Posts by Mystery

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Was Jesus Schizophrenic?

by StinkyPantz in

schizophrenia's onset or manifestation usually occurs anywhere between late teens until early thirties/sometimes forties.

the bible tells us very little about jesus' childhood but it gives us the impression that he did not know that he was "god" or "god's" son.

when he was in his early thirties, he was baptised and it was then that he saw the truth.

It is an interesting theory. I do believe in Jesus and the Bible. The questions was a theory; not a statement.

DJ - Instead of brow beating StinkyPantz, simply answer the question or skip to the next thread. Not everyone on this board was offended by the question.

To answer it; in my opinion, No Jesus wasn't a schizophrenic. Do I have proof? No. It is a theory. Each of us have our own beliefs now. Not "the only way is the JW way."

Do I feel any different about SP bringing this up? No. She made all of us think about it, even for a split second.

Actually the title of the thread made me laugh. I don't think he was, but I may be..... I wasn't even going to read it until I read your apology thread. And after reading it I see no reason for you to apologize.

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Todays View on Df'ing/Shunning

by Mystery in

growing up i remember very restricted views on df'ed members.

then the org was a little more lenient regarding shunning family members etc... .

does anyone know what the view are today?

Mystery

Thank's guys.

This started about a year ago. Until then, they would call and talk to the boys etc... I just thought it odd that both of them stopped calling about the same time. I figured it was a "new light" the society had "turned on" again.

Just wondering....

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How do they love the 'unbelievers'? Worship Book (chap 2)

by ozziepost in

at the last district convention, the book "worship the only true god" was released intended to be used along with the "knowledge" book on home bible studies.

both books are to be studied before baptism.

so, what are the 'new recruits' learning?

Mystery

Maverick - your points are well taken.

It is basically a word association game:
Worldly = everyone not a JW.
Faithful Witnesses = Everyone fully serving "their time"
Df'ed = shunning
DF'ed but reinstated = never really being allowed back in
Government Officials = Satan’s allies
False Religions = Everyone but "ME" (JW's)
Love = "If you......." then I will love you.

First word that comes to your mind (my mind)
Cat - Dog
Stop - Go
Teenager - "Can i bury them in the back yard somewhere that no one would find them?"

If you are programmed to have a definite response to a word regardless of wanting to stop. Every time I hear the word worldly I still think of the JW definition.

Just my opinion.

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What is funny, is they just don't get it!

by Sprocket in

i wanted to pass on a recent experience i had.

my mother passed away a few months ago.

the funeral was poised to be a sensitive issue since, when i left the truth 4 years ago, none of my children (all adults and still active in their faith) have spoken to me.

Mystery

I am sorry to hear about your son and daughters.

And about your mother passing away.

I don't believe real love is even in JW's vocabulary. The sad part is that I am sure I will be treated the same way if/when I am DF'd. My dad was an elder, his love was always conditional. I am glad you got out.

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Todays View on Df'ing/Shunning

by Mystery in

growing up i remember very restricted views on df'ed members.

then the org was a little more lenient regarding shunning family members etc... .

does anyone know what the view are today?

Mystery

Growing up I remember very restricted views on DF'ed members. Then the Org was a little more lenient regarding shunning family members etc...

Does anyone know what the view are today? The reason I ask is because my mother used to call me a few times a month, but now if I ever hear from her, it is when I call her. When I call, she talks, literaly, on the phone for hours! But she doesn't call me any more. My sister is basically the same way. Neither one of them even ask me about the meetings or Memorial any longer. They know that I am a "lost sheep" and will not return.

I'm not DF'ed; but have been "inactive" for around 20 years.

Is there any "new light" on treating inactive or DF'ed members? Or is it back to the very restrictive phase again?

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Under what circumstances would u or did u shun?

by wednesday in

we talk a lot about df and shunning ,and our hatred for these practices.

thinking back on your congregation, were there people that u felt deserved to be shunned?

under what circumstances would u have "marked" an individual?

Mystery

When I was reinstated I was never really accepted back. I tried, really tried but the parents wouldn't let their kids hang out with me because I had been DF'ed. There are no second chances at being a JW.

(And I was even an elders daughter. You know the kids that were suppose to get all the breaks.)

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A Hard Day

by DJ in

today was a hard day for me.

i have been 'allowed' to have contact with my family because of my dad's deteriorating condition.

he was diagnosed 2 years ago with brain tumors.

Mystery

I don't know what to say...

I am so sorry. Your love for your dad is unconditional and for your family. I wish JW's were the way they profess to be. Unfortunately their attitude is "it is US or THEM" and we know who THEM are. They will never know peace. It is really sad.

(((((DJ)))))

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I didn't think my JW family could find another way to hurt me but...

by Ghost of Esmeralda in

jw
friends

but i was so wrong!

my daughter just got home.

you all know i dressed her up, painted her nails, curled her hair, and sent her off to my favorite cousin's wedding.

Mystery

I am so sorry to hear about all of this.

Regarding the divorce between you and your X; I had my divorce decree changed when I moved out of state with my sons. They visit him every other Christmas and during the summer months. I don't know if you would want your daughter with your X for the summer months, especially if he associates with your family. But if you do want to move, it might be a consideration.

The best thing I ever did was to completely move away from my family. But my situation is different from your. My X lives near my family, but he isn't a JW and would never make my kids go to the KH. They visit my family on the days that there are no meeting.

((((Essie))) I am so sorry.

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im free, im freeeeee!!!!

by kaykay_mp in

jw
friends

i got a wonderful b-day present (april 25), besides the acoustic guitar my boyfriend gave me.

it was a week late, though.. friday may 2 i received a general under honorable conditions discharge from the army.

got a cool certificate too.

Mystery

hAPPY bIRTHDAY -

wISHING yOU tHE bEST

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TODAY IS MY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

by jusastudy in

hi every one i know a lot of people thought i was a hit and run, but im still around.

i will always be reading, even if i dont post.

today 5-3-03 is my one year anniversary.

Mystery

justastudy -- Happy Anniversary!

You sound like you have a very good man. Keep it that way. If you get baptised it could drastically change. And as said above, you will be the one that is considered the "weak" one in JW's eyes.

My husband took my 2 boys as tho they are his own. They now have more respect and love for him than their biological father. If you find a man that treats your children as his own and loves them then how could you ever believe him to be a "bad" man. If you get baptised he will be considered a "bad" man in the eyes of JW's.

Don't ruin your life simply because you found someone to study with, and be friends with. I was brought up a JW, I was baptised at 13. I think it should be absolutely against the law for a child to be baptised. Now, I can't get away from it unless I want cut off from my family.

Gone for over 20 years; but still can't get rid of the disfellowshipment agenda.

If you still feel that they are "the truth" please explain to me completely how it can be "gods way" to disfellowship?

Wishing you happiness and love,
X-JW (but not yet disfellowshipped - if it is ever a come back or lose your family thing - I WILL lose my family. I can NEVER go back to the lies)

Live your life under your own control; not theirs.