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  Watchtower's annual Christmas edition - such hypocrisy!

  by ozziepost in

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  2. bible

  isn't it amazing to see that the wts are fond of decrying christmas, yet each year they publish a christmas edition of the watchtower magazine!.

  they make all sorts of claims about christmas and how wrong it is and all that but never fail to bring feature articles in thir december issues that take advantage of that.. what hypocrites!.

  http://www.watchtower.org/e/20021215/article_01.htm.

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  Dansk

  Louise,

  I'm still waiting for my watchtower and awake from my still believing cousin.

  How could you?

  Ian
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  The psychology of eschatology

  by onacruse in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so here's a question: why do some people (and i include myself as a former member of the group) seem so preoccupied with "end-times" issues?.

  as a starter, i submit that it's because we are inclined to fight against the inevitability of our own demonstrably limited human existence...and therefore we develop around ourselves "escape mechanisms" to alleviate the pain of termination.. we use numerical calculations, religious speculations, mysterious cosmic forces, evolutionary patterns, etc.

  etc.. your thoughts?.

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  Hi Craig:

  As a starter, I submit that it's because we are inclined to fight against the inevitability of our own demonstrably limited human existence...and therefore we develop around ourselves "escape mechanisms" to alleviate the pain of termination.

  I wouldn't disagree with your reasoning - and for all believers in God it can be extremely comforting.

  As you know I came perilously close to death and even asked that if God existed would he please take me that night as I didn't wish to deteriorate further. In all sincerity, my biggest fear was not of death but of leaving Claire behind.

  Now, you'd think the experience would have made me more fearful of God and even, perhaps, more believing - but it hasn't. It has actually made me realise how precarious and fleeting life is and that there is far too much suffering in the world for there to be a benevolent God.

  That doesn't mean I'm not spiritual. Far from it! Rather, I believe we are all connected as sentient creatures and are one with the universe - but we won't really know the answer until we die (and maybe not even know then)

  Ian
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  GAY WOMEN

  by Dansk in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  please bear with me on this as this is a genuine attempt by me at greater understanding.. recently, a young woman i know has come out and stated that she is gay.

  this is the second time i have been shocked - yes shocked!

  - because neither woman fit what i used to consider was the "typical" gay woman profile (i am not using the word lesbian in case it causes offence).

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  I just wish Stephanie/faundy would say it as is!

  I love you for who you are, not what you are!

  Dad!
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  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DANSK AND PHYSIO

  by Stanollie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a very happy 29th wedding anniversary, mum & dad!.

  all my love,.

  dominic.

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  Dansk

  Thanks, guys!

  (((((((((Grace))))))))),

  Thank you for your lovely Christmas card - and the enclosed photograph (a rose between two thorns).

  Just come back from a Chinese buffet (in a place called Yum-yums') and have decided I'm too old for those places. It was in the centre of town and Claire and I were amongst a handful of "oldies". Also, the young seem so much taller today. And why do the lads have their trousers around their thighs, showing us their jockey shorts?

  Well, we had a good time just the same - but it's definitely a "mature" restaurant next year!

  Ian
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  A Question

  by Vivamus in

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  2. relationships

  okay, i have a question.

  it's a really big one, right up there with the huge questions of life such as "why does it rain on a wintery sunday" or "why does chocolate make me sick to my stomach" .... .

  "why can't i reply to posts anymore?

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  Dansk

  Just checked my average posts:

  Average 3.32 Posts per day

  At this rate I'll never catch Blondie

  Ian
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  A Question

  by Vivamus in

  1. social
  2. relationships

  okay, i have a question.

  it's a really big one, right up there with the huge questions of life such as "why does it rain on a wintery sunday" or "why does chocolate make me sick to my stomach" .... .

  "why can't i reply to posts anymore?

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  Grief, who can post 75 in a day? That's a lot of talking!

  Ian
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  Thank You All

  by BFD in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i think it's time for me to go.

  jwd has been such a life line for me these past months.

  i have met so many decent and caring people here and i really apprcieate the acceptance that was shown to me here.. i thank each and every one of you for helping me on the road to healing from the abuses i suffered due to the wts and it's lies.

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  Hi BFD,

  I thank each and every one of you for helping me on the road to healing from the abuses I suffered due to the WTS and it's lies. You are a very special people. Take care.

  I posted an exit thread way back - but Shutterbug was quick to point out, as you have yourself, just how helpful this site is for helping people recover from Watchtower. So, instead of leaving for good, pop in occasionally. That way you can help others, especially newbies. That's why I've stayed around so long. Someone here will always need help.

  All the very best,

  Ian
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  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY DANSK AND PHYSIO

  by Stanollie in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  a very happy 29th wedding anniversary, mum & dad!.

  all my love,.

  dominic.

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  Thanks, EVERYONE! Don't worry, Dom, we haven't forgotten we're taking you and Stephanie out to a Chinese buffet this evening!!

  Yes, the 29 happiest years of my life (don't know about Claire). I honestly feel I got the best deal. Claire's got a heart of gold and always cries when watching a romantic movie, like Sleepless in Seattle. Gives me a good excuse to cuddle her!

  Next year's the BIG one. Must do something special about that! A special apostagathering, maybe?

  Great to share our day with our dear friends here on JWD!!!!!!!!!!

  Love,

  Ian & Claire
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  CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

  by Dansk in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  do you find it difficult to know what to get for your beloved for christmas?

  (assuming you celebrate it!)..

  my wife says to me "don't get me anything, i'd rather we saved the money to get away next year.".

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  ((((((((Marilyn))))))))),

  Great to see you posting again!!

  Don't think Ian is up for that yet. Nice idea though.

  Quite true - which is why we missed the Apostanoodle in London last night.

  Hope you and Dave have a GREAT Christmas!

  Love,

  Ian & Claire

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  20th Anniversay

  by VoidEater in

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  2. relationships

  my partner and i celebrate our 20th anniversary today!.

  hmm...a successful relationship outside of the the troof...who would've thought it possible.... anyways - 20 years without a raised voice, a fight, a heated argument; 20 years of mutual respect, even when not in agreement, and getting along; 20 years of love and kindness, and mutual support.. who would've thought a jw and a mormon could both recover and prosper...!.

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  Dansk

  Love is a wonderful thing. Hearty congratulations to you both!

  Ian