Posts by happyout

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Through everything... do you feel that you learned soemthing?

by anotheropenviewpoint in

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i am new to the board and have read countless gripes and pokes at "the organization" but i fail to find one interesting question.. in preface... i was disfellowshiped myself over 5 years ago.

in that time, i had done much searching, visited many churches and faithes.. going to some for as short as one session and some as long as 6 - 8 months.

after i felt my search was in vein i stopped attempting to go to these shurches all together.. i never forgot how to pray through.

happyout

Hello, anotheropenviewpoint, and welcome,

You said "So 'effin what!? So what if the "prophecies" were not right, So what if they didnt get it right the first time and have changed many beliefs over time... SO 'EFFIN WHAT! I say. Because it is the ability for the people within the JW culture to adapt, be flexible, see and admit new truth when it is presented to them without a doubt."

I will tell you EFFIN WHAT. Those misinterpretations of the bible caused people TO DIE. When the WTS said organ transplants were cannibalism, people DIED following that incorrect information. Familes have been torn apart because a member could not in good conscience accept a belief they knew to be wrong. People have taken their own lives because of the tremendous emotional agony following this religion brought them. People are still dying over their misinterpretation of the blood issue.

Now, don't get me wrong. If you want to go back, and it makes you feel better, and you feel it's the right thing to do, more power to you. I happen to believe some people need religion to make them feel safe, secure, and complete. So, good for you, and best wishes for your future. BUT, don't try to whitewash or toss aside the very real issues that a lot of people have this this religion. They have legitimate reasons and feelings, just like you.

Happyout

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The ten best ways to disrupt a District Assembly:

by czarofmischief in

1. have an apostate food truck outside with free burritos and shasta cola.. 2. wear a smurf costume and run across the stage.. 3. bikini car wash across the street.. 4. have an old-school breakdancing session on the corner, cardboard and all.

bonus if you do it on a mat made of watchtowers and primary colored book covers.. 5. have a garage sale or flea market in the neighborhood during the afternoon session.. 6. sit in the audience and applaud everything that anybody says - try to get a standing ovation for each sentence of the closing prayer.. 7. put a recording of rap, heavy metal, or other forbidden music on instead of the kingdom melodies.. 8. get fifty of your friends to walk around in the stadium during the session, holding signs that say, "louder please!

" and "take your shirt off!

happyout

Start to cry really loudly and say Jehover' spirit is moving you to do so. If those around you try to shoosh you, scream that Jehover is speaking through YOU now, and any who don't believe will be destroyed.

Loudly agree with every thing coming from the platform, throwing in the occasional "isnt' Jehover good" line

Whenever a scripture is read, frantically search for it, and say loudly "that's not what MY Bible says!"

Dress in wildly inappropriate clothing, and cry loudly if anyone mentions it.

During the last prayer, display a giant size poster of a baby, and scream that the brother praying is the baby's REAL father.

Happyout

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HELP ME...

by POOH in

i am posting this so that other jw will help me to figure out what i need to do.

my husband was born and raised as a jehovahs witness.

when we got married he never metioned it to me.

happyout

Pooh,

If you have children, and you become a JW, and they someday need a blood transfusion, you will have to let them die. A JW in good standing cannot accept a blood transfusion, nor can they allow their children to do so.

Being a mother, that is the absolute first thing that would stop me from EVER going back to being a witness.

Good luck to you, and welcome to the board.

Happyout

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Wedding photos

by YoursChelbie in

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gopher, yourschelbie and jimmer

happyout

HOW BEAUTIFUL!!!

Thanks for sharing, and congratulations!

Happyout

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Rapper convicted of murder (and cannabalism)

by happyout in

rapper convicted of murder.

jun 26, 7:40 am est.

los angeles (ap) -- a jury has convicted aspiring rap artist antron singleton of murder.

happyout

Hmmm,

The first article I read said a lot of things about him trying to fit in with the "hard core" rappers, and that's why he was doing drugs. The victim's mother initially tried to sue the label and also Suge Knight, citing their influence on the murderer, and his attempts to win their favor by indulging in the "hard" lifestyle that they represent.

