Carol, the rules have been gradually changing. Now "blood fractions" are allowed as a conscience matter.
jula71
JoinedPosts by jula71
-
37
If Ted Jaracz Dies Will the Governing Body Allow Blood Transfussions
by frankiespeakin ini think when he finally kicks the bucket that the gb will allow the rank and file to save thier lives with a blood transfussion.
from randy's site:.
http://www.freeminds.org/bethel/gbgrowsold.htm.
-
-
-
5
Winston Churchill Quotes: It seems like a good day for this topic!
by Check_Your_Premises in"when i warned them that britain would fight on alone, whatever they did, their generals told their prime minister and his divided cabinet that in three weeks, england would have her neck wrung like a chicken - some chicken!
some neck!
"upon this battle depends the survival of christian civilization.
-
-
jula71
"A fanatic is one who can't change his mind and won't change the subject."
"All great things are simple, and many can be expressed in single words: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope. "
"It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required."
And one of my favorites, and most appropriate today: "One ought never to turn one's back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half."
-
26
Tribute to London Emergency Services
by diamondblue1974 in.
i have watched with sheer amazement all day the work of the emergency services; their sheer dedication and professionalism and skill will no doubt prevent & reduce the further prospect of fatalities....i think they deserve a huge round of applause...if ever i have had opportunity to be patriotic it is now.... what do you think?.
db74
-
-
jula71
here here !!
That goes for all of them, not just the fire and police dispatched but also the medical personnel involved, doctors, nurses, ect...
-
35
"College, oh no!" PT 1-New guy here
by theundecided2004 inhello everyone, i have been keeping up with posts on this board for about four years now, been a member for about one year but have never had the courage to make my first post.
so now i'm going to make that first step to get rid of that fear i had of betraying myself, and vent my experiences and frustrations with this faith.
i think this board will be a good way for me to make acquaintances of people with similar feelings that i have regarding the jehovah's witnesses, as well as a good outlet for my frustrations as a jw, and get some advice as to maybe getting a reasonable exit strategy in the near future.
-
-
jula71
Scully said: "The elders' job is to comfort the victim and their family and look after their spiritual well-being"
I have to disagree, the first and for-most job is to PROTECT THE NAME. I know of many victims that have indeed been punished for coming forward. Reason being, if the act was not witnessed by 2 people, the act never happened so the victim is obviously lying. That is the sick mindset the "bro's" have. In my hall down here a case come up. And immediately, the boys and their mother were were called everything but liars right from the platform. Our PO gave a "special needs" talk that basically said, it's wrong to judge a matter such as this and to pretty much take allegations with a grain of salt. The only reason he gave a talk is because the press got a hold of the story. Many hall's have people listening on the phone that can't make it to the meeting, I remember the BoE shut down the phones before the talk "so people on the phone aren't mislead by the wrong idea." Oh ya, my manners!!...Welcome to the board. I have seen through the lies, saw the real "truth" and am embarking, although late in life, on to college. With a goal in medicine.
-
-
-
jula71
Is it just me or are women being getting the axe more than men?
No it's not just you. That is the same crime Clinton did, lied to a Federal Grand Jury, see what he got?
-
18
Wht Wld Happen If the Governing Body Started Another DF'n Campain at Bethel
by frankiespeakin in.
what would happen if the governing body started another df campain at bethel??
would all hell break loose???
-
-
jula71
JW's are raised to think ANYONE is disposable/replaceable.
Remember, "even the stones would cry out!" It wouldn't cause many waves. The R & F would see it as a sign of the end, the org is being cleansed.
-
9
Multiple bombings in London
by jula71 inthere has been a report of multiple bombings in london, 3 subway car and 3 double decker buses.
we have a lot on the board with from england, i hope they all are safe.
my thoughts are with them.
-
-
jula71
There has been a report of multiple bombings in London, 3 subway car and 3 double decker buses. We have a lot on the board with from England, I hope they all are safe. My thoughts are with them. Edited to add: Also reports here in states are sketchy if there is any more info, please let us know. And stay safe, be aware of your surroundings.
