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  What is up with all the recent disfellowshipping/ disassociations?

  by sf in

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  i mean, is it just me or is there a noticable increase in such over the last few months?.

  it would appear too, that it isn't going to let up anytime soon.

  odds are there will be even more.. but why?

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  rwagoner

  When I was counting and ran out of fingers and toes I started asking the same question....maybe its spring cleaning.
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  Trying to get to know people on the JWD

  by cindykp in

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  i havent been here that long, and just trying to get to know a little more about the people im chatting with.

  i know some dont want to share too much info, which i understand.

  so.............im divorced, have 3 kids, lived in florida for 15 years, now back home in wi.

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  rwagoner

  First name? Randy

  Married? almost 15 years

  Single? see above LOL

  Gay? no....wife is bi does that count ? LOL

  Kids? 2 -- 1 son 6yo and 1 daughter 5 months tomorrow

  Anything you care to add is great!!!!!!!!( I think! ) As most here know I already share way too much info about my life and lifestyle...LOL
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  How Far Would You Have Gone To Prove Your Loyalty To The Organization?

  by minimus in

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  would you have not taken a transfusion?

  would you make sure that your child was deprived of one, too?

  would you have turned in your own family member to the elders?..........just how far would you have gone in showing allegiance to the cult?

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  rwagoner

  at 5 years old I announced in class that I refused to salute the flag....dragged literally to the principal's Office....they called my parents...who were thrilled of course...big stink...finally ironed out...

  shunned some friends growing up...feel bad now but at the time my brain was totally washed....would love the chance to share a beer, coffee, cigar...whatever and a good conversation about the old days.
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  Would you....

  by HadEnuf in

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  today i decided that people on this forum need some bragging rights.

  (of course this is just a veiled disguise for me to claim some of my own bragging rights.

  good things happen all the time to my friends on this site and we never hear about them.

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  rwagoner

  When I write my bio for an interview or for something at work I always think..whoa....who is this person because I am about as ordinary as a person can be. I mean I sit here and surf the web, eating cheetos in my underwear just like everybody else. I have just been lucky in my life to have done some pretty cool stuff....

  Relationship: Married WAY above me....she is the most increadible woman that I have ever me...bright, funny, totally hot...red head ! wow ! I also have two great kids Alex (6) and Reagan (5 months) - both were preemies and both are completely healthy. I love being a dad...I am a goofy dad that plays and laughs and cries....I am soooo proud of my kids....I have read to my son since before he was born and now he reads to me and his new sister.....He lost his first tooth, got a man's haircut and has his first date in a couple of weeks LOL....she is 34 and a family friend....we are double dating to the local fireman's ball for an elegant evening of dinner and dancing....LOL

  Personal Fulfillment: Went back to school as an old fart and got my degrees in disability studies and education. Own my own business that helps people create a more accessible and accepting world for all people. **My business was just voted #14 in the top 50 diversity owned businesses...we even get a trophy LOL. I am respected by my friends, clients and others and considered an Expert in my field. I still consider myself to be a person of faith and a believer in God.

  Fun/Cool stuff: I get to travel all over the country for my business...Sing in a Barbershop Quartet....I have marched on Washington DC for disability rights with thousands of my peers....and was in the right place at the right time and was selected to be federally trained as 1 of only 150 people in the country that can do my job......Met 4 Presidents....Invited to the White House 3 times....I got to introduce my son to the First Lady earlier this year....Testified before the US Senate.....Have two books coming out, hopefully sometime in 2005....and I lay nekkid with my big white butt sticking out on the beach in Jamaica whenever I can afford it....LOL

  See what I mean...looks cool but really boils down to the facts that I am happy, loved, successful and FREE. I could not have done most..if any of those things if I were still in bondage with the org. ***BIG BREATH OF FREE AIR*** Life is pretty good. LOL

  Now that I read it it sounds...well...like I am bragging...but that is what you asked for right...trust me my wife reminds me on a daily basis that I am not as important as people say I am so I should get over myself LOL.....
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  Reverse 411 Directory

  by talesin in

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  well, i have a heavy breather ... does anyone know of an internet reverse phone directory?.

  the idiot was stupid - didn't block the call, so i have the number, but no name, etc.

  i would like to know who they are and where they live before i call them back.

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  http://www.reversephonedirectory.com
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  Going to StarWars Celebration III...

  by Smoky in

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  are any you sw nerds making plans to attend the convention in indianapolis, in on april 21-24, 2005?.

  check it out....... http://www.starwarscelebration.com/swchome.aspx?file=swc.

  smoky the sith lord apprentice.

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  rwagoner

  My son wants to go in the worst way but I have three business trips in March and April....including a trip to vegas that he is coming with me on....so it is not looking good for Celebration III.

  But dad is a softy...so we'll see. LOL
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  UFO sightings and close encounters

  by seesthesky in

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  have you seen a ufo or had a close encounter with an (apparent) extraterrestrial?

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  rwagoner

  When I was a kid....like 11 or 12...my dad took me deep sea fishing in Maine. We had to get up VERY early and it was like a 3 hour drive. I saw an object in the sky that I could not identify or explain. It moved in short, fast bursts of speed and then stopped and hovered briefly...it would then dart off quickly in another direction...almost too fast for your eyes to follow it.....and then it was simply gone...no idea what it was and I was told not to tell anyone because they might be concerned that I was intrerested in the "paranormal". I wasn't interested but it would have been nice to know what I had seen. LOL
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  Run In With Ex-Father-In-Law (Elder/PO)

  by adelmaal in

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  i had forgotten how much drama it is to deal with an elder who refuses to answer a direct question.

  this isn't even bible related yet still he refused to answer my question.

  first a little background.. last week my daughter missed detention.

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  rwagoner

  You were certainly in the right here and I have to agree with the others....if the ex continues top leave your daughter with them then it should be clear, through the courts if need be, that they are to keep you fully aware of her care, location and any issues that arise.....you are her mother for god's sake....its simply common sense...

  *** Has a very low tolerance for stupid, game-playing control freaks ***
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  Study conductor claims the "WTS is not the FDS"...and other JW affirmations

  by M.J. in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i am currently following the ongoing saga of a person who is studying to be a jw and her unbelieving husband's attempts to sway her in this endeavor.

  he has gotten her to read cofc and she's halfway through it, but nonetheless, she remains bound to the jws and wants to continue her persuit.

  he has tried to call into question that the wts could have been appointed by jesus as the "faithful, discreet slave", but the person she is studying with flat out told her that jws do not believe that jesus chose the wts as the fds and, that they don't believe that they are the one chosen religion/church.

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  rwagoner

  lol
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  Study conductor claims the "WTS is not the FDS"...and other JW affirmations

  by M.J. in

  1. watchtower
  2. scandals

  i am currently following the ongoing saga of a person who is studying to be a jw and her unbelieving husband's attempts to sway her in this endeavor.

  he has gotten her to read cofc and she's halfway through it, but nonetheless, she remains bound to the jws and wants to continue her persuit.

  he has tried to call into question that the wts could have been appointed by jesus as the "faithful, discreet slave", but the person she is studying with flat out told her that jws do not believe that jesus chose the wts as the fds and, that they don't believe that they are the one chosen religion/church.

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  rwagoner

  In all fairness based on your other posts & threads.....
  

  YOU ( slimboyfat) SAID:

  The wbts IS the faithful and discreet slave. Tell him he is wrong!!!

  So...where is YOUR proof ? *grin*