I've been doing some research about famous Witnesses. Some were raised and eventually left, while others came in as adults. They range from sports players, musicians, and entertainers. I wonder how many other Witnesses there are that make good money. Maybe there are some young ones that have talent in one area or another. Doctors, scientists, etc. I like to see some that develop their talent and don't let others sway them or condemn them to lead lives that they wouldn't be truly content with. Balance is the key.
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Famous Witnesses
by startingover13 ini've been doing some research about famous witnesses.
some were raised and eventually left, while others came in as adults.
they range from sports players, musicians, and entertainers.
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Reinstatement via Old Cong.
by startingover13 ini've applied to be reinstatement in a new city after attending meetings for a bit.
i wrote my letter and they heard my case.
they were very helpful.
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startingover13
The proces is quite stressful.
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Reinstatement via Old Cong.
by startingover13 ini've applied to be reinstatement in a new city after attending meetings for a bit.
i wrote my letter and they heard my case.
they were very helpful.
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startingover13
I guess all I can do is wait. Thanks
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Reinstatement via Old Cong.
by startingover13 ini've applied to be reinstatement in a new city after attending meetings for a bit.
i wrote my letter and they heard my case.
they were very helpful.
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startingover13
I've applied to be reinstatement in a new city after attending meetings for a bit. I wrote my letter and they heard my case. They were very helpful. They told me to wait outside while they reached a decision. When I came back in the room, they thanked me for coming to them, and told me that they needed to contact my old congregation to get the 411 from them. They told me to continue to do what I'm doing and that they would get in contact with me for further instructions/direction. What does this mean? Is it a rejection? Are they putting me on standby until they talk with my old congregation JC? I'm losing my mind trying to figure this out. If it was a 'yes' would they have told me right then? This is my first time doing all this, so I'm lost.
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What Are They Studying at Congregational Bible Study?
by startingover13 inmy father is coming in town in two weeks, and i'd like to accompany him to the one meeting he'll be in town for.
i haven't been to a meeting for some time now, and i was wondering what's the book they are using for the book study.
anyone still current on that?.
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startingover13
My father is coming in town in two weeks, and I'd like to accompany him to the one meeting he'll be in town for. I haven't been to a meeting for some time now, and I was wondering what's the book they are using for the book study. Anyone still current on that?
Thanks
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"I'm better than you.."
by startingover13 ini've reached out and contacted a few of my past friends.
some are still cool as ice, while others have taken on a "i'm better than you" type of attitude.
the first question is usually about becoming a servant, pioneering, or some other facet of service.
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startingover13
It's kind of insulting when you're looked down on for trying to better yourself.
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"I'm better than you.."
by startingover13 ini've reached out and contacted a few of my past friends.
some are still cool as ice, while others have taken on a "i'm better than you" type of attitude.
the first question is usually about becoming a servant, pioneering, or some other facet of service.
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I've reached out and contacted a few of my past friends. Some are still cool as ice, while others have taken on a "I'm better than you" type of attitude. The first question is usually about becoming a servant, pioneering, or some other facet of service. Now, while these are all fine goals and aspirations, the tone in which the questions are asked come off a bit condescending. One girl in particular I used to associate with finally sent me an email in which very little consideration was given to my personal situation. It was a plethora of questions about if I was regular pioneering, bla bla bla. Then she went on to tell me about her spiritual adventures throughout Latin America. And how now she's got a million spiritual projects lined up back home. She's still jobless, but living with daddy, that isn't a problem. According to her, 'Jehovah provides.' This is the same person that cut me off about four years ago because my goals had changed, according to her. And I was becoming too wordly. If securing my future via education and a stable career is losing focus, then I'd rather stay that way. I don't have the luxury of living at home, working some odd job, then traveling. That was high school. Whatever the case, she's one of many of my old aquaintances that comes off as a bit....nutty. The longer I'm out here trying to survive and secure my future, the longer I see the disconnect between the sheltered life that I lead at one time, and the reality of things. I will always have time for spiritual things, family, and relaxation. But with a lot of people in the organization, there are two extremes; either you dedicate every waking minute to the cause, or you're a weak link. Either you're with us, or with Satan. Crazy stuff. Just thought I'd share that.
Cheers.
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Loyalty to Org Over Everything Else Part 2
by startingover13 ina few months ago i posted about the dilemna i was facing with my girlfriend and getting reinstated.
a little under a year ago, both of us were disfellowshipped for sexual immorality.
while it was difficult, we promised to stick together through it, work our way toward marraige, and eventually return.
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Thanks to all for the words of wisdom.
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Loyalty to Org Over Everything Else Part 2
by startingover13 ina few months ago i posted about the dilemna i was facing with my girlfriend and getting reinstated.
a little under a year ago, both of us were disfellowshipped for sexual immorality.
while it was difficult, we promised to stick together through it, work our way toward marraige, and eventually return.
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Cutting ties for now may do us both some good. I'm just in a bad sport because my entire network of friends and even my father are still in. I hate to be in this position. Thanks to all for the advice.
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Loyalty to Org Over Everything Else Part 2
by startingover13 ina few months ago i posted about the dilemna i was facing with my girlfriend and getting reinstated.
a little under a year ago, both of us were disfellowshipped for sexual immorality.
while it was difficult, we promised to stick together through it, work our way toward marraige, and eventually return.
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startingover13
I'm starting to realize that I come second. It hurts.