-
14
Working for the State or Government
by jula71 inthe above thread got me thinking.
one of the main reasons dub's don't get involved with the military is that they do not want to "support" the government to which it serves.
ok, how about working for the government?
-
-
jula71
opr83 thank you for your viewpoint and openness and welcome to the board. One major problem I have is the use of certain catch-phrases, this one being "no part of the world." The GB have attached such wide use of this phrase.From politics:
*** w03 3/1 p. 5 They Triumphed Over Persecution ***In March 1933 the German government called a general election. Dr. Detlef Garbe, head of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial near Hamburg, explains: "The National Socialists wanted to force a large majority for their chancellor and führer, Adolf Hitler." Jehovah’s Witnesses followed Jesus’ admonition to stay politically neutral and to be "no part of the world," so they did not vote. The result? The Witnesses were banned.—John 17:16.
social activities:
*** w03 4/15 p. 14 Youths Who Make Jehovah’s Heart Rejoice ***
7
In stark contrast with Satan, who has "great anger," Jehovah has "tender compassion." (Luke 1:78) He is the very epitome of love. In fact, this grand quality so characterizes our Creator that the Bible says: "God is love." (1 John 4:8) What a difference between the god of this system of things and the God you are privileged to worship! While Satan seeks to devour, Jehovah "does not desire any to be destroyed." (2 Peter 3:9) He views every human life as precious—including yours. When Jehovah in his Word exhorts you to be no part of the world, he is not trying to stifle your enjoyment of life or restrict your freedom. (John 15:19) On the contrary, he is watching over you because of the wicked one. Your heavenly Father wants you to have something far better than the fleeting pleasures of this world. His desire is that you attain to "the real life"—everlasting life on a paradise earth. (1 Timothy 6:17-19) Jehovah wants you to succeed, and he is urging you on toward that goal. (1 Timothy 2:4) Furthermore, Jehovah extends to you a special invitation. What is it?even to jobs and the secular world:
My main issue is towards Governments. For example, the current thought is not to work work for a tobacco company, doing so would be supporting the tobacco industry. In that context I would agree, working for them, you naturally want them to succeed, if the do well you will benefit. It makes sense. Using that same principle, working for a government office, are you not supporting the government? I know many that work in the state university system, government and state inspectors, post office, etc. aren't they giving support?*** w02 11/1 p. 12 "Maintain Your Conduct Fine Among the Nations" ***
11
Do we have other responsibilities toward those who are not fellow believers? Definitely. We recognize, of course, that "the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one." (1 John 5:19) We know that Jesus said of his disciples: "They are no part of the world, just as I am no part of the world." Still, we live in the world, earn a living in it, and receive services from it. (John 17:11, 15, 16) So we have obligations in the secular world. What are they? The apostle Peter answered that question. Shortly before the destruction of Jerusalem, he wrote a letter to Christians in Asia Minor, and a passage in that letter helps us have a balanced relationship with the world. -
14
Working for the State or Government
by jula71 inthe above thread got me thinking.
one of the main reasons dub's don't get involved with the military is that they do not want to "support" the government to which it serves.
ok, how about working for the government?
-
-
jula71
The above thread got me thinking. One of the main reasons dub's don't get involved with the military is that they do not want to "support" the government to which it serves. Ok, how about working for the government? Is that not showing support as well. Here a few very prominent dub's have state and federal jobs. And some very good government jobs. I find it interesting how they play with words and pick and choose what they can or can not do.
-
16
Do The JW's Really Believe The Bible?
by Honesty inthey make all these claims about believing the bible but always refer questions back to the governing body of jw's.
so, who is the final authority on the scriptures for the jw's?
is it really the bible or what some men decipher to be what the bible says?
-
-
jula71
The dubs were conditioned into not understanding the Bible by themselves but relying on the GB to explain it to them.
Exactly, how many times have we heard, "how can we possibly understand it on our own". And at this point they talk about the Ethiopian Eunuch.