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  Words that irritate

  by punkofnice in

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  i have words that irritate me and not always without reason.. my latest hate is the word: 'solutions' as used by so many businesses in their title these days.

  y'know, 'something innane business solutions' and such balderdash.. i loathe that word now.

  arrrrggghhhhhh!

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  "like bees that are molested"

  Worst lyrics ever
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  Zone Visit: An Announcement That Will "Test Your Faith"

  by breakfast of champions in

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  this is the scuttlebutt in one of the "bethel congregations" by us.. no details as to exactly what this "faith-testing" announcement might be.. anyone else hear any of this pre-zone visit hype?.

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  Nice post, CA! Throw in 2 Peter 2: 1, 2 and we're good to go!
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  Why the WTBTS is liable for Sex Abuse Cases

  by Coded Logic in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the problem isn't just that kids are getting raped by people in their congregation.

  the problem's also that anytime someone has "serrious charges" brought against them the elders add notes to that jws publisher file.

  and, if the elders don't take the matter to the police or, as is often the case, tell the victims families not to take it to the police either, this establishes a level of accountability.. take daniel fitzwater for example.

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  My comment was a direct reply to what you wrote. Anyway, it doesn't matter now since what you wrote has been erased
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  Why the WTBTS is liable for Sex Abuse Cases

  by Coded Logic in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the problem isn't just that kids are getting raped by people in their congregation.

  the problem's also that anytime someone has "serrious charges" brought against them the elders add notes to that jws publisher file.

  and, if the elders don't take the matter to the police or, as is often the case, tell the victims families not to take it to the police either, this establishes a level of accountability.. take daniel fitzwater for example.

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  Ignoranceisbliss, that was really sneaky. Editing your post like that
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  Why the WTBTS is liable for Sex Abuse Cases

  by Coded Logic in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  the problem isn't just that kids are getting raped by people in their congregation.

  the problem's also that anytime someone has "serrious charges" brought against them the elders add notes to that jws publisher file.

  and, if the elders don't take the matter to the police or, as is often the case, tell the victims families not to take it to the police either, this establishes a level of accountability.. take daniel fitzwater for example.

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  Ignorance=bliss, if there was a case where the parents did not want the crime to be reported, the elders SHOULD override the parents & report it anyway as the welfare of the child should take priority! This is basic common sense, which unfortunately many in the org today do not have

  James 4: 17 - "If someone knows how to do what is right and yet does not do it, it is a sin for him"
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  Girls names

  by FeelingFree in

  1. jw
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  ok so i know its not really anything to do with jwness but we are struggling with baby names and really can't think of one we both like.

  its getting a bit desperate as i'm due in about 8 weeks .. i'm getting bored of looking at the same old names on the baby names websites so any suggestions would be much appreciated (girls please).. **cash prize for the one we choose!

  ** ....... no not really lol.. .

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  Splash, there are some in mine too, but with not so pleasant wives

  Back to the topic...

  I like Pocahontas
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  Girls names

  by FeelingFree in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  ok so i know its not really anything to do with jwness but we are struggling with baby names and really can't think of one we both like.

  its getting a bit desperate as i'm due in about 8 weeks .. i'm getting bored of looking at the same old names on the baby names websites so any suggestions would be much appreciated (girls please).. **cash prize for the one we choose!

  ** ....... no not really lol.. .

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  Fanny??? No way...

  I guess Splash is not British... lol
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  Words that irritate

  by punkofnice in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i have words that irritate me and not always without reason.. my latest hate is the word: 'solutions' as used by so many businesses in their title these days.

  y'know, 'something innane business solutions' and such balderdash.. i loathe that word now.

  arrrrggghhhhhh!

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  Words that irritate me - Preaching, witnessing, pioneering, can you do more?
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  Marriage is done

  by cognac in

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  its been done for a long time.

  relieved with the idea of finally being free without the fight.

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  Just to elaborate on my question above - Hesitant love as in some people get married even though they are not really attracted to each other or do not know each other that well or have doubts but proceed anyway as there is no one else to get married to & they are afraid that they would eventually grow old without a chance to get married & have kids (no thanks to the strict interpretation of "marry only in the Lord" which has resulted in many failed marriages)
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  Marriage is done

  by cognac in

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  its been done for a long time.

  relieved with the idea of finally being free without the fight.

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  Cognac, what was the feeling like when you got married? Was it real love or was it hesitant love? Just curious...