It is my understanding that driver's license numbers are also used in picking people for jury service. I have lived at my present address, for eight years while registered to vote, and have only gotten one jury notice. It was for a Federal Court, not a local county courthouse. The Federal Court is about 100 miles from where I live, so I was excused.
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Have you ever been called for Jury Duty? before or after registering to vote?
by EndofMysteries ini've never been called for jury duty and i'm not yet registered to vote, although i'm hoping to get that done this month.
i know someone who within a few months of registering to vote was called for jury duty.
i've read some articles that said voter records 'used' to be used to call on people but that was a thing of the past.
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What would you do if JW's lifted the shunning policy?
by bsand20 inhave you guys asked yourself that question?
what if the gb decided that "new light" revealed to them that disfellowshipping was wrong and they would do away with it for current dfd members as well...... .......16 years of my life.
would i welcome my family back?
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If the Shunning edict was revoked by the GB, I would tell those who were shunning me: 'Now it's MY turn to shun YOU!!!'. Let them wallow in their own self-created misery. I would not forgive, period!!! Especially if those who had shunned me were members of my family.
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The King of the North is getting Angry...
by rhodesboy inthis topic is of a theological nature.
if you have some scriptural insight, please share.
grievances are not welcome!.
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NAVYTOWN
All this Biblical speculation pinpoints my view that obsessing about what is said in some 2000 year-old book is a total waste of time. Since before the time of CTR, JWs have been predicting things that never happened or were later changed into revised predictions. What proof do we have that the Bible is anything more than a patched-together screed that is the result of the writers' fevered imaginations? Name ONE JW prediction that has EVER come true. Why spend our limited time on Earth obsessing about what the Bible says? It has no basis in concrete reality. Live Life in present time!
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THE TRUTH is an estimate
by Terry inas i was growing up in a household with my grandparents, i heard a certain phrase hundreds of times, "well, you know what they say .
and i wondered: "who are "they"?.
it was my first encounter with shapeless, formless, invisible, abstract, non-descript, and anonymous authority.. the premise seemed to say:.
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NAVYTOWN
The GB, Elders, COs, DOs, etc. DO NOT have any direct line to God or to the Bible. They are really all just glorified nobodies who enjoy lording it over the rank & file JWs. When they issue an edict, you are under NO obligation to believe it or live by it. They only have the power that people willingly GIVE to them. The best bet is to ignore what they say totally. Form your own opinions and your own guidelines to live by. Best bet: LEAVE the JWs completely. If that isn't possible, just refuse to discuss ANYTHING with the Elders. Just tell them: 'I am not interested in discussing the matter'. If they persist in questioning you or being nosy, just keep repeating that phrase. Don't get drawn into any discussions or debates. Period!!! This applies to any Witness who may be reading this post. I hope these ideas are helpful. Good luck!!
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Disfellowshipped for 3 years. One JW still persistent I will return some day...
by TimothyTr infor some reason i am not able to log in to my account so i have created this one instead.. as many of you may know i am a disfellowshipped gay.
here was my story for those who dont:.
http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/watchtower/beliefs/215019/1/living-as-a-gay-jehovahs-witness-my-story#.u_mrcvlduvk.
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When she becomes overly emotional, irrational and unhinged, try saying: 'At this time I don't choose to discuss this with you'. Then change the subject. You are under NO obligation to subject yourself to her craziness. When she's in a calmer state of mind, explain to her that you have no intention of ever returning to the Witness organization. Tell her she needs to stop pressuring you if she wants to be in contact with you. Keep saying this as long as she persists in guilt-tripping you. Avoid getting into long, detailed debates with her about the JWs. That only feeds her obsession. I hope you are able to successfully deal with this problem. Good luck!!
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That's it......
by whathehadas inthis might be my last post.
i've had quite a few things on my mind over the past few years, mainly my belief in god.
i've tried to move on from the jw past but that's really being foolish.
