I used some independent thinking when I was about 8 and got shut down for it. The thing is, I made more sense than any of them did. It was just a comment on something I had learned about some topic-not even challenging as I recall. I remember being mystified about what the issue was as my mom was trying to explain why I needed to stick to the scripted material (she had been counseled about me). She really didn't know what the problem was, so how could she explain it to me? I hadn't done or said anything wrong or bad or even challenging. And it was topical. I remember my mom telling me beforehand tht it was ok since it was related, etc. Oh, well. If they need to counsel an 8 year old for simply thinking outside their paragraphs, it's no wonder the adults are sticking to the scripts! They know all the rules.
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Don't you hate it when they just comment from the paragraph?
by toto555 inisn't that just annoying?
can people even comment in their own words anymore?
how bad is it where you're at?
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Vicars to be vetted ..New laws on working with children...
by smiddy inthis article appeared on friday may 9, 2014 in the herald sun newspaper in victoria australia.. matt johnston is a state politics reporter.. quote :" all religous ministers will need working with children checks and a new system will be created for organisations to report alleged child abuse,under a $ 10 million state government reform.".
premier denis napthine revealed the new measures,a further response to the state parliments`s child abuse inquiry report,betrayal of trust .. "many ordinary parish based ministers may not have required a wwc check.under this rule , every minister for religion who has any contact with children will require such a check ," he said.. opposition community services spokeswoman jenny mikakos called for the government to move quicker to "address the issues identified".
my concern is, will the watchtower org./jehovahs witnesses /jw.org.
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JWdaughter
JWs say that anyone BAPTISED is an "ordained minister". Any JW at all could be called upon to speak with or work with children, whether JW or not, in the course of their "ministry", so would not every JW (at least any publishers) be required to get one? Iwould think the only ones off the hook would be those confined to a sick bed in a convalescent/elderly care home.
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Do you have any body modifications?
by make yourself in.
just wondering since leaving jws, has anyone went tattoo and piercing crazy, so to speak??
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JWdaughter
I have a tummy tuck. And one tattoo. Does that count? Cause my body was REALLY modified from that tummytuck:)
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New Job
by LouBelle ini was fortunate to be recommended for a sales position by a former colleague.
the company phoned me and we set up an interview.
i accepted their offer - it is nearly double what i earn at the moment.
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JWdaughter
I have enjoyed reading your posts for YEARS now, LouBelle-I am so happy for your (truly) good news! Enjoy the rewards of hard work:) It's about time. . .
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Update about my Daughter In Law
by troubled mind ina few yrs ago i posted about my daughter in law ........ http://www.jehovahs-witness.net/jw/friends/202817/1/happy-and-nervous-for-my-daughter-in-law#.u2uf91fli-0.
she has been such an inspiration .
she has studied hard and next week will be recieving her associates of science degree with honors !
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JWdaughter
Next to my own MIL, who is amazing and gave me the best husband ever, you are my favorite MIL.
Congratulations to your lovely DIL. I wish her all the best. I see why you are so proud of her.
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That does it ! I'm leaving ! ! !
by Billy the Ex-Bethelite inleaving the university with my degree!.
exams are finished and it's just a matter of days before i walk.. i was certainly stressed about doing this.
i'm older than my classmates and armageddon was sooooo close!
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JWdaughter
Congratulations, Billy! It has been a trip watching you through your journey-and guess what, you now have a NEW journey to begin! Best wishes in all your future endeavors.
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I had a funny feeling he was a Witness... and now I need help.
by noontide inim in a bit of a bind and im not quite sure what (if anything) i can do about it.
i was recently hired as a business consultant for a rather large company.
the company that hired me mentioned that they are concerned about a certain department and the way its being run, as this department affects every other department in the company.
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JWdaughter
Shadow, I think the OP allowed himself to relate too much to the guy based on the common background and it likely just made him uncomfortable-wanting to help the guy cause he knows where he is coming from and why he is kind of weird and a bad fit. It distracted him from his (I assume) normal perspective and frame of reference since he knows the "whys".
Everyone is right though. The performance review doesn't need toknow the whys-they need toknow the problem and how it has been addressed. The HR guy is not cut out for his job and should be re-assigned to something he is successful at (and it is clear that he must have been good at something toget that position) or should get some intensive training in leadership (which is a good idea for any new management w/o any good background or training in leadership).
I wish the OP and the employee well. We ALL know the weird JW's. ...most of us used to BE them. We gotta root for these guys cause statistically speaking, they are likely to be out someday too and trying to make a new life without normal friends or the dubious support of their WT associates. They have a rough row to hoe!
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I had a funny feeling he was a Witness... and now I need help.
by noontide inim in a bit of a bind and im not quite sure what (if anything) i can do about it.
i was recently hired as a business consultant for a rather large company.
the company that hired me mentioned that they are concerned about a certain department and the way its being run, as this department affects every other department in the company.
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Looking for X jw friends in Sacramento CA. Gotta start my social life allllll over grrrrr
by sister x inmy names michelle, i was a babit zed witness and left the org three years ago after thorough research of its past teachings.
when i walked away i left behind all my close friends, and associates.
i do miss the christian companionship and association.
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JWdaughter
Welcome to the board. I am not a local, but I know that you will meet some ex JWs and a lot of NEVER JWs and make some good friends. Keep findingthings tat you love to do and you will find people that you like along the way.
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Death Of Print (Again)
by metatron inhttp://www.businessinsider.com/media-usage-by-age-2014-5#!jqoev.
note what happens below about age 30. print media reading pretty much vanishes.. .
i don't think jw.org is going to amount to much of anything, cash wise.. .
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They probably read it and that isthe reason for JW.(b)org
Unfortunately for THE BORG, a whole lot of stuff is at ones fingertips with a computer or IPAD or smart phone. The WT is screwed.I am sure they will come up with a proprietary web service of some kind to try to control it, but that ship has really sailed. Even in Pakistan and Arabia it iseasy to bypass censors on computer networks. hahhahahahahah