Posts by happy2b

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Aren't the elders supposed to visit df'd ones?

by buffy in

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maybe someone can answer this.

i thought that elders made it a point to visit df'd ones like 1 a year to see if they've thought about coming back, etc.

don't get me wrong, i'm happy they haven't come to see me.

happy2b

Yeah, they told me the same thing. That they would visit me in a year after I ds'd myself. But, nothing! But, that's the way it's always been. They only do certain things when the traveling overseer is visiting, remember? hehe

take care,

happy

no news yet on msnbc

by happy2b in

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i just checked the msnbc website, hoping to find something on the march.

nothing.

anybody heard anything?

happy2b

I just checked the msnbc website, hoping to find something on the march. nothing. Anybody heard anything?

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hello

by EvilBabe in

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happy2b

Welcome aboard! You'll love it here!!

Happy2b

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Lambies?

by Carmel in

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did i read here last week that there was a movement to tie stuffed lambs on the doors of the khs on the same day of the ny march?

or did i have a silent lambs dream?

anyway, i was in a department store during lunch and they had these cute little animals in a toy bin with several lambs.

happy2b

Great idea! I'll have to do some quick shopping in the morning!

happy

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why shun me?

by happy2b in

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i can't seem to change my font, size or color!!

i hope you can, oh there it goes!...hehe!!

anyway, i keep reading about why jw's are suppose to shun us, but it always says to shun sinners, adulters, drunkards, etc.......... okay, i sorta get that.

happy2b

LOL!! You made my day, Nathan!!! hehehehe!!!

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info on the march tomorrow............

by happy2b in

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could someone please tell me the details on the march tomorrow?

will it be covered by the media?

what channel should i watch?

happy2b

Hi again,

Could someone please tell me the details on the march tomorrow? will it be covered by the media? what channel should I watch? How many are planned to march?

I would love to attend, but unfortunately I can't. Maybe someone could take pics and put them on a site. I look forward to the GB's reaction. But, of course, they're will no none. They will definitely stay hidden.

To everyone attending: I'm so proud of you all. Wish I could join you! I pray the weather will co-operate for a nice walk. Stay strong and know that we are in the right. Finally!!

Take care,

happy2b OUT!!

Sharon

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why shun me?

by happy2b in

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i can't seem to change my font, size or color!!

i hope you can, oh there it goes!...hehe!!

anyway, i keep reading about why jw's are suppose to shun us, but it always says to shun sinners, adulters, drunkards, etc.......... okay, i sorta get that.

happy2b

I can't seem to change my font, size or color!! HELP!!!!!!!!

I hope you can, oh there it goes!...hehe!! Anyway, I keep reading about WHY jw's are suppose to shun us, but it always says to shun sinners, adulters, drunkards, etc.......... Okay, I sorta get that. But, I'm NONE of those, I simply got out, by way of disassociating myself. I don't drink, have affairs, cuss, steal, lie, etc....... So, where does it say that celebrating holidays and voting is a sin? Because that's all we do different. We're still good folks with high morals. Our kids are being raised to have respect for others, and not to judge people based on their religion. (as jw's do) We live normal, clean lives. So, what's up with that? shun us for being good people, not "sinners"? don't get it!!!! Basically, I guess we're just being shunned, ONLY because we chose to not be jw's anymore. And I feel we did it correctly by, removing ourselves completely. We didn't try to sneak and celebrate holidays or anything.

I knew of a 'brother' that was highly thought of in the congregation. He gave wonderful talks, carried the mics, great field service activity, etc.... And the whole time, he was having an affair behind his wife's back. She would come home and find other womans ear rings in her OWN bed. But, he never got disfellowshipped, even after it was made public. He just sorta drifted away. But, HE can still be TALKED to!!!!

Another time, my sister was married to this highly thought of Ministerial Servant. His son was sexually molested by a member in the congregation. But, instead of going to the police and reporting it. The father went to the elders first, and was told to keep it quiet. My own sister couldn't tell me what had happened!!!! I didn't find out until years later. And to think that I was nice to this molester at the hall. And no one knew what had happened!! What if he did it again, because no one was warned!!!!! So STUPID!!!!

I really don't miss anything about the Borg. It's still a bit strange tho, to see people that have known me my whole life, not even acknowledge me. I 'got out' about 4 years ago and haven't looked back. I love being 'normal'!!!! Well, I don't think we can ever really be normal, being raised and brainwashed for so many years, but I sure try!!!

Take care and thanks for listening/reading,

happy2b

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We DO NOT FEEL SUPERIOR TO OTHER FAITHS

by minimus in

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wt.

of oct. 15, 2002 states: "although we do not feel superior to those who profess other faiths,we avoid socializing with them or getting drawn into their worship.

".......jw's avoid socializing with anyone not a witness because all others are not as good as jehovah's witnesses.....how can they make such statements and not realize that even "worldly" people will feel insulted?

happy2b

That quote may have been taken out of context, but the truth is....jw's do feel superior to others. I remember feeling that way and am embarrassed by it now. Even in elementary school, I remember looking down on my classmates, as if I knew what was going on and they had no idea what was in store for them if they didn't become a jw. So sad. I missed out on some great friendships due to that belief system. I ds'd myself about 4 years ago, and have found a hard time reprogramming those ideas. I still find myself keeping people at a distance. jw's took so much away from us.

Just my 2cents worth.

happy2b

sharon

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