a long one at 3 hours! I was extremely tired at the end, however, probably due to lack of sleep the night before. Found it interesting, we opened with a prayer, thanking Jehovah for drawing me here today. Basically, we opened with the Knowledge book and read the first chapter, relating back to bible scriptures. In a nutshell, I learned we need boundaries in order to live because we were not meant to 'drive' our own lives, the consequences could be dire - true to some extent. Used various analogies and illustrations to help pinpoint why there is a God, and that God has a name - Jehovah. In one case (probably heard of this before) he used the illustration of shaking various blocks of lego together in a bag until all the pieces came 'undone'. He then went on to say, In order to rebuild the blocks, someone must of created these blocks with carefully drawn plans of how they fit together. Surely, then, our heavenly creator, the creator of all things must of created the universe, as he has the power to perform miracles.....etc etc
I learned after armageddon, 1000 years post, Jehovah will test his perfect ppl once more, reintroducing the devil, and unfortunately some will turn. I leaned a lot of things really, he digressed in long passages. All in all, a good session, and ended in prayer. In 2 weeks I commence reading Raymond Franz "Crisis of Conscience".....should be interesting, very interesting. Who knows I might even show my Bible teacher the book....then again, he does have a fireplace.
Frantically Insane Andy
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Had my first bible study
by Frantic ina long one at 3 hours!
i was extremely tired at the end, however, probably due to lack of sleep the night before.
found it interesting, we opened with a prayer, thanking jehovah for drawing me here today.
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News report on Sydney, Australia JW convention: all is well in JW-land?
by Gopher inso glad this convention will "dispel myths" regarding the j-dubs, and that they won't baptize anyone too young, only 11-year-olds and up!!
isn't it great?
source: http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,8136304%255e953,00.html.
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Hi Blondie, In fact, when he was going to propose to her, seated right next to them was 2 JWs chaperoning the soon to be married couple (seperate tables thank GOD). So no romantic dinners by themselves, Funny thing was....this was a 'couples restuarant'....and the two men chaperoning were perceived or past up as a 'gay couple'. I couldnt stop laughing. Apparently, everyone was looking at the 2 'gay' JWS. It got so bad....the next time the waiter came to the table, one of the guys had to say "yes, we are not gay, we are just chaperoning for table 59" hahahaha!!!! Frantically Insane Andy
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Standing up for National Anthem / Judges
by RubaDub indo others here feel that the prohibition about standing for the national anthem lacks any basis in logic whatsoever??
having been raised in the borg, this is one issue that i never understood.. the argument has always been that standing up indicated "worship" of the country, the same as saluting the flag (i'm not discussing the flag salute issue here, just the "standing" issue).. however, if you stand up when required for a person, i.e.
a judge in court, it is ok to stand because it is simply showing respect.
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I mingled with a fair few of JW's while at school. Keep in mind, this jw didnt go to the meetings at all. So one day, he decided to move from the back of the room (where are the jw's were seated) to the middle where everyone else in the school was sitting. All the JW's noticed this, responding "hey where did Matt go" -. . This school assembly, routinely performed, started with a good morning and to stand for the national anthem. Matt stood. Afterwards, I asked him, "hey man, arent u meant to be up the back??" "it doesnt bother me". . Fact is, he wanted to "fit in" A week later....he had no transport to get home. He asked a fellow jw high school student to take him home, in turn, asking his parents to take Matt home. The parents were adament/stubborn/inflexible, thus shunning him! Matt left the school grounds at 7:00pm, when he could of left at 3:00pm. How rude!?! Frantically Insane Andy.
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News report on Sydney, Australia JW convention: all is well in JW-land?
by Gopher inso glad this convention will "dispel myths" regarding the j-dubs, and that they won't baptize anyone too young, only 11-year-olds and up!!
isn't it great?
source: http://www.thecouriermail.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5936,8136304%255e953,00.html.
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My friends will be at that exact convention. I get to feed their cat while they are gone. 11 yr olds? How about 18.....u know, where u leave school, forced to fend for urself. The 'faith' itself should be enough for young jw's to stay in the camp. What is it with their boundaries? I know an engaged couple who have NOT spent one moment alone (aged around 21/19). That is SAD. I personally think its bullcrap (excuse the profanity). No one can be trusted. some leeway, some faith should be permitted in certain circumstances. btw, what was the previous age rules regarding child baptism? Frantically Insane Andy.
