Posts by Granny Linda

Yeapers, Robyn. And the list of those murdered at the hands of this government will only continue. But, this is not a politically correct topic...is it. BTW, are you familiar with Chemtrails? They were hot and heavy in the AZ skies, and even moreso here in this area of Colorado. Germ warfare perhaps? against the common man.

Take care,

granny

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Rabbi Responds to Jehovah's Witnesses

by DevonMcBride in

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the below message was e-mailed to a friend of mine who then sent it to me.

devon

on the subject of jehovah's witnesses: they don't visit us anymore, they used to come by regularly.

Granny Linda

A Jewish book for Jewish people. Not interested.

granny

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When a JW Comes to My Door?

by JamesThomas in

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a resent thread has got me thinking.

the question is: when a jw comes to my door what reaction of mine would have the best chance of motivating that person to ponder or question their beliefs?

what will help them open, rather than shut down and fortify their shell of exclusivity?

Granny Linda

Good Morning, James.

Well, hummmmmm...Despite the detest I have for JW's overall, I'd agree that anger accomplishes little. But that can apply to any area of our life. Although anger directed in a postive way can help motivate and create necessary changes within a person. Having had my rant a couple weeks ago, I was able to let go even moreso. Recovery is about taking care of our needs. Not being defined by another's interpetation of what we need. I certainly am not in need of any brand of Christianity, period.

For the most part when a jw comes knocking at my door I just wish for them a good day and shut the door. I don't give them an opportunity to say anything futher to me because we already know their minds are made up. Ah, religion. It will always be one of my favorite subject matters, or perhaps I should say, people in general are my favorite interest.

As I get older much of the old ways just fade away. Life is too short for staying angry. Afterall, we learn how to turn a negative into a postive. So even when dealing with the minds of the Bible believer, there is always something we can learn about ourselves. And for me that far outweights the negative impact religionist can have upon my mind, body or spirit. Enough said.

Take care,

granny

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Is Jesus your savior?

by JH in

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when you were a witness, who was your savior, jesus or jehovah?

both are called saviors in the bible.. so who is it today?.

Granny Linda

No. Haven't had need of a savior for some time. I find taking responsibility for my own decisions, based upon my own reasoning (or lack of ) enhances the quality of life. The one thing that can get under my skin is when Christians ask me, "Are you saved?" EEE GADS!!! Yeah, saved from that mindset - thank you very much.

granny

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Backstabbers!!!! Any other examples?

by micheal in

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i just left the "truth"a couple of months ago, did some sub-contracting work for a brother ( real self-righteous guy), just recieved a phone call from him saying he will no longer be needing my services.

nothing to do with my work he said, just the way it goes.

what a wonderful frickin brotherhood, those damn bastards!!!

Granny Linda

That sucks! Typical hypocritical bs from the mouths of those who would pretend to teach about love and human compassion. And even if we set aside the "love" aspect, they are still hyprocrites because they use the system they condem when it benefits, and break Caesar's Laws when it benefits them. I don't associate with anyone like that...let alone phoney religious do-gooders.

I'm sorry you or anyone has been harmed financially by the likes of such uncaring, lying pricks. Maybe if these skumbags were dragged into court more often they might think twice before doing it to someone else. Great point, Maverick.

Cheers,

granny

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Should we or shouldn't we?...JW family member's graduation..advice please

by MoeJoJoJo in

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my husband's sister is graduating this year.

she called and was excited to let us know when her graduation party is planned for.

his parents called the very next day and said maybe it would be a good idea if my hubby who is da'd not attend.

Granny Linda

GO!!! Prepare yourself emotionally for any possible fallout (stay nice and calm) while the JW's do their unloving thing which is a testimony - and reminder of why your hubby da. Damn, I am sick of those friggen two-faced hyprocrite *astards!

Who the heck called with the invitation anyhow, eh. Not only go, but maybe you could give the biggest bouquet of flowers, the biggest card, the biggest everything; especially a smile, and really watch them wiggle in their own discomfort. I'd best shut up because it's things like this that just get my blood to boiling. Screw em.

granny

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Last Night's Nightmare

by Robdar in

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i woke up with my heart racing this morning.

i had an awful dream that i had gone home to visit my parents and that everybody in my former cong came bye to say hi.

in my dream, all the men had on suits and all the women had on floral dresses.

Granny Linda

Wow, I just love dreaming. Especially those really intense dreams that on occasion make me think there is more to some than others. I haven't had a doom and gloom dream though in many, many years...thankfully.

Very recently though I did have one of those 'intense' dreams that brought me face to face with a former JW girlfriend of sorts. Her family was very kind to my family and often we teenagers would do crafty things at their home. Anyhow in this dream I was whisped away, ya know in those moments when you can go from one location to another without really knowing how you got there...and there was M.V. I had not even thought of that girl in over 40 years, so when we were face to face (at an assembly it seemed like, although those people just seemed to float right by us and could not interfer) this girl, now a woman of course was on oxygen, looked very much the same, just older of course, and we discussed how JW's cannot see the worth of another. All in all that dream made an impression upon me and I did not open my eyes for some time because I wanted to savor the moment, so too speak.

Here, too, with so-called psychics...yeap. Same, same. I've had some of my best times hanging out with some of them, but in the end it all came down to what others have already mentioned here. I'd not trade a moment of experiencing such fun. And just like JW's, they really don't like it when you disagree and/or want nothing to do with their brand of whatever it is they are peddling this week. OMG...there are so many stories.

Our one "psychic" friend told me years ago that most people are interested in two things only - Money, and their Love Life. And yes, many of them are smug. But my husband and I still have our "spirit guide" portraits that were given to us by a now deceased traveling psychic artist who we considered our friend.

Now his widow is an entirely different story...EEE GADS. What a total nut case!!!!!

Then I remember the dream I had just a few years ago about drowning. It was not scarey in the lest. The moment I was aware of my physical death, I just rose up from the water and floated around the small boat taking it all in. Yes indeedy. I love dreams. And what about the ones' where you are jerked awake from a deep sleep with the ever real sensation of being yanked back into your body through the abdomen. That was weird. Not scarey, just weird.

Thanks for the post.

Granny

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ROLL CALL!!!!! How many people are on this forum?

by NaruNaruChan in

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i'm so curious!

if you see this, sign your name and your location if you want, cuz i wanna know how many people actively view this!

^_^

Granny Linda

Linda...just moved from Arizona to Colorado.

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Had Enough - Really Going This Time

by Stephanus in

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okay, i tried, but i'm just not enjoying this place the way i once did.

my excuse for hanging around is gone, and it has been left in capable hands (whatever that means!

)

Granny Linda

What are forums such as this supposed to be about anyhow? How long can any one person stay around the same place before it might not starting "stinking",eh. I just don't get it when I read about how things just aren't the same. I thought life was about change, especially the changes any of us make when leaving the WTBTS. Sometimes it seems as though a newbie might not be turned off just by someone saying how dull and boring things are around here...I thought it was about encourgement and of course a lot of rehashing so the newbie can become familiar. Oh well. If people look at this forum as "entertainment only" then there is much lacking.

I appreciate everyone who takes the time to post. I've learned more about JW's from these type forums then anywhere. Well, I wasn't actually looking to stick around when doing research for someone else, but ya know...everyone of you matter a great deal. So when this place isn't hopping with excitement go find something else to do and check back later. Or get on with gettin' on and stop whining. Geeezzzz.

Granny