Posts by Shakita

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Harry Potter Mania

by Shakita in

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my daughter and i just love the harry potter books.

we are eagerly awaiting the 5th book in the series which should be delivered to my home on saturday.

anyone here pre-order the book?.

Shakita

Silverleaf:

she'll be at least 18 before I allow her to read the Bible. {I don't want any of THAT crazy stuff in her head at an impressionable age.}

HA! You sound very smart there. When I used to read "My Book of Bible Stories" to my kids, I would skip around to try and find the least offensive stories to read to them. Believe me, there weren't many in that book that were suitable for young readers. If they were to put a rating on the Bible, I wonder what it would be.....PG-13?

Two days till we receive the book.......

I am so glad that I am not the only adult here who enjoys reading the "Potter" books.

Mrs. Q:

If your kids can't tell the difference between fantasy and reality--its really not Harry Potter's fault. That is some good, clean fun right there.

You are so right! There will always be those who want to impose their own beliefs and consciences on others. I say that if it bothers your conscience, then don't read it. But, don't force your conscience on others. It is FICTION, and should be enjoyed as such!

Gerard:

I have a feeling I know who dies in the book, but am not totally for sure. There was a character that died in the 4th book which was quite a shock. My daughter was upset when this unfolded, but I found it gave the story the depth and feeling needed at the end.

Good reading everybody!

Mrs. Shakita

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for Yiz and other cat and dog lovers

by Ravyn in

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and god said, "no problem!

and god said, "no problem.

and god said, "no problem!

Shakita

Rayvn:

How cute...loved the story! Dogs are great, but cats rule!

<---jungle kitty

Mrs. Shakita

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Harry Potter Mania

by Shakita in

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my daughter and i just love the harry potter books.

we are eagerly awaiting the 5th book in the series which should be delivered to my home on saturday.

anyone here pre-order the book?.

Shakita

My daughter and I just love the Harry Potter books. We are eagerly awaiting the 5th book in the series which should be delivered to my home on Saturday. Anyone here pre-order the book?

They say that the author, J.K. Rowling, is now richer than the queen, with a fortune estimated at $450 million. For a woman who wrote her first book while a single mother on welfare, I think she has done very well for herself. And, the next Potter movie to come out, “Prisoner of Azkaban” is supposed to help “Harry Potter” replace “Jurassic Park” as the third-largest money-making franchise in history when it is released in the summer of 2004.

Some have criticized the books, saying that they delve into witchcraft and sorcery. I don't see the difference between these books and "The Wizard of OZ", which included "good" and "bad" witches. I look at it as pure entertainment. And, I feel that reading is the best entertainment there is.

Mrs. Shakita

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Doubting Thomas - A Real Hero !

by Amazing in

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have you longed to at least get some response from god, some small indication from him that he really listens, cares, or is just simply there?

the vast majority on this forum have likely struggled with many issues regarding god,

christ, the bible, history, truth, religion, the foundations of christianity, agnosticism, and atheism.

Shakita

Francois,

My brother also had a "light experience" years back. He swears he saw Jesus Christ. I believe that he believes he saw Christ. How can you refute an experience you were not a part of. My brother was not a church goer at the time and still is not super religious. But, this event has effected his life and he does not hesitate to tell others how it felt. In a way I envy him. But, until God shows me a sign....I would take anything at this point, I will continue to be a doubting Thomas.

Even though my faith is almost nonexistent, I will occasionally ask God for some direction. I will keep you updated and let you know if he answers me.

Mrs. Shakita

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BASIC RULES FOR DRIVING IN NEW JERSEY

by ashitaka in

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sent to me, thought i'd share.....

basic rules for driving in new jersey

those of you in pennsy will especially enjoy these.!!!!!!!.

Shakita

Ashi,

Your brother gets his driving permit tomorrow. Where's the tylenol?

Mrs. Shakita(who doesn't know how she is going to survive teaching another kid to drive)

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Doubting Thomas - A Real Hero !

by Amazing in

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friends

have you longed to at least get some response from god, some small indication from him that he really listens, cares, or is just simply there?

the vast majority on this forum have likely struggled with many issues regarding god,

christ, the bible, history, truth, religion, the foundations of christianity, agnosticism, and atheism.