However, no offense intended, and I like some rap music, and didn't mean to put down the whole genre, so maybe I will clarify the title of the thread.

Happyout

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Rapper convicted of murder (and cannabalism)

by happyout in

rapper convicted of murder.

jun 26, 7:40 am est.

los angeles (ap) -- a jury has convicted aspiring rap artist antron singleton of murder.

happyout

Rapper Convicted of Murder
Jun 26, 7:40 AM EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A jury has convicted aspiring rap artist Antron Singleton of murder. The panel deliberated less than an hour before convicting Singleton of murder and aggravated mayhem in the April 2002 slaying of a woman. The victim had her chest ripped open and one of her lungs partially eaten. (italics mine)

Jurors will spend today to begin considering Singleton's claim that he was insane at the time of the murder of Tynisha Ysais. Singleton performed under the name Big Lurch. He had recently moved from Texas to Los Angeles to pursue a career in rap. The slain woman's boyfriend testified at trial that he and Singleton had been smoking PCP the night before the murder.

I can't even begin to comment on what should be done to this guy. He ATE part of her lungs! What do you think is the appropriate punishment for this type of crime?

Happyout (shuddering at this news story)

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"Reinstatement Party" Called Off Per The Society

by minimus in

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a number of weeks ago, i mentioned how my niece was seeking reinstatement.

well, after all was said and done, the elders allowed her back in.

my brother and his wife were giving her a little "coming back" party with about a total of 35 guests.

happyout

YOU VILL NOT HAF FUN! YOU VILL READ THE VACHTOVER AND AVAKE! YOU VILL OBEY DE RULES OF DE SOZIETY! DO NOT TINK FOR YOURSEV!

Happout (thick Gestapo type accent in effect)

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Tattoo to doge military service

by l3gi0n in

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3016356.stm

could a korean jw get a tattoo so that he would not be fit to join the military?

i know you can't have a tattoo, but if it were to read jehovah, and make you exempt from military service wouldnt it be a good thing?

happyout

I think the tatoo thing is dumb. It's not defiling your flesh, it's beautifying it (at least sometimes). So, a dub women can't get permanent makeup? Waaaaay to many rules without a definitive scriptural basis.

Back to the topic, I think the WTS likes their members to publicly suffer in taking a stance for their faith (remember Malawi?), so they would not approve of taking this way out. Plus, if they forbid tatoos, then the brother would still be sinning.

Happyout ( holding her aching head trying to follow the WTS reasoning)

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Could you ever go back ??? What would the elders ask/make you do ???

by run dont walk in

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not meant to give anyone nightmares !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

i'm sure we will all answer no, but for the fun of it, what would have to happen for you to return to the kingdom hall,.

and what would the elders/judicial committee say to you if you wanted to go back.. do you think even if you returned with a new attitude, that you would always be "marked" by the congregation.. should get some interesting answers !!!!!!!!!

happyout

They would have to become a totally new religion. No more stupid rules (so many I can't even remember them all), no more insistence that they are the one and only religion accepted by God, freedom and encouragement of independent thinking, no more forced proselytizing, apologies up the ying yang for all the hurt, destroyed lives and deaths they have caused. Family counseling for those who have shunned family members for years to enable them to repair their relationships. The elders cannot MAKE me do a damn thing, and if I were to ever go back, they would not ask or expect it of me.

Happyout (to happy to be out to even consider going back)

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Tattoo to doge military service

by l3gi0n in

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3016356.stm

could a korean jw get a tattoo so that he would not be fit to join the military?

i know you can't have a tattoo, but if it were to read jehovah, and make you exempt from military service wouldnt it be a good thing?

happyout

This is probably a stupid question, but why, exactly, can't dubs get tatoos??

Happyout (unable to keep up with all the rules)