Dear Why,
Whether people leave or remain with the organization is up to them.
What the UN disclosure and discussion thereof accomplishes is shines light into very dark corners. Keeps the WTBTS honest. I have stated before, that I do not beleive this organization will topple. But they will be kept on their toes, if not honest while we're here and have a voice.
So, I don't think there's any amount of discussion of this that could be "too much". It's the truth. People can do with it as they wish.
Love,
Bridgette
Bridgette
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UN stuff
by why144000 ini have been watching the wt/un issue unfold.
while i am personally disappointed with the limp response from the 'spindoctors' from the society i believe that we are flogging a dead horse.
many of the people who would leave the society over this issue are already at a stage that they only need the 'straw to break the camels back'.
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Do not call... an idea + information required.
by Andrew Farrell indoes anyone know the official wts process, and recognition of formal, or informal requests, to not be called upon?
what is required?
if a person contacted bethel, how often do they notify the local congregation of a request?
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Bridgette
ooooh, my hot button! I am one of those that find intrusion upon my time with family intolerable. My husband and I protect our family time fiercely against pushy, uninvited intruders. Whether it be from JW's peddling religion, or telemarketers calling during dinner, or junk mail clogging my mail box--I do not welcome them!! I e-mailed a Church of Christ friend of mine with a huge e-mail list with the information on how to go about getting off of the JW's "route" or becoming a "do not call". In this hectic day and age, it's only fair to have time at home be peaceful and unmolested. I want to be able to go out and do yard work with my daughter on the weekends without being accosted by religious propogandists.
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WHO SURVIVED...."75"..?
by OUTLAW inwho survived..."1975"...,i`m just curious,how many of us,are there?those of us that lived though this,will know what i mean.
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Bridgette
I was 5 years old. My baby book has 2 separate entries:
1971: "so glad she'll never have to go to school in this system of things"
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The real facts about Islam
by Rex B13 inthis is a link to an article by salmon rushdie, who knows more about islam than all of us put together.. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1634000/1634755.stm.
discussion?.
rex
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Bridgette
Denver Colorado, USA--and you? I stay on-line mostly during the week at work.
I have been toying with the idea of starting a grass roots dialogue session between citizens (and non citizens) of middle eastern descent and others. Just get together over coffee and talk. I would love to get some Jewish americans in on it also. If we could all just talk and connect with each others' humanity.
I've heard about the radio broadcasts. I was listening to the radio this morning and they said that the US is losing the propoganda war. I find this more disturbing than anything else. Also, what do we know about this northern alliance we're getting into bed with? Isn't that how the Taliban got into power? I really wanted to see the UN take over with a broad based government. -
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The real facts about Islam
by Rex B13 inthis is a link to an article by salmon rushdie, who knows more about islam than all of us put together.. http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1634000/1634755.stm.
discussion?.
rex
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Bridgette
Excellent article, Rex! Thank you for posting the link. I have grown weary of seeing and hearing from only the extremists in the news. It's demoralizing when all you hear is how much they hate the west. I've heard that protesters have accused the Pakistani president of standing under the "cross" (equating this war as that of Christianity vs Islam--this is a blatant political move to manipulate and foment the Islamic fanatics). I would like to hear from Moderate Muslims. Or Christian Middle Easterners. Or Middle Eastern secularists. Or anything other than the foam at the mouth, hateful protesters we see nightly, burning our kind in effigy. It's embarassing to see humans behave in such a way. I know these fanatics are not entirely representative of the middle eastern world. So, how does the west go about fostering any kind of secularism present in the middle east, as Rushdi suggests?
B.
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is there a trend?
by Bridgette inis it just me, or is there a running theme with the plethora of newbies posting?
i've noticed more than one ask about former elders, co's, do's, etc.. why the interest, i wonder....
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Is it just me, or is there a running theme with the plethora of newbies posting? I've noticed more than one ask about former elders, CO's, DO's, etc.
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The watchtower is true
by billy injust looking briefly on this board, i can see all the warnings given in the watchtower about those leaving the organisation and sinking into the mire of the world are true.. you are all sad losers.
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About voting and the governments, etc. At least with a vote (that is a voice) one can openly disagree with the government, work to change it, etc. And all without risk of being cut off from your family, social fabric, and/or livlihood, which happens in many cases in the organization. Can you question anything about the governing body or local elder body publically without being at the very least interrogated and put on suspect list? Please try it if you feel so inclined to test said theory.
Anyway, I've got to go. I've got class tonight--big test! Still glad you're hanging around here.
Peace,
B.
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vegas anyone???
by peaceloveharmony inhey, crazy idea from chat.....doesn't a trip to vegas in say january sound great?.
apost-o-fest 2002 vegas style .
so whatcha think?
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Bridgette
I'm bummed!!! I'm in Conflicted's wife's shoes!! She's due in February? Me TOO! Congratulations!!!
I would LOVE TO GO!! How about another one in the summer? Although, we were there in July and it was hotter than blue blazes for our mountain acclimated bodies. So, we had to stay in the hotel as much as possible and entertain ourselves. Our pic is up on Stephanus' site.
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Have fun!! Take lots of pics.
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The watchtower is true
by billy injust looking briefly on this board, i can see all the warnings given in the watchtower about those leaving the organisation and sinking into the mire of the world are true.. you are all sad losers.
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Bridgette
Billy,
It's okay---take a deep breath. Thanks for your concern regarding love in my life. I can assure you I have real love in many areas of my life. Stick around, you'll get to know everyone here.
You're welcome here.
I like you, Billy! I do hope you'll stay.
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The watchtower is true
by billy injust looking briefly on this board, i can see all the warnings given in the watchtower about those leaving the organisation and sinking into the mire of the world are true.. you are all sad losers.
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Bridgette
Hey, Nytelecom, are you billy? If so, it's funny!
You asked if spending hours on end online makes one a "looser" er I mean loser.
What came to my mind is that since most of us now have jobs with offices and desks in front of computers instead of scrubbing toilets and washing windows (not that there's anything wrong with those), we can pop on and off all day long and still get our work done, and make a great living.
Just my 2 cents....
Oh and billy, that line about oral sex giving you bad breath, is that the official WTBTS party line against oral sex nowadays? Regular sex leaves you smelly and gooey and sticky all over (if done properly)--better stop that too. I'm sure if they could find a way to legislate and police it THAT would end too.
Hey, enjoy your "paradise"! billy.
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B.