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  Brand New Blood Card meeting - Your Blood will run cold.

  by hamsterbait in

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  i first noticed that no scriptural discussion of the choice is made, so it all appears to be solely the decision of the signatory.. when choosing alternatives of treatment, the witless merely initials his choice under clauses 3 and 4. since this simply indicates choice, full signature and witness are not required.. .

  now clause 6:.

  "i consent to my medical records ands the details of my condition being shared with the emergency contact below (cong secretary recommended) and/or with member(s) of the hospital liaison committee for jehovah's witnesses.. .

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  A baptized teenage boy gets infected tendinitis from compulsive self- abuse with porn. Was it with greed? Although he put his life on the line by signing the blood card, it is no compensation. He is DF (Remember the Statute of Limitation on Serious Sins only applies to Elders and MS, so they won't feel compelled to be merciful in this case.)

  ah...is this possible? I mean first of all the tendinitis caused in this way and second the df-ing for greedily abusing oneself? (don't read too much into my asking this now, I'm simply curious...lol.)
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  JWs and paganism

  by Super_Becka in

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  ok guys, i've been contemplating the world of the jws - which isn't an especially good idea because the more you think about it, the less sense it makes - and the whole "we don't do anything pagan" thing is really getting to me, just because it's so hypocritical.. so what i'm looking for is this - a list of any and all pagan practices that are just fine, according to wts rules and regulations.

  anything big or small that's not banned by the wts but clearly has pagan origins.. and to make myself clear, i'm not looking to argue, i'm not looking to irritate any of the jws we have lurking around here (sweetscholar comes to mind), i'm just looking for a list, plain and simple.. let me start:.

  ) windchimes.

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  Ties, Wedding rings...
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  Living proof: Elders are not spirit appointed

  by IP_SEC in

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  witnesses say that elders are appointed by holy spirit.

  the bible is the product of hs and when the body prays and uses the bibles qualifications for older men in the context of the perspective candidate hs is involved in his approval or disapproval.

  then when the co passes the recommendation on the gb (or who ever actually makes the decision) these spirit appointed men are influenced by hs.. all well and good, the only problem is, it does not work.

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  Ah yes IP SEC...but Jehovah did eventually straighten out the situation and get rid of you didn't he?.....(playing the good JW role)
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  Orwell, 1984, and the Watchtower

  by RichieRich in

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  so my english class just got handed (yesterday) 1984, by george orwell.

  its a book i've been wanting to read for a long time, but haven't been able to (i read non stop for english class).. so i was really excited when i got the book.

  from what i've heard about it, it seemed like it would be really pertinent for people in the watchtower.. all i can say is wow.

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  I know Winston Smith personally...he IS pretty sneaky!
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  Fourth and Final Chemo Treatment Coming Up

  by simplesally in

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  well, its coming up on monday, my last chemo treatment!!

  i cannot believe i have had 3 treatments already.

  after the chemo, i will be treated with herceptin and taxol for 12 weeks, weekly infusions.

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  Hey Sally! Good to see you still fighting away. I'm thinking about you! ((((((Sally))))))
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  At What Age Does the Watchtower Consider It Abuse?

  by bavman in

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  if a 16 year old is enticed and molested sexually by a say...a 19 year old how does the society view that do you think?

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  If a 16 year old is enticed and molested sexually by a say...a 19 year old how does the society view that do you think?
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  Time again for........ Congregation roll call

  by Jourles in

  1. jw
  2. experiences

  it's been a while since this topic has been brought up.

  use it as a chance to see if there is someone you might know from years past.

  1973-1976 --- lakeside, ca??

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  Wisconsinites? any?
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  Say something here, that you'd say in your JW active days

  by JH in

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  i'll start:.

  hey brother smith, how about if we go preach the good news tomorrow morning, hey?

  pick you up at 9

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  I wish that sister's skirt was shorter.
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  My first time being shunned in public

  by xjwms in

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  so thats what it feels like.. i am not df'ed or da'ed, ... i have just stopped going to meetings.

  my wife is trying to be as active as she can.. so all morning i am out of my regular routine.

  late getting out of bed and late about everything today.. so i leave the house, and before getting to the office, i decide to stop at the mall for a quick, maybe 15 min, walk.. as soon as i get inside, taking my coat off, here is the elder who did everything he could in his power to get me out...and lied...and added to gossip that ran me outta there.. he and his wife spot me .. and turn there heads away and continue on their walk, .. eyes fixed on some thing away from me.. so thats what it feels like.........now i know.

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  Congrats on your first shunning...lol. Don't worry, soon you will find it humorous. Until then, remember I love you too. How about next Wednesday we laugh it off with a drink?
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  What do you say in field service?

  by blindersoff in

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  i learned the truth about the truth after i was df.

  now, i want to get reinstated for family reasons.

  i still want to walk the tightrope to the point of going in service,but cannot promote the teachings of wts as i did for 40 yrs.

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  The last couple years I was a witness I didn't want to direct anyone to the "organization" but I still believed the bible. I would simply try and get into bible discussions and encourage bible reading. Heck, I even remember my Dad for a long time use to go to the door and simply say, "I am just here encouraging bible reading". I thought at the time that was quite a cop out but perhaps he was having doubts himself then. Now, I am such a bad!$% I couldn't dream of even going to the door and saying anything about the bible. I might encourage voting Democrat though.