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  The Invisible 'Ones'

  by uriah in

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  i had an insight the other day, you know the type of thing - you walk past something everyday and suddenly you become aware of it.. well, many on this board probably have come to the same conclusion so if i am repeating it - sorry.

  what is it i hear you shout.

  ok.. in my experience, i hardly saw any jw's except at meetings or meetings for fm.

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  Interesting Uriah, I haven't been ignored by anyone I knew but I've been given that look. The 'why the hell do you look happy/good/at peace look?' It is such a lie the society tells, that non dubs are miserable when it's the other way around. Some of my friends can't figure me out. They think I've got a man hiding under my bed or I'm popping happy pills. What they don't understand is that anyone who is truly free has a lot to smile about. - V Sky
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  If you could use a voodoo doll to hurt anyone you chose, would you?

  by Happythoughts in

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  be honest

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  Osama Bin Laden and any creep who hurts a kid. - V Sky
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  "Cognitive Dissonance Revisited" or "Old Habits Die Hard" - Friendly Advice

  by Utopian Reformist in

  1. social
  2. current

  many of us were once fervent supporters and active members of the wtbs through our local congregations.

  when confronted with controversial information while under the influence of the organization, many of us were instantly defensive, dismissive, skeptical and fearful.

  we chose to continue believing the leadership knew better than we did and had our best interests at heart, despite any logic, or lack of reason.

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  Sorry, the post I quoted wasn't from Simon, don't know who said it but it's true.
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  "Cognitive Dissonance Revisited" or "Old Habits Die Hard" - Friendly Advice

  by Utopian Reformist in

  1. social
  2. current

  many of us were once fervent supporters and active members of the wtbs through our local congregations.

  when confronted with controversial information while under the influence of the organization, many of us were instantly defensive, dismissive, skeptical and fearful.

  we chose to continue believing the leadership knew better than we did and had our best interests at heart, despite any logic, or lack of reason.

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  Utopian you make some interesting points but I'm with Panda. I vote because I have the freedom to. I haven't transfered my faith in a crazy religion to any government. I believe that the horrific events of 9/11 justified a response, call it vengence or anything else you want but hell yes, a response by the government was totally appropriate. Maybe you missed this post but Simon mentioned that 9/11 wasn't just an attack on America, that 80 other countries lost citizens. And just because my blinders are off to the WTS doesn't mean I'm going to turn into a philosopher and sit back and question everything to death or bash what other people may feel strongly about, even if I disagree. I don't swallow everything I hear or see either. Balance is a good thing - V Sky
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  In Your Opinion: Who Was The Greatest Person That Ever Lived?

  by minimus in

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  2. friends

  my answer: jesus christ.....yours??

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  Among imperfect humans? The Underground Railroad conductor and Union Army Scout, Harriet Tubman - had more courage than many men combined. Love her. - V SKy
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  Interesting quotes about belief in God

  by cruzanheart in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i'm reading dan brown's book "angels & demons," which is kind of a prequel to "the davinci code," and i'd like to see what you all think of these quotes:.

  "i did not ask if you believe what man says about god.

  i asked if you believed in god.

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  Nina, I couldn't agree more. I'm on page 97 of Angels and Demons and I agree, with the way Brown puts it. I consider myself a spiritual person, rather than a religious one. I don't like the concept that God will kill you if you don't do X, Y and Z. No matter what a person believes there is something awe inspiring about a sunset or a mountain range. Hope you enjoy the book. - V Sky
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  Girls, Would You Say "No" If.....

  by rocketman in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  .....your boyfriend proposed to you while on vacation?.

  the reason i ask this is because a couple i know was away in the tropics, and he popped the question.

  and yet, since they've been back (over 8 months) they've been mum on all things wedding.

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  If I loved him, I wouldn't care where he proposed and I'm with Nosferatu, I wouldn't be on vacation with him unless it was serious. Don't know how I would feel about a public proposal, times I've been asked have been in private. Surprise is good, shock is not! I've heard of romantic, imaginative ways people have proposed. Means he's put some thought into it. - V Sky
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  MY CONSULTING TRIP TO BETHEL (starting over) PART 6

  by seven006 in

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  within a few weeks i leased a condo on the banks of the willamette river just out side the city of portland.

  as she got into her car she looked at me funny again, laughed and just shook her head.. .

  i told him that if i said i was sorry, i knew that is what they wanted to hear but it was not the truth.

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  Dave, loved the bit about the harlot, too funny. Write that book, you've got the talent. Can't wait for part 7. - V Sky
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  Bad News In CRR Land

  by ColdRedRain in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  my dad just got a serious stroke and he may pass on.

  my dubbie relatives heard about it and all they could say is "you need jehovah right now.

  " typical.

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  CRR, I am so sorry about your dad, for what it's worth, you're in my prayers. Your dub relatives may mean well but if you still believe in God, you have him, you haven't left him, you've left a man-made organization. We're here for you on the board. Stay strong - V Sky
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  What do you do with your old liturature?

  by Gadget in

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  i'm in the middle of decorating my new house, and was a bit stuck as to what to use to mask off the furniture/carpets etc until i spotted an oldv pile of watchtowers that i'd been meaning to throw out.

  i now have paint spattered watchtowers all over my living room.. anybody else got any good things to use old liturature for?

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  I threw everything away except my pioneer school book, couldn't part with that, had a lot of old friends sign it, maybe one day...- V Sky