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old timers on the board may remember that i was the first to mention the november 06 blood insert in the km.. http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/6/121104/1.ashx.
the same very, very reliable source has confirmed that the book study will be amalgamated with the tms and sm.. this same source recently had a long and private conversation with a gb member.
That's great news -- give the poor dubs a little tiny bit of life.
However, the guilt will rush in to fill the gap -- what will it be spun as? More time for evening witnessing? More time for personal study? "It has come to our attention that only 3% of family heads conduct a regular family Bible study. In order to provide the time necessary, we are implementing this new arrangement...."
I do hope the rank-and-file JW's manage to use it for themselves, but I'm not optimistic.
Dave
"one of the sleaziest documentaries to arrive in a very long time, "expelled: no intelligence allowed" is a conspiracy-theory rant masquerading as investigative inquiry.
" priceless!
http://movies.nytimes.com/2008/04/18/movies/18expe.html?ex=1332475200&en=709faf668585ee66&ei=5124&partner=digg&exprod=digg
A user-comment at IMDB carries the title, "Chances are, your mind is already made up on the subject of ID/evolution, and either way, this film will confirm your conviction".
Dave
im just wondering because it seems like you have no hope.
please set me straight.
I read about an atheist talking about his beliefs once. He said something to the effect of, "I believe in nature, which is powerful but uncaring. And I believe in love, which is not nearly as powerful, but very caring."
Put me down for that pair o' beliefs.
Keep in mind that you can kinda-sorta lump everyone that DOES believe something into the same pile, but the same doesn't hold true for everyone that DOES NOT believe something. One is somewhat more defining than the other.
And I hope, BTW, to enjoy my life and make a positive impact on the lives of others. I have no thoughts about anything eternal.
I assume that when you compare my hope to yours, you see yours as superior. But consider that there are 6 million JW's that think YOUR hope kinda sucks. And a few billion muslims that think you're both in for disappointment. Hope, like faith, isn't based on a whole lot, and comparing them based on the size of the reward hoped for doesn't seem valuable. I think I've got a pretty descent shot at making my hopes come true.
Dave
having received a copy of the new watchtower library cd, i decided to do a comparison of what actually changed with the updated revelation book.
i was expecting some significant changes with some 'new light' for the 'trumpet blasts' or other 'important' stuff, but in all, i thought the changes were mostly quite mundane, though some seem a little crafty for different reasons.
any thoughts.... throughout.
What a cool list -- thanks Jeffro!
>> celebrated WT scholars
Thanks scholar, I had almost forgotten about that little gem of a phrase!
Dave
it has been officially announced that dacheech is no longer a minsterial servant.. i cannot tell you the details.. .
i can promise you that i will not want to comment at the watchtower study, nor will i want to do any more talks!.
my wife is supposedly supporting me so far.
Congrats!!! You can (and should) be very proud of yourself!
Dave
if any of you have read her posts you know that she is going through a rough patch.
group hug, whaddya say??
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((((((wings)))))))
Hope the weekend holds something good for you!
Dave
i came to realize smoking had me under control.
i didnt have it under control.
i dont like being told what to do especially by inanimate objects.
Congrats! WTG!
first i would like to apologize for all the stupic topics.
when i do decide to get serious again....beware.
anyway, i have never been a tv watcher, then in my jw life.....didn't have time.
Wings -- if you're liking TV, you'll LOVE DVR. You gotta get it. Tivo, or whatever your cable company offers. Best money you'll ever spend, better than any teapot collection!
Dave
greetings and salutations!
you will not believe what just happened!
i myself can scarcely believe it, indeed, it is with the pall of bewilderment still hung 'round my skull that i write this.
LOL! What a wonderful way to tell the tale!
Glad you're not having to create any more "drama" for yourself during your fade!
Dave
from a movie.....any takers?.
i love movies, and i need a distraction.
any other movie lovers out there?
'By George, I think she's got it!' ;-)
