If I were looking for some reading material regarding the JW's and what they would normally have, what would I be looking for? I haven't the slightest idea on what I should look for. I'm interested in anything and everything. Any help would be appreciated.
RescueMe
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Books to give away!!!!! Free
by mouthy in"revelation.
grand climax at hand" (((yeah right.
"worldwide security under the prince of peace"(((except it was really under satan.
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Books to give away!!!!! Free
by mouthy in"revelation.
grand climax at hand" (((yeah right.
"worldwide security under the prince of peace"(((except it was really under satan.
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RescueMe
I would love to have anything you are willing to send me. I'm very interested. I don't want to sound greedy or anything, so whatever anyone else doesn't want, I will gladly take.
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Two Grannies Show Compassion--When JWs Will Not!
by Voyager insome soldiers who have family that are jws receive (no) mail or packages at all.
so there are two grannies who take up the slack and show compassion when the jws will not!.
http://www.wlox.com/global/story.asp?s=2928307&nav=6djhwd7s .
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RescueMe
Shunning has convinced me that the Watchtower organization is run by fear, not love.
I have to agree with this. If love were the motivator, then these people would not be so quick to just shun those who are not in perfect sync with their own thoughts and feelings. It's an isolation tactic used to keep people in line.
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Kingdom Hall Annex Fire
by Kenneson inthe killeen, texas kingdom hall was vandalized last month and an annex building set on fire last week.
someone apparently doesn't like jehovah's witnesses.
but they are expressing their anger in the wrong way and sooner or later it will get them in deep trouble.
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RescueMe
It saddens me when people do this kind of thing. No matter if you like the place or not. It's destruction of property, and it's wrong. It also strengthens the 'persecution' complex.
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to all parents..please please answer...
by gotcha inhello it's been a long time since i was here just needed some input please from all loving parents...would you rather your daughter be:
1. married to a guy who's not really that great (history of having lotsa women, irresponsible) but seems to love/like your daughter.
2. be gay (with woman who is quite good, responsible and everything but - a woman...).
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RescueMe
gotcha
Then there was the whole idea that being gay was the same thing as being an alcoholic or a drug addict, and I could "stop if I wanted to."
If anyone ever says that to you, point blank ask if they made a choice to be heterosexual, and if they could be counseled into being gay or bi.
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MARKING TALKS
by diamondblue1974 inthere used to be a practice where the elders would announce that a talk would be a marking talk and that it would relate to marking someone for some actions they have taken.
the marking would be anonomous and i remember a great deal of confusion being created when a talk was given because the congregation didnt realise who they should or should not talk to....(i know it sounds ridiculous).
what is the scriptual basis for this action?
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RescueMe
What is "Marking"? I've looked in the 'best of...dub glossary", but couldn't find it.
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National ID Cards
by RescueMe inthe u.s. house of representatives approved on thursday a sweeping set of rules aimed at forcing states to issue all adults federally approved electronic id cards, including driver's licenses.
under the rules, federal employees would reject licenses or identity cards that don't comply, which could curb americans' access to airplanes, trains, national parks, federal courthouses and other areas controlled by the federal government.
the bill was approved by a 261-161 vote.
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RescueMe
I happen to agree with you. I feel it's not needed.
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National ID Cards
by RescueMe inthe u.s. house of representatives approved on thursday a sweeping set of rules aimed at forcing states to issue all adults federally approved electronic id cards, including driver's licenses.
under the rules, federal employees would reject licenses or identity cards that don't comply, which could curb americans' access to airplanes, trains, national parks, federal courthouses and other areas controlled by the federal government.
the bill was approved by a 261-161 vote.
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RescueMe
The U.S. House of Representatives approved on Thursday a sweeping set of rules aimed at forcing states to issue all adults federally approved electronic ID cards, including driver's licenses.
Under the rules, federal employees would reject licenses or identity cards that don't comply, which could curb Americans' access to airplanes, trains, national parks, federal courthouses and other areas controlled by the federal government. The bill was approved by a 261-161 vote.
The measure, called the Real ID Act, says that driver's licenses and other ID cards must include a digital photograph, anticounterfeiting features and undefined "machine-readable technology, with defined minimum data elements" that could include a magnetic strip or RFID tag. The Department of Homeland Security would be charged with drafting the details of the regulation.
States would be required to demand proof of the person's Social Security number and confirm that number with the Social Security Administration. They would also have to scan in documents showing the person's date of birth and immigration status, and create a massive store "so that the (scanned) images can be retained in electronic storage in a transferable format" permanently.
Another portion of the bill says that states would be required to link their DMV databases if they wished to receive federal funds. Among the information that must be shared: All data fields printed on drivers' licenses and identification cards, and complete drivers' histories, including motor vehicle violations, suspensions and points on licenses.
The Bush administration threw its weight behind the Real ID Act, which has been derided by some conservative and civil liberties groups as tantamount to a national ID card. The White House said in a statement this week that it "strongly supports House passage" of the bill.
Civil libertarians and firearm rights groups condemned the bill before the vote. The American Civil Liberties Union likened the new rules to a "de facto national ID card," saying that the measure would force "states to deny driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants" and make DMV employees act as agents of the federal immigration service.
Because an ID is required to purchase a firearm from a dealer, Gun Owners of America said the bill amounts to a "bureaucratic back door to implementation of a national ID card." The group warned that it would "empower the federal government to determine who can get a driver's license--and under what conditions."
What say you? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?
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Now that's an injury a man can be proud of!
by Elsewhere in*** grunt *** *** grunt *** *** grunt ***.
as some of you already know, satan pushed me down the stairs the other night and broke my ankle.
i'm proud to say that the bruises appear to have come to full maturity and are looking very manly.
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RescueMe
WOW, that looks terrible. Here's hoping that you heal quickly and get lots of TLC
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Were You Really That Much Harmed Because You Were A Witness?
by minimus inlooking back, did your being a jw hurt you all that much???
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RescueMe
minimus:
I don't expect to live long.
Well I know that I won't, but even if I knew for certain that my children were going to die, I would never tell them that. Children should be carefree and happy without worry for as long as we can give them that.
Effervescent, I simply love your avatar.