Posts by kazar

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What Draws You to a Poster?

by snowbird in

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for me, it's warmth and compassion, being approachable, and not looking down on anyone.. also, taking the time to acknowledge and interact with newbies.. i love those type of posters.. syl.

kazar

Posters who are informative and humorous. A little humour goes a long way with me.

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Your Age at Baptism (into JWs, not Catholics or Baptists - duh)

by undercover in

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leavingwt mentioned on another thread the age of his wife when she was baptized.

she was a child.

how can you expect a child to make such a decision?.

Who or What Helped YOU Get Out Of The Watchtower Mindset?

by minimus in

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was there a person, a book, a situation that helped you see that the "truth" was not what it was supposed to be?

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Pope says God was behind big bang. Interesting read

by rabidewok in

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40945242/ns/technology_and_science-science/.

Sorry, but I agree with leaving wt. No, animals are not morally outraged at eating each other but I am. Especially the way they are mistreated by humans. And, I am watching my brother-in-law die a horrible death from lung cancer which has spread to every part of his body-and my sister is dying of anguish at the hospice with him. Yes, I do think God is an SOB. My brother-in-law never smoked a cigarette in his life. So whatever God's plan was he can shove it up his. .... And I am agnostic if not atheist. Still not sure of that one.

But back to the original topic; I attended Catholic school before I became a JW and the nuns taught us in catechism that evolution was the way God chose to create. So either the pope has been in the dark for many years or the nuns were giving us their own opinions. I believe it's time the pope spoke up for evolution. If only he'd do as much for birth control.

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This is Why I Don't Like Having Pets

by XJW4EVR in

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we moved a couple of days ago to a totally new area.

the cat we had seemed to be getting used to the new place, though she was hiding alot.

she would burrow herself under the sofa cushions or under our blankets.

kazar

I do hope your cat comes back. I truly empathize with you. When I moved a few years ago my cat was misssing for two days. Luckily we found her behind the washing machine. Cats become fearful and disoriented in a new environment. I hope your baby comes home.

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Merry Christmas To All

by mentallyfree31 in

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just wanted to say merry christmas to all of you.

i mentioned this before, but this is my first christmas since 1986, and i'm really looking forward to it.

i hope you all have a wonderful holiday, and a happy new year.

kazar

Merry Christmas!

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Holiday wishes for those unable to join in the card exchange

by troubled mind in

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happy holidays everyone .

kazar

Thank you. Best wishes to all. By the way, lovely photos.

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A Magnificent novel to recomend: THE MAGUS by John Fowles

by Terry in

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it was suggested to me by my favorite teacher, mr. mcgilvray (my science teacher.).

it is many decades later and i recently sat down with this book in great curiousity: would i appraise it nearly so highly now?.

the short and enthusiastic answer is: yes!

kazar

Terry,

No, I was unaware that there were two versions of the book. I will get the second version. It has been so long since I read The Magus I'm sure it will be like reading it for the first time. When I first got the book I read it several times over a period of a year. It is my favorite book along with Siddartha and Dictionary of the Khazars. I have not seen the movie. I didn't know there was a movie of it. I don't see how The Magus could be translated to the movie screen.

Thanks for the information!

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A Magnificent novel to recomend: THE MAGUS by John Fowles

by Terry in

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it was suggested to me by my favorite teacher, mr. mcgilvray (my science teacher.).

it is many decades later and i recently sat down with this book in great curiousity: would i appraise it nearly so highly now?.

the short and enthusiastic answer is: yes!

kazar

I read this book 10 years ago. It was a wonderful mental excursion. Loved it then and still do.

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In the past, FAKE newspaper coverage of WT "International Conventions" in the US

by AndersonsInfo in

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many people that post or lurk here at jwn are too young to remember some of the huge international conventions jws held many years ago, but probably have seen impressive photos such as of the 1958 eight-day convention held simultaneously at new yorks yankee stadium and polo grounds.

especially remarkable was the tremendous newspaper coverage of that assembly and other special conventions held in the 1940s and 50s in the united states.

yesterday, when i downloaded somebodys old scrapbook full of long-ago newspaper articles, http://www.archive.org/details/watchtowernewsscrapbook,reporting on jehovahs witnesses so-called international conventions, i couldnt help but remember what i wrote regarding extraordinary newspaper convention coverage in my www.freeminds.org article, how jehovahs witnesses watchtower religion impacted my family history, part 3 and thought id share the information here on jwn for those who are not familiar with how such wonderful coverage came about.

kazar

I too am surprised by this revelation. What lengths the Society would go in order to keep the flock hoodwinked. It's disgusting. Thanks.