Posts by brutusmaximus

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Clergy and Dog Collars

by brutusmaximus in

i was wondering if anyone knew why the clergy wore dog collars?.

it bugs me when i see them walking around the shops with it on as in a look at me kind of way surely this is not a bible thing, the same goes for bishops etc and all the garb that they wear is this right.

bm.

brutusmaximus

Police, firemen etc wear uniforms for work so why don't the ministers just wear theirs on a Sunday? They don't though they wear it going to Asda etc, why? So people remark there's a priest, minister etc. If they didn't have it on they would be just Joe Bloggs.

I'm glad the ones you know are humble, I too know humble ones but have to say find as many who are not

You find them in all religions, but no where in the scriptures does it say to be a man of God you have to wear the "uniform" clothe yourselves in love thats the key but you can't get that off the peg

Cheers

BM

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Clergy and Dog Collars

by brutusmaximus in

i was wondering if anyone knew why the clergy wore dog collars?.

it bugs me when i see them walking around the shops with it on as in a look at me kind of way surely this is not a bible thing, the same goes for bishops etc and all the garb that they wear is this right.

bm.

brutusmaximus

Hi FE

I think they do yes but you'll notice I said not just those with collars but many others have that lord it over attitude even elder bods in the borg

Don't get me wrong there are some who are very nice, I have two ministers who stay nearby one doesn't wear a collar just shirt, tie and is very down to earth. Then there is an older chap who wears his collar whenever poss and seems to enjoy the addoration that sometimes brings.

Thankfully the "programming" is all but dead, I think for myself now but thanks for asking

BM

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Clergy and Dog Collars

by brutusmaximus in

i was wondering if anyone knew why the clergy wore dog collars?.

it bugs me when i see them walking around the shops with it on as in a look at me kind of way surely this is not a bible thing, the same goes for bishops etc and all the garb that they wear is this right.

bm.

brutusmaximus

Thanks for the replies, I still don't like them though. I hate the I'm better than you attitude they have but I guess that can happen in all religions no matter what they wear

Cheers

BM

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Why has Scotland got no Assembly Hall?

by slimboyfat in

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friends

is it 'cos we is black?

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slim.

brutusmaximus

What is with all the haggis bashing here??

You're right enough though we are sooooo tight that they don't give enough cash to build one

Oh and the sneeky engurlish stole all our oil so in fact we support the whole country from the profits of that

BM

5

A little help please:

by 2112 in

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friends

i put this in another thread but i would like to start a new one.. i was a jw when i got married but i left about15 years ago, my wife is still in.

before we met she had a relationship (while she was a witness) with a guy and even had a child with him.

(she did not get dfed for this.

brutusmaximus

Sorry 2112 I don't know about the policy changes as I haven't been there for a long time but my view was always what goes on behind closed doors is no one elses bees wax so long as both are willing and no one forces something on the other. Personally I am not a fan of A but each to their own

BM

26

Goodbye.........

by whyamihere in

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friends

it's not forever, i just need some time away.

this is by no means a plea for attention.. this board has made me realize i am not alone, with my feelings and thoughts of the org.

however, i need to get my life in order around here - i need to spend time with my husband and children and start finally living for them(and me).

brutusmaximus

Take care Mariah enjoy your sabbatical

BM

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Clergy and Dog Collars

by brutusmaximus in

i was wondering if anyone knew why the clergy wore dog collars?.

it bugs me when i see them walking around the shops with it on as in a look at me kind of way surely this is not a bible thing, the same goes for bishops etc and all the garb that they wear is this right.

bm.

brutusmaximus

I was wondering if anyone knew why the clergy wore dog collars?

It bugs me when I see them walking around the shops with it on as in a look at me kind of way surely this is not a bible thing, the same goes for bishops etc and all the garb that they wear is this right

Regards

BM

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LOST

by XJW4EVR in

tonight, 9pm.. who's down?.

brutusmaximus

Lost is not a patch on Miami Vice it had it all

BM

25

IRISH HUMOUR

by ania in

some of these i didn't find very funny but i didn't omit them because i thought some1 else might like them subject: irish humour... paddy was driving down the street in a sweat because he had an .

>important.

>meeting and couldn't find a parking place.. >.

brutusmaximus

Pat and Mick are in prison and have managed to file the bars away but now have to work out away to get down

Pat; we can tie the blankets together and shimmy down that way

Mick; That won't work they won't reach the ground

Pat; I know we can use the torch, we shine it out the window and then one of us slides down the beam to the ground

Mick; Are you mental, I know you, half way down you'll turn the bloody thing off and let me fall

BM

Half Irish as well

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The Internet: A greater threat to the WTS than we ever dreamed

by Elsewhere in

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friends

change "politician" to "watchtower leadership" and "voter" to "jehover's witness".

http://reuters.myway.com/article/20061004/2006-10-04t005304z_01_l03419567_rtridst_0_news-google-politicians-dc.html.

google boss warns politicians about internet power.

brutusmaximus

My old man won't go online as he is scared of seeing something he doesn't want to see

He blames the tinternet thingy on me coming out, although it was I say it was self study etc so they can't throw the apostate book at me

BM