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  In Search of Christian Freedom

  by berylblue in

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  franz stated something in this mind-blowing book which was definitely true for me.. he stated (this is a poor paraphrase) that very early on during a "study", witnesses can easily show what's in the bible regarding god's name, the condition of the dead, living on paradise earth, etc.

  once these are proven to a person's satisfaction, when the study moves on to more complicated matters, it is just easier to accept what isn't understood on the basis that so far, everything has seemed true.

  by now, there is an emotional investment -and everything up until now seemed fine, so.....................................let's swallow it all, and what is too difficult to swallow comfortably (blood?

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  Nickey

  Hey, I'm getting ready to place an order for CoC for the first time.

  How is "In Search of Christian Freedom"? Should I get it? I want to make sure I get the right edition if there's more than one, at least.
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  Did anone see the Mtv Music Awards tonight?

  by NEWWORLDSLACKER in

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  that opener with britney , madona , and cristina was hot !

  did yousee that kiss at the end ?

  i saw some major tounge between britney and madona....damn.....or maybe im just a horndog .... the rest was pretty good too.

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  Nickey

  Watch yaself.... gonna make me get all rosey posey over here. lol Thank you for the compliments though. Much appreciated.

  As for the thread, for the sake of the hijack:

  I wasn't really "amazed" at the kiss. Madonna is known to do almost anything. She knows what get's the crowd going. The queen of controversy. Britney and Christina were just glad to be up there and would've licked her toes if need be. "Sex sells". I'm just glad Missy or one of those nasty puppets didn't get in on it.
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  Did anone see the Mtv Music Awards tonight?

  by NEWWORLDSLACKER in

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  that opener with britney , madona , and cristina was hot !

  did yousee that kiss at the end ?

  i saw some major tounge between britney and madona....damn.....or maybe im just a horndog .... the rest was pretty good too.

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  Nickey

  Yeah Mista Tee... datz me lol
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  Did anone see the Mtv Music Awards tonight?

  by NEWWORLDSLACKER in

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  that opener with britney , madona , and cristina was hot !

  did yousee that kiss at the end ?

  i saw some major tounge between britney and madona....damn.....or maybe im just a horndog .... the rest was pretty good too.

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  I was more so looking at Justin Timberlake's reaction. We all know who "Cry me a River" is for... lol
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  Photo of me out on the work......

  by ScoobySnax in

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  me, yesterday, working a local hard of hearing territory.

  (check out my amplifiers).

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  That sound system is off the chain! Pop a CD in, bump the bass and you set to go. lol
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  Holiday booked today...Scared of Flying!

  by ScoobySnax in

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  ok so i booked my holiday up today over the internet, going next monday week 1st september to corfu in greece, anyone been there>?.

  also i'm scared sh@tless about flying.

  any tips?

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  Nickey

  Man I'm pissed. I make a change in my schedule and they charge me an extra $100 on top of the taxes and extra fees already in there. Then put on elevator music for me to listen to while they charge my credit card.... that's the REAL scary part. Flying ain't nothin' compared to that. *lol*

  But really, I use to have a fear of flying. I still don't like flying over water. But I find bringing my own headphones and pestering the flight attendant for some drinks and pretzels brings me some relief.

  It'll be okay. Just try to focus on having a nice trip. Think happy thoughts like my man Peter Pan. You can fly!
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  Weed anyone ?

  by NEWWORLDSLACKER in

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  let me make this very clear from the get go , i am neither for or against the use of marijuana .

  but it has just occurred to me that many of my life long friends have either had periods in there life where they have or continue to smoke it .

  what if anything has your experience with pot taught you either about yourself or someone you know , was it a positive or negative infuence .

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  Long and heavy use will mess you up. For people who wanna smoke it, just like anything else.... use moderation and know when to quit. It'll get you in the long run.

  I've never smoked it. But I've been around people who've smoked it for years and they get more crazy and bizarre with each puff. Memory and logic are nearly non-existent and I just lose my patience with trying to reason and deal with them.
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  Then Leave.com

  by SheilaM in

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  i love this website

  http://www.asmincorp.com/thenleave/thenleave_001.htm

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  I get the sly humor. But on the other hand, I get the message they're trying to send. But, whatever. I don't care what they think. If people want to donate to that cause and to whoever actually takes that opportunity, that's on them.

  I've had more people tell me to go back to Africa to be honest. But, I haven't found any websites making donations to send me back. I can easily take that money and have me a nice free vacation though.
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  ...but I happen to like the JWs/WT.....

  by ScoobySnax in

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  jehovah's witnesses.

  the organisation.

  i love 'em both still.

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  Nickey

  I notice that alot of people still have hate and anger in their hearts. I admit that I have anger inside of me too. But I still have family and friends who are JW's. And I still LOVE and CARE for them. And I don't consider this place to be ANTI-JW. Or a place to bash Jw's. Because whether I like it or not, I've been one half my life and I know what it's like to have the shoe on the other foot. I know what it's like to be confused and unsure. Alone and having doubts. Jumping back in and out.

  Scoobs has every RIGHT to say what he said and to make his own choice. We don't know what's really going on in his heart and mind. And like I said, it is up to him and him alone to make that decision for himself. Pulling up his profile and yelling that he is Gay is disrespectful and has nothing to do with what he came out and said. I read this whole thread and some people chased after him ready to rip him apart for DARING to say such a thing.

  This should be a place for everyone to feel comfortable to come and discuss ANY thing JW related or whatever is on their minds. Alot here are Ex-Jw's. Few here are still Jw's. Alot of lurkers not sure of what they are. But we are all human. I don't have this "Us vs. them" mentality like I use to see as a Jw. I only see people for "who" they are. Not "what" they are. And I'm not prowling the boards looking for any JW to force a change of mind and telling them how "stupid" they are for still believing. Because I know what it feels like to believe and have someone calling you stupid and yelling at the mouth in anger. It wasn't helping me. It was only hurting me and pushing me further away. So why should I turn around and act the same way to someone else?

  I came here to learn and to get some support. But as I moved along, I also saw that I could be here to listen and to help others. Not fight and argue with who's right and wrong. And to throw facts in people's faces. Some people need to calm down... seriously. Because you get so wrapped up in fighting and arguing trying to pull people away from the JW religion that you forget how to speak in peace and let people live their OWN lives no matter how messed up it may seem to you. You can teach them and help them. But in the end, it's up to them to make the decision to stay or change.

  You can call me "stupid". It doesn't concern me. But I give Scoobs a pat on the back for speaking how he feels and I can only hope he learns for himself down the road so he can experience real freedom to be who and what he is. And see that it's not in an organization to look to, but within himself.
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  ...but I happen to like the JWs/WT.....

  by ScoobySnax in

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  jehovah's witnesses.

  the organisation.

  i love 'em both still.

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  Nickey

  Valis, maybe you're being nice, sarcastic. Who knows. I don't know in which direction you're tryin' to come at me with. But, I'm not catching your drift nor your angle. So I'm gonna leave your comments to me alone.

  Back to my piece:

  It's nobody's place to tell anybody what to do or think. It's his life, his decision. He's the one who has to learn for himself and follow his own path. It doesn't give nobody the right to be disrespectful and riding peoples ass to kingdom come for thier own personal choices. I said my piece. It has nothing to do with me or my relatives. It has to do with the topic of this thread. Period.

  He's his own man with his own life. His own choices and his own lessons to learn. He has to see for himself. Let him. Whether he comes to the same conclusion or not is on him.

  That's the only point I came in here to make. With that said, I leave it alone and move to the next topic.