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NAVYTOWN
I've always remember this: If you aren't feeling 'normal', try doing normal things. Sounds simplistic, but it often works for me. Instead of just sinking into the feeling of not being normal, just try doing simple everyday normal things. Take a walk, notice the trees, houses, large buildings, other people, animals, birds, cars, etc. Don't analyze, just notice these things and move on. Do this for at least 30 minutes. It's actually an easy-to-do activity that will make you feel more grounded and more normal. It will definitely get you out of your head and in touch with the real world. But as an adjunct, some form of professional therapy will also be helpful. These are the things I have found workable.
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Hard time coping with shunning
by bsand20 init's almost 1am and i can't sleep...again.
i hate to think the organization is still taking my sleep from me 16 years later but i can't help it.
i run a page on social media for ex jw support and advice and i'm usually there helping others but it definitely takes a toll on me when i'm having to argue and disprove jws that troll my page.
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I would recommend you getting into a professionally-run group therapy or similar support group. That way you will have people you can open up to and be yourself around, in a totally non-JW setting. I am speaking from experience. I've been in several therapy groups, and each time I benefitted greatly. Just be sure the person conducting the group is a licensed professional. The cost is well worth it. I hope you will look into it. Best of luck!!
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Is taking a blood transfusion a "Disfellowshipping or Disassoication" offense?
by booker-t ini remember back in the day when i was a devout jw in the 90s elders would go to the hospital to try and see if a person took a blood transfusion.
i remember my cousin was having surgery after a severe car accident and if he did not take blood the doctor said he would have died.
the elder came to the hospital and badgered my cousin's wife until she told him my cousin did get some blood.
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Who exactly gave the elders the permission to involve themselves in a person's private medical treatment? Health decisions are between the patient and the doctor....period!!! Strangers have NO business trying to butt in. Why are glorified nobodies given any say at all? If I was a JW and in the hospital, I would instruct the doctors and nurses to place a NO VISITORS sign on my door. That would be for Elders, nosy JW friends, and hard-core JW family. YOU have the final say about who enter your hospital room. No need to EVER 'confess' anything to the glorified janitor Elders. It's NONE of their business whether or not I got a blood transfusion. Of course, the PERFECT way to deal with the blood issue is to just STOP ATTENDING and go on to live a normal non-JW life. Tell anyone who objects, incliuding elders and hard-core family members, to mind their own business. Then refuse to discuss anything further.
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That's it......
by whathehadas inthis might be my last post.
i've had quite a few things on my mind over the past few years, mainly my belief in god.
i've tried to move on from the jw past but that's really being foolish.
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Sorry to hear about your troubles with 'fitting in' and 'trying to be normal'. I felt exactly like that YEARS before I ever associated with the JWs. Luckily for me, it was the WITNESSES who seemed to live the most abnormal lives. Don't give up hope. You are very likely a lot more 'normal' than you might think you are. I think most non-Witnesses won't be all that bothered that you were a Witness. No need to tell them all the gory details, but just be upfront about your past. You will find that most people will find you very likeable, and won't see you as being 'weird' for having been a JW. My personal advice to you is to find a good group therapy where the people accept you just as you are and will allow you to discuss all your concerns. I have been in several therapy groups and I always feel very accepted by the other people. This will give you practice in being around non-judgmental people and allow your 'normal' persona to come out more fully. Most psychologists can steer you toward such a group. Please look into it. Best of luck to you.
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How do BACs and JWs explain animals that practice "homosexual" activities?
by booker-t ini absolutely love watching the animal channel and just observing the animal kingdom has really brought up some serious questions for any devout anti-gay religions such as born-again christians(bacs) and jws.
some animals such as deers practice lesbianism when there is no male deer around.
i almost fell out of my chair when watching this.
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My two female dogs hump one another frequently.....it's a form of masturbation. (Horrors!!!). My little Male Yorkie loves to hump my blanket every night. While this horrifies some dog owners, I view it as perfectly natural. They have sexual urges just like humans do. By the way, all three of my dogs have been neutered. I wonder what dog-owning JWs do when their dogs hump. I would love to be a fly on that wall. Probably pets will soon be banned by the GB because the horny pets might influence the rank & file members to masturbate just because it feels good.