The funny thing is, last year my family went to help out in... wait for it... New York! It appears Watchtower's own back yard is in need of help. Maybe they should stop publishing so many books and magazines and instead get out and preach in their own back yard. Of course, my family is going back to NY again this year to help preach. Sigh...
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Where the need is great
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wow, havent been around here in a while and it's nice to see some familiar names as well as new ones.. .
well, its that time of year again when some members of my family decide that they need to go preach where the need is great.
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Where the need is great
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wow, havent been around here in a while and it's nice to see some familiar names as well as new ones.. .
well, its that time of year again when some members of my family decide that they need to go preach where the need is great.
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Wow, haven’t been around here in a while and it's nice to see some familiar names as well as new ones.
Well, it’s that time of year again when some members of my family decide that they need to go preach where “the need is great.” This usually means they will go to some rural area of the country, and travel by car to get to some remote house in the hope that there is someone at home they can speak with. Then they will get in the car and travel for another 30 minutes or so and repeat the process all over again. Two or three months later and lots of hours spent traveling by car (of course they count their time while in the car), they will come back home with some great stories to tell, and as they put it, “filled with Jehovah’s spirit.” This they do, because it is life saving work and they must reach out to those that have not heard the truth.
Now in my mind this raises a few questions. If they are conducting “life saving work,” why are they preaching to the choir? What I mean is, they are targeting individuals who speak their own language, individuals who have resources available to read or learn about the Jehovah’s Witness faith if they chose to do so, and the majority of these individuals already believe in God and Christianity. Is the need to reach these individuals really that great? Oh yes, I forgot, they are not Jehovah’s Witness; therefore yes, there is a need because they are doomed, or damned if you prefer.
But what about the BILLIONS of people in other countries who are not Christians? There are approximately 1.5 BILLION Muslims, 900 million Hindus, 400 million Buddhists, 24 million Sikhs, and 14 million Jews. (http://www.wholesomewords.org/missions/greatc.html)
I could be wrong, but I doubt the majority of these people have ever heard of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Wouldn’t these locations qualify as places where “the need is truly great?” Why are they not bending over backwards to travel to these locations and preach the good news? If preaching door-to-door or face-to-face is truly life saving work, are these lives not worth saving? Why is their “Society” not encouraging everyone to learn a new language, to travel and reach these individuals? No need to travel 30 minutes by car to reach one person, in most of these countries you can’t throw a stone without hitting at least 20 people. Wouldn’t these areas be considered “a preaching paradise?”
Oh but wait, these areas are dangerous, they would be putting their lives on the line. The governments are hostile and the people are not receptive. No need to unnecessarily risk their lives. But isn’t this exactly what Jesus did, risk/trade his life in a hostile environment and against non-receptive individuals, so that everyone could have a chance at life? Didn’t his apostles preach in hostile territories? Was the commandment to preach only in areas where your life or sense of security would not be in danger? I’m not saying to be stupid or to risk your life unnecessarily, but if preaching is truly life saving work, isn’t some risk worth it? This is what soldiers, policemen, firefighters do every day; they risk their lives and their sense of security so we can have ours. So I ask again; if the preaching effort is really the number one concern for Jehovah’s Witnesses, why are they not focusing their efforts where the need is truly great?
So, some members of my family will go this summer and preach where “the need is great.” But you and I know better don’t we?
Well enough of that, I guess I’m just in a reflective mood, thanks for letting me vent. I’ll try not to be such a stranger around here. Until next time.
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What do they get out of it?
by noontide ina couple of weeks ago, i was at an event where there were a lot of bunnies running around; playboy bunnies that is (work related).
cute girls i guess, but they all have the same boob jobs, same nose jobs, same tans, and no uniqueness among them (ok...maybe one or two of them really stood out).
most of them literally are reduced, or reduce themselves to t&a.
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A couple of weeks ago, I was at an event where there were a lot of bunnies running around; Playboy Bunnies that is (work related). Cute girls I guess, but they all have the same boob jobs, same nose jobs, same tans, and no uniqueness among them (ok…maybe one or two of them really stood out). Most of them literally are reduced, or reduce themselves to T&A. No big deal, to each their own. However something I saw did leave me scratching my head.
