Posts by 5thGeneration

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"Why does America always bomb other countries?", my son asked tonight.

by digderidoo in

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first of all i do not want to turn this into an american bashing thread, that is not my intention at all.. i would like to hear americans opinions as to what my thirteen year old son asked me tonight.. on the way back from swimming tonight my two sons (13 and 11) and myself started talking about wars.

my 11 year old was the first to bring it up talking about wwi & ww2.

we had an interesting conversation about it, then the subject got onto nuclear bombs.

5thGeneration

5go: You must be friends with Rosie O'Donohue?

OFD:

Why does America contribute more money and food to international organizations than any other country, and is currently begging a country ruled by a military junta(Burma) to ACCEPT aid for it's people in a time of great distress? Yup...America MUST be evil.......

Jeff T:

How do your kids feel about the Germans bombing the Spanish, Poles, French and Russians before the United States bombed anybody? Or the Japanese bombing the Chinese? Palestinian rockets being shot into Israel? Or for that matter, the British bombing the Germans? Only the historically ignorant think we're the only ones bombing people. Not attempt to justify anything, or bash other people. Just points to bring up if you actually want to talk to your kids about this.

WAY:

I suppose the millions of Chinese that the Japanese slaughtered were because of America too. How about the 20 million that Stalin killed....or the 55,000,000 during WWII ...are we responsible for that as well?.....and you've got people on here whining about infrastructure? WTF

All dead on comments!

I personally can't understand the conspiracy filled, re-writing of history hatred some have for America.

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 05-11-08 WT Study (CRIES)

by blondie in

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" (ps.

but like david, we can be comforted in knowing that jehovah fully understands our distresses.-ps.34:15.. ot example--david.

ot example--solomon.

5thGeneration

Great job as usual Blondie.

I particularly enjoyed this:

Q (12). Illustrate how a person can have peace of mind.
12. How can we have peace of mind while undergoing distresses? Consider an illustration that in some respects matches our situation. An employee may work under an abusive manager. However, the employee has an opportunity to express his feelings to the owner of the company, who is a kind, reasonable man. The owner assures the employee that he understands the situation and reveals that the manager will soon be removed from his position. How does that make the employee feel? Believing that assurance and knowing what is about to take place will strengthen his resolve to continue on, even if he has to face a few more difficulties in the meantime. Similarly, we know that .Jehovah understands our situation, and he assures us that soon 'the ruler of this world will be cast out." (.John 12:31) How comforting that is!
Abusive manager=WTS

Great food for thought!

5th

BTW: Not to criticize but one observation: The WT articles routinely alternate between predominantly OT or NT examples. No big deal IMHO.

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Huffington Post

by 5thGeneration in

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i'm seeing a few jwd posters linking to and/or quoting things from the huffington post.

if that's where you get your news and opinions we are all in big trouble.. it's just as bad as people on the right getting their news from michael savage or ann coulter.

can't we all just find some middle ground?

5thGeneration

I'm not.

My point is to watch and read both sides and form your own opinion.

Quoting www.huffingtonpost.com as your news source is as crazy as quoting www.wnd.com as your news source.

I don't mind MSNBC except for the Olbermann wacko... Huffington fan no doubt!

I like the BBC for world news too.

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Dream On, Brother [and Sister], Dream On!!!

by Rapunzel in

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) is any one here capable of remembering his/her dreams?.

) does anyone believe that dreams - and the analysis/interpretation of dream - provide a "key" to solve any of life's problems?

can the analysis/interpretation of one's dreams be therapeutic?.

5thGeneration

Unfortunately, most of my dreams have turned to nightmares because of my current Truth crap and my attempted fade.

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Huffington Post

by 5thGeneration in

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i'm seeing a few jwd posters linking to and/or quoting things from the huffington post.

if that's where you get your news and opinions we are all in big trouble.. it's just as bad as people on the right getting their news from michael savage or ann coulter.

can't we all just find some middle ground?

5thGeneration

I'm seeing a few JWD posters linking to and/or quoting things from the Huffington Post.

If that's where you get your news and opinions we are all in big trouble.

It's just as bad as people on the right getting their news from Michael Savage or Ann Coulter. Come on now!

Can't we all just find some middle ground?

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GB Anthony Morris 2007 DC Talk DESPERATE PLEADINGS

by doinmypart in

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gb anthony morris gave the final talk on friday's 2007 follow the christ dc.

in the talk he gives reasons for the r&f to trust the fds specifically the gb.. the talk is nauseating, but shows how desperate the gb has become.

they're losing control of the r&f and they know it.. jwd member booby originally posted this speech on the "gb solidifies ownership" thread.

5thGeneration

He doesn't sound too discreet to me.

Discreet: Unpretentious, modest.

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What is the best question to ask a witness

by ImFreeatlast in

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lets have a free for all .

i would say why dont you have a book study anymore but that one is done to death... we had a witness recently and i asked for the latest jw only mag (he didn't realise i used to be in his cong... have i done that good a job at fading?

) it was a laugh to see the two of them struggle to come up with an answer.... ok lets here the best you can come up with, there has to be some better than mine, what question will leave them stuck for an answer...... .

5thGeneration

A Sphincter says WHAT?

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Did/does your Kingdom Hall have a Spanking Room?

by WilliamCoburn in

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i was hoping to create a poll but i do not see an option for that.

thank you for taking the time to answer.

this is a very important question for me because of personal reasons.

5thGeneration

My Dad had a stick hidden in the rafters of our basement second school.

That being said...

I agree with spanking although I don't want to get into the inevitable argument about it.

My kids are the most well behaved kids in school, other parents compliment them for their manners and behaviour, they love us as parents and friends, and they have both thanked my wife and I for being pretty strict with them when they were younger... Spankings included.

Now... Bring it on liberal bashers, bring it on. LOL

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