Posts by diamondblue1974

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NEW policy! NO LIT for EX-JWs!

by MinisterAmos in

it's official; they read the letter tonight that puts forth the new procedure.

if you find an expelled person in the field or are studying with one, you are no longer permitted to give them lit.

presumably the elders make a decision if an expelled one is regularly attending meetings, but only they can give them lit.

diamondblue1974

but I could get it from the elders at the hall

Hmmn...this would be opportunity for fun wouldnt it?

I should turn up in a sleeveless t-shirt brandishing my dragon tattoo- I would make a point of wearing jeans too - ripped ones!

I would make sure my iPod is turned up really loud (probably with some very 'debased' music); then promptly trip up over the rug near the door and then then proceed to take photos of the carpet for evidence in my Personal Injury claim.

When I am at the counter I could shout 'when is the article about the child abuse settlements going to be in the watchtower?' and then correct myself shouting 'oh I forgot, I dont have the right to read that version of the watchtower do I?'

Its petty and demonstrates that they are a cult!

G

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Women and Men....Can they be 'just good friends'........

by fifi40 in

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i regularly talk to a poster on this board via the pm system...............mainly because i like his mind.......today he suggested in reply to something i had said that basically men and women dont do friendship.........he asked the question 'why do people even bother with each other if they dont fancy each others intimacy?

'...............not that he was suggesting this about us.........but i am just wondering what you lot think.. it has been my experience to have some wonderful men friends...........i love mens company and their conversation..........now i am wondering if all those 'mates' were/are after something else............well not really........i am pretty sure at least some of them arent.. so whats your view/experience.........can men and women just be good friends.. oh and to my friend who i pm.........this is not a criticism of you.........i am interested in what others experiences are..........and i will give you a big kiss (on the cheek) one day when i see ya to make up for it.......... fi.

diamondblue1974

I consider myself as 'red blooded' as the next man and I have female friends who are just that - they will never be anything but just friends and its the way its always been.

Perhaps I am gay

I dont see why there is such a massive debate because surely the answer to this question is 'some people can be just friends, some people are just not capable of it'.

Gary

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Whats your favourite word?

by ilovegravy in

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friends

apart from gravy, my favourite word is:.

moist.... .

uncle gravy.

diamondblue1974

My favourite word has to be 'Bollocks!'

It can be so full of expression and has many definitions.

Consider the following:

Bollocks - an expression of disbelief!

Bollocks - a word used used to mean that something is clearly wrong or negative.

Bollocks - a word to express that something is the best (i.e the dogs bollocks!)

Bollocks- a word used to suggest someone is being untruthful (i.e you are talking bollocks mate!)

Bollocks- a word used to suggest that something lacks in value and isnt worth talking about (i.e its all a load of bollocks anyway!)

Gary

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LIVING WITH A WITCH - A GUIDE FOR THE NON PAGAN PARTNER

by Gadget in

it?s a strange thing being brought up in a christian house with the matriarch being a religious zealot and then years later ending up living in a pagan house with an equally committed, and i use the word committed advisedly, religious woman running the household.. .

it all started so innocently as well.

it was after our relationship had started i was aware that she was a little different, not quite of the so called ?norm?

diamondblue1974

I do hope Claire ( whom he JUST married) will not identify with this story of Gadget, else methinks we will hear of divorce proceedings.That was written in o4....NOT O7

It was funny and I think somehow Claire has a sense of humour (she needs to have) (sorry Paul! ) Gary

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LIVING WITH A WITCH - A GUIDE FOR THE NON PAGAN PARTNER

by Gadget in

it?s a strange thing being brought up in a christian house with the matriarch being a religious zealot and then years later ending up living in a pagan house with an equally committed, and i use the word committed advisedly, religious woman running the household.. .

it all started so innocently as well.

it was after our relationship had started i was aware that she was a little different, not quite of the so called ?norm?

diamondblue1974

More fool him, my witchiness can be appreciated by a real man now.....

Indeed and it is appreciated too....

Gary

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LIVING WITH A WITCH - A GUIDE FOR THE NON PAGAN PARTNER

by Gadget in

it?s a strange thing being brought up in a christian house with the matriarch being a religious zealot and then years later ending up living in a pagan house with an equally committed, and i use the word committed advisedly, religious woman running the household.. .

it all started so innocently as well.

it was after our relationship had started i was aware that she was a little different, not quite of the so called ?norm?

diamondblue1974

I dug this out from ages back - I thought I would bump it because its hillarious....and absolutely true!

Gary

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The Whitfield Wedding

by KW13 in

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these arent the best pics we have but not all of them are with me.. signing teh book (well just after, sorry i look miserable lol - i hate smiling on pics).. .

me and my cousins, freya was a bridesmade and joe was there cos we love him anyway!.

me and megan - i had consumed a few beers but was not drunk in this picture!.

diamondblue1974

I have known you about a year now Karl and your a great bloke; but you cant be happy all your life as it just wouldnt be fair.

Kidding of course...congratulations on your marriage; may it be long and fruitful (well its already been fruitful considering you have a little one on the way eh? )

Again congrats to you both.

G

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Any lawyers here - re 2nd Baptism question.

by AlphaOmega in

just a thought.... does the 2nd baptism question, "do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of jehovahs witnesses in association with gods spirit-directed organization?

" enter the candidates into a legally binding contract?.

this is a verbal declaration to abide by the "corporation rules" (disfellowshipping etc) said infront of witnesses (no pun intended).. could it be that this is why this question was added?

diamondblue1974

They make this declaration sound so official that the baptismal candidate believes they are committing themselves to something legally.

Those that have even basic legal knowledge however will understand that no such legal obligation exists; firstly the components of a contract are not there.

There is no offer and acceptance and even if they were, there is no consideration or payment for that offered and accepted. The main issue however is that there is no intention to create legal business relations between the two parties and this is an absolute prerequisite for a contract to be in place. In such relationship between a church and its followers it is impossible for a legal contract to exist because the arrangement between the two is social and not economic.

This applies certainly applies in UK law and I believe the US is no different either.

There is no contract legally enforcible at law and nor can you be held legally accountable to them.

Hope this helps.

Gary

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Why 'Determined to Be Rich' Advice is Wrong

by metatron in

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when a witness or ex-witness seeks investment in real estate or the stock market, they often hear .

the annoying advice about those "determined to be rich" ( 1 tim 6:9).

for most of us, this is nonsense.. when this scripture was written, was there a stable financial system that serviced rich and poor alike?.

diamondblue1974

I agree with you on this.

There is a difference between pursuing material gains at absolutely all costs and ensuring you have some financial security and or independence.

The WTS invest in attaching a stigma to having just a decent standard of living, primarily because this takes the R&F focus off selling their bullshit books and recruiting other book sellers too. Another example of them twisting scriptures to suit their own ends.

Gary

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Isn't God Awesome?

by Perry in

http://wonderofitall.com/

diamondblue1974

I've spent a few days wondering exactly what emotional reaction this thread has been bringing out in me, since its been such a long time since I've experienced it. I've finally discovered that its acute embarrassment at the ignorance of another...

Thats when you finally get over the extreme mental exhaustion of reading complete drivel with poor spacings!

LT: Nice to see your back safely fella, my hangover has only just subsided!

Gary