The event where these girls are present is actually quite fun and community based; they are mostly there as eye candy. However, there are also a lot of older men present at this event. Men in their 50’s, 60’s and older. These guys have money, lots of it. Again, the event is very legit (the local news can report on it – famous people attend), but after the event, quite a few of these girls hook up with these men. We’re talking about 18, 19, and 20 something year old girls hooking up with guys 3 times (or more) their age. I guess I’m trying to figure out the psychology of what goes on in the mind of these women. With the guys it’s easy, sex with young women. But as far as the women are concerned, what’s in it for them? What are they getting out of it? It’s not like these guys are going to leave their wives for them. These girls are certainly are not walking away with condos, or expensive cars; maybe some jewelry and a little bit more money in their pocket at best. And at these events, their looks are a dime a dozen, their chance of becoming famous (the next Pam Anderson) is greatly reduced. Yet, they f*** around with these old guys. Why would a young woman do this? What’s in it for them? What do they get out of it? I just found this behavior oddly interesting and disturbing at the same time. Any pshyc majors out there? Any ideas?
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Is it sexual harassment...
by keyser soze in...if you check out a female co-worker from behind?
according to a harassment class i attended for work it is.
and if i see a co-worker doing this i'm obligated to report him to an hr representative.
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Ok, I pulled my CA Labor Law Digest. It states (pg. 973), "staring MAY be harassment." It mentions a case where a female employee alleged a male employee stared at her 2 to 10 times each day, lasting from several seconds to 10 minutes. The court found that a violiation could be found based on a PATTERN of overt sexual harassment (the staring).
So there has to be a pattern. A one time event (or ISOLATED events) of staring is not considered harassment.
I guess it boils down to, if you are going to look, don't be a perv and do it discretely.
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Is it sexual harassment...
by keyser soze in...if you check out a female co-worker from behind?
according to a harassment class i attended for work it is.
and if i see a co-worker doing this i'm obligated to report him to an hr representative.
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noontide
I work in HR and teach harassment classes. This is not considered sexual harassment, it falls under inappropriate behavior. This would be classified as leering or lewd behavior. Harassment is something that is done repeatedly and with malice. That being said, if someone does this on a continuous basis, they would probably end up in HR. We would discuss that such behavior is making other people uncomfortable and it needs to stop. Short of physically touching or verbally saying something to someone, it would not be considered harassment.
You reminded me of something that happened during one of my harassment training classes. I scheduled a class and had some people come in during their day off (I know, booooo for me). A female employee came in and sat down at the front of the class, right in front of where I stand. She wore a very short and low cut sun dress; she also happened to be a very busty girl. I had never been so uncomfortable in my life! Here I am teaching about harassment, telling everyone to keep their hands and eyes to themselves and not stare or leer at their co-workers, and right in front of me is this girl who is all legs and boobs. The worst part is she kept participating in class, so I had to keep looking in her direction. All I remember is that I kept saying to myself, "just look at her eyes, don't look down, don't look down."
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College
by AllTimeJeff ini know i have threatened to do this before, like when i first left.
but i am thinking of going to college.
this time, i feel determined.
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Do it!
Are you looking to go to an onsite college or are you thinking about doing it online? I have done both and they have their pros and cons.
If your work-schedule or family responsibilities permit, I would suggest going to an actual facility. The face-to-face interaction and college experience is something you won't forget. If you cannot go to a facility, then do it online. I actually find that online courses are sometimes a bit harder as there is a lot of correspondence between the students and teachers. Since they can't see you, they really want to make sure you are getting all of the information, so a lot of work is given. Hard but worth it. You also have to be very disciplined, if you are bad at scheduling your time and are easily distracted, online courses are not recommended.
Because of my schedule, I am taking online courses. I did a lot of research before finally deciding which college to attend. The last thing you want is to spend your money and time and find out you went to a paper-mill school and not one that actually advances your career. Make sure it's an accredited college. Below is a website that reviews colleges based on student reviews.
http://www.studentsreview.com/
I am "attending" Empire State College - State University of New York (SUNYSC). I am getting my degree in Business Management and Economics with a concentration in Human Resources. The online courses are challenging and the tuition is not too expensive. Check out their website:
http://www.esc.edu/esconline/online2.nsf/ESChome.html
Good luck to you man!
