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« Reply #125 on: Feb 28, 2006, 06:34 AM »
I agree with BigBen. Never compromise your own beliefs. Fine you gave it a try, but if you're uncomfortable than leave it alone. I do not agree with JW practices or beliefs, but it doesn't really matter what religion it is, if you're not feeling good about it, then talk it over and agree to disagree. If she can't accept that, then she isn't worth your friendship now is ;) she?
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« Reply #126 on: Feb 28, 2006, 11:46 AM »
VCgal,

My suggestion is to politely ask your friend to stick to what you already enjoy together i.e.: Bible study.
Just tell her that you don't feel the need to join her group and that you are content sharing something with her that the both of you can enjoy. Even if she turns out to be only in "recruiting mode" and not a true friend, it's still not a complete loss in my view because you discovered something that brings you peace. Bloody shame if some folks want more out of it than that but what's stopping you from enjoying this on your own terms, or with other folks that have beliefs and values closer to the ones you identify with?

"Phillipians 4:13" and a smile for you  :D

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« Reply #127 on: Feb 28, 2006, 11:51 AM »
Recruiters prey on the troubled. Thats all I got to say about that. Hang in there girl.  :)
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« Reply #128 on: Feb 28, 2006, 01:20 PM »
All i wanted was to learn more about the Bible, but she has given me their "New World Translation Scriptures",  which is only confusing the crap out of me.  I won't get into specifics, because i know it's not good to discuss religion.  I'll just say that "their" translation isn't the same as the Bible i have and at this point i don't know whether to shit or go blind.  I don't want any organizations Bible, i just want the Bible!  Is this not a possibility?
Thanks for your advice and input on this, i know it can be a touchy subject to talk about.  The world can really suck, and it would be nice to have something to go to for some comfort that is just simply truthful. 
I don't find any comfort in hearing that almost everything i do, down to what i watch on T.V. is offending God.
Being told that Jesus didn't die on a cross but a stake, and i used to have a crucifix on my wall and also wore one around my neck, that too was offensive to God.  I don't think these are good teachings, i just want to learn on my own with the correct information, in other words a normal Bible.

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« Reply #129 on: Mar 01, 2006, 06:11 AM »
 :D  hey V...
        i did get curious once...and got me a real bible....best dam fiction i ever read  ;)
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« Reply #130 on: Mar 01, 2006, 08:22 AM »
as the biblical scholar by trade....pick up a New Revised Edition or a New Jerusalem edition. Both of those are academic ans scholarly ones and both are a direct translation from the hebrew and greek, the actual lang. of the written bible.
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« Reply #131 on: Mar 01, 2006, 09:42 AM »
Quote from: vcgal on Feb 28, 2006, 01:20 PM
i just want to learn on my own with the correct information, in other words a normal Bible.

And you still aren't getting the whole thing then.  Search for 'gnostic texts' or 'gnosticism' sometime when you get bored.  I think they are also called apocryphal texts.  IMO its just as interesting to read what got 'left out' of the bible as what got put in.  It also goes to show that the alleged word of god has been altered by man on numerous occasions.  If you get the history channel there was a two hour show on called "banned books of the bible" recently; it was damn interesting.
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« Reply #132 on: Aug 08, 2006, 07:51 PM »
Hey everybody!  Was just wondering what some people's opinions were on internet dating websites.  I've joined a couple free ones and one you pay for but still not a whole lot of success.  I guess i'm hoping it would happen a little faster.  Just curious if anybody has had any success on it and what you all think about it.



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« Reply #133 on: Aug 08, 2006, 09:26 PM »
I know a lot of people that use them.  It is pretty well like any dating - hit and miss.  You may have to put up with a lot of bullshit, but if you are lucky it may pay off.  It is nothing you can  rush, like the song says "you can't hurry love".  I know some people that are happy they tried it.  I think it is definitely better than doing nothing.
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« Reply #134 on: Aug 08, 2006, 11:17 PM »
I've had a few friends hook up and get married from meeting on the net. I see no harm in it. In a positive way, it allows you to meet someone without the nervousness factor, but you have to consider the honesty side of it. Go for it.
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« Reply #135 on: Aug 08, 2006, 11:25 PM »
dating is BADDDDDDDDDDD V come on.....ya know dating means ya hafta deal with men.... :roll: there are other ways ya know....

1 find a friend with benefits...like that ya don't hafta deal with the stress men bring..
or visit a good sex shop  :lol:

ok no more kidding around....i personally wouldn't try a dating site but i am also a very paranoid person and i am also very happy being alone at the moment so i can't really use myself as an example....but i will say this...sometimes when you want something really bad y a either find it in all the wrong places or make yourself miserable wanting it while its not happening fast enough

my advice....keep roaming them dating sites...roam around your neighborhood....but take your time and enjoy other things in life....i would rather you find someone that is kind and decent and will treat you well than to rush into it and maybe settle for alot less than you deserve

my 2 cents  :lol:

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« Reply #136 on: Aug 09, 2006, 01:07 AM »
Best piece of advice I've ever heard is to stop looking. As soon as you do, someone finds you.
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« Reply #137 on: Aug 09, 2006, 07:06 AM »
Best places to find attentive men.  The video game store and the home improvement store.  Nerds will love you to death and appreciate it.  Handy men will at least fix things around your place, and wear a sexy tool belt.
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« Reply #138 on: Aug 09, 2006, 08:19 AM »
Quote from: Captain Shittastic on Aug 09, 2006, 01:07 AM
Best piece of advice I've ever heard is to stop looking. As soon as you do, someone finds you.

I was going to say something very negative about this, but I thought about it & figured just because this hasn't worked for me doesn't mean it won't work for others. However, if both men & ladies stop looking, no body will ever find someone else.
Keep us updated on the search Vcgal!
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« Reply #139 on: Aug 09, 2006, 12:44 PM »
ya gotta look...of course but rushing it sometimes leads to disaster.. ;) gotta go with the flow
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« Reply #140 on: Aug 09, 2006, 06:47 PM »
I say...nothing ventured, nothing gained. It never hurts to explore your options.  :D
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« Reply #141 on: Aug 12, 2006, 02:45 PM »
You got ta hang out with yer wang out!!!
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« Reply #142 on: Aug 12, 2006, 02:58 PM »
I heard a dating expert on CBC radio last week. She said that laundromats are still a great place to meet singles. You have time to sit and check people out. If you see no one to your liking , try another day , as many people have a "laundry day" . Pick your outfit carefully , as this is an excuse to wear slightly quirky "laundry day cloths" . If you already have a washer and dryer , pretend that it's broken .......
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« Reply #143 on: Aug 12, 2006, 06:54 PM »
Thanks for the input everybody.  You guys are the best!


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