neat blue dog
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JWs at Rolling Stones Concert!
by Atlantis inwas this done for an advertising stunt?
received this in an email.. ------------------------------------------------.
.. a few days ago in porto alegre there was a rolling stones concert.
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neat blue dog
The branch office charges the congregations $40 a piece for the carts, (and they're only available in 2's), so 39 carts cost them around $1,500 dollars. Just saying. -
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genuine english guy seeking jw lady
by english_gentleman inhi, i believe that a lady is put on earth to satisfy the needs of her partner and respect his views in all matters.. i realize some here may consider that old fashioned and not based on sexual equality.. yet a lady and man are not created equal because the lady gives birth and the man must sire many children.
if you are a lady under 30 and keen to meet me, willing to cook and breed, then please message me here.
please do not contact me if you disagree with my views, we can agree to differ.
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neat blue dog
This is like when people get outraged of a story from The Onion. Of course it's satire! 😂 -
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the Governing Body - a legal entity?
by neat blue dog ini know the gb used to be one and the same as the board of directors of the wtb&ts, they made a differentiation in the '70s, and then in 2001 they completely split, all gb members resigning their corporate positions.
but my question is, is the governing body itself a legally recognized entity?
the reason i ask is because of a questionnaire document leaked in a recent thread.
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neat blue dog
I know the GB used to be one and the same as the board of directors of the WTB&TS, they made a differentiation in the '70s, and then in 2001 they completely split, all GB members resigning their corporate positions. But my question is, is the Governing Body itself a legally recognized entity? The reason I ask is because of a questionnaire document leaked in a recent thread. In the fine print disclaimer, it says in part:
I understand that the transfer of my personal data to the . . . ecclesiastical Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses (the “Governing Body”) in the State of New York, United
States of America, may be necessary.Any thoughts?
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I chuckle whenever I think of this
by Nathan Natas inabout a month ago magnum posted an incident he recalled from his time in the borg... i've copied and pasted it below:.
magnum .
that was one of the most frustrating, irritating things to me in jwdom over my several decades in.
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neat blue dog
Reminds me of AMIII talking about leotards but accidentally calling them Spanx, a brand name of underwear. -
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What TV shows were forbidden in your JW household?
by Funchback inin the u.s., three's company was not allowed.
it was explained to me that it was an immoral show because a man and women lived together and no one was married.
the sister who gave this observation was a family friend and we were newbies to the religion.. at least i somehow managed to watch the benny hill show undetected..
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neat blue dog
I remember Happy Days being included in an assembly talk way back when as an example of wholesome entertainment, go figure.
Anyways, in my family, Disney fairy tale films, Star Wars, most children's films with a hint of 'badness' in it . . . the list goes on and on without consistency. The point is if it was something that the adults liked and it was 'bad', than it was aok. For instance, numerous PG-13 and even R rated movies watched with me and other young ones in the family. And that was okay because they chose it. 😲
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A very short short story
by Terry ini wanted to see how short i could make a story and it still would be effective.
you be the judge.
did i succeed?.
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Psycho fan-fic. Cool! -
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Where's Awake! No.3?
by Ultimate Axiom init's nearly march and awake!
no.3 has still not appeared on jw.org.
has it come out in paper form, or has something gone wrong?
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neat blue dog
Therefore, #3 Awake! is due shortly before June 2016. -
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YOUNG PEOPLE ASK Should I Grow a Beard?
by neat blue dog inok, ok, so the actual title of the article released today on jw-org is "young people askshould i get a tattoo?
", but i thought i'd replace some words and phrases from the actual article, as follows:"regardless of the motive, you should think long and hard before deciding to have anything growing out of .
your skin!
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neat blue dog
This is a hot topic in my cong and many other congs here in the UK.
I was under the impression that beards were allowed over there, due to the comments of some online and some JWs. I also saw a video from on YouTube of a witnessing cart handler with a beard. Maybe um thinking of another European country that allows beards?
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YOUNG PEOPLE ASK Should I Grow a Beard?
by neat blue dog inok, ok, so the actual title of the article released today on jw-org is "young people askshould i get a tattoo?
", but i thought i'd replace some words and phrases from the actual article, as follows:"regardless of the motive, you should think long and hard before deciding to have anything growing out of .
your skin!
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neat blue dog
Ok, ok, so the actual title of the article released today on jw-org is "YOUNG PEOPLE ASKShould I Get a Tattoo?", but I thought I'd replace some words and phrases from the actual article, as follows:
"Regardless of the motive, you should think long and hard before deciding to have anythinggrowing out of
your skin! What questions should you consider if you are thinking aboutgrowing a beard?
And what Bible principles can help you make the best decision?
What are the health risks?Beards
breach the skin, which means that skin infections and other complications are possible,” says the website of the Mayo Clinic. “Sometimes bumps calledingrown hairs
form aroundfollicles."
Furthermore, the website notes: “If the equipment used togroom your beard
is contaminated with infected blood, you can contract various bloodborne diseases.”
How would it affect your reputation? Like it or not, your appearance sends a message. It identifies you as either adultlike or immature, as either trustworthy or irresponsible. “Whenever I see someone with abeard
I automatically put him in the drinking-and-partying category,” says a teenager named Samantha.
Melanie, 18, sees another aspect to it. “To me,” she says, “beards
hide your natural beauty. It’s as if those who wear them don’t want you to see who they really are, so they hide themselves underneathbeards.”
Will you always like it? Over time, weight gain or even simple aging can stretch and distort abeard.
“I’ve seen whatbeards
look like on a person decades later, and it’s not pretty,” says a young man named Joseph.“Facial hair styles
often become outdated,” says 21-year-old Allen. “What was once significant to the wearer might not be important just a few years later.”
Allen makes a good point. The fact is, as people age, their views change, their tastes change, and their affections change.
“Having got abeard
that only reminds me of foolish feelings is something I wouldn’t want to add to the list of things I regret years later,” says a young woman named Teresa.
A mature person takes time to weigh all factors before making a decision. (Proverbs 21:5; Hebrews 5:14) So consider the following Bible principles that have a bearing on the subject ofbeards.
Colossians 3:20: “You children, be obedient to your parents in everything, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord.”
What consequences might you experience if you live at home with your parents but fail to respect their direction?
1 Peter 3:3, 4: “Do not let your adornment be external—the braiding of hair and the wearing of gold ornaments or fine clothing—but let it be the secret person of the heart in the incorruptible adornment of the quiet and mild spirit.”
Why, do you think, does the Bible put such emphasis on “the secret person of the heart”?
1 Timothy 2:9: “adorn themselves . . . with modesty and soundness of mind.”
What is the meaning of the word “modesty”? In the long term, why is modesty more attractive thana beard?
Romans 12:1: “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, a sacred service with your power of reason.”
Why does the way you treat your body matter to God?
In view of these factors, many people have decided againstgrowing a beard.
In fact, they have found something better thanbeards.
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People's Pulpit?
by bcpenney ini believe there was a magazine or newspaper published during russell's time called the people's pulpit.
i'm specifically trying to locate vol.
can anyone point me in the right direction?
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neat blue dog
Hey, I just found it (I hope this is the one you're looking for). It turns out the name was changed to Everybody's Paper, but this is vol. 2 # 1.