Posts by galaxie

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Congregation Pledge Disgusted Elder

by rrb2016 in

at the meeting the other night, the elder who had to read the announcements, which included the $$ info for the new donation arrangement seemed downright disgusted as he read the announcements and asked for the vote.

he said, "well, here is another organizational change" as he read the letter about the discontinuation of the 2nd meeting during co visit.

then after they voted, he said if you have any questions ask this other elder as if he wanted nothing to do with it.

galaxie

I am also intelligent enough to know that god is a moth (only works when the light gets brighter ) lol

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Need some help from you guys

by bobert in

so recently i've been preparing to move out of my parents house, and i've been seeking social assistance.

at my appointment, my social worker asked me for references to people who know about my situation at home.

i know probably nnone of you guys know me too well personally, or my home life, but i know all of you guys have been through similar situations.

galaxie

Bobert ;..you have mentioned, social assistance and social worker.

Social workers in UK are usually assigned to specific situations, ie personal problems relating to self or family situations.

Perhaps you need to be more specific as to your need for help from those on this forum.

Do you for example need support to corroborate certain behaviour negative to you being unable to remain in your home, ie jw attitudes and religious discrimination which makes it impossible to remain at home?

Unfortunately if this is the case apart from sympathetic understanding empathy for your plight, it is probably those that would have first hand knowledge of your situation that would hold any sway with your social worker.

I wish you a positive outcome.

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How do you feel ethically about the Governing Body?

by runForever in

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if something terrible were to happen to the members of the current gb would you feel bad?.

galaxie

Just had a conversation with a jw at the trolley/cart.

Me;..you have a strong faith in the organisation being that you believe its led by the FDS.

He;...I wouldn't say I have a strong faith as their not a perfect org'.

Me;...so when as you believe jesus chose them by inspection in 1919, would you say he knew most of their teachings at that time were not only wrong but absolutely contrary to scriptural teaching as the consequent changes to understanding of these teachings has changed ?

He;..eh well do you believe in god?

Me;..I'd like to hear your opinion of the organisation which you believe jesus chose to represent jehovah and provide the proper food to his people on earth?

He;..do you believe in god?

Me;...please check jwfacts.com to find out what kind of organisation you say you dont have a strong faith in.

I hope he does!!

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For those who have been out for 5 years or more.......

by Phizzy in

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........... do you find you are now far more relaxed about things ?

things in general, and things wt/jw related ?.

i find i am much more relaxed and pragmatic about life in general, mrs phizzy and i do what we can, but we don't get overly upset at what we cannot do.

galaxie

I've been out for a long long time, apart from immediate family issues I'm very relaxed and generally happy with my life,

I still have freinds who have left the JWs and we can socialise without discussing much about those old days.

My resurgence of feeling I wanted to re engage with JWs has been the appearance of the trolley/cart lazy, smug blasé hand outstreched come and get your salvation here approach to ' spreading the good news ' I feel I always have to give them some ttatt to think about, and then just bid them good day.

the thought that at one time I might have participated in that activity is so foreign to me now brings a great feeling of satisfaction as I walk away from their little stall of delusion.

Best wishes.

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The problems Bible believers have with Atheists is the burden of proof is on the Believer and we just do not have enough proof.

by booker-t in

i recently posted a post telling this board my athesit coworker stumped me with questions about the validity of the ark story and i just cannot stop talking to her.

i love hearing her side and point of view which in the past i would have dismissed as "satanic" thinking.

she has some very good questions and i am having a hard time answering them.

galaxie

Otwo...Can I join your church.. it makes more sense.I think I'm born again Lol!

Bravo

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The problems Bible believers have with Atheists is the burden of proof is on the Believer and we just do not have enough proof.

by booker-t in

i recently posted a post telling this board my athesit coworker stumped me with questions about the validity of the ark story and i just cannot stop talking to her.

i love hearing her side and point of view which in the past i would have dismissed as "satanic" thinking.

she has some very good questions and i am having a hard time answering them.

galaxie

Sitting in a man made building listening to man made music,.. nothing wrong with that.

But when did common sense become bad manners?

Best wishes

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I am Back on JWN and out of hospital

by KateWild in

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hey everyone,.

thanks qcf and nugget for starting threads.

thanks cofty for wondering where i was.

galaxie

There is ' going back ' physically and going back mentally.

Physically could be for genuine needs for your mental welfare.

Mentally going back as a need to believe,.. is a different ballgame.

I'm sure kate/Sam knows what she's doing,

Have a great relaxing holiday kiddo.

Best wishes.

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The problems Bible believers have with Atheists is the burden of proof is on the Believer and we just do not have enough proof.

by booker-t in

i recently posted a post telling this board my athesit coworker stumped me with questions about the validity of the ark story and i just cannot stop talking to her.

i love hearing her side and point of view which in the past i would have dismissed as "satanic" thinking.

she has some very good questions and i am having a hard time answering them.

galaxie

I believe I'm an athiest;;...I have studied the ancient and revered atheistic texts, my faith in the non inspired god of non existence has strengthened my belief, so much so I am compelled to evangelise to others.

I look forward to meeting and worshipping my loving god of non existence with my fellow brothers.

We hope to publish the good news of the kingdom of the non existant god very soon and distribute world wide.

We want everyone on earth to share the joy of this non existant promise of the non existant reward for being faithful non believers.

See you all in church.

May our nongod bless us all Amen.

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Kate Wild

by quellycatface in

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i've been given permission to post news of our friend.. kate hasn't been very well.

not well at all.

i think much of it has been a delayed reaction to her df'ing, the general fallout when leaving the wtbs and family issues.. i just wanted to give you guys the heads up and give you a chance to show how much we care about her.. thanks for listening..

galaxie

Kate.... my best wishes to you.

Sincerely hope your situation improves soon.

Hang in there girl !!

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99.9% Of a People Who Believe In Evolution Don't Understand It.

by Space Madness in

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i never believed in evolution as i thought it didn't make sense and that what was proposed was simply impossible.

how could an environment alter an organism's dna?

as we can see however, bacteria cannot become resistance to antibiotics.

galaxie

Evolution is a fact :...get over it and live your life.

Best wishes