I don't mind incorrect spelling if the writer wants to show informal speech or regional accent, dialect, etc. but it does get to me when I have to read something that's full of mistakes.
I don't often have too much trouble with spelling and grammar.
However, I think I'm one of those people at JWN who's typed 'definitely' with an a.
i realise that starting this thread may make me as popular as a ginger stepchild but was there any wts publication that you liked, or at least comfortably tolerated?.
my memory may be deceiving me but i think the greatest man book was pretty good, leaving out the gruesome detail of the crucifixtion and wts doctrine.. also, can anyone tell me the list of books that ray franz authored/co-authored?.
thanks.
I realise that starting this thread may make me as popular as a ginger stepchild but was there any WTS publication that you liked, or at least comfortably tolerated?
My memory may be deceiving me but I think the Greatest Man book was pretty good, leaving out the gruesome detail of the crucifixtion and WTS doctrine.
Also, can anyone tell me the list of books that Ray Franz authored/co-authored?
Thanks
after a thorough investigation and weighing of the evidence the grand jury has decided not to indict the officer.. the reaction so far seems as predicted - people refuse to accept that the result represents justice despite claims that is what they wanted.. there is now violence and vandalism, including gunshots.
let's hope the police contain the troublemakers.. .
It's sad that there's looting and arson happening in Ferguson, but totally predictable.
From what I gather the cop acted in fear for his life, and to prevent MB from being a danger to the public.
Similar rioting happened here in England with the shooting of Mark Duggan. It's a shame that young black men get shot but that's what can happen when you have zero respect for law and order.
'America is awash in violence' - as are some British cities. What I want to know is, why doesn't the black community protest about the many black-on-black killings and violence?
Black communities really need to pull their socks up, IMO.
a close jw friend of mine, got married this weekend.ever since he and i meet (13 years ago) when we were both 18 we've been close and we've experienced different life experiences together.. our qualities, have complemented each other well over the years..he the voice of responsibility and reservedness, & i the voice of spontaneity and passion.i taught him about life and he taught me about perseverance through trial.. i care about justice, he cares about reputation.he is a better person then i will ever be, but so stricken by society.. i always stuck my neck out for him, but our friendship was the thorn in his reputations side.he was on the path to mts, and i was on the path of frivolity.despite all this.. when the 2 of us were together, free from the scrutiny of the outside world he was himself, and he was a great friend.
though naive about much, he always tried to do what he could to be a friend.. i was there when he and his now wife first started dating.. i envisioned him marrying her, and my wife & i spending many enjoyable times with them as a couple.. shortly after they meet my wife & i learned ttatt.. i explained my findings to him as i did with all my friends and family.
he being a person, whom i perceived to have great deal of biblical knowledge, i expected valiant effort coming from him to "help me" see where i had erred.all i got was a email with 3 irrelevant watchtower articles & some even more irrelevant scriptures.. i would have surely been his best man, but instead another mutual jw friend was asked.i am not da'd or df'd but this is the pseudo non-invitation that he sent :.
@objectivetruth - sorry that your friend's given you the cold shoulder.
Remember, though, that he doesn't mean it personally - he is under cult mind control.
Sorry, non parlo italiano, 'tutto è bene che riesce bene' = 'all's well that ends well?'
make a nice mug of hot choc, or your favourite tea/coffee and snuggle up with an inspirational mind...... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bgaw9qe7dee.
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Thanks for the link, s&r.
Interesting debate with some good points made.
The christian's idea of evidence, as prof. Wolpert pointed out, is absolutely ridiculous.
When I was younger and a true believer, I once gave my grandfather (agnostic/atheist, doctor of chemistry) the creation book. I can still remember one of his comments that he wrote in the margin in the chapter laying out the Genesis 'account': 'the writer assumes the existence of God - why should I believe this?'
make a nice mug of hot choc, or your favourite tea/coffee and snuggle up with an inspirational mind...... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bgaw9qe7dee.
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ADCMS - good post. Sagan makes good points that I hadn't really considered before.
Also, perhaps evolution using the scientific method, explains spirituality. I am ignorant of this but would love to study religion/spirituality from an evolutionary perspective.
I read a book on human evolution that contained details of fossilised camp sites used by H. sapiens, H. ergaster, H. erectus and other species (I think).
Maybe there exist fossilised shrines too?
Cofty, oubliette, S&R, anyone?
make a nice mug of hot choc, or your favourite tea/coffee and snuggle up with an inspirational mind...... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bgaw9qe7dee.
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Can't watch the vid right now, I'm in a silent zone of the uni library.
But for now, I'll say enhance. The scientific method is the only way (or best way, if there are others) of studying nature.
i was listning to a song by ian dury " what a waste" such perfect and apt lyrics to explain my witness life.... anybody got any songs that explain there watchtower existence?.
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Good thread, nhah.
Holding Back the Years - Simply Red.
Out of Time - Blur.
it's been 12 years since i first read ray franz's books and the scales came off my eyes.
by that time i was in my forties.. since 2002 i went back to school and have worked with 3 very professional organizations.
but my biological clock is ticking away and while my peers are looking forward to retirement, i am only beginning.
Hi wannaexit.
As some others have said, it's ok how you feel about the past.
Don't allow yourself to become swallowed up by feelings - nobody can change the past so don't worry about it too much.
Keep doing what you're doing - living life as best you can now and for the future.
I think I'll get off my soap-box now.
All the best
LUHE
it looks as if the gb are blundering around and really showing themselves up for the buffoons they are.
all the stupidity about tight trousers is laughable and if the general public were to see these selfmportant cult leaders blabbing this stuff then the last shred of their credibility would be destroyed.........perhaps.. the wbt$ seem to have dug themselves into a deep pit of no escape with their lies, new light(tm), paedophile protection and all the other nauseating peripherals they have.. we also suspect that the wbt$ have their spies here because they are either predictable or get ideas form forums like this.. so!
are you listening watchtower(r)?
I know it's only opinions...but......what do you think the watchtower(tm) could do to gain credibility and boost their business again that would not just be for their benefit but the benefit of many?
Acknowledge and apologise for their mistakes, for starters.