Shakita

Can I join the doubting Thomas' club? But, I will only join if women are considered EQUAL to men in every capacity! That would be a first!

Amazing,

All my life I lived with faith. Faith is what I leaned on when I questioned things that were illogical to me about religion and the bible. The Bible is a book of faith, without faith you can not trust what it says to you anymore. This is where I am. I do not trust the bible, I do not have faith that it is the word of God, I do not have faith or trust in God at all. I do not blame this entirely on the JW organization. September 11 was very traumatic to me, I will never forget the visions that day of people jumping from some of the tallest buildings in the world to their death. I will never forget the vision of someone I know who watched as the towers fell, clutching his head and saying "no" over and over to collapse on the couch knowing his friend was inside one of those towers. I can not logically have faith in the father figure of God who lets atrocities like this happen to his children. I have given up on God stepping in, I fear we are all alone to try and save ourselves from annihilation. I have lost all faith in God, and it is his fault.

Mrs. Shakita

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My heart is breaking...

by Billygoat in

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...for my friend.

she is 32, incredibly intelligent, holds a masters degree, is a teacher at a local high school where the kids adore her, a fantastic wit...and she's drop-dead gorgeous.

for those of you at my wedding, she was the bridesmaid with the naturally curly auburn-hair down to her waist.

Shakita

Billygoat, what a fantastic friend you are.

Has your friend thought about adoption? Even single women are able to adopt. Your friend sounds like she is financially secure....can she provide a secure and nurturing environment for a baby? Many children are brought up in a one parent household today, and they grow up healthy and happy. Just a thought.

Mrs. Shakita

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Just Another Issue

by MrMoe in

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i know right now you are sitting behind a computer, so you would be considered (at least by me and millions of others world over) to be... well... lucky.

here is where you react with your personal problems which are rather petty (sorry not trying to be rude here) life situations that amount to a hill of beans, barring extreme life circumstances, compared to say, that one guy who wears rags and talks to himself on the corner of main and broadway.

huh?

Shakita

In a congregation that I belonged to years ago, there was a woman who was a pioneer along with her daughter. I didn't know her personally, other than what you just see from her attendence at meetings, which isn't saying much. We left that congregation and learned many years later that this poor woman was homeless and living in the woods. She lived off of the generosity of others and family members that would come and give her supplies. The local newspaper had written an article on this woman because the owners of some property she was living on were trying to throw her off. The newspaper interviewed the daughter and the daughter did indeed bring out that her mother was mentally ill and her family couldn't persuade her come home and take her medication. It is a very sad story. I am not sure where this woman is today. I hope that she is back on her meds and is warm and dry somewhere.

Homelessness is a vicious cycle that can happen to anyone. Get sick, lose a job, lose your home, and when a person does not have family or friends to help them out when things are low, you become another statistic of homelessness.

Great post, Mr. Moe.

Mrs. Shakita

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Mulan could use some hugs.

by Princess in

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i don't think she has posted this yet.

mulan called me yesterday afternoon to tell me her dad had suffered a stroke.

i did talk to my dad last night and he seemed to think that grandpa was going to be ok. i had a birthday party with nine little girls all afternoon and was completely out of touch as a result.. i think she could use a hug, don't you?.

Shakita

((((Mulan))))

Hope your Dad gets well real soon.

Mrs. Shakita

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Women as Viewed by the WTS (continuing installments)

by blondie in

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as i do research, i come across other things said by the wts that makes me wonder why i didn't leave then:.

11/1/85 wt p 24. .

further, such a woman is humble-minded, not haughty; kind, not surly; tidy, not unkempt; sympathetic, not belligerent.

Shakita

Good research, Blondie!

Religion, in general, has oppressed women for so long, some worse than others, it is a wonder that women haven't globally rebelled against all religion before now. The JW organization is not alone in their narrowminded and outdated view of the role of women in religion and society in general.

Mrs. Shakita