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  creating romance

  by SPAZnik in

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  what is the most romantic thing.

  got any womantic storwees?.

  i'll tell you mine if u tell me yours!

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  mamashel

  Whip cream, strawberries, champaign, and chocolate syrup, mmmmmmmm Good!!! '

  Oh, oopps, does that qualify as romantic??

  mama
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  Omg - I've got an interview!

  by Mimilly in

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  i called today, then emailed my resume and they asked me in for an interview tomorrow - and if i'm accepted - i start on monday for six weeks paid training.

  for those who know me, this is huge.

  this job would take me off of social assistance just like that.

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  mamashel

  Good luck mim, i'll send good vibes your way. Hope you get it.

  mama
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  Can a Christian and a JW be happily married?

  by janiemh in

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  my husband and i are currently separated (since 6/02) we have not ruled out the possibility of reconciliation and are working on some issues.

  about 2 years before this separation, we both started studying with jw's.

  we went to sunday meetings and had weekly in-home bible studies.

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  mamashel

  First of all WEKLCOME WELCOME WELCOME jan.

  I understand your circumstances completely. I have been there myself. The first thing i would do is buy your husband the book Crisis of Conscience by Ray Franz, a former governing body member at Bethel. He explains fully how the organization is false. Maybe if he reads it he can come to his own conclusion.

  I do have to agree with Lin though, I have my doubts, and believe me they will probably discourage him to return home if you do not have the same belief.

  My husband and I fought for 3-4 years out of 10, because I converted to his beliefs (JWS) and found out for myself it was not what i believed. We also seperated. Mine does have a happy ending becuse we did get back together and even went back to the meetings out of fear, but both came to the conclusion we no longer wanted to go.

  Just keep praying, because you sound like you are searching spiritually, and God will give you the answers your heart desires. As for the children, I have 6 of my own, and yes it is very very hard on them to have 2 different beliefs in one household.

  Best wishes, and I hope things turn out well.

  Shelley
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  What Are You All Doing Now?

  by Tish in

  1. jw
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  i am at a crossroads in my life, and wanted your opinions:.

  i have been d/f for 18 months, i have learnt enough to know jws are completely misguided, but my sis has also been d/a for questioning things, she has been doing the alpha course and is getting baptised at a baptist church next weekend, which i am very pleased for her to be doing if she feels it's right.

  i am in a quandry as i am very sceptical about going to another religion, i know many i have spoken to say, it isn't joining a religion but just associating with other christians.

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  mamashel

  Unfortunately no one can tell you what you need to do, you can only do what makes you happy. I would suggest you read Ray Franz's book, Cirsis of Conscience and you can probably better determine that the org is a true lie. Once you are totally conviced of that, then pick up either a king james or living bible and start comparing scriptures. You will soon see for yourself what you should do. The most important thing to remember is to reprogram your mind, and know you are doing the right thing by leaving.

  I havent gone to any church yet since leaving, but that is my desire. I just want to take it slow. Learn how to be happy outside the org first, because many of us when we first leave are afraid to be happy. But guess what??. You can.

  Best wishes in your search.

  mamashel
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  144,000 (yeah, I know)

  by ThirdEye in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  ok, so you believe that only 144,000 people will be in heaven at the end.

  but, in revelations 7, it says that 144,000 from all the tribes of israel will stand be for the lamb and the throne of god.

  and the it goes on to say the 12,000 from each tribe.

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  mamashel

  Ok, so you believe that only 144,000 people will be in Heaven at the end

  WHO'S BELIEFS????

  MAMASHEL
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  what makes you the happiest???

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  we know what makes some of you the angriest, so now tell us what makes you the happiest.

  (this should be good!

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  Watching my kids play football, enjoying the "worldly association" hehe, learning to finally be able to interact with "worldly people", a good cup of java, and most important of all GOOD SEX!!!

  lol

  mamashel
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  Just a thought, would like input on it please

  by Jesika in

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  i was cleaning the house and since our roommate works 3rd shift i have to do this quietly since he sleeps during the day.

  i can't have the radio blasting or the tv on really loud so i clean in silence, which tends to make the mind wonder.. here was my thought, might be dumb but here goes------------.

  the "great tribulation".

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  mamashel

  Good ????? Jes, i think i will do some research on this. When I went to church i recall something about tribulation, but I am going to do some studying on this. I'll let you know if i find anything out.

  mama
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  WHAT MAKES YOU THE ANGRIEST?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
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  at times we all get angry.

  sometimes our anger is inappropriate, as when a parent loses control and beats their child.

  there are situations that may rightfully get us angry.

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  mamashel

  People who make fun of people who are depressed!!!!
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  I'm Pi$$ed

  by Elsewhere in

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  first someone goes and makes a mockery of depression by saying that one can "will" oneself out of it.

  after reading that and having been in a severe depression in the past... i just about hit the roof.

  http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/forum/thread.aspx?id=36736&site=3 .

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  mamashel

  I'm with you elsewhere, until someone actually goes through it and experiences it for them self, then they cannot understand it at all.

  There was another thread that talked about people liking trama and tradegy in their life. You dont have to necessarily like having it, but I responded by saying it was nice to have someone to talk to about it.

  Thanks for sharing

  mamashel
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  I dont think I can take it anymore

  by mamashel in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have only posted a few times so far, and i dont want to sound like a constant complainer or whiner, but i really need someone to talk to and some feed back.

  we used to go to the elders with problems, and i have turned and leaned on you all now.

  first i would like to thank you all for your kind and caring feedback.. my daughter has broken my heart.

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  Sentinal -- thank you so much. That is very loving but also real. I am going to have to learn to let go, and let her learn from her mistakes. Thank you again

  mama