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Men are just happier.
by Surreptitious inedited to remove humor that by the light of day has potential to offend....
edited to put back cuz it's almost dark here now....
why men are just happier people - what do you expect from such .
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Too bad u deleted it. Most of what u said is true. I would like if u could repost it. Future thread posters have no idea that way (in response to the topic).
My mum said, if she were to "come back", she would DEFINATELY be a man, no questions asked.
U could add this to the list - older men have it easier than older women (as far as dating is concerned). 25 yr old males can still get 25 yr old women, furthermore, 55 yr old males can get 25 yr old women, to go even further, 75 yr old males can get 30 yr old women. I seldom see 55 yr old females baggin 25 yr old men, nevermind 75 yr old women. older men are further assisted with viagra
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So the elders want to meet with me....
by Tina_Belina inso here's the deal.
i have been df'ed for almost 2 years now.
the elders have not tried to contact me once within this time.
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Tina, its glad to see your parents understand you and that it is possible to lead a life outside the Witness camp. Awesome. Frantically Insane Andy
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The Family Guy
by Frantic inany family guy fans here??
ive noticed they make several religious cracks about jw's and other religions.
eg, in the middle of a musical part, sings - .
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Cheers drwtsn,
I was sold the first season seperately, not in a two pack with the 2nd season (cries). 3 series hey??? I was told 4, but I didnt think that many would have been made. Seth MacFarlane is a genious, so many voices. I remember watching my first epidsode of family guy (the one where 'the man in white' was going to put him back in the womb - also 'stewies 1st b'day' and meg meets her first friend). I was at work at the time, and this little stewie character facinated me. I was hooked on every word, very unique. My fav saying is now "blasted matriach!"
I do have a question, what does Stewie say at the start of an episode where he says "Blasted Matriach! She has failed once again to replenish this fridged box with 'Po________". Does he say potations?
I welcome the series return, thanks for the link!
and another thing - do u have seinfeld (DVD) in the states? (assuming your american)
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The Family Guy
by Frantic inany family guy fans here??
ive noticed they make several religious cracks about jw's and other religions.
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Hello all!!!
Any Family Guy fans here?? Ive noticed they make several religious cracks about jw's and other religions. eg, in the middle of a musical part, sings -
"We'll stop Jehovah's at the Gate" - "Can I have the pamphlet sir?" (smacks the jw) - amongst others. Its real funny, yet my fellow jw's refuse to laugh or even take it as a joke. eg, jesus says - "Ok people for my next miracle - Im going to turn water into funk" (jesus does the splits signalling the peace sign, dancing to upbeat jazzy music)
Ive only have the first season on DVD, and have watched bits and parts of the second season. How many seasons are there?
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I dread Christmas this year.
by Vivamus ini dread christmas this year.. i have no-one to celebrate it with.. .
i mean, sure, i could invite myself to join in the merryment at some friends places.
but all my friends are celebrating with their parents, and so i won't do that.
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Christmas blows. No offence to chirstmas lovers, but I hate this holiday. Yes, it may have its perks - unites family, but in my case, this is bad. I just dont like to celebrate birthdays, chirstmas holidays, new years etc. New years maybe an exception, 2 new years ago - I had an argument with a group of friends while camping up in the hills, SO, I left them and hung out with 3 lesbians. Good times, I still dont talk to my friends I had the argument with.
Viv, no need to hibernate. If anything, I wish I were in your position. As blondie said before, ask friends from work etc to go out with you. Definately go out, do not stay home - kinda depressing (only if your the only one home).
As for me, I want to work (rake in the big bucks).
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What does Marilyn Manson & JW Kids have in Common?????
by JT inwhat are your spiritual beliefs now?.
i make music.
i like to make people think.
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Id hate to be born into religion. Id also hate to be MM. I guess I can see the similarities....
MM's music isnt good either. I do know that in congregations across Australia, MM is considered the devil of music, either that or cradle of filth (the more commercial bands).
Frantically Insane Andy