I like your idea, but I think it's much more satisfying to say something like "hey are you guys still around? I thought the end of the world came in 1975" And then hand them some silent lamb material. Or better yet, pull an Orbiting the Sun's brother and burn their material. HAhahahhahaha
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A System to STOP the Preaching Work?
by NeonMadman inas i was sitting in my living room staring at my christmas tree the other day, for some reason, my mind turned to a possible way for householders who don't want jw's to call on them to get them to stop once and for all.
i'm not sure whether it would work or not.
now, we know that putting oneself on the "do not call" list doesn't work, because they will continue to call at least once a year to determine whether the householder's "circumstances have changed".
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OK, What did Y'all get?
by CC Ryder inwhat was under your tree this morning?.
it's snowing here in tn.
which is what i wanted!!!.
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I recieved tons of bath goodies, perfume from Victorias Secret, a past, present, and future ring from my husband, and two count em two crockpots. Oh and a kit to do my own acrylic nails. But what I enjoyed most was the flu I got(Notttt)
Prisca-I am sorry to hear about the loser that broke up with you. That certainly shows no couth. I broke up with a bofriend once on Christmas Eve, we got in a huge fight, it sucked! Keep yer head up girl!
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Kids say the craziest things
by meadow77 inmy bestfriend has a four year old adorable little girl.
anyway a couple of days before christmas, she(the four year old) had said something about santa and how he knows everything, and whether we are good or not.
my bestfriend replied that yes santa knew alot, but asked her if she knew who it was that really knew everything.
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My bestfriend has a four year old adorable little girl. Anyway a couple of days before Christmas, She(the four year old) had said something about Santa and how he knows everything, and whether we are good or not. My bestfriend replied that yes Santa knew alot, but asked her if she knew who it was that really knew everything. Her little girl looked up to the sky and said "God" Her mom told her "that's right, and he's the only one who really knows when we are good and bad" She said that without missing a beat, her little girl said "but, what if he's laughing really hard at a joke though,and can't see when we are bad, like this" And then preceded to laugh really hard and squint her eyes shut. Priceless. Anybody else have stories of kids and their unique brand of logic?
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Your funeral -- if not in a church, then what?
by Gopher ini don't mean to sound morbid, but we're all mortal.
just as we are wise if we plan for our financial future, we are also wise if we plan for our demise (timely or otherwise), so that our relatives know our wishes and are not burdened with difficult decisions in the case a fatal event befalls us.
so for those of us who are currently unchurched -- we all know that if you wish to "tie the knot" you can quite easily get a "justice of the peace" to perform a wedding.
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LOL at Lying
I think if you are no longer a JW, but have family members in, best to write down your funeral wishes. My B-friends grandpa was married to a JW, but never converted in their marriage. They were married something like 60 years. When he passed away, she gave him a JW funeral, which upset my bestfriend so much, because he never believed. He was such a great man, and they didn't even talk about him at the funeral, just Jehovah and a bunch of stuff he didn't even believe in.
Edited to add-When I die, I want to have a bench as a grave marker instead of a tombstone. That way when people come to visit me, they have a place to sit down. Cemetaries are always so uncomfortable, don't you think?
Edited by - meadow77 on 26 December 2002 16:4:9
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J.W's and Divorce
by meadow77 init has become apparent to me, through many of your stories that jw's seem to have a hard time staying with their spouses who leave the borg.
i was wondering if this is just a case by case thing or are they in fact encouraged to leave spouses who no longer believes.
it seems strange that they would encourage that seeing as how we are instructed to stay in marriages even with a non-believer if they are happy to stay in the marriage.
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It has become apparent to me, through many of your stories that JW's seem to have a hard time staying with their spouses who leave the borg. I was wondering if this is just a case by case thing or are they in fact encouraged to leave spouses who no longer believes. It seems strange that they would encourage that seeing as how we are instructed to stay in marriages even with a non-believer if they are happy to stay in the marriage. Are the JW's actually promoting divorce? What are your thoughts on this?
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Funniest/Most outrageous/Most Shocking/ thing...
by Happy ini was just wondering what was the most astounding thing you guys have had a jw say to you.
whether it was while you were still in the borg or after you left.
i've heard some rather funny stories on this subject.
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I guess they missed the part where Jesus advised he who was without sin to cast the first stone.
Edited by - meadow77 on 26 December 2002 12:8:9
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Holiday Traditions
by meadow77 inevery year since i was young, we got to open one gift on christmas eve.
when i was little i used to get excited wondering what it would be.
it took me many years to figure out that it would always be pajamas.
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These are all great! GF- for wacky Christmas movies you should check out A Christmas Story and Scrooged. Those are two of my favorites.
P.S. You'll shoot your eye out
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NAME THAT CHRISTMAS TUNE
by xenawarrior incan you name the christmas carols these wordy phrases describe?.
1. move hitherward the entire assembly of those who are loyal in their belief.
2. listen, the celestial messengers produce harmonious sounds.
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1.come all ye faithful
2. Hark the Herald Angels sing
3.Silent Night
4. Joy to the world
5. Deck the Halls
6.Angels We have heard on High
7. It came upon a midnight clear
8. The first Noel
9.O Little town of Bethlehem
10.Oh Drummer Boy
11. God Rest You Merry Gentleman
12. Peace on Earth
13. Frosty the Snowman
14. Santa Clause is coming to town
15. White Christmas
16. ?
17. Winter Wonderland
18. We three Kings
19. Jingle Bells
20. Away in a manger
21. ?
22. We wish you a Merry Christmas
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Little Brother Burns Watchtower!
by OrbitingTheSun inoh my god, you guys!
some jehovahs witnesses just came to my house--and of course my latest strategy is to hide and let someone else answer the door, or not answer the door at all.
well, my younger brother is home from his first semester at college and he just happened to be near the door when they came knocking... .
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Orbiting-that was great. Your brother is hilarious. I bet they decided to go get coffee and call it a day after that.
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Holiday Traditions
by meadow77 inevery year since i was young, we got to open one gift on christmas eve.
when i was little i used to get excited wondering what it would be.
it took me many years to figure out that it would always be pajamas.
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Every year since I was young, we got to open one gift on Christmas Eve. When I was little I used to get excited wondering what it would be. It took me many years to figure out that it would always be pajamas. I never thought much about it, but as I have gotten older and started the tradition over with my own family, I look back on it with great fondess. Another tradition that my grandparents have, is that everyone brings canned goods to Christmas Eve dinner at their house. The next day my grandpa takes the food to the local food bank. I guess I am getting sentimental in my old age, cause I'm finally beginning to appreciate these family traditions. Do you have any special holiday traditions? If you were raised a JW, are there any that you have started since you left?Please Share.