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  The great crowd gets tested twice .

  by moomanchu in

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  the great crowd gets tested twice .

  they have to remain faithful through armagedon or be faithful till death .

  to enter the paradise .. they must also pass another test of faith at the.

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  I remember being taught that there would be another testing period at the end of the 1000 years. Those that passed that final test would receive the gift of 'everlasting life'. Not immortality. Immortality was granted only to those called to heaven. (Even the angels were not granted immortality, as I recall.)

  I think it was explained to me that perfection did not mean 'would not sin'. Rather it was ability to make perfect, knowing decisions. Not necessarily in line with Jehovah's purposes. Free-will would still exist.

  Then again, I could have foggy memmory (too much fear, obligation, and guilt to think clearly...!)

  -Aude.
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  Any Apostos in Las Vegas area

  by rwagoner in

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  2. experiences

  i will be in vegas april 3rd - 7th on business....any other ex jw's in the area ?

  coffee....drinks...dinner ?

  rgw .

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  I'll be there on the 22nd of Feb.

  Can you change the date of your trip?

  hehehe -Aude.
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  Desperate Housewives.......

  by ScoobySnax in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i love this programme,.......we get loads of crap from the states, but when they make a good show....wow!!

  along with friends and simpsons.....this has got to be right up there with the classics!!!!.

  go edie!!!!

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  I love this show, and it's lead in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. It has totally revived Sunday night television, in my opinion.

  I complete agree...!!!!

  Gotta go. Show's on!

  -Aude.
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  I Wish I Could Apologize To Old Friends

  by Robert K Stock in

  1. watchtower
  2. beliefs

  when i became a witness in ventura, california in 1973. i was 15 years old and in the tenth grade.

  i was the only one in my family that was active though my mother, step father and my brothers thought the watchtower was the truth.

  my step father had been raised a witness while my family was not affiliated with any particular church.

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  Aude_Sapere

  Aude: I would PM but do not know how.

  Pretty easy to send a PM.

  Take your cursor and place it over my name to the left here.

  A box will open with 4 options. One of them is 'send message'.

  Click on 'send message' give a subject type your message and then submit/send

  btw did Renee have a sister?

  I do know of one case where an ex JW took out an ad in the local newspaper apologizing to their town, but it was for peddling the WT crap for 50 years.

  lol Can you imagine?? Bit funny. But I think I LIKE it..!! -Aude.
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  A Jehovah's Witness CANNOT Say These Words

  by steve2 in

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  in five words or less, please give examples of statements no jehovah's witness in good standing could ever say.

  here are two examples:.

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  Aude_Sapere

  I had a full, happy childhood.

  Oops that was 6 words...
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  Jw's old broadcasting

  by Patriot in

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  2. friends

  i was looking for something else and came across this old radio information pertaining to jws.

  wpow - 1330 am, new york

  jehovah's witnesses was one of the first religious organizations to enter the broadcasting field.. in 1923, the international bible students' association (as it was then called - the name 'jehovah's witnesses' waa adopted in 1931) bought the equipment of radio station wdt (see page 1) at stapleton, staten island, which the ship owners radio service was shutting down.. .

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  Aude_Sapere

  I remember listening to the society's radio program on the radio in the early '70's.

  Early Sunday mornings. I think it was WNEW.

  I think it was about 15minutes of modern-day drama and then 15minutes of discussion or talk.

  Brought to us by the WTB&TS and presented by Jehovah's Witnesses.

  -Aude.
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  The LAMP UNTO MY FOOT book

  by orangefatcat in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  is there per chance anyone has a copy of the book lamp unto my foot?

  i was published in 1967, it was released that summer at the district conventions.

  if you do have a copy would you be interested in selling it to me?

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  Did Nicolaou find a copy?

  I found a copy but it's my Dad's being stored on my book shelf.

  Isn't this the book that was replaced by 'Organized to Accomplish our Ministry'?
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  Dental Reconstruction....any tips?

  by Lostreality in

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  any one here had dental reconstruction, or know of someone who has?

  what is the generall feeling about it?

  i understand that if done properlly, it boosts self image and confidence, and is also very benifical for your dental future.... .

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  Great advise from wasasister. She covered a few things that I was getting too tired to include.

  Particularly:

  Cosmetic Dentists who are really just general dentists that took a few weekend courses. Especially since you already report a history of jaw trouble.

