if i had written this a year ago, i would be writting different comments about my observations.. yet, that is the pivotal point for me.
that is the reason why i could never have remained a jw.
my point?
Welcome saz!
>> But the WTS asks you to take an oath. To 'swear' to believe something forever. Isn't that a bit silly?
Yes, silly is the word! What if I learn otherwise? Nope, too late -- no take-backs!
I'm very happy to see this post from you. I remember your tumultuous entry to JWD and the difficult times you faced. It's so good to see things have reached a better mental place for you.
Take care, Bro'.
Dave
...then check this out!.
(of course the society has $billions in real estate, but many have speculated that they are low on cash for day-day operations).. unfortunately i don't have a working scanner, but here is a summary of & a few quotations from a boe letter dated march 1, 2008:.
"for an number of years, an arrangement has been available to congregations to place funds on deposit with the branch office.
Interesting. It fits with their pattern of not financially screwing each individual (like making you sell your house and give it to them, or pay tons o' cash for scientology-esque treatments), but rather screwing the group collectively. Like the assembly scam and the kingdom hall building loan scam.
Very cool -- thanks for sharing this!
Dave
seriously, this is a grammar error that should have been trained out of anybody in elementary school.
your is a possessive pronoun, you're is a contraction.
they're two different words meaning two very dissimilar things.
Its a problem, but their just going too keep doing it... ;-)
i don't believe (fill in the blank).... the borg isn't the fds.... the jws are a cult.... the jws are apostates.... anything else?.
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"Do you REALLY think it would take 2,000 years for a guy to show up when he said he was 'coming quickly'? Wouldn't we all sort of look at our collective watches and conclude he ain't gonna show?"
hundreds of irrefutable proofs for god's nonexistence.... http://www.tektonics.org/guest/300proof.html.
I know this is in jest, but this one really is a popular reason not to believe in a god:
As it happens, change "God" to "Evolution" and you get a very similar and equally-stupid creationist argument.
Dave
this usually works for me.. "i'm very interested in what you have to say, but first i'd like to ask you a question.
would you enjoy getting the watchtower magazine from me and studying our books?
click..............bzzzzzzzzzzzzz........ outaservice .
AA - I *have* gotten a couple of marketing calls on my cell.
That sucks, Aude. Never gotten marketing calls, but I have gotten calls for the previous owner of the number. And I get a few telemarketing text messages now and again. I suppose there's no real escape. :-(
this usually works for me.. "i'm very interested in what you have to say, but first i'd like to ask you a question.
would you enjoy getting the watchtower magazine from me and studying our books?
click..............bzzzzzzzzzzzzz........ outaservice .
A great way to deal with them is to only have a cell phone and no land line. I don't think I've ever gotten a telemarketing call on my cell.
Dave
cute walgreen's girl : i don't know.
it's a personal decision.
l : well, i know it's a personal decision, but i need some neutral input.
You know whatever happens, we'll always be here to support you!
(Unless of course you come out looking monumentally stupid. Then we'll make fun of you and call you names! But only temporarily...) ;-)
Thanks for the laugh!
Dave
anyone know how many cities you can put in an article on your website without having google penalize you for it?.
You might try bouncing it off of the folks at http://webmasterworld.com
They are pretty savvy with all that sort o' stuff.
Good luck!
Dave
a married sister had an affair with a single brother.
not only was the single brother and the sister df'd but the husband was too.
the charge?
I'm betting there's more to this story. If "not conducting a family study" was a DF'ing offense, there wouldn't be anyone left! :-)
Dave
