to just come back to the hall. He felt (rightfully so) that they should not intrude upon my grief with their propoganda. Every so often I will ask if I have prejudiced him against the JWs, and he says no, he would have never been interested after they started telling him all the restrictions anyway.

A long time ago we took my Grandma and Aunt to hear my brother's first talk. They are staunch Baptists, and used to a very lively service. As he came to the podium, they both started saying things like, "Amen" and "hallelujah". Throughout his talk they interjected things like "preach" "save me Jeeeeezus". We were cracking up almost the whole time. I have no idea how my brother made it through with a straight face.

Happyout

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Well It's time for me to leave.

by outoftheorg in

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friends

at least i am giving it a try.. i have had some minor surgery.

nothing to worry about, but it put me out of physical action for the last two weeks.

this gave me lots of time to think and browse this forum.

happyout

((((((out))))))

Best to you always, drop us a line now and again to keep us up to date.

Happyout

18

Matrix Theory - Your input please

by Elsewhere in

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ok... i have to admit that i have been obsessing over the movies the matrix... especially after the second one where some odd things happened.

agent smith was replicating in the matrix, neo was "feeling" and stopping the sentinels in the real world, agent smith copied himself into a human in zion.. now i normally don't obsess over movies... i usually just watch them once and then move on... no big deal.

but this time i have been trying to figure out all of the odd things about the matrix.. i wanted to throw my theories out for everyone to examine and see what you all think.... here goes... remember in the first movie when neo went to see the oracle?

happyout

I just have to tell you, I am so thrilled you are writing about this. I have to leave for a meeting, but will respond in detail in just a bit.

Happyout (who knows There is no spoon)

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NO OVERTIME PAY?!

by Shakita in

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president bush will not like the response he gets from the angry 8 million plus workers out there who will be receiving no overtime pay because of his twisted sense of economics.

look, i am no economics professor, but how smart do you have to be to realize that if you take away $$$ from families struggling to make ends meet....that they will stop buying the unessentials and going on vacations, etc.... in a nutshell, helping to boost the country out of the worst unemployment in ten years!

how government can reach their sticky hands into our pockets and get away with this is absolutely criminal!

happyout

I'm with you 100%!!

Happyout

8

What Hooey!!!!!!!!!!

by warrior in

how could any true beliver question bethel with respect to this u.n rigamarole.

it's very clear to the faithful that this whloe issue is a red herring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i would suggest to our detractors that they rather give heed to those sick & in need who have fallen by the wayside.

happyout

Warrior, dear, it's not a red herring if the WTS wasn't really a member, and hadn't tried to deny it until it was made public.

Or, would you rather more focus be given on the harboring of pedophiles within the organisation?

Or, would you rather they explain why "brothers" in Mexico were allowed to bribe officials, while "brothers" in Malawi were told they had to withstand beatings and other atrocities to show their loyalty to Jah?

Or, would you rather explain why "new light" is constantly being used as an excuse to change previous incorrect predictions?

Or, would you rather explain why the rules change so much (i.e., organ transplants are cannibalism oooops, no they aren't)

Or, are you so blinded and misguided that no matter how much proof you are given you will refuse to face the reality that the WTS is a hypocritical, lying, blood guilty cult?

Just wondering.

Happyout

8

Nessie is lost !

by Amazing in

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friends

that's right folks ... british scientists have combed every square inch of loch ness looking for nessie and can't find her ... she has left the pond and gotten lost.

if you see her please report to the nearest constable ... nessie, we will miss you.

happyout

ROFLMAO at Donkey!!!!!!

Happyout

18

Buying out the opportune time

by RunningMan in

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all of my life, i was told by the society that i should buy out the opportune time.

to them, this phrase meant that i should cut down on watching tv or some other worthless activity, and of course, spend that newfound time worshipping the great publishing company.

well, since i stopped going to meetings on april 10, 2002, i have discovered an entirely new and far more enjoyable application for the admonition to buy out the opportune time.

happyout

Let's see, I no longer attend 5 meetings a week, which I have to prepare for, and I no longer spend a bare minimum 10 hours a month banging on people's doors ~~preaching the good news~~ selling magazines.

What do I do with all my extra time?

I LIVE

Happyout

5

comforting dream

by truthseeker1 in

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heya folks,.

long time no see!

just though i'd pop in and say hello and share a couple thoughts.

happyout

Hi, nice of you to visit

I have been debating watching that show, but now it's going on my must see list. That sounds hysterical.

Your dream sounds very nice and you are probably right, you have healed. Good for you!

Happyout

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Hung Jury in California case (videotaped beating of teen by police officer)

by happyout in

judge declares hung jury in videotaped beating case second officer not guilty of false report charge

tuesday, july 29, 2003 posted: 5:50 pm edt (2150 gmt).

after three days of deliberations, the jury couldn't reach a verdict on morse.

happyout

The officer who punched the teen was NOT found innocent, the jury was hung 7 - 5 in favor of convicting him. The case will be retried.

Obviously there are different opinions of what is "reasonable force" "self defense" etc. What I have not been able to understand from any of the messages that appear to be in favor of this former officer's actions is, what if the guy lied?? The video's DO NOT show the teen grabbing his genitals, the former officer's story was NOT backed up by any of the other officers on the scene, and his department felt his actions were out of line enough to fire him. Given JUST THOSE FACTS, why are you still protesting in favor of the former officer?? If one or two of the other officers had testified that they saw the teen grab the former officer, then I would probably understand where you are coming from, but since they did not, I really don't get it.

And by the way, George Bush, when I suggested that the former officer walk away to calm down instead of body slamming and punching the teen, it was with the awareness that there were many other officers on the scene. You know, the same officers that grabbed the former officer and prevented him from assaulting the teen further??

Happyout

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Are JW's getting lazy?

by jwbot in

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so, my s/o found a watchtower stuffed in our door, you know, the usual nobody-is-home-gotta-get-rid-of-these-things type deal.

we didn't even hear the knocking on the door.

(oh the joys of sleeping in on a saturday morning-no field service!).

happyout

LOL at RunningMan!