Awakenednow

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  FFA - 4H - Conscious matter or not allowed?

  by Jennifer Lehrer in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  i was baptized 4 years ago, i have 2 little girls who love their bunnies, so this year we reached out to 4h and started our own 4h group - this was after asking the elders for counsel.

  none provided.

  now after doing this for 3 months i am being brought before a judicial committee for neutrality.

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  Please listen to your heart... your kids are only young for such a short time. You won't get these precious moments back.

  My elder bro-in-law is a fireman, and I know of others too, and they take an oath to uphold the constitution as did older GB members by signing passports. That could be a neutrality issue as is joining a union. So, It's a conscious matter.

  i agree with desirous of change and shadow; simply ask questions and ask them to refer you to the appropriate research so you can prayerfully consider the information, and explain you tried to research and came up short. Don't give your power away though. Just thank them for their concern. Do what's best for your family. Like I said, kids and bunnies are priceless and precious memories. I would choose them over an opinion of a guy who in the stream of time, won't care about robbing your kids and you of that family activity.
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  How many JWs would offer their young daughters as a bride to a single GB member

  by Chook in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i think the bragging rights of parents would rule.

  i've seen cos marry girls no older than there own children when their spouse has died..

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  Awakenednow

  Seriously, YUCK!
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  Baptismal Formula

  by leftbehind in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  quick question.

  does anybody know what is said during the baptism i.e.

  the actual dunking?

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  Awakenednow

  If I remember correctly, I got "hold your nose with one hand and bend your knees".

  The dunkers didn't say anything profound.
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  Ending Of Suffering/Enlightenment/Nirvana Mind States Discussion

  by Brokeback Watchtower in

  1. social
  2. current

  i put this under news and world events.

  because i didn't know where else to put it.. anybody interested in this subject feel free to comment a sorta satsang if you will.. do you think it is possible for one to achieve a mind state free from fear and all other negative emotional states and reach a higher plane of mental processes in encumbering the brain of processing negative emotions.. i think insight can be gained by looking at this subject psychologically and if their is a way to this nirvana state take it.. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/nirvana.

  http://www.lakehouse.lk/mihintalava/buddhism10.htm.

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  Yes, I believe it can. There is Evidence of Tibetan monks actually achieving a rainbow body, interestingly similar to the transfiguration of Jesus biblical account. It takes self discipline I could never completely practice driving in LOs Angeles. They must have only loving thoughts for at least 13 years straight or something like that. It's possible. Probable?
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  Can halluciengins reveal what has been hidden from us and bring more answers?

  by Bad_Wolf in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  halluciengins, and several recent studies pointed out how we us only certain sections of our brain depending what is happening.

  but some of them, like acid, make your entire brain turn on.

  heightened senses.

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  WT Wizard, how long would you need to supplement to decalcify your pineal?

  Also, the reason people have bad trips, in addition to laced or bad drugs, is because they have negative personality stuff they need to heal first. Most esoteric cultures use shaman type guides to help them through the experience because if you don't know what you are doing you can really have a bad trip. Work on being a loving and forgiving positive-oriented person before trying those shortcut drugs.

  I like WT Wizard's suggestion after studying the subject for a few years, I think I'll try that first. For anyone truly wanting to learn about the subject, there are lots of informational videos and experts that explain the best and safest way to expand your mind on Gaia tv. It's an inexpensive internet app and filled with endless learning on all sorts of fun topics including this one.
  
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  Report from Japan

  by wifibandit in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  anon in japan says:.

  i served in the third circuit of shikoku japan.

  a few years ago, a well-known theocratic family disassociated.

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  Awakenednow

  Maybe that's why they chose a Japanese appearing theme for the wife of Lot drama?
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  Baby update and quick hello.

  by Darkknight757 in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  i wanted to take a moment to give a quick baby update.

  my last post mentioned that we lost twin b at 17 weeks but twin a is doing well so far.

  we are 25 weeks tomorrow and a week past the point of viability so we are starting to get really exited for this new adventure in our lives.

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  Awakenednow

  Super happy for you guys; congratulations and looking forward to the birth announcement. Thank you for sharing your happy news!
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  Another day, another cart

  by Anony Mous in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  i was standing at a red light and i noticed the little cart standing there.

  they're barely noticeable and when i continued there was apparently someone on the other side of the street too.

  the only problem, the location is a very busy intersection which has virtually no foot traffic and they're hard to see to begin with, as you can see from my vantage point i couldn't even read the cart and three people next to them on this side and two of them on the other side.. .

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  Awakenednow

  Can't wait to see the number of hours in the preaching work next year 🙄 Shouldn't there be a separate catagory for construction work and bench warming?
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  Have You Ever Found Yourself Really Not Liking Someone Here?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been on this board for years.

  99% of the posters here i do not personally know.

  a few, maybe not so much...lol..... do posters here get you upset to the point that you really don't like them?

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  Awakenednow

  Agree with you Tiki,
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  Have You Ever Found Yourself Really Not Liking Someone Here?

  by minimus in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i've been on this board for years.

  99% of the posters here i do not personally know.

  a few, maybe not so much...lol..... do posters here get you upset to the point that you really don't like them?

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  Awakenednow

  I love the divergent comments best. They stretch my thinking and helps me self reflect. It's been super fun and healing hanging out here. Like some, I go off on tangents. Hoping I don't irritate others, but the political bashing charges me up at times. I don't enjoy name calling and our side is better then yours. I think everyone has a right to express their views, but appreciate the ones who express solutions and don't reflect divisive rhetoric. I don't know about you guys, but I've had enough of "the whole world who doesn't think like me deserves death".