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Anyone Live Near Hollywood BLVD in Los Angeles?
by FiveShadows inokay, so .....i got a ticket =/ i was going 45 ... i was rushing to see the new play 'wicked' ...based off the wizard of oz etc.. it started at 8 and well it was 8:01. cop pulls me over and says 'you know your going 45 in a 35 zone?
' ...he gives me a ticket and since i was in a hurry, i just signed it and took off to the parking lot (which happened to be 2 blocks away grrr) anyway.
i look at the ticket and it says that the speed limit was 30!
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noontide
I drive this area everyday. It is a 35 mph zone, though I do not have any photo proof. From your post it seems that you were going 45 miles an hour, so either way, you were still speeding. Was it a motorcycle cop or a car cop? Motorcyle you will loose. If it is a car cop...well, you'll still loose. It's LA, tickets are counted on very heavily to generate revenue in LA. You can try to fight it but I don't think it's worth it. By the way, if you go with the speed of traffic it is very possible that most everyone around you was going the same speed (he just happened to catch you). Good luck to you !
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I don't get it
by noontide ini dont get it.
i find myself saying this about certain people, items or situations that seem to be popular with most people.
am missing something?
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noontide
Ok Sweetstuff, I actually liked (and understood) the sonnet. Great, you torpedoed my “I don’t get it!” Might have to give Shakespeare another go. Sound like you know your stuff, you might have to be my consultant on Shakespeare!
Octarine, you asked “ What's wrong with you?” A lot, my friend, a lot. Or nothing, depends on whom you ask. :-) -
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I don't get it
by noontide ini dont get it.
i find myself saying this about certain people, items or situations that seem to be popular with most people.
am missing something?
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I don’t get it.
I find myself saying this about certain people, items or situations that seem to be popular with most people. Am missing something? I think I have an open mind, but some things I just don’t get. Below are some of my “I don’t get it” moments. Do you have any?
Actress: Nicole Kidman – Stiff acting and bland line delivery. Pretty, but not the gorgeous woman people make her out to be. Why do people think she is so great? I don’t get it.
Movies: All 3 Spiderman movies – They are ok, but not great. I love action, superhero, and sci-fi movies, but I can’t get into Spiderman. I think it’s because when Spiderman swings from the buildings he looks too cartoonish or video-gamish, not “solid” enough (if that makes any sense). I don’t get it when people say Spiderman is the best comic book movie ever made. Really!? Sorry, don’t get it.
Food: Sushi – Some of the presentations look great, but my mind can’t get past the fact that it’s raw fish. I’ve tried to like it but to no avail. The California rolls are about as adventurous as I get. Here in the Southern California area, Sushi is very popular. When I mention I don’t like it, people look at me like I’m a freak. Sushi, I don’t get it.
Literature: Shakespeare – Overrated, boring, and often mentioned as a favorite writer just to prove how smart the person is. I’ve read quite a bit of his material, but find it just bland and boring. I realize that I’m no Shakespeare, nor do I want to be. I don’t get the reverence for Shakespeare. -
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Are there any Americans who moved to Australia here?
by Lady Zombie inor does anyone know someone who has moved from america to australia that i could get in touch with?.
i'm wondering how difficult a move would be, how much $$ it takes, etc.. i know the australian government won't consider granting immigration unless the candidate has job skills and/or education.
this is not a problem.
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noontide
A co-worker of mine did this, but the only reason the Australian government allowed it was because of his education, background and work experience (hospitality). Even then, they only granted him a 1-year work visa, which meant that he would have to move back to the states after 1 year. The way he got around this was that he met someone and got married! Unfortunately after a few years, his wife decided she would rather live in the States and they moved back. The moral of the story is; if you are single, marry an Australian. Other than this it is quite difficult.
I’ve looked into this myself as I have often thought it would be an amazing place to work and live in, but so do a lot of other people! Perhaps looking into a temporary work visa might be the way to go.