  South American dentists. There can be some very good ones but, living in Southern California, I can tell you some terrible results that required thousands of dollars and several years to correct. For myself and those I love, I would never, ever search out a Discount Brain Surgeon. Nor would I look for a Bargain Dentist. Never.

  Thanks for filling in my gaps (!!) wasasister!!

  -Aude. (Reminiscing about a whole bunch of great rehab patients.)
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  Dental Reconstruction....any tips?

  by Lostreality in

  1. social
  2. physical

  any one here had dental reconstruction, or know of someone who has?

  what is the generall feeling about it?

  i understand that if done properlly, it boosts self image and confidence, and is also very benifical for your dental future.... .

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  Wow....just how expensive do you think? Are there ways to get some arts done, just some MAJOR fixes, for cheaper? I realise braces are an option...

  How expensive? The answer depends on so many factors. A dentist would have to determine what the real problem is. Somethings look big but are really pretty easy to fix. Others look like something small but are actually quite advanced trouble. I have seen people who's teeth looked really, really bad when we first met them. A good cleaning, a few small fillings and just a sandpaper disk to reshape chipped front teeth made a gigantic difference. Then a couple of weeks bleaching and - viola!! - Beautiful smile. Talk to a dentist. Then talk to another one. You may be surprised at the different options they present. (might be the same, but might be totally different.) If you are really talking about a rehab/reconstruction situation, I strongly suggest you get at least two opinions. Better safe than sorry. Plus you usually get a better understanding of your specific case and greater insight to the pros and cons of each treatment option when you do your homework and get a few professional consultations. You might consider having your work done at a teaching college/dental school. I did when I was in high school. It might save you a little money. Then again, it might not. It does take alot more time as the student needs to get everything signed off every step of the way. Something that a fully-licensed dentist can do in 30 minutes, may take several hours in a school setting. I rarely make big decisions solely based on money. And some things are just not worth finding the 'bargain brand'. I would never, ever look for a discount brain surgeon. And I would never sit in the chair of the 'low-cost' dentist. Mistakes there could become extremely costly. Which ever way you decide to go, just be sure to make an informed decision. Best of luck in your treatment! -Aude.
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  Dental Reconstruction....any tips?

  by Lostreality in

  1. social
  2. physical

  any one here had dental reconstruction, or know of someone who has?

  what is the generall feeling about it?

  i understand that if done properlly, it boosts self image and confidence, and is also very benifical for your dental future.... .

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  Aude_Sapere

  if done properlly, it boosts self image and confidence, and is also very benifical for your dental future....

  Ooops! Completely missed your real questions...!!
  

  It might boost your self image and confidence. Depends on how you are feeling now. Are you embarrassed to smile? Do you find yourself hiding your mouth/teeth when you talk?? Do others make comments about your teeth or do your teeth distract others from what you are speaking?

  If so, than cosmetic restorations may be helpful.

  As far as beneficial for your dental future - depends on what exactly is the trouble that you present with now. If you have active decay and ignore it, it will not go away. It will progress. Deeper into the center of the tooth and into the nerve. Can also spread to neighboring teeth. Left untreated, root canal therapy and full-coverage crowns w/ posts are often needed. Otherwise, extractions are done.

  When teeth are lost (extracted), surrounding teeth shift around. If you are missing a tooth on the bottom left, for example, the tooth/teeth in back of the space start to drift forward. Often they 'tip' forward. Sometimes they tip so far forward that they lie flat. These teeth then need to be removed as well. The teeth above the space where the lost tooth/teeth were very often 'super-erupt' - continue to grow down and can become loose because then there is little bone holding them in place.

  Simply put, one problem often begets another. Also, if you lose teeth at a relatively early age, and do not somehow fill in the space, bone - especially on the lower jaw - tends to flatten. This flattening makes restorations in later life more difficult. People who get full lower dentures before age 30 usually have a terrible time in their later years.

  You need to decide for yourself what impact your teeth are having on your life now and what you hope to achieve with reconstruction. Discuss your thoughts, feelings, and hopeful outcome with your Dental Team.

  Most Dental Reconstruction/Rehab cases are treated by a team. Often a Prosthodontist will lead the team which may also include: Periodontist, Oral Surgeon, Endodontist, Orthodontist.

  Ahh!! Another tip: Ask the dentist what he/she would do if it was his/her own mouth that presented in this manner. What if it was his/her sibling or child? What would they recommend in those cases. What if same situation but money was a big issue?

  I hope some of this information is helpful for you.

  Best wishes for a bright smile!

  -Aude.