Posts by OrphanCrow

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Implications of gay marriage ruling

by Rattigan350 in

while many think that the ruling is good for the gays and their response is: how does that affect your marriage; then on the other side the religious people cry god and sinners.

but both are missing the forest through the trees.. the problem with the ruling is that which is discussed here so many times.

five unelected federal officials decided on policy for the whole country, running roughshod over every democratic principle.

OrphanCrow

cappytan: I'm of the opinion that the government should have absolutely nothing to say about marriage between consenting adults at all.
its none of their damn business.

I think it absolutely is the business of government to ensure that all people are given the rights they are entitled to.

By saying that government should stay out of it, the default position for that is...what? that religion should concern themselves with the legalities of marriage?

If it isn't the business of government...then tell me, whose business is it? Who is going to stand up for the rights of the minority??

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Implications of gay marriage ruling

by Rattigan350 in

while many think that the ruling is good for the gays and their response is: how does that affect your marriage; then on the other side the religious people cry god and sinners.

but both are missing the forest through the trees.. the problem with the ruling is that which is discussed here so many times.

five unelected federal officials decided on policy for the whole country, running roughshod over every democratic principle.

OrphanCrow

Garyneal: ...a dissenting opinion on the gay marriage ruling...

A "dissenting opinion" is always welcomed here. Ignorance and inaccurate facts that those opinions are based upon are not.

I would hope that those positions will always be challenged.

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She is a different person since accepting Jesus . . .

by compound complex in

jw
friends

this morning, i was working at a home where the tv had been left on.

i listened in but didn't watch, for the most part.

ms. davis was flanked by her lawyer and another gentleman.

OrphanCrow

Wasonceanelder, can you provide a source for the image you posted? I am pretty curious about the sign hanging on the wall behind them...is it a manipulated image?

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Jehovah's Witnesses want to invite you to their newly refurbished hall!

by username in

i just seen this on goggle news.

a report into a hall actually being refurbished!.

http://www.thecomet.net/news/stevenage_s_jehovah_s_witnesses_celebrate_worship_hall_s_makeover_and_invite_public_to_come_along_1_4228859.

OrphanCrow

“There are a lot of questions about Jehovah’s Witnesses – this is an opportunity to come and see the hall to put your mind at rest and to see what is here.”
What a stupid thing to say!
Even WT PR doesn't make such gaffes.
Doc

That phrase caught my attention, too. But, in light of the recent negative publicity concerning child abuse coverups, it makes sense.

Especially when you consider the source of the article. The journalist also had this article published in The Hertz Advertiser.

Stevenage’s Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate

Let's take a look see at that guy who wrote that article.

Oliver Pritchard

Oliver claims a busy schedule, and even some leisure time!

Works as a support worker for adults who have barriers to life.

Full time doing this:

I am responsible for sourcing and writing most of the lead stories that go into the Stevenage edition of the Comet newspaper.
I also provide articles for the two other editions of the paper and write features that go into all three versions.
In addition to this I have built and maintained a large number of contacts who regularly provide me with exclusive stories.
I also cover the vast majority of court stories which feature in the paper and have honed my shorthand and knowledge of reporting restrictions through this.
During my time at the Comet I have helped significantly increase the number of views the website receives. I have also got more people involved with the paper through face-to-face meetings and by interacting with them on social media.
Several of my exclusive stories have been published in national papers.

I am thinking about that...this is another one of those media stories that the JWs are so fond of doing - WTS is yet (agaaaiin...) providing the news media with their scripted, marketed media release. They gave the journalist "exclusive rights" - handed some propaganda to some journalist hungry to increase his/her website hits, an advertisement for their corporation. Propagnada. Published in a advertising 'newspaper'.

Ah...check out the dude's education. A degree in math and economics. Not a single mention of journalism schooling or experience other than the one he is increasing website hits on.

Huh...adverstising. Propaganda machine.

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Implications of gay marriage ruling

by Rattigan350 in

while many think that the ruling is good for the gays and their response is: how does that affect your marriage; then on the other side the religious people cry god and sinners.

but both are missing the forest through the trees.. the problem with the ruling is that which is discussed here so many times.

five unelected federal officials decided on policy for the whole country, running roughshod over every democratic principle.

OrphanCrow

SSC: I don't doubt it. i'll play you just not for cash. I'm not fond of throwing away my cash

Okay. Match on. No cash.* Just bragging rights. And respect.

What would you like to play? Best of 5? 7?...

And...ya gotta give me some time here...I am bit rusty. I need to get back into training if this is to happen...I will need a little heads up. Besides, you will have to travel. And I think it's a long way.

*I forgot...no cash but loser pays table time.

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Implications of gay marriage ruling

by Rattigan350 in

while many think that the ruling is good for the gays and their response is: how does that affect your marriage; then on the other side the religious people cry god and sinners.

but both are missing the forest through the trees.. the problem with the ruling is that which is discussed here so many times.

five unelected federal officials decided on policy for the whole country, running roughshod over every democratic principle.

OrphanCrow

Spectre:
"I see. You are love illerate. Love ignorant."
Of course! I was raised a Jehovah's Witness.

That's no excuse.

So was I.

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Implications of gay marriage ruling

by Rattigan350 in

while many think that the ruling is good for the gays and their response is: how does that affect your marriage; then on the other side the religious people cry god and sinners.

but both are missing the forest through the trees.. the problem with the ruling is that which is discussed here so many times.

five unelected federal officials decided on policy for the whole country, running roughshod over every democratic principle.

OrphanCrow

Rat: Wow, I totally agree with Junction Guy. A first time for everything. He is making sense because it is not about religion but in how proper law should be enacted.

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Implications of gay marriage ruling

by Rattigan350 in

while many think that the ruling is good for the gays and their response is: how does that affect your marriage; then on the other side the religious people cry god and sinners.

but both are missing the forest through the trees.. the problem with the ruling is that which is discussed here so many times.

five unelected federal officials decided on policy for the whole country, running roughshod over every democratic principle.

OrphanCrow

Rattigan: And a State's decision to maintain the meaning of marriage that has persisted in every culture throughout human history can hardly be called irrational...

...aaannnd...that is where I quit reading.

We have different ideas about what constitutes rationality. And a different understanding of cultural history.

Okay...carry on.....I shall observe your species...at which stage would you place your development? Oh right...somewhere back in one of those metal ages or something like that...pardon me for asking. As I said...carry on....

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Participate In The EX-JW Personality Test!

by C0ntr013r in

first of all; i must admit that i'm not a huge fan of putting people in boxes like this, it is not an exact science.

but i still think the data can be quite interesting and i intend to collect it and share it in a structured way with you guys.

so without future ado here are the details.. link to test: .

OrphanCrow

Umber: It would be interesting if anyone else tries & compared.

Okay...you talked me into it. I will share even though it goes against my personality type.

INTJ. The System Builder. Pretty consistent percentages across traits. Pretty dead-on on most points.

Hello to all of you who are INTJ - I saw a few of you back on this thread but I can't remember who you are...sorry! I am horrible at remembering names...faces, photos, paintings...I always remember. Names...nope. Not so good at that.

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Implications of gay marriage ruling

by Rattigan350 in

while many think that the ruling is good for the gays and their response is: how does that affect your marriage; then on the other side the religious people cry god and sinners.

but both are missing the forest through the trees.. the problem with the ruling is that which is discussed here so many times.

five unelected federal officials decided on policy for the whole country, running roughshod over every democratic principle.

OrphanCrow

SSC: Goddamn OC, you're good!

Thank you.

But heck, that ain't nothing. You should see me play snooker.

:)