was thinking about this today!
what we need to come up with is something like crazies 586/7 list from watchtower sources showing the kings list.
then next time they have a prophecy watchtower study we could all go to different halls where no one would know us and have a prepared answer typed up with watchtowerese language something like;.
I told those bastards to leave me alone...
LOL
The only problem is that - if any of the Halls I've been in are any indication - the response would be:
Conductor: "Thank you, Sister Ingenuous. By the way, could someone correct the sister's math and give us the right date for the fall of Jerusalem. Yes, sister?"
Four-year-old prompted by her parents: "607!"
Conductor: "Thank you, sister. Now, moving on to the next subheading..."
LOL
I'm suddenly ashamed that I don't spend my free time more wisely - just like the person who put that together does!
We women know that it can and does frequently save our lives and, consequently, the lives of others.
HA!
i first noticed that no scriptural discussion of the choice is made, so it all appears to be solely the decision of the signatory.. when choosing alternatives of treatment, the witless merely initials his choice under clauses 3 and 4. since this simply indicates choice, full signature and witness are not required.. .
now clause 6:.
"i consent to my medical records ands the details of my condition being shared with the emergency contact below (cong secretary recommended) and/or with member(s) of the hospital liaison committee for jehovah's witnesses.. .
When choosing alternatives of treatment, the Witless merely initials his choice under clauses 3 and 4. Since this simply indicates choice, full signature and witness are not required.
I didn't realize that. I thought the whole document was useless without a signature.
"I consent to my medical records ands the details of my condition being shared with the Emergency Contact below (cong secretary recommended) and/or with member(s) of the Hospital Liaison Committee for Jehovah's Witnesses.
I don't remember this part (I shredded my card months ago). I suppose I was so trusting of the Org that I didn't even pay attention.
What exacerbates all of this is that JWs are encouraged to "research" info on blood and blood "fractions" - but only through the Org's publications. So they get the illusion of having made a volntary, informed, balanced, researched decision when they've been doing nothing but reinforcing the indoctrination.
hi guys, haven't posted in a while, but i don't see this topic covered: is anyone else out there as christmas retarted as me?
i feel so awkward stumbling over the words "merry christmas" to friends.
also, who do you buy for?
This is my first Christmas, too! My workmates are really excited for me.
I got a set of neutral "seasonal" cards for people at work and only gave them to those I really wanted to; I wrote a short personal message to each of them, mentioning their family, pets, whatever. I only bought 2 gifts - since there were only two people I really wanted to give something more to - and made myself stay within a $15 limit for each. I get to work early, so I could put the cards and gifts on everyone's desks before a bunch of people were there and avoid offending those who didn't get anything. I don't feel obliged to go tit-for-tat with the cards.
Have fun!
it was fun!
the only thing that sucked about it was the fact that i had no idea how to wrap a gift... late 20's and i've never wrapped a present before????
hahaha only in the jw faith is that possible!!!
Am I the only one who got plenty of practice wrapping anniversary gifts?
Though I can't take any credit for this year's (my first year) Christmas gifts - I got them done free at Borders.
i thought the photography was awesome and enjoyed the story.
i loved the books when i was younger and i'm glad they finally made it into a movie.
swalker.
I plan on seeing it. I'd never read the books, but the movie inspired me. I bought the book a little over a week ago and I'm already done with the series!
how many of you folks have used dry- water massage equipment?.
what kind of location did you use it in?
mall, dr.s office, tanning salon etc?.
I tried one when I went to Florida a couple years ago. I was really stressed at the time and it was a very nice massage. I wish I could afford one.
SWALKER - Give it a shot. They put headphones on you that keep out noise as well as a blindfold. I didn't feel enclosed at all, just very relaxed and completely detached from everything.
many of us who spent a lot of time in the borg developed a narrow view of holidays as a result of what we were taught.
once i started traveling, thinking for myself, and studying social sciences, i came to the realization that holidays meet a human emotional need.
this is one of the many reasons why i do not hesitate to celebrate holidays.
Holidays reinforce community, family, and social ties. It reminds us of our interconnection with each other. It reinforces our role and importance in our family and society.
I agree very strongly! I didn't realize how much my family missed out on by not celebrating anything until I was out. It struck me - whilst watching a program about Christmas celebration in Europe - how little connectedness my family has and how different things would have been if we'd celebrated something together - even if it was only one holiday once a year.
i haven't been on here in a few days, or if i did get on it was only for a few minutes.
the last few days i have felt strangely at peace, with life, with my children, and with me.
im wondering if this has anything to do with the fact that i just lost my mother in law.
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